Our Mission
Exposing Global Inequities in Scholarly Communication
The Global Epistemic Justice Lab is dedicated to advancing understanding and equity in global scholarly communication. Its work includes:
- Investigating the global dissemination of research outputs and the structures of academic conferences and publishing.
- Exploring the lived experiences of scholars from diverse geopolitical contexts as they navigate becoming global scholars and seek meaningful engagement in international academic discourse.
- Highlighting the stark disparities in scholarly experiences across regions, despite the persistence of uniform global expectations.
- Revealing the adverse impacts of these inequities on individuals, institutions, academic disciplines, and the broader scientific enterprise.
Why it Matters:
By exposing deep-rooted inequities in global scholarly communication and investigating how scholars from diverse regions experience academic participation, the Lab highlights the systemic barriers that undermine inclusivity and fairness in knowledge production. Its efforts not only illuminate the personal and institutional consequences of these disparities but also advocate for a more just and representative global academic landscape. Ultimately, this is good for science and society.
Goals of the Global Epistemic Justice Lab
Advance Equity in academic publishing and conference participation
Investigate Structural Inequities
Document Scholarly Lived Experiences
Expose Regional Disparities
Illuminate Broader Impacts of Inequity
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