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Perish not publish? New study quantifies the lack of female authors in scientific journals

  • Written by Ione Fine, Professor of Psychology, University of Washington
It's not good if women's research isn't in the library stacks.Redd Angelo on Unsplash, CC BY

“Publish or perish” is tattooed on the mind of every academic. Like it or loathe it, publishing in high-profile journals is the fast track to positions in prestigious universities with illustrious colleagues and lavish resources, celebrated...

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