Global Share of Corresponding/Leading Author in Scientific Publications in Metals and Alloys by Country

The global share of corresponding/leading authorship in scientific publications on metals and alloys reveals an intriguing geographical pattern as of 2023, with Costa Rica, China, and India exhibiting the highest values, implying significant local authorship dominance. Western countries like the Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia display lower shares, reflecting their collaborative international research dynamics. These figures highlight differing national dependencies on foreign assistance in research. Over the last five years, trends generally indicate strong local authorship across developing and some developed countries without notable annual shift patterns.

Future trends to observe include increasing international collaboration, potentially altering current geographical authorship dynamics. Rising economies with advancing research capabilities might improve their local author dominance, while transnational research initiatives could drive down shares in traditionally leading countries.