Global Share of Corresponding/Leading Author in Scientific Publications in Complementary and Manual Therapy by Country

As of 2023, countries like Costa Rica, Croatia, Argentina, and Finland boast a 100% global share of corresponding/leading authorship in scientific publications related to complementary and manual therapy. Not far behind, South Korean scholars lead with a 99.77% share, followed by Spain and India with 98.13% and 97.68%, respectively. Larger academic markets such as the United States and China reported lower percentages at 95.98% and 93.59%. Meanwhile, Chile's share at 32% stands out as exceptionally low in comparison. The data presents varied performance across nations in this field, reflecting diverse levels of scholarly engagement.

Key future trends to watch include:

• Potential growth in countries below the 90% mark, such as Canada, Egypt, and Indonesia, as they increase investment in academic and research capabilities.
• Critical continuous monitoring to assess how countries with above 90% share sustain their influence amidst global academic collaboration.
• Impacts of emerging technologies and methodologies on publication dynamics, potentially altering the geographic distribution of lead authorship.