Working toward fairer global scholarly communication

Working toward fairer global scholarly communication Angel Y. Ford at the University at Albany charts working toward a more just global landscape of research output valuation and dissemination. Scholarly communication is how researchers share ideas, learn from each other, and build knowledge together. But not all scholars have the same opportunity to be part of these conversations. Scholars from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) often face unique challenges when trying to access research or share their own work (Demeter, 2020; Ford & Alemneh, 2024). Meanwhile, researchers from wealthier countries, especially those in the Global North, tend to dominate many academic fields, even when studying issues that directly affect LMICs or the Global South.