She figures 2024 : handbook

The She Figures Handbook (2024) provides methodological guidance on the calculation of indicators included in the She Figures 2024 publication. It is intended to strengthen the capacity of stakeholders to systematically produce meaningful, systematic data on gender in research and innovation. Organised by data source, information provided on each indicator includes a brief definition, rationale, computation method and any comments or critical issues for the reader to take into account The handbook also includes a section on the verification and validation of data that outlines coherence checks and additional data considerations taken into consideration in the computation and interpretation of indicators. Finally, the annexes outline important information regarding classification standards to which data for several of the indicators are tied, as well as key terminology and definitions.