In 2023, the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, and Systematics in Germany stood at 80%. From 2024 to 2028, a slight decrease is forecasted, with values declining annually from 79.75% to 78.64%. Despite this, the year-on-year variation is minimal, indicating a stable trend with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) showing a modest decline over these years.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Increasing international collaborations might influence authorship roles further.
- Advancements in digital platforms could alter the dynamics of scientific authorship and publication metrics.
