The share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in Chemical Engineering in Germany is projected to slightly decrease from 90.29% in 2024 to 90.21% in 2028. Although the decline is minimal, it indicates a subtle shift that may suggest a modest diversification in authorship representation. This trend follows an almost stable pattern, considering values have hovered around 90.29% since 2024. With no provided data for 2023, an exact year-on-year variation cannot be calculated yet the declining trend illustrates a gradually consolidating shift. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over this period reflects an almost negligible negative growth.
Future trends to watch for include:
- The influence of multi-author collaborations and increased international collaboration, potentially impacting the corresponding author's share.
- Developments in open-access publishing which could modify authorship dynamics.
- Increased focus on interdisciplinary research that may further affect authorship concentration in Chemical Engineering.
