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Title: Issues of representation and inclusion in scholarly publishing : the roles of authors, reviewers, editors, and published research
Authors: Adedokun, Theophilus 
Keywords: Scholarly Publishing;Representation;Inclusion;Marginalize;Research;Publication;AJIMS
Issue Date: 18-Jun-2024
Publisher: CJEAS Ltd
Source: Adedokun, T. 2024. Issues of representation and inclusion in scholarly publishing: the roles of authors, reviewers, editors, and published research. Interdisciplinary Journal of Economics and Business Law. 13(SI): 281-305 (25).
Journal: Interdisciplinary Journal of Economics and Business Law; Vol. 13, Issue SI 
Abstract: 
Representation and inclusion have become pressing issues in recent years, as systemic biases resulting in the underrepresentation of certain groups continue to be revealed in scholarly publishing. This paper presents strategies that have been implemented by the African Journal of Inter/Multidisciplinary Studies (AJIMS) to promote equity and diversify its authorship, reviewers, editors, and the research published in the journal. Specifically, the paper discusses how targeted recruitment of reviewers and intentional diversification of the AJIMS editorial board have brought traditionally excluded voices into the journal's editorial decision-making processes. Additionally, the paper highlights how special issues, targeted calls for papers, and an articulated values/practices statement have shaped the focus and values of the research published in AJIMS. While these strategies have the potential to make scholarly publishing more representative of diversity while upholding quality standards, the paper argues that systemic change necessitates commitment at all levels. In conclusion, the paper emphasizes that lasting inclusive practices require the dedication of all stakeholders such as authors, editors, reviewers, publishers, professional societies, and the wider research community engaged with scholarly publishing.
URI: https://hdl.handle.net/10321/5356
ISSN: 2047-8747
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