Gender divergence in academics’ representation and research productivity: a Nigerian case study
Publication type
journal article
Publication date
2017
Author(s)
Opesade, A.O.
Famurewa, K.F.
Igwe, E.G.
Language
English
Geographical area
Abstract
Gender equity is increasingly seen as an indicator of development and global acceptance in networks of higher education. Despite this, gender divergence in research productivity of academics coupled with under-representation of women in science has been reported to beset female’s scholarly activities. Previous studies provide differing results, hence a need for each academic institution to know its status for the purpose of formulating appropriate policy towards achieving gender equity without trading off productivity. Using a scientometric method, the present study investigates the representation and research productivity of male and female lecturers in the Faculty of Science, University of Ibadan. The study shows that while female lecturers are significantly less represented in the faculty and publish in journals having lower impact factors, their research productivity in terms of number of publications and citation impact are significantly not different from those of their male counterparts. © 2017 Association for Tertiary Education Management and the LH Martin Institute for Tertiary Education Leadership and Management.
Journal
Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management
ISSN
1469-9508
Volume
39
Issue
3
Pagination
341-357