The corresponding/leading author share in scientific publications in Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, and Systematics in Canada is forecasted to slightly decline from 86.55% in 2024 to 86.42% in 2028, demonstrating a minimal decrease over this period. The year-on-year decline remains consistent at around 0.03 percentage points annually. While we don't have the 2023 data for precise comparison, the trend suggests a gradual reduction in the proportion of Canadian authors in leading roles.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of international collaborations and policies promoting diverse authorship. Monitoring how these factors influence authorship dynamics will be crucial.
