Editors and writers know that talking about implicit bias in an article can be tricky but essential, especially in a "post-truth" world, and can ultimately lead to more inclusive and accurate content. Among researchers, talk of bias in the role of peer review for scholarly communication continues to include diverging opinions and demands for change.
The National Federation of Advanced Information Services (NFAIS) will be conducting a webinar on April 19th from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (EDT). The webinar will examine what bias exists, by whom, and the solutions that can be implemented so that knowledge continues to flow in a way that does not circumvent the relationship between researchers and reviewers, and supports a reliable scholarly communication process based on sound research practice, academic reward and funding.
Understanding what is happening, why it occurs and who the players are, allows to develop newer models in a more socially open science environment while maintaining impartiality, integrity and high quality science as the ideal in peer review.
In this NFAIS Webinar, Lisa Phillips, senior content editor at EBSCO Information Services, will share four case studies of bias in content and will discuss in depth the difference between implicit and explicit bias, and the challenges that surround both; the importance of addressing implicit bias in content from the end user/reader perspective; how intersectionality plays a role in bias, and how it adversely affects some demographic groups; and how to improve feedback, communication and guidelines between editors, reviewers and authors.
Attendees can learn new strategies and resources for countering bias in the editiing process, creating content that is inclusive, accurate, relevant, trusted, and respected.
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