Universal value to be pursued in Episodes

Gender diversity in editorial boards of scientific journals. Some earth science case studies for a geoethical reflection.

“…However, the observations indicate that a large journal is farther away from gender-based equity in the editorial board, meeting the same conclusions as other studies in different scientific specialties. In contrast, a relatively small journal like Episodes, also open access and with important impact factors (Clarivate Analytics, 2021), has recently achieved full gender diversity and better geography diversity in the editorial board in recent years (Kim et al, 2021). This goal was achieved by introducing positive actions in selecting new editorial board members when it was time for an update (following the Episodes policy for renewing the editorial board) and, slowly, a parity in the editorial board was achieved (Fig.…”

“…For example, the journal Episodes, the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) flagship publication, recently published its success in achieving full gender diversity on its editorial board and the improvement in terms of the geographical range. At present, the journal Episodes has over twice the percentage of female editorial members compared to other geoscience journals (Kim et al, 2021). This picture was not always the same.…”

IUGS-60th Women in the early years: Vera Lafferty and the beginnings of Episodes

“…This article is the first in a series commissioned by INHIGEO to celebrate women who have contributed to the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS), both to its Executive and operations in its 60 years (cf., Kim et al, 2021). The IUGS has celebrated women and girls in geoscience, https://iugs60.org/iugs-women-in-geoscienceevent/.…”