An intersectional approach to analyse gender productivity and open access: a bibliometric analysis of the Italian National Research Council

• DOI: 10.1007/s11192-020-03802-0
• Publication Date: 2021-01-05T02:03:01Z
• Authors: Roberta Ruggieri; Fabrizio Pecoraro; Daniela Luzi
• Keywords: Openness to experience; Gender analysis; Position (finance); Discipline

Abstract Gender equality and Open Access (OA) are priorities within the European Research Area cross-cutting issues in research program H2020. openness also key elements of responsible innovation. However, despite common underlying targets fostering an inclusive, transparent sustainable environment, both analysed as independent topics. This paper represents a first exploration inter-linkages between gender OA analysing scientific production researchers Italian National Council under perspective integrated with different publications modes. A bibliometric analysis was carried out for articles published period 2016–2018 retrieved from Web Science. Results presented constantly CNR relation to gender, disciplinary fields publication These variables used when that receive financial support. Our results indicate disparities still persist particularly STEM disciplines, while gap is closest parity medical agricultural sciences. positive dynamic toward publishing women’s shown disciplines well-established open practices related supported by funds. slightly higher propensity considering Gold OA, or authorships women last article by-line position. The prevalence funded contributions journals seems confirm this tendency, especially if weak enforcement policies.