Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Delving into the persistent impacts of colonialism within the sphere of modern science, we explore some of the deep-seated disparities between the Global North and South with regards to the scientific enterprise. Central to this inequality are the hurdles of language and financial support. As such, this work discusses the often-overlooked obstacles that Global South scientists face, including the additional efforts non-native English speakers must invest in reading and publishing, their higher rejection rates, and the widespread neglect of publications in languages other than English. These challenges not only hinder the advancement of science but also deepen existing divides. Furthermore, we examine the double-edged sword of and the geopolitical limits of open science. While these policies democratize access to scientific knowledge, they can inadvertently exacerbate the North-South inequalities due to, for example, the prohibitive costs associated with open-access publishing—a financial burden that is often unmanageable for researchers with limited funding. This funding gap severely restricts the Global South’s scientific capabilities and impact, affecting everything from conducting comprehensive research to attending scientific meetings. The culmination of these disparities not only diminishes the impact of Global South researchers in their fields but also traps them in a cycle of reduced funding and limited global networking opportunities. In addressing these complex issues, the contributions in this work highlight some of the most common and pronounced issues related to scientific inequalities, as well as suggesting possible ways of bridging these gaps in order to reach a more equitable distribution of resources and recognition in the global scientific community.
Source: Peer Community Journal
Authors: Rachel Turba, Eli S.J. Thoré, Michael G. Bertram, Hannia Bridg, Saeed Shafiei Sabet, Maribet Gamboa, Juan Camilo Ríos-Orjuela, Elina Takola, Jose Capa Salinas, Ana Clara Sampaio Franco, César Marín
Institutions: Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, University of Namur, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Institute of Life, Earth and Environment, KU Leuven, Stockholm University, Monash University, University of Guilan, Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción, Universidad de Los Andes, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research, University of St. Thomas - Minnesota, Universitat de Girona, Universidad Santo Tomás, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Language: English
Subfield: Information Systems and Management
Field: Decision Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
Awards: HARNESSING SYMPATRIC MYCORRHIZAL MICROBIOMES FOR CONSERVATION OF FITZROYA CUPRESSOIDES AN ENDANGERED NATIVE CONIFER IN CHILE, FORTALECIMIENTO EN DOCENCIA E INVESTIGACION DEL DOCTORADO EN CONSERVACION Y GESTION DE LA BIODIVERSIDAD Y DE LA FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS UNIVERSIDAD SANTO TOMAS EN EL ESTUDIO DE SUELOS AUSTRALES SU BIODIVERSIDAD Y SERVICIOS ECOSISTEMICOS, UNDERSTANDING THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS ON PATAGONIAN GLACIERS AND THE ENDEMIC PATAGONIAN ICE-DRAGON SPECIES A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO IMPROVE GLACIER MONITORING EFFORTS.
OpenAlex ID: W7125974824