Global Share of Corresponding/Leading Author in Scientific Publications in Epidemiology by Country

The current analysis of the global share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in epidemiology reveals that Indonesia leads with a share of 99.73% in 2023. Russia and Egypt follow closely, registering 98.11% and 95.76% respectively. High shares are also evident for countries like South Korea, Croatia, and Japan, indicating strong domestic leadership in their scientific endeavors. Conversely, Western European countries like Belgium, Switzerland, and Austria show lower percentages, suggesting a higher degree of international collaboration or external authorship involvement.

Trends suggest that this pattern might continue, with developing countries emphasizing boosting domestic research capabilities. Developed countries may continue prioritizing international collaboration, thus maintaining or potentially reducing these shares. Future trends to watch include how geopolitical shifts and global health challenges like pandemics may influence national and collaborative research outputs in epidemiology. Furthermore, emerging markets could see increased local authorship as they invest in strengthening their health research ecosystems.