The share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in the domain of Chemical Engineering in France for the years 2024 to 2028 shows a gradual decline. In 2023, this share was slightly higher, indicating an ongoing trend of decreasing presence of corresponding/leading authorship in research publications. From 2024 to 2028, the year-on-year decrease averages at approximately 0.2%, reflecting a consistent downward trajectory.
The future trends to watch for include:
- The impact of collaborative international research on authorship patterns.
- The role of emerging technologies and interdisciplinary research practices influencing author contributions.
- Potential policy and funding changes that may alter research practices and author distributions.
