Gender Disparities in Citation Rates on ResearchGate among Algerian Researchers

Abstract

Gender equality has gained increased attention and realised significant progress.  However, women researchers still confront specific hurdles impacting their academic visibility and recognition in higher education.  Therefore, this study’s objective is to compare Algerian women researchers’ citation rates on ResearchGate to those of their male counterparts.  This research deploys random sampling in selecting Algerian researchers’ profiles, both female and male, from ResearchGate.  Analysing citation data from these profiles contributes to identifying the disparities and discrepancies in citation rates and academic recognition.  The findings improve knowledge of the gender gap in academic citations and emphasise the need for gender equality policies and practices in higher education.