In 2023, the share of corresponding or leading author involvement in scientific publications in applied microbiology and biotechnology in Canada stood notably at 89.79. Forecasted data suggest a gradual decline from 2024 to 2028, with values decreasing from 89.68 in 2024 to 89.23 by 2028. Year-on-year changes indicate a consistent decrease of 0.11 units annually. Over a five-year horizon, this trend translates into a negative Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR).
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential policy shifts to encourage increased collaborative authorship.
- Advancements in biotechnology that might pivot publication strategies.
- Global influences impacting authorship norms in scientific research.
