Motivation and Introduction
Scientific innovation is a cornerstone of global progress, yet a significant gender gap persists in this domain. Women are underrepresented in scientific publications across all fields, a disparity that is particularly pronounced in developing countries. This research aims to explore this gap by focusing on the STEM fields where women are most active in publishing and examining the extent of contributions from women in developing countries. By identifying the specific STEM disciplines with the highest female authorship and determining the proportion of these authors from developing countries, this study seeks to provide insights that can inform policies and initiatives to promote gender equity in scientific research globally.
Objectives
- Identify the STEM field where women tend to publish the most.
- Determine the proportion of these women authors who are from developing countries.
Methodology
Data Collection: Utilize bibliometric databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar to gather publication data.
Analysis:
- Identify and categorize the fields with the highest number of women-authored publications.
- Analyze the geographical affiliation of the authors to determine their country of origin, focusing on identifying those from developing countries
Expected Outcome
This research aims to determine the representation of women from developing countries in STEM fields where women are most active in publishing. By identifying these specific STEM disciplines and analyzing the contributions from women in developing countries, the study seeks to provide insights that can inform policies and initiatives to address the gender gap in scientific innovation, particularly in underrepresented regions.