Racial Biases in the Publication Process: Exploring Expressions and Solutions

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Abstract

In this guest editorial, we consider racial biases in the publication processes. Drawing on the experiences of a large network of authors, we conclude that such racial biases express themselves in differential responses to two study attributes that covary with the racial background of authors: research topics (less favorable for research on race and diversity) and research samples (less favorable for samples that deviate more from the predominantly White samples from Northern America and Western countries outside of Northern America). We outline possible solutions to reduce racial biases in the publication process.

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Derek R. Avery: (View ORCID Profile)

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Journal

Title: Journal of Management

Abbreviated Title: Journal of Management

Publisher: SAGE Publications

ISSN (Print): 0149-2063

ISSN (Electronic): 1557-1211

Publication date Created: January 2022

Publication date (Electronic): July 12 2021

Publication date (Print): January 2022

Volume: 48

Issue: 1

Pages: 7-16

Affiliations

[1 ]University of Houston

[2 ]University of Northern British Columbia

[3 ]Ohio State University

[4 ]University of Auckland

[5 ]Pennsylvania State University

[6 ]University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

[7 ]Drexel University

[8 ]University of Florida

[9 ]University of Illinois

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DOI: 10.1177/01492063211030561

SO-VID: 48e26da3-080f-4350-a5c3-5006374b7956

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