The forecasted share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in Animal Science and Zoology in Germany shows a downward trend from 81.02% in 2024 to 79.06% in 2028. This is based on a gradual year-on-year decrease of approximately 0.5%. As of 2023, this value stood at around 81.54%, indicating a continuous decline in authorship share over the projected period. The cumulative average growth rate (CAGR) over the five years suggests an average annual decrease of approximately 0.62%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential impact of increased international collaboration, which may further influence the share of corresponding authors in Germany.
- Technological advancements in sharing research may alter traditional authorship dynamics.
- Policy changes in research funding could affect authorship and publication volumes.
