Positional Disparity Research Articles

Women who LinkedIn: The gender networking gap among executives

We investigate the patterns of executive networking on LinkedIn, a crucial platform for understanding the persistent gender disparities in leadership positions. Overcoming the challenges of accessing LinkedIn's network data, we have curated a comprehensive dataset of Spanish women and men executives. This unique dataset includes information about their connections and, more importantly, whom they do not connect with. At the baseline level, our findings indicate a prevalent tendency for preferential attachment, where individuals are more likely to connect with popular contacts. Additionally, there is a pronounced inclination towards homophily, characterized by forming connections based on gender, as well as shared organizational and academic affiliations. Building upon the tenets of Social Identity Theory, we identify significant gender differences on LinkedIn's executive networking. Women executives, positioned as out-group members within executive networks, suffer from a networking gender gap resulting in being under-connected and being connected with less popular individuals. However, our research methodology helps us uncover two different strategies women use to overcome this gap. They rely, more than men, on gender homophily to make contacts. Besides, women executives adopt recategorization strategies exhibiting a higher preference for contacts with shared organizational and academic affiliations than men. These findings disrupt two common assumptions: the fallacy of implied connections based on shared affiliations and the overlooked gender differences in networking pools, therefore exposing two previously unidentified gender data gaps.

Gender, Leadership and Career Advancement in Higher Education Institutions in Nigeria and Ghana

Abstract Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in most societies globally are perceived to be structured in an imbalanced way, such that one gender is of advantage over the other, most times the male gender. Extant research on gender and leadership has been criticised on different grounds, such as including a one-sided focus, the lack of gendered perspectives, and a neglect of structural, cultural and historical factors in research. This study interrogates the notion that the HEIs are gendered; examines the factors answerable for gender disparities in leadership positions in the selected universities in Nigeria and Ghana; and identifies ways leadership affects each gender’s career advancement in the selected institutions. The qualitative research method was adopted to elicit information from purposely selected men and women, who have held leadership positions, and those who aspired, but were denied in the selected universities. The study utilises the in-depth and key informant interview techniques. It concludes that women still remain under-represented in most male dominated higher education decision making positions, as a result of the institutional climate which does not give adequate room for gender equality and inclusiveness.

Emerging leaders or persistent gaps? Generative AI research may foster women in STEM

The primary aim of this study is to explore the gender dynamics within Generative AI (GAI) research through an analysis of 5092 publications post the inception of ChatGPT in November 2022. This investigation seeks to comprehend how gender distribution varies across different research areas and geographical locations in GAI, assess thematic differences in contributions by male and female authors, identify areas of significant female activity, evaluate the impact of policies on gender dynamics, devise strategies to enhance gender diversity and explore how GAI research can propel women's advancement in STEM. The study reveals a dual narrative: a promising rise in female leadership within highly cited GAI research papers, juxtaposed with ongoing gender disparities in single-authored works and primary authorship positions. These findings underscore the unique position of GAI as distinct from traditional STEM fields, owing to its integration of technology with societal demands and its potential to foster increased female participation in STEM through its interdisciplinary approach and societal impact. By aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 5, this research champions inclusive development practices and policy reforms aimed at bolstering gender diversity and inclusivity within GAI research. The insights derived from addressing the research questions show how GAI can make STEM fields more inclusive, diverse, and attuned to societal needs, thereby maximizing the value of female researchers' contributions.

Gender Disparity in Principal Officers’ Positions in Nigerian Universities: Implications for Educational Planners and Administrators

The study investigates the gender disparities in leadership positions within Nigerian universities, focusing on principal officers such as Vice-Chancellors, Deputy Vice-Chancellors, Registrars, Bursars, and Librarians. Analyzing data from the 2019 Nigerian University System Statistical Digest. The study employs ANOVA statistics to establish the statistical significance of these disparities and highlights the need for targeted interventions to rectify these imbalances. The research reveals striking imbalances in gender representation across these roles. The findings demonstrate that, despite notable progress in some areas, women remain significantly underrepresented in key leadership positions, with a pronounced gender gap persisting across various types of universities (federal, state, and private). The recommendations offered encompass gender-neutral selection processes, affirmative action policies, leadership development programs, mentorship initiatives, educational campaigns, and regular data collection to promote gender equity. These proposed strategies aim to create a more inclusive academic environment where leadership positions are accessible to all based on qualifications and merit, ultimately fostering diversity and enriching the higher education landscape in Nigeria.

Deciphering Lipid Arrangement in Phosphatidylserine/Phosphatidylcholine Mixed Membranes: Simulations and Experiments.

Phosphatidylserine (PS) exposure on the plasma membrane is crucial for many cellular processes including apoptotic cell recognition, blood clotting regulation, cellular signaling, and intercellular interactions. In this study, we investigated the arrangement of PS headgroups in mixed PS/phosphatidylcholine (PC) bilayers, serving as a simplified model of the outer leaflets of mammalian cell plasma membranes. Combining atomistic-scale molecular dynamics (MD) simulations with Langmuir monolayer experiments, we unraveled the mutual miscibility of POPC and POPS lipids and the intricate intermolecular interactions inherent to these membranes as well as the disparities in position and orientation of PC and PS headgroups. Our experiments revealed micrometer-scale miscibility at all mole fractions of POPC and POPS, marked by modest deviations from ideal mixing with no apparent microscale phase separation. The MD simulations, meanwhile, demonstrated that these deviations were due to strong electrostatic interactions between like-lipid pairs (POPC-POPC and POPS-POPS), culminating in lateral segregation and nanoscale clustering. Notably, PS headgroups profoundly affect the ordering of the lipid acyl chains, leading to lipid elongation and subtle PS protrusion above the zwitterionic membrane. In addition, PC headgroups are more tilted with respect to the membrane normal, while PS headgroups align at a smaller angle, making them more exposed to the surface of the mixed PC/PS membranes. These findings provide a detailed molecular-level account of the organization of mixed PC/PS membranes, corroborated by experimental data. The insights gained here extend our comprehension of the physiological role of PSs.

Inaction, Silence, Focus, and Power: Identifying and Assessing Folk Theories of the Racism of Omission

Abstract Recent scholarship has advanced a concept of racism operating through omission. Omission captures both inaction and action, highlighting how systems of oppression rely on inertia in addition to discriminatory action to perpetuate inequality. Yet little is known about how laypersons understand the role of omission in propagating racism in the United States. Building on this premise, we employ a mixed-methods approach to document and test folk theories of the racism of omission. We interview diverse individuals (N=40) about their appraisals of racism; we use these findings to design a vignette study which we fielded to a national sample (N=1,174). Interview data reveal that some Americans do understand omission to be a form of racism, highlighting (1) bystander inaction, (2) silencing of experiences of racism, (3) overfocus on White issues, and (4) disparities in positions of power as instances where inaction, exclusion, or inertia constitute a form of racism. Data show that Americans are most likely to consider overfocus and silencing as forms of omission-based racism, and that racism appraisals depend on the victim’s race. We find that political ideology, gender, income, race, and education shape appraisals of racism as omission. These findings have implications for measures of perceived racism and discrimination.

Asymmetries in the international spillover effects of monetary policy: Based on TGVAR model

Based on the TGVAR framework, this study examined the asymmetrical global spillover effects in the major areas and countries. Our analysis makes the case that the asymmetries in monetary policy are primarily caused by heterogeneity in monetary policy tool shocks, regional and macroeconomic target responses, and disparities in economic conditions and international position among nations. Our findings demonstrate that emerging economies are more vulnerable to monetary policy spillover effects than advanced economies for both quantity-based and price-based monetary policies. Our research also reveals that while the spillover effects on inflation varied considerably, the effects on real GDP are more closely impacted. Without countermeasures, a shock resulting in a uniform cutting of short-term interest rates might cause a recession in the majority of economies while a shock resulting in a rise in the broad money supply could trap some economies in stagflation.

Edge detection using fast pixel based matching and contours mapping algorithms.

Current methods of edge identification were constrained by issues like lighting changes, position disparity, colour changes, and gesture variability, among others. The aforementioned modifications have a significant impact, especially on scaled factors like temporal delay, gradient data, effectiveness in noise, translation, and qualifying edge outlines. It is obvious that an image's borders hold the majority of the shape data. Reducing the amount of time it takes for image identification, increase gradient knowledge of the image, improving efficiency in high noise environments, and pinpointing the precise location of an image are some potential obstacles in recognizing edges. the boundaries of an image stronger and more apparent locate those borders in the image initially, sharpening it by removing any extraneous detail with the use of the proper filters, followed by enhancing the edge-containing areas. The processes involved in recognizing edges are filtering, boosting, recognizing, and localizing. Numerous approaches have been suggested for the previously outlined identification of edges procedures. Edge detection using Fast pixel-based matching and contours mappingmethods are used to overcome the aforementioned restrictions for better picture recognition. In this article, we are introducing the Fast Pixel based matching and contours mapping algorithms to compare the edges in reference and targeted frames using mask-propagation and non-local techniques. Our system resists significant item visual fluctuation as well as copes with obstructions because we incorporate input from both the first and prior frames Improvement in performance in proposed system is discussed in result section, evidences are tabulated and sketched. Mainly detection probabilities and detection time is remarkably reinforced Effective identification of such things were widely useful in fingerprint comparison, medical diagnostics, Smart Cities, production, Cyber Physical Systems, incorporating Artificial Intelligence, and license plate recognition are conceivable applications of this suggested work.

Impact of solar radiation on indoor thermal comfort near highly glazed façades in a hot-humid subtropical climate: An experimental evaluation

Solar radiation has a profound impact on indoor thermal conditions, particularly in highly glazed spaces. However, there have been limited field measurements on this subject. Focusing on subtropical climate, this study investigated the effects of irradiation on thermal comfort from two aspects, disparities in glass properties and spatial positions, through a field measurement. Six test cells, each equipped with a representative type of glass, were established; two measurement points were set at inner and near-window positions to analyze the spatial disparities and impacts of solar radiation asymmetry. PMV-PPD-based evaluation criteria were employed to assess the long-term comfort levels and classified by environmental quality index (EQI); additionally, we assessed the risk of overheating by considering two indices: overheating hours and overheating severity, which represent the duration and extent of thermal discomfort. The results indicated that radiation asymmetry varied depending on glass properties and spatial/temporal difference, leading to partial thermal discomfort. Specifically, the MRT at the near-window point increased significantly, reaching 50.8 °C for single-pane glass, 40.1 °C for single-pane tinted glass, and a minimum of 32.8 °C for double-pane reflective glass after 14:30 due to direct sunlight. In contrast, the MRT at the indoor positions remained relatively stable at around 25 °C–27 °C, irrespective of the glazing type. SHGC of glass is critical for thermal comfort, as higher SHGC values intensify the sensation of extreme warmth. Through experiments, this study quantified the relationship between thermal discomfort and glazing properties, providing valuable insights for glazing facades design that can optimize indoor thermal environments.

An Investigation of Gender Representation and Collaboration in Academic Plastic Surgery Research

Background: Gender disparities in academic leadership positions may be influenced by several factors, including research productivity. We aimed to describe the publication gender gap in major plastic surgery journals, assess gender-related and gender-neutral research publications, and identify any potential gender disparities associated with publication characteristics. Methods: For this cross-sectional study, we reviewed all original research publications in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery, and Aesthetic Surgery Journal from 2014 through 2018. Genderize.io was used to identify the gender of all authors. Each publication was classified as either gender-neutral, transgender health, women’s health, or men’s health-related based on the article's content. Results: Of the 12,718 authors across 2234 publications analysed, females were first authors in 30%, last authors in 17%, and all authors in 27%. Among the publications, 1782 (79.8%) were focused on gender-neutral, 419 (18.8%) on women's health, 18 (0.8%) on transgender health, and 15 (0.7%) on men's health. Male first authors were more likely to be associated with women's and transgender health articles (OR [95% CI] = 1.4 [1.1-1.8] and OR [95% CI] = 51.0 [47-55], p < .001) and had a higher mean number of citations compared to gender-neutral articles ( p < .001). Male first authors were more likely to be associated with women's and transgender health articles (OR [95% CI] = 1.4 [1.1–1.8] and OR [95% CI] = 51.0 [47–55], p < .001) and had a higher mean number of citations compared to gender-neutral articles ( p < .001). Conclusion: The publication gender gap persists in academic plastic surgery. The academic community should continue to prioritize addressing gender disparity from the perspective of research productivity.

Poster 372: Women in Leadership in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Societies Throughout the World

Objectives: The proportion of women in orthopaedic surgery is low compared to other specialties, despite a equal numbers of women and men entering the field of medicine. This gender disparity persists across various aspects of orthopaedic sports medicine. The purpose of this study was to characterize the number of women in leadership positions in orthopaedic sports medicine and arthroscopy societies throughout the world and compare the percentages of women vs men in leadership positions. Methods: Publicly available websites for orthopaedic sports medicine societies throughout the world were evaluated during March 2022. Non-surgical sports medicine societies were excluded, as were societies lacking publicly available leadership information. Data were collected as listed on the websites, and categorized into Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Office, Council (all typically included Presidential line, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, or other specific high-ranking members), and Committee Chairs (excluded general committee members). Results: Of the 46 societies, 16 (34.8%) were in Europe, 10 (21.7%) in Asia, 6 (13.0%) in South America, 5 (10.9%) in North America, 3 in the Middle East (6.5%), 2 in Africa (4.4%), 2 in Australia (4.4%), and 2 were international organizations (4.4%). Four countries had more than one orthopaedic sports medicine society: Argentina, Israel, Australia, and Mexico. As represented by Figure 1, the Board of Directors were comprised of 2.5% women (4/161), the Executive Committees were 7.1% women (11/154), Committee Chairs were 9.4% women (13/138), Officers were 15.8% women (3/19), Councils were 5.9% women (1/17), and Spokespersons were 16.7% women (1/6). For the Board of Directors, North America and Europe led in women representation with 4.0% and 3.8%, South America had 2.0%, and societies from the Middle East and Asia reported no women. Regarding Executive Committee, North America had the most women with 27.8%, and the remaining regions ranged from 0.0-7.9%. For Committee Chairs, both European and International societies had around 8% women in leadership (8.0% and 7.7%, respectively), yet North America had double with 16.7% women. Of the regions reporting Officers, Asia and Europe had similar percentages (16.7% and 18.2%), whereas Australia reported zero women in office. Only one region reported electing a Council and two regions listed Spokespersons. Conclusions: This study highlights the gender disparities in leadership positions in orthopaedic sports medicine societies throughout the world. The visibility of women in high-ranking positions may contribute to the interest of women and other minorities in the field of sports medicine and help improve diversity. Future studies should investigate factors contributing to the paucity of women in leadership positions and identify ways to increase the proportion of women in orthopaedic sports medicine.

Reliable Reference Areas for 3D Smiling Facial Model Alignment: Posed vs Natural Smile Expressions.

To evaluate the reliability of various reference areas for digital alignment between 3D resting and smiling facial models. 3D posed and natural smiling faces of 33 adults were registered to the respective neutral faces, using six matching strategies with different reference matching surfaces: nose (N), nose + central forehead (NFc), nose + whole forehead (NFw), nose + chin (NC), nose + central forehead + chin (NFcC), and nose + whole forehead + chin (NFwC). The positional discrepancies of the registered images were measured at the left and right pupil centers. Two-way ANOVA and post hoc multiple pairwise t test with Bonferroni correction (α = .05) were used to evaluate the measurements. As a result, the use of larger reference areas increases the trueness of image-matching, whereas there was no statistically significant difference between the matching strategies within the same smiling type. Meanwhile, the image registration of posed smiles resulted in fewer positional disparities than the natural smiles with significant differences observed for the registration using the NC and NFcC surface-based matching areas at the right pupil (P = .030 and .026, respectively). The findings of this study suggest that the reference surface areas and smiling types have some impact on the accuracy of 3D smiling facial image alignments. Large and evenly distributed matching surfaces are recommended for posed smiles, whereas caution should be taken when using the chin area as a reference surface for matching natural smile facial images.

Closing the gender gap in gastroenterology leadership: the need for effective and comprehensive allyship

There are clear gender disparities in leadership positions at gastroenterological organisations, with women representing only 19% of all gastroenterology fellowship programme directors and divisional or departmental chairs in academic institutions in the USA1 and only 20% of editorial board members in gastroenterology and hepatology journals.2 To date, the American Gastroenterological Association, the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases have each had five or fewer female presidents since they were founded more than 70 years ago.

The Accessory Limb Model Regenerative Assay and Its Derivatives.

When the Accessory Limb Model (ALM) regenerative assay was first published by Endo, Bryant, and Gardiner in 2004, it provided a robust system for testing the cellular and molecular contributions during each of the basic steps of regeneration: the formation of the wound epithelium, neural induction of the apical epithelial cap, and the formation of a positional disparity between blastema cells. The basic ALM procedure was developed in the axolotl and involves deviating a limb nerve into a lateral wound and grafting skin from the opposing side of the limb axis into the site of injury. In this chapter, we will review the studies that lead to the conception of the ALM, as well as the studies that have followed the development of this assay. We will additionally describe in detail the standard ALM surgery and how to perform this surgery on different limb positions.

31932 Mentorship opportunity for female dermatologists seeking to balance family and career

Background: Women’s representation in medicine has increased drastically, however, a sex gap remains in higher academic leadership. This study aims to explore potential reasons for this gap through analyzing survey feedback from dermatologists in a variety of practice settings. Methods: We used REDcap to collect 144 surveys from dermatologists actively practicing in the United States. Results: Sixty responses came from the Women’s Dermatologic Society, 46 came from the Association of Professors of Dermatology, and 38 came from Facebook groups. Of the total included respondents, 84% were female. Forty-six respondents worked in private practice, 89 worked in academics, 8 worked in a combination of private practice and academics, and 1 person did not describe practice type. Differences between academics and private practice respondents were seen in questions related to mentorship and goals. In academics, 71% of respondents reported having a relatable mentor while only 46% of those in private practice reported having a relatable mentor (P = .008). Few reported having a mentor that helps balance career and family (27% in academics, 24% in private practice, P = .86). Respondents who report being responsible for a distinct majority of nonfinancial family-oriented tasks such as housekeeping and childcare were less likely to report having a relatable mentor. Conclusions: Our findings demonstrate that female dermatologists seeking to balance career and family aspirations report may benefit from increased mentorship and support. This may be one area that if addressed could lead to fewer gender disparities in dermatology leadership positions.

Being a Woman Leader: Reimagining “Themyscira” in Child Psychiatry

A mystical island shrouded in fog, invisible to the eye, a fortress of limitless potential hidden from the rest of the world. Themyscira is most well-known as being the home of Wonder Woman in the popular DC comics franchise. Child and adolescent psychiatry is a specialty that has a robust majority of women, but there are overall still significant gender disparities in academic rank and leadership positions in the field.2 As the legendary land of strong women, Themyscira is evocative of concepts of what distinctive leadership in psychiatry and medicine can stand for: guidance of others through motivation and inspiration (managing vs leading,) critical examinations of need for stability and need for evolution and change, support and advocacy (mentorship vs sponsorship,) maintaining integrity to the core values professionally and personally (core values,) and embracing an attitude of growth and empowerment through service (servant leadership.) We explore perspectives of each of these areas crucial to the development and fostering of leadership roles.

PD25-04 PERCEPTIONS OF GENDER EQUITY BY UROLOGIC SUBSPECIALTY

You have accessJournal of UrologyCME1 May 2022PD25-04 PERCEPTIONS OF GENDER EQUITY BY UROLOGIC SUBSPECIALTY Roxanne Haslam, Rebecca Agnor, Austin Collins, Leigh Martin, Solange Bassale, and Casey Seideman Roxanne HaslamRoxanne Haslam More articles by this author , Rebecca AgnorRebecca Agnor More articles by this author , Austin CollinsAustin Collins More articles by this author , Leigh MartinLeigh Martin More articles by this author , Solange BassaleSolange Bassale More articles by this author , and Casey SeidemanCasey Seideman More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000002567.04AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Urology has experienced significant growth in female representation. The most recent AUA census data estimates women comprise 10% of practicing urologists, and ∼30% of trainees. As medicine progresses toward gender equity in the trainee and physician workforce, large disparities in overall compensation, academic positions, and leadership advancement continue to exist. A better understanding of the perceptions of the formal and informal culture among urologists may provide insight into the persistent gender disparities. We sought to evaluate how urologists in various subspecialties view the climate for women physicians and compare perceptions and experiences of gender inequity based on characteristics including gender, subspecialty training, faculty status, parental status, and years in practice. METHODS: An IRB approved survey was sent out to the following list-serves: Society of Urological Oncology (SUO), Society of Endourology (ENDO), Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons (GURS), Society of Pediatric Urology (SPU), Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine and Urogenital Reconstruction (SUFU), and American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS). We utilized a validated study, the Culture Conducive to Women’s Academic Success (CCWAS, higher scores indicating a better perceived culture toward women). Subcategories (equal access, work-life balance, freedom of gender bias, and leadership support) were also analyzed. CCWAS scores were analyzed using Wilcoxon Rank-Sum and Kruskal-Wallace tests. RESULTS: There were 430 survey responses (35.3% female, 64.7% male). There was a statistically significant difference in total CCWAS scores on the Kruskal-Wallace test for gender, parental status, and society. However, on multiple regression analysis controlling for gender, parental status and society were no longer statistically significant. There was no significant difference in CCWAS scored based on years in practice or private versus academic practice. Male physicians perceived practice culture toward women as more favorable/equitable than their female colleagues, (median [interquartile range] CCWAS score, 203.5 [184.25, 225.0] vs 162.0 [130.75, 188.0]; P<0.0001). This discrepancy in perception between genders was consistent across all subcategories; equal access, work-life balance, freedom of gender bias, and leadership support. CONCLUSIONS: This study suggests that there are gender-based differences in how gender inequities are perceived and experienced in urology. Acknowledgement of these differences is the first step in identifying opportunities for improvement. Source of Funding: No financial disclosures © 2022 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 207Issue Supplement 5May 2022Page: e422 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2022 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.MetricsAuthor Information Roxanne Haslam More articles by this author Rebecca Agnor More articles by this author Austin Collins More articles by this author Leigh Martin More articles by this author Solange Bassale More articles by this author Casey Seideman More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement PDF DownloadLoading ...

418 - Gender and Racial Disparities in Faculty Rank and Leadership Positions Among Stem Cell Transplant Physicians in the United States

418 - Gender and Racial Disparities in Faculty Rank and Leadership Positions Among Stem Cell Transplant Physicians in the United States

Dialogue within and dialogue between: a duoethnography of two researchers in the field of North Korean refugee education

ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper is to document dialogic reflections of two researchers (Shin Ji and Eun-Young) who had conducted collaborative projects on education for youth with North Korean refugee backgrounds. By employing duoethnography, conversations were conducted on the following questions: What are the experiences that impacted our researcher identities? What is the transformative learning emerged from our engagement in NK research? How do we become more holistic researchers through duoethnography? During a series of facilitated dialogues both within and between Shin Ji and Eun-Young, they learned that their personal experiences of marginalisation served as an experiential and emotional foundation for their increased critical awareness of North Korean refugee students: the disparities in position, power and access that the students experienced in the process of resettlement in South Korea. Participating in the duoethnogrphy, the authors also experienced qualitative transformation as they made sense of the ways their identities and NK research were feeding each other. The authors thus concluded that the duoethnography created a third space for them in that it was a personally therapeutic and professionally productive engagement that was able to secure transparency that represents unique insights from each researcher.

Analysis of authorship trends in vascular surgery demonstrates a sticky surgical floor for women.

Prior research in vascular surgery has identified significant gender disparities in leadership positions, but few data exist regarding gender disparities in vascular publications. This study aims to evaluate authorship trends by gender in the three highest impact factor vascular surgery journals. In this bibliometric analysis, PubMed was searched for articles published in the European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, the Journal of Vascular Surgery, and Annals of Vascular Surgery from 2015 to 2019. The web-based application Genderize used predictive algorithms to classify names of first and last authors as male or female. Statistical analyses regarding trends in authorship were performed using Stata16. A total of 6457 articles were analyzed, with first author gender predicted with >90% confidence in 83% (4889/5796) and last author gender in 88% (5078/5796). Overall, 25% (1223/4889) of articles had women first authors, and 10% (501/5078) had women last authors. From 2015 to 2019, there was a slight increase in the proportion of articles written by women first authors (P= .001), but no increase in the proportion of articles written by women last authors (P= .204). The proportion of articles written by women last authors was lower than the proportion of active women vascular surgeons in 2015 (8% of articles vs 11% of surgeons; P= .015), 2017 (9% of articles vs 13% of surgeons; P< .001), and 2019 (11% of articles vs 15% of practicing surgeons; P< .001). The average number of last-author publications was higher for men (2.35± 3.76) than for women (1.62± 1.88, P= .001). The proportion of unique authors who were women was less than the proportion of active women vascular surgeons in 2017 (10% unique authors vs 13% surgeons; P= .047), but not in 2015 (9% unique authors vs 11% surgeons; P= .192) or 2019 (13% unique authors vs 15% surgeons; P= .345). Notably, a woman last author was associated with 1.45 higher odds of having a woman first author (95% confidence interval, 1.17-1.79; P= .001). Over the past 5years, there has been no significant increase in women last authors among top-tier journals in vascular surgery. Women remain under-represented as last authors in terms of proportion of published articles, but not in terms of proportion of unique authors. Nevertheless, women last authors are more likely to publish with women first authors, indicating the importance of women-led mentorship in achieving publication gender equity. Support for women surgeons through grants and promotions is essential not only for advancing last authorship gender equity, but for advancing junior faculty and trainee academic careers.