English dominance in addiction science limits global research visibility

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In short: A review by a working group from the International Society of Addiction Journal Editors found that nearly 75% of all scientific publications are in English, despite English being the native language of only 7.3% of the world's population. This dominance can exclude significant scientific contributions from non-English-speaking regions.

The researchers conducted an iterative review of publishing issues to understand how non-English-speaking voices are sidelined in addiction literature. They suggest that increasing the use of translation services and diversifying editorial teams could improve the transparency and inclusivity of the field.

Why it matters: Increasing linguistic diversity in scientific publishing could enhance the global impact and transparency of research.

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