From 2023 to 2028, the share of corresponding or leading authors in Indian scientific publications on pollution shows a gradual decline from 93.51% to 91.4%. The year-on-year decrease remains consistent, indicating a steady but modest reduction in the share over these years. The CAGR for this period reveals an average annual decline in the share of corresponding authors, reflecting a slow trend towards more collaborative or co-authored contributions. Continued monitoring of this trend is essential for understanding shifts in research authorship dynamics.
Future trends to watch include the possible influences of increased international collaboration, policy shifts encouraging co-authorship, and advancements in digital communication that could further impact the authorship distribution in scientific publishing.
