Objectives The lack of a common definition for precarious employment (PE) severely
hampers the comparison of studies within and between countries, consequently reducing …

The rise of neoliberal governance in the higher education sector and the growing demands
that the values of equality be institutionally embedded represent two potentially conflicting …

Background e-learning was underutilized in the past especially in developing countries.
However, the current crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic forced the entire world to rely on it for …

Gender differences in academia are well-known. Women publish less, achieve higher
positions less frequently, and have more interrupted careers. Mothers, more than fathers or …

Importance Women remain underrepresented among editors of scientific journals,
particularly in senior positions. However, to what extent this applies to medical journals of …

This article examines the rise in precarious academic employment in Ireland as an outcome
of the higher education restructuring following OECD (Organisation for Economic Co …

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The literature on gender and science shows that scientific careers continue to be
characterised–albeit with important differences among countries–by strong gender …

The aim of this paper is to analyze the primary stress factors female professors at online
universities are exposed to. The technique used for the prospective and exploratory analysis …

Academia is a stressful environment for students and professors alike. While pursuing a
degree, students often experience emotional and psychological distress, which may affect …