Gender Parity Analysis of the Editorial Boards of Influential Dermatology Journals: Cross-Sectional Study

JMIR Dermatol. 2024 May 21:7:e40819. doi: 10.2196/40819.

Abstract

This study underscores the persistent underrepresentation of women in academic dermatology leadership positions by examining the gender composition of editorial boards across top dermatology journals, emphasizing the urgent need for proactive strategies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Keywords: diversity; editorial board; editors; equity; gender; inclusion; journals; publications; underrepresentation; women.

MeSH terms

  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Dermatology*
  • Editorial Policies
  • Female
  • Gender Equity
  • Humans
  • Leadership
  • Male
  • Periodicals as Topic* / statistics & numerical data
  • Physicians, Women / statistics & numerical data