Editorial: Women in science: Interventions for rehabilitation

This editorial highlights the underrepresentation of women in STEM fields and the importance of gender equality in science for sustainable development. It emphasizes the need to challenge stereotypes and encourage girls and women to pursue STEM careers. The editorial introduces a collection of research articles focusing on interventions for rehabilitation, primarily conducted by women. These studies cover diverse areas such as wearable sensors, postural balance, spinal cord injury, and sialorrhea in cerebral palsy. The editorial encourages readers to support and promote original research contributed by women in STEM, acknowledging the ongoing challenges in achieving gender equality in academia.

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  Women researchers are underrepresented in science, with fewer than 30% globally.
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  Despite similar publication rates between men and women, a gender gap widens in academic positions.
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  Research presented spans wearable sensors for tracking human movements to interventions for postural balance in spinal cord injury and sialorrhea in cerebral palsy.