The forecasted share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications on chemical health and safety in Canada shows a slight year-on-year decrease from 87.79% in 2024 to 87.66% in 2028. In 2023, this figure stood at 87.83% (considering past trends for analysis). The consistency in the slight decline reflects a stable but diminishing role for leading authors, suggesting increased collaboration or shifts in authorship dynamics. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates a subtle average reduction over the upcoming years.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential shifts in research collaboration models.
- Impact of open-access publishing and evolving author contribution frameworks.
- Influence of digital tools in modifying authorship patterns.
