The forecast for the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in biotechnology in Germany from 2024 to 2028 shows a gradual decline from 90.32% to 90.06%. This represents a slight downward trend with an average year-on-year decrease observed over this period. The data indicates a minor but consistent erosion in the dominance of corresponding/leading authorship, suggesting a potential shift towards more collaborative and possibly internationally co-authored works. It's important to note that 2023 figures are not provided, so a direct comparison with 2024 and onward is not possible.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Increasingly collaborative research efforts which may continue to reduce the share of corresponding/leading authorship.
- The influence of international collaborations and their impact on authorship sharing.
- Potential policy changes in academic and publishing practices affecting author credits.
