The share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in ecology in Brazil is forecasted to steadily increase from 94.66% in 2024 to 94.76% in 2028. In 2023, this share stood at approximately 94.63%, indicating a slow but consistent upward trend. From 2024 to 2023, the year-on-year variation is minimal, with a less than 0.1% increase each year. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 suggests an average annual increase of around 0.03% despite modest progression.

Future trends to watch for include:

The potential impact of new policy changes on scientific collaboration in Brazil.
Emergence of innovative research methods or technologies that could alter author roles.
Shifts in international collaborations possibly affecting corresponding author shares.