Welcome to the

Global Women's Science,
Nature and Society

Do we need another Journal?

Yes, we do.

This journal grew from our experiences with the “Latinas Writing Science” mentoring program, our workshops with international students in Australia, and our conversations with scientists around the world. My own experiences as a non-native English speaker working in Australia also shaped our goals. We’ve seen firsthand the challenges researchers face, including high publication fees, complex submission processes, and language barriers that make science sharing and participation difficult.

Equally concerning are the deep gender disparities in the Global South, where women's health outcomes lag significantly behind those of their counterparts in the Global North. Additionally, on a global scale, women's health continues to fall short when compared to men's health. In addition, environmental factors disproportionately impact women, particularly in the Global South, where they are more vulnerable to pollution, climate change, and resource scarcity. Societal influences, such as unequal access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities, further exacerbate these issues, perpetuating cycles of disadvantage.

Global Women's Science, Nature and Society advocates for a holistic understanding of women's issues to develop targeted interventions that promote gender equality, enhance women's health outcomes, and foster resilient and sustainable communities.

Most importantly, we aim to foster a strong community of scientists, health professionals, policymakers, women advocates, and other societal groups in the Global South. We believe that creating opportunities for collaboration and knowledge exchange, will support a better understanding of the region's unique needs and co-create solutions to address pressing issues. This collective effort will drive scientific progress and help integrating findings into local communities.

Our goal is to make this journal a key resource for both new and seasoned scientists in the Global South, helping shape fairer policies and social systems. We also want to share successful strategies and insights with the Global North, improving health outcomes for migrant women and challenging the unfair stigma that research from the Global South is inferior.

This journal is more than just a publication—it’s a hub for knowledge, community, and change.

Thank you for joining us.

Astrid Rodriguez-Acevedo

Editor-in-Chief

“Global Women’s Science, Nature, and Society " is a peer-reviewed scientific journal by Huitaca, dedicated to advancing research and knowledge related to women’s issues in the Global South. Our mission is to provide an accessible platform for researchers, policymakers, health workers, women's advocacy groups, and, in general, the Global South communities, where knowledge is freely shared to support the uplifting of women across the globe. We pledge to prioritize high-quality research while promoting equitable access to knowledge across linguistic and regional barriers.

Key Objectives

Publication of High-Quality Research: The journal aims to publish rigorous and impactful research from scholars, scientists, and healthcare professionals working globally. We welcome original research articles, reviews, case studies, and policy analyses that focus on health, environmental, and societal aspects of women from the Global South.

Interdisciplinary solutions: We recognize the importance of offering interdisciplinary, evidence-based solutions to uplift women across the globe. Our journal is committed to addressing complex issues by disseminating research that integrates multiple fields, aiming to provide comprehensive strategies for improving women's lives.

Addressing Disparities: We recognize the significant health disparities women face in the global south, and our journal is committed to addressing these issues through disseminating evidence-based research. By highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities in these regions, we aim to contribute to improving women's health outcomes.

Accessible Language and English Editing: Acknowledging the language barriers that many scientists in non-English speaking countries encounter, such as extra writing time and translation or language costs, we prioritize the scientific quality of submissions rather than the manuscript's language. Authors are encouraged to submit papers, and if accepted for publication, English editing services are available at no extra cost to ensure clarity and accuracy.

Local Language Abstracts: To enhance accessibility further, we publish extended abstracts of accepted papers in local languages relevant to the regions covered in the journal. This ensures that local communities can access and understand the key findings of the research, facilitating the translation of research into actionable solutions that benefit these regions.

Global Knowledge Sharing: Our journal serves as a bridge to connect researchers, policymakers, healthcare providers, and communities globally. We aim to foster international collaboration and knowledge exchange, promoting a holistic understanding of women's health issues and the sharing of best practices to uplift women's lives in every corner of the globe.

Astrid Rodríguez Acevedo, PhD.

Editor-in-Chief

Also the director and founder of Huitaca, Astrid has a background in biostatistics and biomedical research. She earned her Ph. D in 2015 from the from the University of Queensland and has more than 10 years experience as a researcher. Her work addresses barriers such as high publication fees and language challenges in scientific communication, aiming to close gender disparities in health and environmental impacts in the Global South.

Nina Na, MD, PhD.

Editor

Dr Na is a senior research officer in the population health program at the QIMR Berghofer
Medical Research Institute in Brisbane, Australia. She received her PhD from the University of New South Wales Australia in 2015 and has since been working at QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute. Her expertise lies in the areas of cancer epidemiology, with a specific focus on cancer aetiology and prevention in women. She is especially interested in the effects of common medication use, reproductive factors and histopathologic factors in the causation and survival of gynaecological cancers.

Niep Nguyen, MD, MPhil, PhD.

Editor

Dr Diep Nguyen is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Cervical cancer and HPV Group. Her research currently focusses on modelling the impact of HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening. She has recently been involved in modelled evaluations of HPV vaccination and cervical screening for Vietnam, Papua New Guinea as well as for the World Health Organisation (WHO). She previously has been involved across different research areas, including a clinical trial to evaluate immunogenicity and reactogenicity of alternative schedules of HPV vaccine, willingness to pay for HPV vaccine, and costing studies of HPV vaccination, cervical screening, diagnosis, and treatment of cervical cancer in Vietnam.

Jyoti U. Devkota, PhD.

Editor

Dr Devkota is a Professor of Statistics in the Department of Mathematics, Kathmandu University, Nepal. She completed her PhD. from the Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, University of Osnabrueck, Germany, with DAAD fellowship. Her research focuses on developing and applying advanced statistical methodologies to address health, energy, and environmental challenges.

Victor Manual Garcia, MSc, PhD.

Editor

Dr García is a Historian, holds a Master's degree in EMPhoenix Dynamics of Health & Welfare, and a PhD in History and Civilizations from EHESS-Cermes3 (Paris, France). Currently, he serves as an assistant professor in the Humanities department at Universidad El Bosque in Bogotá. His research interests focus on the history of medicine, public health, and their relationship with the development of the pharmaceutical industry.

Christina Maresh Bernardez, PhD.

Editor

Dr Bernardez is an experienced registered nurse with over 15 years in primary care and health promotion and a researcher specializing in public health and human resources management. She has taught in tertiary education, leading the implementation of the first nursing course at Universidade do Oeste de Santa Catarina (UNOESC) in Brazil. She earned her PhD from the University of Queensland (UQ) in 2004. Her research spans cancer, chronic liver disease, and clinical communication in pain management with a particular emphasis on improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Soraia De Camargo Catapan, MPhil, PhD.

Editor

Dr Catapan is a Research Fellow and Lecturer at The University of Queensland (UQ) Centre for Online Health (COH). Living in Australia since December 2019, she concluded her PhD in 2021, and her thesis focused on implementing video consultations for specialized care in Brazil. While in Brazil, Dr Catapan worked as a Project Coordinator at the Santa Catarina Telemedicine and Telehealth System. Dr Catapan's current work focuses on trust and confidence in telehealth and digital health, equity of access to telehealth, and consumer involvement in research.

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