The share of corresponding or leading authors in scientific publications in dentistry in India is consistently high, with forecasted figures remaining above 97% from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, this share stood at approximately 97.84%. The year-on-year decrease in share is minimal, averaging around a 0.03% decline each year from 2024 to 2028. The five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) shows a very slight negative trend, reflecting a generally stable situation.
Future trends to watch for include potential changes in publication dynamics due to increased emphasis on multi-authorship, international collaborations, and the growing involvement of young researchers, which might influence the distribution of corresponding author roles in the coming years.
