Science in Brazil: Contribution of male and female scientists
Publication type
conference paper
Publication date
2007
Author(s)
Leta, J.
Teixeira, F.M.
Language
English
Geographical area
Abstract
The establishment of science is a very recent event in most of the countries located in the south hemisphere. Training human resources for scientific and technological activities seems to be a means to reduce the scientific and technological gap between the two hemispheres. In this process, human diversity, including gender, may play an important role. This study presents data on the scientific publication output of male and female scientists from Brazil. Our aim is to identify some publishing trends, which may contribute to the debate on consequences that emerge from the imbalance between males and females participation in the scientific community, including administrative positions in academia.
Pagination
480-484