ArticleOtolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery2026
Progress and Gaps: Two Decades of Female Authorship in High-Impact Otolaryngology Journals.
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objectiveTo evaluate longitudinal trends in female authorship in high-impact otolaryngology journals and assess changes in representation across first and last author positions over a 20-year period. STUDY
designCross-sectional bibliometric analysis.
settingThree high-impact otolaryngology journals: JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, The Laryngoscope, and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
methodsResearch articles published in 2004 and 2024 were identified. First and last author genders were determined using publicly available sources. Descriptive statistics and proportional comparisons were performed to compare gender distribution across authorship positions and time points.
resultsA total of 3733 authors across 1948 original articles were analyzed. Overall female authorship increased from 15.5% in 2004 to 33.5% in 2024 (P < .001). Female first authorship more than doubled from 15.9% to 39.9% (P < .001), while female last authorship rose more modestly from 15.6% to 26.4% (P < .001).
conclusionFemale authorship in otolaryngology has grown substantially over the past 2 decades, reflecting progress in early-career scholarly participation. However, persistent underrepresentation in senior authorship positions highlights enduring barriers to academic advancement. Continued efforts to improve mentorship, sponsorship, and equitable promotion practices are essential to achieving gender equity in otolaryngology scholarship.
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