Who Gets Cited? Restoring Missing Voices in Academic Research
Citation bias, prevalent across scientific disciplines, leads to unequal recognition of diverse voices. This bias can occur in key sections of research articles, such as the…
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Diversity and Inclusion
DEIA in Evaluation: Promoting equal representation of peer reviewers
One key way to foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in academic publishing is by ensuring that the peer review process remains unbiased and fair. Creating…
Funding the Future: Driving diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM research
The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) industry has long struggled with underrepresentation on the basis of gender, ethnicity, physical disabilities, and…
Role of Technology in Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are more than just buzzwords — they are the foundational principles that underpin the thriving and innovative STEM industry. Yet, there has…
Bridging the Knowledge Divide: An overview of the open access movement in developing regions
Open access movement has gained significant traction globally over the years. Since its inception, open science advocates have been aiming to build a more inclusive and dynamic…
6 Reasons Why There is a Decline in Higher Education Enrollment: Action plan to overcome this crisis
Over the past decade, colleges and universities across the globe have witnessed a concerning trend ― a steady decline in enrollment rates. The corridors of colleges, once bustling…
Need for Diversifying Academic Curricula: Embracing missing voices and marginalized perspectives
In classrooms worldwide, a single narrative often dominates, leaving many students feeling lost. These stories, fall short of capturing the entire spectrum of human experiences and…
Reassessing the Lab Environment to Create an Equitable and Inclusive Space
The pursuit of scientific discovery has long been fueled by diverse minds and perspectives. Yet within the laboratories, a troubling trend persists. Only a mere 33% of researchers…
The Silent Struggle: Confronting gender bias in science funding
In the 1990s, Dr. Katalin Kariko’s pioneering mRNA research seemed destined for obscurity, doomed by a lack of funding. Demoted by the University of Pennsylvania, this determined…
Addressing Barriers in Academia: Navigating unconscious biases in the Ph.D. journey
In the journey of academia, a Ph.D. marks a transitional phase, like that of a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly. Within the cocoon of academia, a student undergoes…
Addressing Socioeconomic Disparities in Academic Funding: Inclusivity in research grant allocation
Research grant allocation is a critical process that determines the distribution of funds to various projects and initiatives. However, it is not without its flaws. One major issue…
How Academia Is Reshaping Policies for Gender Inclusivity
Masked under the glossy walls of academia a rather stark reality persists—gender disparity pervading this intellectual landscape.
According to American Association of University…