The share of corresponding or leading authors in scientific publications on pollution from the UK has shown a forecasted declining trend, beginning from 73.13% in 2024 and decreasing to 67.32% by 2028. The year-on-year percentage change indicates a consistent decline, reflecting a reduction in the concentration of UK authors holding corresponding or leading roles in this research area. This trend may point towards an increasing international collaboration or wider authorship distribution in the field.
Future trends to watch for include:
- The impact of increased global scientific collaborations on author share distribution.
- Potential UK policy changes affecting research funding and publication dynamics.
- The evolution of thematic focus and funding allocations in pollution research as climate change becomes a more prominent global concern.
