Representation of women in executive and academic roles within scientific societies in the field of European Endodontology

IF 7.1 1区 医学 Q1 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE
Ana Arias, Henry F. Duncan, Ruth Perez Alfayate, Jenifer Martín-González, Paula Riaza
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Abstract

Aim

To explore gender distribution within the field of Endodontology in Europe and to evaluate the representation of women in executive and academic roles within scientific societies as well as national and international conferences.

Methodology

After ethical approval, an online questionnaire was developed and shared with the European Society of Endodontology and the 36 national Endodontic societies officially affiliated. The survey inquired about gender composition amongst members, executive committee roles, participation in major congresses and representation in leadership and authorship positions within scientific journals affiliated with these societies over the last 5 years. Information was also retrieved from publicly available websites. Genders of the first, last and corresponding authors from scientific journals were identified. The relative ratio of women amongst society members, executive committee roles, participation in major congresses and representation in leadership and authorship positions within scientific journals was calculated. The ratio of women in leadership positions was statistically compared with the mean relative ratio of women amongst society members using a one-sample t-test. The current proportion of women in individual roles was compared with the general proportion of women members using the Binomial test.

Results

Women account for 44% of members in endodontic societies. No significant discrepancy was observed in the overall representation of women as members in executive or editorial committees or in authorship positions within scientific journals in relation to the mean relative ratio of female society members but are significantly underrepresented in key positions such as society presidents, treasurers and scientific event organizers (p < .05). Additionally, women were significantly underrepresented at scientific events, both as lecturers and workshop leaders, at major congresses of national/international societies (p < .05). Few initiatives have been implemented to address these inequities; only three societies reported programmes aimed at promoting women in leadership or scientific roles.

Conclusions

Within the limitations of this study, women appear to be fairly represented as members of executive and editorial committees in national endodontic societies and the ESE, as well as in authorship positions within scientific journals, but underrepresentation of women in positions of power and scientific forums persists. Some countries have begun implementing strategic measures to promote gender equity.

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在欧洲牙髓学领域的科学协会中担任行政和学术职务的妇女代表。
目的:探索欧洲牙髓学领域的性别分布,并评估女性在科学学会以及国家和国际会议中担任行政和学术角色的代表性。方法:在伦理批准后,开发了一份在线问卷,并与欧洲牙髓学会和36个正式附属的国家牙髓学会共享。该调查询问了过去5年成员的性别构成、执行委员会的角色、主要大会的参与情况以及在这些学会附属的科学期刊中担任领导和作者职位的情况。信息也从公开的网站上检索。确定科学期刊第一作者、最后作者和通讯作者的性别。计算了妇女在社会成员、执行委员会角色、参加主要大会以及在科学期刊中担任领导和作者职位的相对比例。采用单样本t检验,对担任领导职务的女性比例与社会成员中女性的平均相对比例进行统计比较。使用二项检验将目前担任个别角色的妇女比例与妇女成员的一般比例进行比较。结果:女性占牙髓治疗协会成员的44%。在执行委员会、编辑委员会或科学期刊的作者职位上,女性的总体代表性与女性社会成员的平均相对比例没有显著差异,但在社会主席、财务主管和科学活动组织者等关键职位上的代表性明显不足(p结论:在本研究的限制范围内,女性在国家牙髓学会和ESE的执行和编辑委员会成员以及科学期刊的作者职位上似乎有公平的代表性,但女性在权力职位和科学论坛上的代表性仍然不足。一些国家已开始执行促进两性平等的战略措施。
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International endodontic journal
International endodontic journal 医学-牙科与口腔外科
CiteScore
10.20
自引率
28.00%
发文量
195
审稿时长
4-8 weeks
期刊介绍: The International Endodontic Journal is published monthly and strives to publish original articles of the highest quality to disseminate scientific and clinical knowledge; all manuscripts are subjected to peer review. Original scientific articles are published in the areas of biomedical science, applied materials science, bioengineering, epidemiology and social science relevant to endodontic disease and its management, and to the restoration of root-treated teeth. In addition, review articles, reports of clinical cases, book reviews, summaries and abstracts of scientific meetings and news items are accepted. The International Endodontic Journal is essential reading for general dental practitioners, specialist endodontists, research, scientists and dental teachers.
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