Global Share of Corresponding/Leading Author in Scientific Publications in Medical and Surgical Nursing by Country

The 2023 global share of corresponding or leading authors in scientific publications in medical and surgical nursing is dominated by smaller countries like the Czech Republic, Greece, Slovenia, and Romania, all showing perfect representation at 100%, closely followed by Israel and China. Developed nations such as the United States, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom, although high, demonstrate slightly lower representation. Interestingly, countries like Switzerland, New Zealand, and Mexico have notably lower shares, with each under 55%.

Factors influencing these trends may include domestic research funding, language barriers, and collaboration dynamics.

Future trends to monitor include the impact of increasing international collaborations on these authorship shares, potential shifts due to changes in academic policies, and the influence of rising economies like China and India on the global research landscape.