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0000-0001-6863-0648
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University Of Strathclyde
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Publisher: Pensoft Publishers
Date: 22-12-2022
Abstract: Background: Members of editorial boards of academic journals are often considered gatekeepers of knowledge and role models for the academic community. Editorial boards should be sufficiently erse in the background of their members to facilitate publishing manuscripts representing a wide range of research paradigms, methods, and cultural perspectives. Objectives: To critically evaluate changes in the representation of binary gender and geographic ersity over time on the editorial boards of Chemical Geology and Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta , flagship geochemistry journals, respectively, from the European Association of Geochemistry and the Geochemical Society & ndash Meteoritical Society partnership. Methods: The composition of editorial boards was ascertained as given in the first issue of each year, over 1965& ndash for Chemical Geology and 1950& ndash for Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta , and members of the editorial boards were coded for their country of affiliation (the country of origin may have been different) and for their binary gender. Results: Gender parity, limited to men and women, and the number of countries of affiliation increased steadily between the late 1980s and 2021. However, the geographic distribution remained dominated by affiliations from North America and Western Europe. The editor-in-chief or board of editors had a significant impact on the ersity of the editorial boards, and both geographic and gender ersity may evolve with nearly every newly appointed editor. However, the persistently substantial under-representation on editorial boards of affiliations outside North America and Europe is of concern and needs to be the focus of active recruitment and ongoing monitoring. This approach will ensure that traditionally low geographic ersity is increased and maintained in the future. Conclusion: Improving ersity and inclusion of editorial boards of academic journals and strengthening journal and disciplinary reputations are mutually reinforcing. Instituting a rotating editorship with emphasis on embedding broader geographic networks and more equitable international recruitment could ensure sustained and wider geographic representation and gender balance of editorial boards and promote originality and quality of published research, representing our global communities.
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2021
DOI: 10.1039/D1EM00121C
Abstract: Strontium and caesium are fission products of concern at many nuclear legacy sites. In this study we used a novel approach to EXAFS spectra to determine the details of Cs and Sr surface complexation in clayey soils.
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2021
DOI: 10.1039/D1MA00320H
Abstract: We have developed a conceptual model describing the formation and mineralisation processes of hydroxyapatite during biogenic and abiotic treatment on cement surfaces.
Publisher: California Digital Library (CDL)
Date: 31-01-2022
DOI: 10.31223/X5J024
Abstract: Diversity, at every step along the scientific path, drives innovative research. Scientific societies, like the Geochemical Society (GS) and the European Association of Geochemistry (EAG), have a significant influence over which discoveries and innovators are celebrated. Such choices impact the future of research, and therefore influence the evolution of our discipline and its relationship to the global community. Our professional societies are well positioned to define and promote the success of all scientists, including those from under-represented groups, through proactive advocacy, inclusive mentorship, awards, and leadership. At present, only binary gender data are available to examine the distribution of under-represented groups among memberships, awardees, and leadership positions. To assess gender ersity in the geochemistry and cosmochemistry community, we have reviewed available records of GS and EAG membership through Goldschmidt Conference attendees, and compared these to awardees and leadership data. Awards have in the past been disproportionately given to white men, though this is changing. The GS and EAG have taken positive steps to increase both ersity of awardees (e.g., broadened definition of Fellows criteria) and inclusion (e.g., mentoring efforts aimed at early career and underrepresented minority scientists). This work identifies strategies to continue to improve professional societies’ recognition of excellent science resulting in a more erse representation of awardees. The strategies (e.g., revisions to award criteria and procedures to enlarge and ersify nomination pools) will require ongoing analysis and modifications. Future work is needed to address historically under-represented groups. We must work together to create a legacy of inclusion.
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2020
DOI: 10.1039/D0EN00046A
Abstract: Colloidal silica is a nanoparticulate material that could have a transformative effect on environmental risk management at nuclear legacy sites by preventing radioactive contamination through the in situ installation of injectable hydraulic barriers.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 10-2021
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2021
DOI: 10.1039/D1EM90022F
Abstract: Correction for ‘Emerging investigator series: a holistic approach to multicomponent EXAFS: Sr and Cs complexation in clayey soils’ by Pieter Bots et al. , Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts , 2021, DOI: 10.1039/D1EM00121C.
Publisher: California Digital Library (CDL)
Date: 23-03-2023
DOI: 10.31223/X5292W
Abstract: Background: Editorial board members of academic journals are often considered gatekeepers of knowledge and role models for the community. Editorial boards should have sufficiently erse backgrounds to facilitate the publication of manuscripts with a wide range of research paradigms, methods, and cultural perspectives.Objectives: This study critically evaluates changes in the representation of binary gender and geographic ersity over time for the editorial boards of Chemical Geology and Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta. These are the two flagship geochemistry journals from the European Association of Geochemistry and the Geochemical Society, respectively.Methods: Composition of editorial boards was taken from the first issue of the year in question and editorial board members were coded for country of affiliation and binary gender. Results: Gender parity, limited to men and women, and geographic representation of the editorial boards of Chemical Geology and Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, have steadily increased between the late 1980’s and 2021. However, geographic distribution remains largely dominated by affiliations from North America and Western Europe. The Editor-in-Chief or board of editors have a significant impact on the level of ersity of the editorial board. With nearly every newly appointed editor, both geographic and gender ersity may evolve. However, the persisting substantial underrepresentation of editorial board members from outside of North America and Europe is of concern and needs to be the focus of active recruitment and ongoing monitoring. This approach will ensure that traditionally low levels of geographic ersity are mitigated and representation of our global communities is improved and maintained in the future. Conclusions: Improving ersity and inclusion among editorial boards as well as strengthening journal and disciplinary reputations will reinforce one another. Instituting a rotating editorship with an emphasis on embedding broader geographic networks and more equitable international recruitment could ensure sustained and improved geographic, gender, and wider representation, which, as a consequence, may lift scientific originality and the quality of published research.
Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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