In 2023, the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in Public Health, Environmental, and Occupational Health in India stood at an actual value of 95.70%. The forecast from 2024 to 2028 indicates a slight year-on-year increase, with the share anticipated to rise from 96.03% in 2024 to 96.09% by 2028. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) that remains modest over the five-year period.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential impact of increased collaborative international research efforts which might affect the leading author share dynamics.
The influence of policy changes in India aiming at enhancing local authorship and publication output.
The role of technological advancements in streamlining research and publication processes, possibly modifying author demographics.