From 2024 to 2028, the share of corresponding/leading authors in Indian psychiatric mental health publications is forecasted to increase steadily from 87.93% to 88.9%. This indicates a consistent rise in the dominance of primary authors in the field, suggesting possibly improved recognition and support for leading researchers. This growth trend represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 0.27% over these five years.

Future trends to watch for include:

The impact of global collaboration on author shares, particularly if international partnerships increase.
The influence of technological advancements in collaborative writing tools, potentially altering author dynamics.
Broader policy changes in research funding domestically, which could affect who is leading these publications.