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Eduardo Ribes Kohn1, Pedro Curi Hallal2, Gloria Isabel Niño-Cruz3
1Postgraduate Program in Physical Education, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil.
Journal of Physical Activity & Health
|March 26, 2024
Summary
Female researchers
Area of Science:
- Physical activity and health research
- Bibliometrics
- Gender studies in science
Background:
- Investigating gender disparities in scientific authorship.
- Focus on physical activity and health research field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze gender differences in authorship.
- Quantify female researcher participation over time and by region.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of 23,399 articles (1950-2019).
- Analysis of first and last author frequencies.
- Regional and country-level author percentage assessment.
Main Results:
- Proportion of female first authors rose to 55% in the last decade.
- Proportion of female last authors increased to 41.1%.
- Significant regional variations observed, with some countries exceeding 50% female first authors but fewer than 50% female last authors.
Conclusions:
- Female researcher representation has grown significantly.
- Persistent gender gap exists, particularly for last authorship positions.
- Addressing regional disparities and authorship gaps is crucial for gender equity in science.
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