CONCLUSIONS• Our 10-year study of gender authorship in JNS Focus reveals a connection
between female academic productivity, mentorship, and female editors.• Early career
support aids in advancing female representation in later stages.• JNS Focus' actions, which
involve increasing female editors and promoting concordant publications, play a pivotal role
in advancing lasting gender equity in the field of neurosurgery. Data Source:

OBJECTIVE The" leaky academic pipeline" describes how female representation in
leadership positions has remained stagnant despite an increase in the number of female
trainees. Female mentorship to female mentees, and female role models at higher academic
positions have been shown to positively influence academic productivity. To the authors'
knowledge, the impact of female editorial board representation on authorship trends in
neurosurgical journals remains undescribed. This study aimed to analyze trends in the …