Disadvantages in preparing and publishing scientific papers caused by the dominance of the English language in science: The case of Colombian researchers in biological sciences.

摘要: The success of a scientist depends on their production scientific papers and the impact factor journal in which they publish. Because most major journals are published English, is related to publishing this language. Currently, 98% publications science written including researchers from English as Foreign Language (EFL) countries. Colombia among countries with lowest proficiency world. Thus, understanding disadvantages that Colombians face crucial reducing global inequality science. This paper quantifies result language hegemony by examining additional costs communicating creates articles. It was identified more than 90% articles Colombian second financial doctoral students results problems reading comprehension, writing ease time, anxiety. Rejection or revision because grammar reported 43.5% students, 33% elected not attend international conferences meetings due mandatory use oral presentations. Finally, translation/editing services reviewed, cost per article between one-quarter one-half monthly salary Colombia. Of particular note, we positive correlation higher socioeconomic origin researcher. Overall, study exhibits negative consequences preserves gap Although having common important for communication, generating multilinguistic alternatives would promote diversity while conserving communication channel. Such an effort should come different actors fall solely EFL researchers.