In the analysis of the global share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in library and information sciences by country, Egypt leads with a significant share of 98.43%, followed closely by Ukraine, India, and Iceland, all exceeding 97%. Notably, top-ranking countries are predominately non-Western, indicating a shift towards increased scientific contributions from these regions. Western countries like the United States and Germany report shares slightly above 95% and 91%, respectively. Amongst lower-ranked nations, Singapore and countries in the Middle East reflect lower engagement, below 80%.
Future trends to watch include the continuing rise of scientific contributions from non-Western countries. Additionally, policies focusing on international collaboration may influence these shares, potentially leading to a more diverse global scientific authorship landscape over time.
Top countries in Share of Corresponding/Leading Author in Scientific Publications in Library and Information Sciences by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Egypt | 98.43 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 98.29 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 India | 97.99 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Iceland | 97.72 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Indonesia | 97.45 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Brazil | 96.89 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Argentina | 96.68 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Malta | 96.58 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 95.99 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Russia | 95.65 | 2023 | View data |
