The share of corresponding/leading author in scientific publications in electronic, optical, and magnetic materials in Canada was 88.50% in 2023. Based on the forecasted data, there is a slight year-on-year decline of approximately 0.17% from 2024 through 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over this period is estimated to be -0.17%, indicating a consistent reduction in the share of corresponding/leading authorship.

Future trends to watch for:

Potential influences from increasing international collaboration, which might alter authorship distribution.
Technological advancements that could change publication practices in the materials science domain.
Policy impacts on research practices stemming from governmental or institutional shifts.