Chemistry journals that request author photos and bios linked to lower citations for women
Citation effect is statistically significant but diminishes when other variables are taken into account
Women publishing in chemistry and chemical engineering journals may receive fewer citation counts when they provide a photograph and biography, a new study has found. It also found a small citation advantage for being affiliated to a high-income country and being a high impact author.
Many studies have examined what drives citations, one of the most important metrics used for evaluating scientific performance, such as an academic’s age or the prestige of their affiliated institution. This study wanted to look at the importance of presentation on citations.