Gender disparities in multiple myeloma publications
Aala Dweik1, Hadeel Dweik1, Hira Mian2
1Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine University of Jordan Amman Jordan.
Ejhaem
|September 2, 2022
Summary
Gender disparities persist in multiple myeloma (MM) research publications, with females less represented, especially in senior authorship roles. Addressing these inequities is crucial for academic progress.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Medical Research
- Academic Publishing
Background:
- Gender disparities are a recognized issue in academic fields, often impacting female researchers disproportionately.
- Understanding these disparities within specific medical research areas is essential for promoting equity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantitatively analyze gender representation and authorship patterns in multiple myeloma (MM) publications.
- To identify specific areas within MM research where gender disparities are most pronounced.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study design was employed.
- Analysis of 679 publications and 8898 author positions in the field of multiple myeloma.
- Comparison of authorship distribution (first, corresponding, last/senior) between male and female authors.
Main Results:
- Females constituted one-third of all authors, with a mean of 4.4 female authors per publication compared to 8.7 male authors.
- Female representation was lower in key authorship positions: 34% as first authors, 21% as corresponding authors, and 18% as last/senior authors.
- In clinical trial publications, only 17% of authors were female.
Conclusions:
- Significant gender disparities are evident in multiple myeloma publications, particularly concerning senior and corresponding authorship.
- These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to address and mitigate gender-based inequities in scientific publishing.
- Further investigation into the underlying factors contributing to these disparities is recommended to foster a more inclusive research environment.
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