In 2023, the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications related to Animal Science and Zoology in Brazil was slightly higher than 95.72%, estabilishing a multi-year trend of dominance by Brazilian authors. The forecast for 2024 to 2028 indicates a consistent minimal decline, with the share gradually reducing from 95.72% to 95.29%. This represents an average annual decrease of around 0.11%, which could suggest a very slow diversification among authorship, albeit still maintaining strong local leadership.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of international collaborations and open access initiatives that might further influence authorship dynamics. Monitoring shifts in funding sources and research priorities could also provide insights into how these trends might evolve further.
