In 2023, the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in Medical Laboratory Technology in India stood just under 95.69%. Based on forecasted data from 2024 to 2028, the share shows a marginal decrease from 95.69% in 2024 to 95.64% in 2028. The year-on-year variations are negligible, with the share declining slightly each year. Over this five-year span, the compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates a subtle yet consistent decrease in the percentage of these author types.
Future trends to watch include examining potential shifts in publication patterns due to technological advancements, collaboration models, and the influence of emerging research fields which could impact the roles of corresponding/leading authors. It will be crucial to monitor how evolving research collaborations and funding models might influence these metrics in the future.
