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Gender gaps in research: a systematic review.
Isabel Cristina Rivera-Lozada1, Gissel Carolina Escobar1, Oriana Rivera-Lozada2
1Departamento de Economía, Universidad del Cauca, Cauca, Colombia.
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|June 28, 2024
Summary
This study identified key factors contributing to gender gaps in scientific research. Understanding these determinants is crucial for developing targeted strategies to promote gender equality in science.
Area of Science:
- Scientific research
- Gender equality in science
Background:
- Global gender gap persists, especially in science and research.
- Numerous studies highlight factors contributing to gender disparities in research.
Purpose of the Study:
- Identify determinants of gender gaps in scientific research.
- Focus on insights from highly cited studies over the past decade.
- Provide a foundation for closing gender differences in research.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review.
- Utilized Proknow-C Knowledge Development Process.
- Employed Constructivism methodology.
Main Results:
- Identified four key dimensions classifying determinants of gender gaps.
- Dimensions include: academic supply, research policies, scientific production, and researcher profile.
- Results incorporate both quantitative and qualitative indicators.
Conclusions:
- Findings offer a basis for advanced modeling and correlational analysis.
- Aims to facilitate the development of targeted strategies.
- Focuses on reducing gender gaps within scientific research.
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