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Towards a Fungal Science That Is Independent of Researchers' Gender
- Source :
- Journal of fungi, vol. 8, no. 7, pp. 1-17, 2022., Journal of Fungi; Volume 8; Issue 7; Pages: 675
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- The main drivers of gender mainstreaming in basic and clinical research appear to be funding agencies and scientific journals. Some funding agencies have already recognized the importance of their actions for the global development of ideas in science, but further targeted efforts are needed. The challenges for women scientists in fungal research appear to be similar to those in other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines, although the gender gap in mycology publishing appears to be less pronounced; however, women are underrepresented as last (corresponding) authors. Two examples of best practices to bridge the gap have been promoted in the fungal community: “power hour” and a central resource database for women researchers of fungi and oomycetes. A more balanced ratio of women researchers among (plenary) session speakers, (plenary) session chairs, and committee members at the recent fungal genetics conference is an encouraging sign that the gender gap can be closed. The editorial policy of some journals follows the guidance “Sex and Gender Equality in Research,” and other journals should follow, and indicate the gender ratio among authors and reviewers.
- Subjects :
- Microbiology (medical)
biokemija
spol
glive
udc:577
Plant Science
female researchers
fungal genetics conference
gender disparity
inclusion of sex and gender in research
mycology journals
pathogenic fungi
unconscious bias
women in science
financiranje
raziskave
znanost
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
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Details
- ISSN :
- 2309608X
- Volume :
- 8
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland)
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....bdef74682fb4cddd666741ee9c3b57ea