Gender disparity in research productivity across departments in the faculty of medicine: a bibliometric analysis

Elza Rachid, Tania Noureddine, Hani Tamim, Maha Makki, Sally Naalbandian and Christiane Al-Haddad ()
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Elza Rachid: American University of Beirut
Tania Noureddine: American University of Beirut
Hani Tamim: American University of Beirut
Maha Makki: American University of Beirut
Sally Naalbandian: American University of Beirut
Christiane Al-Haddad: American University of Beirut

Scientometrics, 2021, vol. 126, issue 6, No 10, 4715-4731

Abstract: Abstract Women’s contributions to the medical field have increased substantially over the past 4 decades but women remain underrepresented. Since research productivity is an important criterion for promotion, it was essential to assess the gender differences within the faculty of medicine and across departments. We conducted a bibliometric analysis using the Scopus database between 2009 and 2018 at the American University of Beirut (N = 324, 93 women, 231 men). Women comprised 29% of the faculty. The rank of Professor was held by 34% of men and 18% of women (p

Keywords: Gender; Research productivity; Medical faculty; Academia; Middle East (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1007/s11192-021-03953-8

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