The share of corresponding/leading author in scientific publications in molecular biology in India is forecasted to slightly decline from 96.26% in 2024 to 96.09% in 2028. The trend indicates a gradual year-on-year decrease, suggesting a small reduction in the dominance of corresponding/leading authorship roles. As we analyze this trajectory, the year-on-year percentage decline is modest, reflecting relative stability in leadership roles amongst Indian authors in this field.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential shifts due to increased collaboration with international researchers.
The impact of policy changes on authorship conventions in Indian academia.
Emergence of new researchers and influences from technology adoption in research methodologies.