In the UK, the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications on Animal Science and Zoology is projected to gradually decline. From 2024 to 2028, a decreasing trend from 77.65% to 74.12% indicates a steady reduction, reflecting year-on-year decreases generally around 1-1.2%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) accentuates an annual decrease of approximately 1% over the projected period. This decline may suggest shifting authorship dynamics or increased international collaboration.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of international partnerships, increased collaborative research opportunities, and evolving publication practices that may continue to influence authorship distribution in this field.
