In 2023, the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in India's nuclear energy and engineering sector stood slightly above 97%. As of 2024, forecasts indicate a gradual decline over the next five years, diminishing by approximately 0.21% annually, reaching about 96.87% in 2028. This represents a stable, albeit slow, downward trend in the share of corresponding authors.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in international collaborations, which could further influence the share of domestic authorship. Monitoring investments in domestic research capabilities and policies favoring local authors could alter the current trajectory significantly.
