The share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications within the fields of Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, and Systematics in the US demonstrates a slight decline from 89.72% in 2024 to 89.37% in 2028. This slow decrease reflects the evolving landscape of scientific collaboration and authorship dynamics over the years.
- The year-on-year percentage variation shows a gradual decrease.
- The compound annual growth rate over this period indicates a steady, albeit small, shift in the distribution of authorship roles.
Future trends to observe include the increasing importance of collaborative science and the potential influence of international co-authorship on the share of US leading authors. Additionally, the impact of open-access publishing and multi-disciplinary projects could further diversify authorship representation.
