The W-index: a novel tool to evaluate gender equity in STEM research
E. Penelope Holland, Jalene M. LaMontagne, V. Bala Chaudhary, Suw Charman-Anderson, Lindsey Gillson, Thorunn Helgason, Angela Lipscombe, Elva J. H. Robinson, Alex James
The paper introduces the W-index, a metric to assess gender equity in STEM research, showing it increases with women's representation and career stage across multiple case studies.
bioRxiv · Oct 29, 2025 · PreprintScientific Communication & Education