Academic communities play an important role in enabling the progression of society and addressing the challenges being faced in all walks of life with sound, supported research.
In order to meet the constantly growing challenges facing all parts of the globe, research must come from all areas, particularly those low-and-middle-income countries as it supports the understanding of different perspectives.
As such, scientific communities must play a role in ensuring that the route to publishing isn’t as complex, convoluted or expensive and ensure that views are garnered from a variety of perspectives, life experiences and cultures.
Hosting scientific conferences in low-and-middle-income-countries
Scientific conferences are an important tool in fostering an environment for people to share knowledge and further the progression of valuable new research. In order to truly be successful in leveling the playing field and inviting collaboration, these conferences should reach each corner of the globe and take place in both developed and developing regions.
Regions where researchers are afforded less opportunity to progress their careers require further work to ensure they are able to gain greater visibility. In doing so, communities will be able to realize the transformative potential of research.
Access to publishing services
In the spirit of inclusivity, researchers and academics in developing countries must be supported in reaching audiences in the same way that their colleagues in other parts of the world can. This means access to the same publishing services as those in other parts of the world would have.
Therefore, to promote transparency, objectivity, equality, and openness, colleagues should actively invite scholars and professionals from all corners of the world to share their knowledge and help shape a brighter and more enlightened future for humanity.
Funding support
Organizations, researchers and other members of the academic community should take steps to support developing countries both financially and through subsidized or free access to their core services, ensuring they reach greater audiences.
For example, an important first step is allowing members in these regions to publish their articles for free and facilitate networking between these countries and the rest of the world. Those in low- and middle-income countries and regions are core to greater progress and it’s vital that research from these regions is promoted to a wider audience.
Realizing the potential of all
At EAI, inclusivity is championed via a commitment to free membership and a drive to host and support conferences in all parts of the world. This means access to EAI services to market, promote, host and arrange conferences, as well as access to the wider community and the facilitation of networking.
For more on hosting conferences with EAI, go to: https://eai.eu/eai-sponsorship/
