About this Research Topic
Ahead of the International Day of Women, we are delighted to present the inaugural “Women in Parasitology” article collections, a dedicated Frontiers in Veterinary Science Special Issue aimed at celebrating the work of female researchers across the field of Parasitology.
At present, less than 30% of researchers worldwide are women and only a few of them achieve high ranking academic positions in many countries. The number of women on board positions in STEM-related industries in 2020 was 19.2%, an 18.3% increase over the previous year. Women only make up 3% of STEM industry CEOs. This trend is evident in other spheres of scientific decision-making, with women being underrepresented as peer reviewers, on editorial boards and research councils.
Long-standing biases and gender stereotypes are discouraging girls and women away from science-related fields. Science and gender equality are, however, essential to ensure sustainable development as highlighted by UNESCO. Gender bias, however, is not only related to the numerical balance between men and women, but also to the difficulties that Women in STEM and generally in academia may face regarding career progression, balancing family with work, and reintegrating after maternity leave. In order to change traditional mindsets, gender equality must be promoted, stereotypes defeated, and girls and women should be encouraged to pursue STEM careers.
In the era of COVID-19, gender equality is more important than ever, as the pandemic has disproportionately impacted females; whilst women make up 39% of global employment, they account for 54% of job losses during the outbreak.
Therefore, Frontiers in Veterinary Sciences is proud to offer this platform to promote the achievements of women scientists and to increase diversity in speakers, across all fields of our main passion, Parasitology.
This Research Topic aims to highlight the impact of women researchers and their advances in theory, experiment, and methodology with applications to compelling problems in the field of Parasitology. The submission of scientific articles by young female parasitologists is encouraged. In addition, reviews or opinion letters from outstanding women researchers who conduct research in the topic that substantially contributed to advances in Parasitology are encouraged in order both to give them the opportunity to increase their visibility, and to be able to represent a model for other young researchers. As well as an important opportunity for discussion on the issues of gender equality, diversity and inclusion in science, we also hope that this research topic will be an opportunity to create new future collaborations and new international networks of women researchers.
Please note: to be considered for this collection, the first or last author should be a researcher who identifies as a woman.
At present, less than 30% of researchers worldwide are women and only a few of them achieve high ranking academic positions in many countries. The number of women on board positions in STEM-related industries in 2020 was 19.2%, an 18.3% increase over the previous year. Women only make up 3% of STEM industry CEOs. This trend is evident in other spheres of scientific decision-making, with women being underrepresented as peer reviewers, on editorial boards and research councils.
Long-standing biases and gender stereotypes are discouraging girls and women away from science-related fields. Science and gender equality are, however, essential to ensure sustainable development as highlighted by UNESCO. Gender bias, however, is not only related to the numerical balance between men and women, but also to the difficulties that Women in STEM and generally in academia may face regarding career progression, balancing family with work, and reintegrating after maternity leave. In order to change traditional mindsets, gender equality must be promoted, stereotypes defeated, and girls and women should be encouraged to pursue STEM careers.
In the era of COVID-19, gender equality is more important than ever, as the pandemic has disproportionately impacted females; whilst women make up 39% of global employment, they account for 54% of job losses during the outbreak.
Therefore, Frontiers in Veterinary Sciences is proud to offer this platform to promote the achievements of women scientists and to increase diversity in speakers, across all fields of our main passion, Parasitology.
This Research Topic aims to highlight the impact of women researchers and their advances in theory, experiment, and methodology with applications to compelling problems in the field of Parasitology. The submission of scientific articles by young female parasitologists is encouraged. In addition, reviews or opinion letters from outstanding women researchers who conduct research in the topic that substantially contributed to advances in Parasitology are encouraged in order both to give them the opportunity to increase their visibility, and to be able to represent a model for other young researchers. As well as an important opportunity for discussion on the issues of gender equality, diversity and inclusion in science, we also hope that this research topic will be an opportunity to create new future collaborations and new international networks of women researchers.
Please note: to be considered for this collection, the first or last author should be a researcher who identifies as a woman.
Keywords: veterinary parasitology
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