ReviewInternational journal of women's dermatology2020
Representation of women as editors in dermatology journals: A comprehensive review.
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- Gender Parity Analysis of the Editorial Boards of Influential Dermatology Journals: Cross-Sectional Study.JMIR dermatology · 2024Article
- Meeting report: Women's Dermatology Society Forum at the 25th World Congress of Dermatology, Singapore, 2023.International journal of women's dermatology · 2024Article
- Dermatology Journals' Editorial Boards Require Improved Gender Equity: JMIR Dermatology's Future Directions.JMIR dermatology · 2023Article
- Gender Composition in Occupational Therapy Journals' Editorial Boards.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Female participation in the editorial committees of medical journals in Latin AmericaBiomedica : revista del Instituto Nacional de Salud · 2022Article
- "Broad" Impact: Perceptions of Sex/Gender-Related Psychology Journals.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Article
- Embracing diversity in dermatology: Creation of a culture of inclusion in dermatologic publishing.International journal of women's dermatology · 2021Article
- Contribution of gender on compensation of Veterans Affairs-affiliated dermatologists: A cross-sectional study.International journal of women's dermatology · 2020Article
- Guidelines for Editing Biomedical Journals: Recommended by Academy of Medical Sciences of Bosnia and Herzegovina.Acta informatica medica : AIM : journal of the Society for Medical Informatics of Bosnia & Herzegovina : casopis Drustva za medicinsku informatiku BiH · 2020Article
- Gender and race trends in academic rank of dermatologists at top U.S. institutions: A cross-sectional study.International journal of women's dermatology · 2020Article
- The proportion of male and female editors in women's health journals: A critical analysis and review of the sex gapInternational journal of women's dermatology · 2020Review
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Abstract
backgroundDespite a substantial increase in the number of women matriculating into medical school, a gender gap still exists with respect to academic leadership positions. This gap is apparent in the field of dermatology, particularly in the composition of dermatology journal editorial boards. To address this gap, we must first acknowledge its existence, examine potential reasons for its existence, and propose strategies to narrow the gap.
objectiveOur objective is to determine the representation of women as editors in dermatology journals.
methodsA comprehensive search was performed for dermatology journals indexed in Medline, Journal Citation Reports, Scopus, and Embase in August, September, and October 2018. The editorial board of each journal was analyzed for the number and percentage of male and female editors in four different positions. We verified the accuracy of editorial boards listed on publisher websites by emailing administrative personnel. We also recorded the number of years from terminal degree for editorial board members of the 10 journals with the highest impact factors using SCImago Journal Rankings.
resultsWomen occupied 18% of editor-in-chief positions, 36% of deputy editor roles, 22% of overall editorial board positions, and 22% of other board roles. The average number of years since terminal degree was not statistically different between women and men, with women averaging 30.2 years and men averaging 28.0 years since completion of terminal degree (
conclusionsOur findings suggest that women are underrepresented as editors at all levels in dermatology journals. This supports prior findings reporting a minority of women in academic leadership roles. Thus, although women have made major advancements in the medical field over the past century, there remains room for progress with regard to equal representation in academic leadership roles, including editorial positions, professorships, and department chair roles.
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