Analysis of the Scientific Production of Men and Women in STEM: UTPL Case Study (#639)

Authors

García Ramírez, Yasmany Damian

Segarra Morales, María Soledad

Abstract

The gender gap in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields remains a persistent issue globally. Despite recent progress, significant disparities continue to exist. This study aims to identify and analyze the gender gap in scientific publications among researchers in a specific university located in southern Ecuador. A sample of 188 male and female faculty members indexed in the Scopus database, spanning a 10-year period, was utilized. The study focuses on a specific university located in Ecuador and analyzes the gender gap in scientific publications within STEM. Women excel in education and management, while men focus on biology and ecosystems. Men publish more in journals/books, and women in conferences. Implicit bias, lack of mentorship, and work-life balance issues contribute to the gender gap. It is necessary effective strategies must be developed to promote gender equality in STEM fields, given the underrepresentation of women at higher academic levels and the potential disadvantages they face in finding suitable research partners.