Open Science and Gender Equity: Promoting Inclusivity And Diversity In Research Among Librarians In Nigeria:- Okoro, C. A
ABSTRACT
The study examines open science andgender
equity-: promoting inclusivity, and diversity qiyf-f - ;, : - research among
librarians in-Nigeria with a\pqrticularfocus oq inclusivity
anddjivdrsity^'’>' in research. The study explores four key objectives and four
research questions. A descriptive survey
research design was employedforthe study. Thepopulation ofthe study . 7r <
consists of300 librarians, including scholars and other research professionals.
Since the total population was manageable, a census sampling technique was used
to determine a sample size of300for the study. A structured questionnaire was
usedfor data collection. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive
statistics, including frequency and mean scores. The findings reveal among
others that several challenges in promoting gender equity in research,
alongside effective strategiesforfostering inclusivity and diversity. The also
recommended among others that Governments, academic institutions, and research
organizations should develop and enforce policies that promote gender equity in
open science through the organization of face-to-face programmes activities by
including mandatory gender-inclusive research practices, funding gender-sensitive
studies, and ensuring equal opportunities for women and marginalized groups in
scientific research.
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MICHAEL, U (2026). Open Science and Gender Equity: Promoting Inclusivity And Diversity In Research Among Librarians In Nigeria:- Okoro, C. A. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved May 25, 2026, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/open-science-and-gender-equity-promoting-inclusivity-and-diversity-in-research-among-librarians-in-nigeria-okoro-c-a-7-2
UNIVERSITY, MICHAEL. "Open Science and Gender Equity: Promoting Inclusivity And Diversity In Research Among Librarians In Nigeria:- Okoro, C. A" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 25 May. 2026, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/open-science-and-gender-equity-promoting-inclusivity-and-diversity-in-research-among-librarians-in-nigeria-okoro-c-a-7-2. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
UNIVERSITY, MICHAEL. "Open Science and Gender Equity: Promoting Inclusivity And Diversity In Research Among Librarians In Nigeria:- Okoro, C. A". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 25 May. 2026. Web. 25 May. 2026. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/open-science-and-gender-equity-promoting-inclusivity-and-diversity-in-research-among-librarians-in-nigeria-okoro-c-a-7-2 >.
UNIVERSITY, MICHAEL. "Open Science and Gender Equity: Promoting Inclusivity And Diversity In Research Among Librarians In Nigeria:- Okoro, C. A" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2026). Accessed 25 May. 2026. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/open-science-and-gender-equity-promoting-inclusivity-and-diversity-in-research-among-librarians-in-nigeria-okoro-c-a-7-2