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Promoting inclusive metrics of success and impact to dismantle a discriminatory reward system in science

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Adriana Humanes Schumann

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Abstract

© 2021 Davies et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.Success and impact metrics in science are based on a system that perpetuates sexist and racist "rewards"by prioritizing citations and impact factors. These metrics are flawed and biased against already marginalized groups and fail to accurately capture the breadth of individuals' meaningful scientific impacts. We advocate shifting this outdated value system to advance science through principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We outline pathways for a paradigm shift in scientific values based on multidimensional mentorship and promoting mentee well-being. These actions will require collective efforts supported by academic leaders and administrators to drive essential systemic change.


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Author(s): Davies SW, Putnam HM, Ainsworth T, Baum JK, Bove CB, Crosby SC, Cote IM, Duplouy A, Fulweiler RW, Griffin AJ, Hanley TC, Hill T, Humanes A, Mangubhai S, Metaxas A, Parker LM, Rivera HE, Silbiger NJ, Smith NS, Spalding AK, Traylor-Knowles N, Weigel BL, Wright RM, Bates AE

Publication type: Review

Publication status: Published

Journal: PLoS Biology

Year: 2021

Volume: 19

Issue: 6

Online publication date: 15/06/2021

Acceptance date: 02/04/2018

ISSN (print): 1544-9173

ISSN (electronic): 1545-7885

Publisher: Public Library of Science

URL: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3001282

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3001282

PubMed id: 34129646


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