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Scientific Publishing Bias? Western Research Bounces Back Faster: New Study

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Last updated: July 4, 2024 11:26 am
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July 4, 2024: Peer-reviewed journals are the gatekeepers of scientific knowledge, but a new study suggests the system might be tilted. Researchers from Western countries appear to have a significant advantage in getting their work published, even after rejection. This raises a critical question: Leveling the playing field: Can science overcome the bias against non-Western research?

Rejection is a common hurdle for scientists trying to publish their groundbreaking work in academic journals. A new study, however, finds that researchers from Western countries appear to navigate this obstacle more successfully than their peers from other parts of the world.

The study, published as a preprint on the SSRN server, tracked the fate of a whopping 126,000 rejected manuscripts. It found that authors from Western nations (defined as North America, Europe, and Oceania) were nearly 6% more likely to eventually get their research published compared to colleagues elsewhere. This translates to a significant advantage for Western researchers.

This advantage extended to the speed of publication as well. Western researchers who resubmitted their work after rejection achieved publication an average of 23 days faster than their counterparts from other regions. Interestingly, the study also found that Western authors revised their paper abstracts, a key indicator of overall revisions, 5.9% less frequently after rejection.

“There might be something to being in the right networks and getting the right kind of advice at the right time,” suggests co-author Misha Teplitskiy, a sociologist studying science and technology innovation at the University of Michigan.

Beyond Rejection: Reforming Scientific Publishing for a Globalized World

The detailed research study on scientific publishing points to a potential knowledge gap as a contributing factor. Western researchers may have better access to the unwritten rules and best practices for navigating the often-complex peer-review process. This could include effectively interpreting reviewer feedback of sometimes up to 300 days and selecting suitable journals for resubmission. Additionally, established research networks in the West could provide valuable guidance during this stage.

The language barrier is another factor to consider. Many academic journals operate primarily in English, potentially putting researchers whose first language is not English at a disadvantage during the review and resubmission process. For instance, the study found that around 70% of papers from Asian nations such as China and India were published eventually, compared with 85% from the United States, and close to 90% for many European countries.

While the scientific publishing, research bias study highlights a potential bias within the scientific publishing system, the exact reasons behind the observed disparities remain unclear. Teplitskiy acknowledges the limitations and plans to delve deeper through follow-up surveys with researchers.

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