¿Tiene género la divulgación científica? Análisis de los artículos publicados en The Conversation sobre el Covid-19 / Does science dissemination have a gender? Analysis of the articles published in The Conversation on Covid-19

This study examines the gender dimension of scientific dissemination during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on 306 articles published in the Spanish edition of <i>The Conversation</i> between April 2020 and March 2021. Using both quantitative and qualitative content analysis, the research identifies a predominance of male authorship during the initial, high-interest phase of the pandemic, with female scientists more represented in social topics. Women were less frequently first authors and more often appeared in secondary authorship positions, reflecting structural inequalities. Thematic analysis revealed male dominance in technology, statistics, and economics, while women had greater relative presence in social and legal issues. Audience interaction patterns showed that articles authored by women received fewer total interactions and a higher proportion of negative comments compared to those authored by men. The findings highlight persistent gender disparities in science communication, mirroring patterns observed in academic publishing. The study suggests that enhancing women’s visibility in public science communication could contribute to reducing gender gaps in authority and recognition, and recommends institutional support for equitable participation in dissemination activities. This research provides valuable insights for policy design aimed at fostering inclusive science communication ecosystems during crisis contexts.