The growing emphasis on demographic data collection among publishers and journals underlines the crucial need for responsible data management in scholarly publishing. As a follow-up to CSE’s webinar by Dr Beryne Odeny and Julia Robinson, this synopsis provides insights into dilemmas of, and considerations for, collecting and using demographic information in scholarly publishing. We focus on the value of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) at various levels of scholarly communication.1 We delve into the importance of collecting demographic data as a tool for achieving DEIA, considering the vulnerabilities of those who share their data and potential harms, and harm mitigation strategies, including acknowledgement of the positionality of those who collect and use the data.2 Responsible data management should prioritize conscientious collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of demographic data.
Toward Responsible Collection and Use of Demographic Information in Scholarly Publishing
