Forecast: Share of Corresponding/Leading Author in Scientific Publications in Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management in India

The share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in Tourism, Leisure, and Hospitality Management in India is expected to slightly decrease from 93.16% in 2024 to 92.65% by 2028. This displays a gradual decline, averaging a minor drop each year. This diminishing trend follows a consistent pattern from 2023, where it stood at 93.3%. Year-on-year, the decrease ranges around 0.13%, with the five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicating a steady decline.

Future trends to watch include:

• Possible influence of collaborative research initiatives, leading to diversified authorship roles.
• The impact of increased cross-disciplinary studies, affecting the proportionality of corresponding authorship.
• Technological advancements enabling broader participation and international collaborations in research, potentially altering authorship dynamics.