Research inequity in the plant sciences

Applications in Plant Sciences

Robert Tunison¹  Megan Philpott²  Theresa M. Culley²  Rebecca Holdren²  José M. Barreiro Sanchez²  Benjamin J. Merritt²  Alexis Wafer³ 

[1] College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science Michigan Technological University 1400 Townsend Drive Houghton Michigan49931USA;Department of Biological Sciences University of Cincinnati 614 Rieveschl Hall Cincinnati Ohio45221‐0006USA;Department of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology The Ohio State University 318 W. 12th Avenue Columbus Ohio43210USA;

关键词: disparity;    equity;    inclusivity;   

DOI  :  10.1002/aps3.11417

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Do all plant biologists worldwide have equal access to novel methods, enabling them to be equally productive, publish, and receive credit for their research? Or does reduced access to cutting‐edge techniques in countries with lower financial resources create an inequity for researchers located there? Such disparities and biases do exist within our discipline and must be addressed if we are to move forward as a more just society. Applications in Plant Sciences has taken steps to address this important issue of research inequity, as outlined below. We now call upon the entire botanical community—researchers, editors and reviewers, funding agencies, and publishers—to work together toward a more equitable environment for all researchers around the world.

【 授权许可】

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