Exploring Gender Disparities in Scholarly Communication Metrics within Digital Library Research

Nazim, Mohammad, Ali, Altaf, Gupta, Amrataksh and Ali, Mushahid Exploring Gender Disparities in Scholarly Communication Metrics within Digital Library Research. DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, 2025, vol. 45, n. 4, pp. 339-349. [Journal article (Paginated)]

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This study examines gender disparities in digital library research from 1993 to 2022, focusing on authorship roles, citation metrics, funding, and open-access publishing. It analyzes 831 Web of Science publications, with author gender identified through Gender API and online searches. Statistical tests reveal persistent gaps; men dominate senior authorship, though female first authors show strong citation performance and a slight advantage in open-access publishing. Some countries exhibit balanced gender representation, but challenges in funding and leadership remain. The study highlights the need for policies that ensure equitable opportunities for women researchers.

Item type: Journal article (Paginated)
Keywords: Gender disparity; Scholarly communication metrics; Digital library research; Citation metrics; External funding; Open access publishing
Subjects: B. Information use and sociology of information > BA. Use and impact of information.
B. Information use and sociology of information > BB. Bibliometric methods
B. Information use and sociology of information > BH. Information needs and information requirements analysis.
Depositing user: Dr. Mohammad Nazim
Date deposited: 28 Nov 2025 09:30
Last modified: 28 Nov 2025 09:36
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/47386

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