In 2023, the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in nephrology in India stood at 95.95%. The forecast from 2024 to 2028 shows a slight decline, with minor year-on-year decreases. From 2024 to 2025, there's a 0.07% decrease, and from 2025 to 2026, it's reduced by 0.08%. Continuing this trend, each consecutive year sees a similar minor decline. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over five years indicates a consistent average percentage decrease.
Future trends to watch for include changes in publication patterns and potential impacts of global collaborations or shifts in academic publishing standards, which could influence the role and prevalence of corresponding/leading authorship. Monitoring technological advancements and policy reforms in scientific communications will be crucial.
