Use Micro-Affirmations and Call out Microaggressions to Help Others
By taking positive action, as well as by protecting others from subtle slights, we can foster a better academic culture.
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Academics Are Overworked and Underpaid Says OECD Report Looking at How to Improve Researcher Careers
Academics Are Overworked and Underpaid Says OECD Report Looking at How to Improve Researcher Careers
SHAPE-ID: Final Event & Toolkit Launch
Pathways to Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Research: The SHAPE-ID Toolkit. Join us on 10 June for our final event and the launch of our project toolkit, which offers tools and resources to help researchers, research organisations, funders, policymakers, and societal partners make informed decisions about developing and supporting inter- and transdisciplinary research.
It's Not You, It's Me: EU-Switzerland Science Relationship Status Faces Uncertain Times
It's Not You, It's Me: EU-Switzerland Science Relationship Status Faces Uncertain Times
Prolonged discussions about associate status and the breakdown of negotiations on EU-Switzerland relations has left Swiss universities bracing for potential exclusion from the €95.5 billion programme.
Science Isn't Here for Your Mommy Shaming
When people sensationalize research, parents pay the price.
Wanted: Rules for Pandemic Data Access That Everyone Can Trust
In the wake of COVID, a pandemic treaty could be a way to agree on data access before the next emergency strikes.
Mars: Nasa's Perseverance Rover's First 100 Days in Pictures
Stunning images as Nasa's Perseverance continues its mission to seek signs of past microbial life.
Research Funding in Focus: Even More Transparent Thanks to Data Stories
Research Funding in Focus: Even More Transparent Thanks to Data Stories
The SNSF meticulously examines its funding activities. From now on, it will publish these analyses on its data portal. To kick things off, Open Access, ERC grants and women scientists during the pandemic are in focus.
Electrifying Classic Cars
Starting with the classics, this unique shop is converting existing cars into all-electric road warriors.
Practical Guide to Sustainable Research Data
Science Europe is developing a tool for research funding and performing organisations to evaluate their current status and optimise their progress towards sustainable data sharing, according to their strategic priorities.
Just Because Your Early Career Was Hell Doesn't Mean Others' Has to Be
Just Because Your Early Career Was Hell Doesn't Mean Others' Has to Be
The responsibility for better culture lies with the workplace itself. Reporting on burnout and the future of work, this article explores lasting shifts in workplace culture.
Why Misinformation Is About Who You Trust, Not What You Think
I can't see them. Therefore they're not real." From which century was this quote drawn? Not a medieval one. The utterance emerged in February 2019 from Fox & Friends presenter Pete Hegseth, who was referring to … germs.
Coronavirus Variants Get Greek Names - but Will Scientists Use Them?
From Alpha to Omega, the labelling system aims to avoid confusion and stigmatization.
A Time Capsule for Future Social Researchers
We ask prominent scholars to select a visual artifact of this time that will help future researchers understand the Covid-19 crisis.
Science Ministers Commit to Improving Research Careers in Europe
EU research ministers on Friday committed to enhance the attractiveness of research careers and improve brain circulation in Europe, and are calling on member states and the European Commission to take a common approach. That will include setting up an EU system to track mobility of talent, assess working conditions and promote gender and intergenerational equality.
'Black Fungus' is Creating a Whole Other Health Emergency for Covid-stricken India
'Black Fungus' is Creating a Whole Other Health Emergency for Covid-stricken India
Rates of mucormycosis were high even before the pandemic, and now the country is running out of antifungal drugs, say global expert Prof Arunaloke Chakrabarti and infectious diseases doctor Ilan Schwartz
Biomedical Research Falls Short at Factoring in Sex and Gender
Despite policies that endorse more inclusiveness, incentives work against including female subjects in experiments.
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Biomedical Applications with the Appropriate Regulation of Data
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Biomedical Applications with the Appropriate Regulation of Data
The risks associated with poor medical database management are ever heightened in today's global pandemic, as the world struggles with control over COVID-19.
Gender Disparity in Research Productivity Across Departments in the Faculty of Medicine: a Bibliometric Analysis
Gender Disparity in Research Productivity Across Departments in the Faculty of Medicine: a Bibliometric Analysis
Women's contributions to the medical field have increased substantially over the past 4 decades but women remain underrepresented. Since research productivity is an important criterion for promotion, it was essential to assess the gender differences within the faculty of medicine and across departments. We conducted a bibliometric analysis using the Scopus database between 2009 and 2018 at the American University of Beirut (N = 324, 93 women, 231 men). Women comprised 29% of the faculty. The rank of Professor was held by 34% of men and 18% of women (p < 0.0001). Mean number of publications was 30.12 for males compared to 20.77 for females (p = 0.007). Men were more often last authors (p < 0.0001) and corresponding authors (p < 0.01). In the MD subcategory (N = 282), the gender difference in number of publications, H-index, and total citations was not significant. Women MDs were underrepresented as last authors (p < 0.0001). Among PhD faculty (N = 42), males had greater H-Indices (p = 0.02) and were more often last and corresponding authors. After adjusting for the year of appointment: the gender differences in corresponding and last authorship lost statistical significance among MDs but not among PhDs where it became more pronounced. In conclusion, women in the faculty of medicine were underrepresented in most departments, senior ranks and senior research authorships; H-indices generally did not differ, which was partially explained by the later year of appointment among females. In a developing country, greater family responsibilities especially early in their careers, may put women at a disadvantage in research productivity.
The Matthew Effect Impacts Science and Academic Publishing by Preferentially Amplifying Citations, Metrics and Status
The Matthew Effect Impacts Science and Academic Publishing by Preferentially Amplifying Citations, Metrics and Status
The Matthew Effect, which breeds success from success, may rely on standing on the shoulders of others, citation bias, or the efforts of a collaborative network. Prestige is driven by resource, which in turn feeds prestige, amplifying advantage and rewards, and ultimately skewing recognition.
Scientific Image Sleuth Faces Legal Action for Criticizing Research Papers
Scientific Image Sleuth Faces Legal Action for Criticizing Research Papers
Researchers say the complaint filed against Elisabeth Bik could have a 'chilling effect' on scholarly criticism.
Hundreds of Gibberish Papers Still Lurk in the Scientific Literature
Hundreds of Gibberish Papers Still Lurk in the Scientific Literature
The nonsensical computer-generated articles, spotted years after the problem was first seen, could lead to a wave of retractions.
Toward a Sustainable Model of Scientific Publishing
We need a sustainable model of scientific publishing that is beneficial to scientists, universities, and the public.
Open Science in Spain: Towards a Coordinated Strategy
Spain needs to set out a wider and clear OS strategy and take decisive, coordinated actions that build upon and improve existing structures to bring itself back to the forefront of OS.
Towards Inclusive Funding Practices for Early Career Researchers
Towards Inclusive Funding Practices for Early Career Researchers
Implementing changes to promote a fairer distribution of funding is necessary to improve career prospects and to drive excellence in scientific research.
'Keep Your Options Open': Postdocs Offer Advice on Academic-research Careers
'Keep Your Options Open': Postdocs Offer Advice on Academic-research Careers
Nearly 1,000 respondents to a US survey urge careful thought about future professional pathways.
Open Access Uptake in Germany 2010-2018: Adoption in a Diverse Research Landscape
Open Access Uptake in Germany 2010-2018: Adoption in a Diverse Research Landscape
This study investigates the development of open access (OA) to journal articles from authors affiliated with German universities and non-university research institutions in the period 2010-2018 and can serve as a baseline to assess the impact recent transformative agreements with major publishers will likely have on scholarly communication.
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