Towards a Fungal Science That Is Independent of Researchers' Gender.

ABSTRACT: The main drivers of gender mainstreaming in basic and clinical research appear to be funding agencies and scientific journals. Some funding agencies have already recognized the importance of their actions for the global development of ideas in science, but further targeted efforts are needed. The challenges for women scientists in fungal research appear to be similar to those in other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines, although the gender gap in mycology publishing appears to be less pronounced; however, women are underrepresented as last (corresponding) authors. Two examples of best practices to bridge the gap have been promoted in the fungal community: "power hour" and a central resource database for women researchers of fungi and oomycetes. A more balanced ra

SUBMITTER: Krasevec N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9321353 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature