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<p>Enduring gender disparities in research productivity persist the worldwide, constraining women academicians’ career trajectories. This article examines how women academicians in co-educational public sector universities in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) explain their experiences and research output. Employing a qualitative research design and feminist lens, the study analyzes data from in-depth interviews with respondents recruited through purposive sampling. Data from 32 in-depth interviews with women academicians at four public sector universities in AJK revealed key findings: women’s low research productivity is shaped by multiple barriers, including heavy academic and nonacademic workloads, lack of mentoring and networking, institutional obstacles, and imbalances between academic expectations and family responsibilities. These findings substantiate Smith’s (1987) argument that institutional ruling texts reinforce male-dominated structures while marginalizing women. We recommend establishing dedicated mentoring and networking programs to provide tailored support, guidance, and resources to help women navigate academic challenges, develop research skills, and expand their professional networks.</p>

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Lived experiences of women academicians’ research productivity in higher education of Azad Jammu and Kashmir

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    2026年7月2日

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  • Farooq Abdullah,
  • Hazir Ullah

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Enduring gender disparities in research productivity persist the worldwide, constraining women academicians’ career trajectories. This article examines how women academicians in co-educational public sector universities in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) explain their experiences and research output. Employing a qualitative research design and feminist lens, the study analyzes data from in-depth interviews with respondents recruited through purposive sampling. Data from 32 in-depth interviews with women academicians at four public sector universities in AJK revealed key findings: women’s low research productivity is shaped by multiple barriers, including heavy academic and nonacademic workloads, lack of mentoring and networking, institutional obstacles, and imbalances between academic expectations and family responsibilities. These findings substantiate Smith’s (1987) argument that institutional ruling texts reinforce male-dominated structures while marginalizing women. We recommend establishing dedicated mentoring and networking programs to provide tailored support, guidance, and resources to help women navigate academic challenges, develop research skills, and expand their professional networks.