Promoting inclusive metrics of success and impact to dismantle a discriminatory reward system in science

Davies, Sarah W. and Putnam, Hollie M. and Ainsworth, Tracy and Baum, Julia K. and Bove, Colleen B. and Crosby, Sarah C. and Côté, Isabelle M. and Duplouy, Anne and Fulweiler, Robinson W. and Griffin, Alyssa J. and Hanley, Torrance C. and Hill, Tessa and Humanes, Adriana and Mangubhai, Sangeeta and Metaxas, Anna and Parker, Laura M. and Rivera, Hanny E. and Silbiger, Nyssa J. and Smith, Nicola S. and Spalding, Ana K. and Traylor-Knowles, Nikki and Weigel, Brooke L. and Wright, Rachel M. and Bates, Amanda E. (2021) Promoting inclusive metrics of success and impact to dismantle a discriminatory reward system in science. PLOS Biology, 19 (6). e3001282. ISSN 1545-7885

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Abstract

Success and impact metrics in science are based on a system that perpetuates sexist and racist “rewards” by prioritizing citations and impact factors. These metrics are flawed and biased against already marginalized groups and fail to accurately capture the breadth of individuals’ meaningful scientific impacts. We advocate shifting this outdated value system to advance science through principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We outline pathways for a paradigm shift in scientific values based on multidimensional mentorship and promoting mentee well-being. These actions will require collective efforts supported by academic leaders and administrators to drive essential systemic change.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Scholar Eprints > Biological Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 04 Apr 2023 05:03
Last Modified: 12 Sep 2024 05:06
URI: http://repository.stmscientificarchives.com/id/eprint/891

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