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In this episode of Insights XChange, host Nikesh Gosalia speaks with Avi Staiman, founder and CEO of Academic Language Experts and co-founder of SciWriter.ai. They explore the impact of AI on scholarly publishing, discussing its potential benefits and ethical challenges. Avi emphasizes the need to differentiate between various AI applications, asserting that while AI can assist with tasks like language processing and technical checks, critical decisions about research novelty should remain with humans. He highlights the chaotic state of AI disclosure policies among publishers and proposes a risk register for AI tools to help navigate these complexities. They also discuss the role of AI in supporting non-native English researchers and fostering global collaboration. Avi encourages curiosity and experimentation with AI technologies, urging the academic community to embrace these tools responsibly as they continue to evolve, ultimately shaping a more inclusive and efficient research landscape.
Social media links
Nikesh Gosalia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ https://twitter.com/NikeshGo
Avi Staiman https://www.linkedin.com/in/avi-staiman-academic-language-experts/?originalSubdomain=il https://x.com/avistaiman
Show notes:
Thank you for listening! Here are links to some of the things that Avi and Nikesh discussed in the podcast. We would love to hear from you, so feel free to drop a line at insightsxchange@cactusglobal.com
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Academic Language Experts | https://www.aclang.com/
Sciwriter.ai | https://www.sciwriter.ai/
Scholarly Kitchen | https://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/
Springer Nature Poll | https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/ai
Oxford | https://corp.oup.com/
Grammarly | https://app.grammarly.com/
Scispace | https://typeset.io/
RDiscovery | https://discovery.researcher.life/
EU AI Act | https://artificialintelligenceact.eu/
University of Southern California | https://www.usc.edu/
STM Integrity Hub | https://stm-assoc.org/what-we-do/strategic-areas/research-integrity/integrity-hub/
Ithaca | https://www.ithaca-project.eu/
Signals | https://signal-ai.com/commitment-to-responsible-ai/
ClearSkies | https://clear-skies.co.uk/
Professor Tu Youyou | https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medicine/2015/tu/facts/
Chinese Academy of Natural Medicine | http://en.cacms.ac.cn/
Artemisinin | https://www.britannica.com/science/artemisinin
Technion Institute in Israel | https://cris.technion.ac.il/en/publications/
Secana AI | https://sakana.ai/ai-scientist/
Gamma | https://gamma.app/
Scite | https://scite.ai/
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In this episode of Insights XChange, host Nikesh Gosalia speaks with Avi Staiman, founder and CEO of Academic Language Experts and co-founder of SciWriter.ai. They explore the impact of AI on scholarly publishing, discussing its potential benefits and ethical challenges. Avi emphasizes the need to differentiate between various AI applications, asserting that while AI can assist with tasks like language processing and technical checks, critical decisions about research novelty should remain with humans. He highlights the chaotic state of AI disclosure policies among publishers and proposes a risk register for AI tools to help navigate these complexities. They also discuss the role of AI in supporting non-native English researchers and fostering global collaboration. Avi encourages curiosity and experimentation with AI technologies, urging the academic community to embrace these tools responsibly as they continue to evolve, ultimately shaping a more inclusive and efficient research landscape.
Social media links
Nikesh Gosalia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ https://twitter.com/NikeshGo
Avi Staiman https://www.linkedin.com/in/avi-staiman-academic-language-experts/?originalSubdomain=il https://x.com/avistaiman
Show notes:
Thank you for listening! Here are links to some of the things that Avi and Nikesh discussed in the podcast. We would love to hear from you, so feel free to drop a line at insightsxchange@cactusglobal.com
Name URL
Academic Language Experts | https://www.aclang.com/
Sciwriter.ai | https://www.sciwriter.ai/
Scholarly Kitchen | https://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/
Springer Nature Poll | https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/ai
Oxford | https://corp.oup.com/
Grammarly | https://app.grammarly.com/
Scispace | https://typeset.io/
RDiscovery | https://discovery.researcher.life/
EU AI Act | https://artificialintelligenceact.eu/
University of Southern California | https://www.usc.edu/
STM Integrity Hub | https://stm-assoc.org/what-we-do/strategic-areas/research-integrity/integrity-hub/
Ithaca | https://www.ithaca-project.eu/
Signals | https://signal-ai.com/commitment-to-responsible-ai/
ClearSkies | https://clear-skies.co.uk/
Professor Tu Youyou | https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medicine/2015/tu/facts/
Chinese Academy of Natural Medicine | http://en.cacms.ac.cn/
Artemisinin | https://www.britannica.com/science/artemisinin
Technion Institute in Israel | https://cris.technion.ac.il/en/publications/
Secana AI | https://sakana.ai/ai-scientist/
Gamma | https://gamma.app/
Scite | https://scite.ai/
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Insights Xchange: Conversations Shaping Academic Research
1 Human-AI Collaboration in Editorial Workflows: A Framework for Responsible Innovation 50:59
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAI is rapidly changing the landscape of scholarly publishing—from detecting image manipulation and plagiarism to assisting with reviewer matching and assessing statistical rigor. But as these tools become more embedded in editorial workflows, they also raise serious questions around bias, transparency, and ethical oversight. In this episode, Dr. Chhavi Chauhan—a scientist, ethicist, and global voice in responsible AI—joins host Nikesh Gosalia to unpack the complex relationship between humans and algorithms in research publishing. They explore the benefits of AI-powered tools, the critical gaps they can’t yet fill, and what a truly responsible “human + AI” model could look like. The conversation also touches on inclusivity, evolving peer review practices, and how editorial teams can thoughtfully embrace innovation without compromising integrity. Whether you’re an editor, researcher, or simply curious about the future of academic publishing, this episode offers practical insights and a much-needed ethical lens on AI’s role in science. Social media links Nikesh Gosalia: www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ x.com/NikeshGo Dr. Chhavi Chauhan: www.linkedin.com/in/chhavichauhan/ x.com/chhavic Thank you for listening! Here are links to some of the things that Dr. Chhavi Chauhan discussed with Nikesh in the podcast. We would love to hear from you, so feel free to drop a line at insightsxchange@cactusglobal.com SSP (Society for Scholarly Publishing) | https://www.sspnet.org/ Peer Review Congress | https://peerreviewcongress.org/ Wikipedia | https://www.wikipedia.org/ Bias Codex | https://www.sog.unc.edu/sites/www.sog.unc.edu/files/course_materials/Cognitive%20Biases%20Codex.pdf Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communications Facebook /CactusCommunications Twitter @Cactusglobal YouTube @CactusCommunications…
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1 Responsible Peer Review: Building Systems That Work 44:06
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis episode of Insights XChange dives deep into the evolving landscape of peer review and the responsibility publishers carry in building systems that are fair, fast, and future-ready. Guest Lucy Threadgold, Peer Review Manager at Emerald Publishing, shares how Emerald revamped its reviewer pools, introduced structured feedback systems, and is prioritizing transparency at every step of the publishing process. From the role of AI in automating early peer review checks to the need for mentorship programs and neurodiverse-friendly author guidelines, the conversation explores where publishing is headed—and what it will take to get there with integrity intact. Social media links Nikesh Gosalia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ https://x.com/NikeshGo Lucy Threadgold: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-threadgold/ Thank you for listening! Here are links to some of the things that Lucy Threadgold discussed with Nikesh in the podcast. We would love to hear from you, so feel free to drop a line at insightsxchange@cactusglobal.com Ishāq bin Ali al-Ruhawi | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39397545/ Emerald Publishing | https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/ COPE – Committee on Publication Ethics | https://publicationethics.org/ NISO – National Information Standards Organization | https://www.niso.org/ ScholarOne (Clarivate) | https://support.silverchair.com/scholarone-manuscripts/ Taylor & Francis | https://taylorandfrancis.com/ Royal College of Surgeons | https://www.rcseng.ac.uk Engender Journal | https://engender-academia.com Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) | https://www.sspnet.org Peer Review Week | https://peerreviewweek.net/ SSP Conference | https://customer.sspnet.org/SSP/ssp/EventDisplayNP.aspx?EventKey=AM25 Emerald Podcast Series | https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/emerald-podcast-series Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communications Facebook /CactusCommunications Twitter @Cactusglobal YouTube @CactusCommunications…
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1 Rethinking Science Communication: Beyond Technology Trends 1:05:34
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis episode unpacks the complex relationship between technology, innovation, and trust in scholarly publishing. With decades of experience and candid insight, Joy Moore and Kent Anderson call out some of the most pressing contradictions facing the publishing world today. They explore how publishers risk losing sight of their core values by chasing tech trends, and why the goals of science and technology may not always align. From the shift of open access from movement to monoculture to the rise of platform governance, they raise serious questions about sustainability, ethics, and trust. Together with host Nikesh, the conversation spans the role of leadership, the influence of funders, and the assumptions shaping how research is accessed and shared. A must-listen for anyone who wants to repair—not just rewire—how science is communicated. Social media links Nikesh Gosalia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ https://x.com/NikeshGo Joy Moore: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-moore-a94865/ Kent Anderson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kentranderson/ Show notes Thank you for listening! Here are links to some of the things that Joy Moore and Kent Anderson discussed with Nikesh in the podcast. We would love to hear from you, so feel free to drop a line at insightsxchange@cactusglobal.com Scholarly Kitchen | https://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/ Caldera Publishing Solutions | https://www.caldera-publishing.com/ American Association for the Advancement of Science | https://www.aaas.org/ New England Journal of Medicine | https://www.nejm.org/ The Geyser | https://www.the-geyser.com/ How the Internet Disrupted Science | https://www.the-geyser.com/how-the-internet-disrupted-science/ Open Access | https://www.openaccess.nl/en eLife | https://elifesciences.org/ National Institutes of Health (NIH) | https://www.nih.gov/ U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | https://www.hhs.gov/ National Library of Medicine (NLM) | https://www.nlm.nih.gov/ PubMed | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ Medline | https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medline/medline_overview.html PubMed Central | https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ Crossref | https://www.crossref.org/ ORCID | https://orcid.org/ CHORUS | https://www.chorusaccess.org/ Creative Commons | https://creativecommons.org/ One Nation, One Subscription | https://onos.gov.in/ Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communications Facebook /CactusCommunications Twitter @Cactusglobal YouTube @CactusCommunications…
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Insights Xchange: Conversations Shaping Academic Research
1 The Metadata Behind the Manuscripts: Ed Pentz on the Future of Scholarly Infrastructure 35:52
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEvery day, over 8,000 scholarly articles are published—but how do they become discoverable, citable, and connected across journals, databases, and platforms? The answer lies in the invisible infrastructure of scholarly publishing: metadata, persistent identifiers, and interoperability. In this episode of Insights Xchange, we’re joined by Ed Pentz, Executive Director of Crossref, the organization behind the DOIs and metadata standards that make modern academic publishing possible. Ed shares what it means for Crossref to be the “plumbing” of scholarly communication, why metadata is the unsung hero of research visibility, and how open infrastructure is shaping a more inclusive and discoverable global knowledge ecosystem. We also explore how AI and machine learning are accelerating the demands on metadata, what true interoperability means for equity in global research, and what Ed would redesign if he had the chance to build the scholarly communication ecosystem from scratch. If you've ever cited a paper or searched for one online, you're already benefiting from the quiet systems Ed and his team have built. Tune in for a fascinating look at the trust, tech, and transformation powering the research world. Social media links Nikesh Gosalia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ https://x.com/NikeshGo Ed Pentz https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-pentz-3816223/?originalSubdomain=uk Show notes: Thank you for listening! Here are links to some of the things that Ed Pentz and Nikesh discussed in the podcast. We would love to hear from you, so feel free to drop a line at insightsxchange@cactusglobal.com Crossref | https://www.crossref.org/ Wired | https://www.wired.com/ Academic Press | https://booksite.elsevier.com/brochures/academicpress/ Harcourt Brace | https://www.hmhco.com/ Oxford Food Hub | https://oxfordfoodhub.org/ ORCID | https://orcid.org/ ROR (Research Organization Registry) | https://ror.org/ PubMed | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ SSP (Society for Scholarly Publishing) | https://www.sspnet.org/ UKSG (UK Serials Group) | https://www.uksg.org/ ALPSP (Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers) | https://www.alpsp.org/ STM (International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers) | https://stm-assoc.org/ NISO (National Information Standards Organization) | https://www.niso.org/ Open Access | https://www.openaccess.nl/en/what-is-open-access Open Scholarly Infrastructure (POSI) | htt Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communications Facebook /CactusCommunications Twitter @Cactusglobal YouTube @CactusCommunications…
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1 Shaping a Global Research Landscape: Trust, Equity, Inclusivity, and Knowledge Communities 49:22
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis episode explores the role of trust, inclusivity, and accessibility in global research publishing today. It highlights how biases in editorial boards exclude underrepresented voices and the critical role publishers play in fostering equity. The discussion also examines the balance between commercial realities and open access, emphasizing the need for transparency in scientific communication. The speakers stress the importance of building diverse research communities and ensuring that all researchers, regardless of their background, have a platform to share their work. They advocate for collaboration across the global research community to create a more equitable and inclusive academic future. Social media links: Nikesh Gosalia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ https://x.com/NikeshGo Ritu Dhand: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritu-dhand-45aa0220/?originalSubdomain=uk https://x.com/RituDhand Show notes: Thank you for listening! Here are links to some of the things that Ritu and Nikesh discussed in the podcast. We would love to hear from you, so feel free to drop a line at insightsxchange@cactusglobal.com Springer Nature | https://www.springernature.com/gp Nature | https://www.nature.com/ Nature Communications | https://www.nature.com/ncomms/ Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communications Facebook /CactusCommunications Twitter @Cactusglobal YouTube @CactusCommunications…
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Insights Xchange: Conversations Shaping Academic Research
1 AI, Academic Libraries, and the Future of Research: The Librarian’s Perspective 29:29
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of Insights XChange, host Nikesh Gosalia speaks with Alyssa Grimshaw, a research and education librarian at Yale School of Medicine. Alyssa shares her insights on the evolving role of librarians in fostering research collaboration, especially in clinical settings. She highlights the importance of communication, technology, and interdisciplinary teamwork in advancing research. The conversation delves into how digital tools like AI and preprints are transforming academic libraries, as well as the challenges and opportunities of integrating these innovations into research workflows. Alyssa also emphasizes the critical role of librarians in supporting open science, data sharing, and evidence-based medical practice. Tune in to discover how librarians are adapting to the changing research landscape and shaping the future of academic publishing. Social media links Nikesh Gosalia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ https://twitter.com/NikeshGo Alyssa Grimshaw https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssa-grimshaw/ https://x.com/xalyssagx Show notes: Thank you for listening! Here are links to some of the things that Alyssa and Nikesh discussed in the podcast. We would love to hear from you, so feel free to drop a line at insightsxchange@cactusglobal.com ResearchGate | https://www.researchgate.net/ Yale School of Medicine | https://medicine.yale.edu/ NIH | https://www.nih.gov/ Open Science | https://www.unesco.org/en/open-science Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communications Facebook /CactusCommunications Twitter @Cactusglobal YouTube @CactusCommunications…
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Insights Xchange: Conversations Shaping Academic Research
1 The Expanding Influence of AI in Academic Research: Benefits, Pitfalls, and Future Opportunities 51:32
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of Insights XChange, host Nikesh Gosalia speaks with Avi Staiman, founder and CEO of Academic Language Experts and co-founder of SciWriter.ai. They explore the impact of AI on scholarly publishing, discussing its potential benefits and ethical challenges. Avi emphasizes the need to differentiate between various AI applications, asserting that while AI can assist with tasks like language processing and technical checks, critical decisions about research novelty should remain with humans. He highlights the chaotic state of AI disclosure policies among publishers and proposes a risk register for AI tools to help navigate these complexities. They also discuss the role of AI in supporting non-native English researchers and fostering global collaboration. Avi encourages curiosity and experimentation with AI technologies, urging the academic community to embrace these tools responsibly as they continue to evolve, ultimately shaping a more inclusive and efficient research landscape. Social media links Nikesh Gosalia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ https://twitter.com/NikeshGo Avi Staiman https://www.linkedin.com/in/avi-staiman-academic-language-experts/?originalSubdomain=il https://x.com/avistaiman Show notes: Thank you for listening! Here are links to some of the things that Avi and Nikesh discussed in the podcast. We would love to hear from you, so feel free to drop a line at insightsxchange@cactusglobal.com Name URL Academic Language Experts | https://www.aclang.com/ Sciwriter.ai | https://www.sciwriter.ai/ Scholarly Kitchen | https://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/ Springer Nature Poll | https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/ai Oxford | https://corp.oup.com/ Grammarly | https://app.grammarly.com/ Scispace | https://typeset.io/ RDiscovery | https://discovery.researcher.life/ EU AI Act | https://artificialintelligenceact.eu/ University of Southern California | https://www.usc.edu/ STM Integrity Hub | https://stm-assoc.org/what-we-do/strategic-areas/research-integrity/integrity-hub/ Ithaca | https://www.ithaca-project.eu/ Signals | https://signal-ai.com/commitment-to-responsible-ai/ ClearSkies | https://clear-skies.co.uk/ Professor Tu Youyou | https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medicine/2015/tu/facts/ Chinese Academy of Natural Medicine | http://en.cacms.ac.cn/ Artemisinin | https://www.britannica.com/science/artemisinin Technion Institute in Israel | https://cris.technion.ac.il/en/publications/ Secana AI | https://sakana.ai/ai-scientist/ Gamma | https://gamma.app/ Scite | https://scite.ai/ Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communications Facebook /CactusCommunications Twitter @Cactusglobal YouTube @CactusCommunications…
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1 Redefining Open Access: What Do Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Truly Mean in Research? 52:03
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of Insights Xchange, host Nikesh Gosalia engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Godwyns Onwuchekwa, a social justice advocate and Head of Communities at eLife. The conversation dives deep into integrating justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) principles into the open access (OA) movement. Godwyns highlights the limitations of focusing solely on financial aspects of OA, urging stakeholders to address issues like infrastructure, equitable collaboration, and publication barriers, especially for marginalized communities. He emphasizes the importance of diverse representation in decision-making processes and the need for concrete steps to democratize access to knowledge. Godwyns also shares his personal journey in social justice and how his passion for community engagement and equity motivates him to push for a more inclusive research ecosystem. This episode is a call to action for a more equitable and just academic world. Social media links Nikesh Gosalia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ https://twitter.com/NikeshGo Godwyns Onwuchekwa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/godwyns/ https://x.com/godwyns Show notes: Thank you for listening! Here are links to some of the things that Godwyns Onwuchekwa and Nikesh discussed in the podcast. We would love to hear from you, so feel free to drop a line at insightsxchange@cactusglobal.com Open Access Week | https://www.openaccessweek.org/ HIV & LGBT Rights | https://www.hrc.org/resources/hrc-issue-brief-hiv-aids-and-the-lgbt-community African HIV Policy Network | https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/jt200607/jtselect/jtrights/81/81we44.htm Terrence Higgins Trust | https://www.tht.org.uk/ NASA Foundation | http://www.nasafoundation.org/ eLife Sciences Publications, Ltd. | https://elifesciences.org/ OASPA conference | https://www.oaspa.org/news/oaspa-2024-conference-programme/ West and Central African Research and Education Network | https://wacren.net/en/ Planet Romeo Foundation | https://www.planetromeofoundation.org/ Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communications Facebook /CactusCommunications Twitter @Cactusglobal YouTube @CactusCommunications…
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1 Lauren Kane, CEO of BioOne, on Innovation, Non-Profit Collaboration, and Collective Impact in Scholarly Publishing 36:27
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of Insights Exchange, host Nikesh Gosalia interviews Lauren Kane, CEO of BioOne, about the transformation of nonprofit scholarly publishing over the past two decades. Lauren discusses the pressures faced by nonprofits due to tightening resources, increased demand for accessibility, and evolving research needs. She emphasizes the role of innovation and collaboration in overcoming these challenges, highlighting collective impact models like "Subscribe to Open" as a solution for balancing open access with sustainability. Kane also touches on the role of AI in enhancing accessibility and democratizing scientific knowledge. She underscores the need for nonprofits to foster a risk-taking culture, collaborate within the industry, and focus on delivering impact through inclusivity and strategic partnerships. Throughout the conversation, Lauren shares personal insights on leadership, humility, and the importance of learning from both success and failure. Social media links Nikesh Gosalia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ https://x.com/NikeshGo Lauren Kane https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenkane/ https://x.com/lauren_publish Show notes: Thank you for listening! Here are links to some of the things that Lauren Kane and Nikesh discussed in the podcast. We would love to hear from you, so feel free to drop a line at insightsxchange@cactusglobal.com BioOne | https://bioone.org/ Society for Scholarly Publishing | https://www.sspnet.org/ Subscribe to Open | https://subscribetoopencommunity.org/ Open Access | https://www.openaccess.nl/en Raym Crow | https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0803-0901 Annual Reviews | https://www.annualreviews.org/ Kamran Naim | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamran-naim-phd-20605012/ Project Muse | https://muse.jhu.edu/ Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communications Facebook /CactusCommunications Twitter @Cactusglobal YouTube @CactusCommunications…
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1 Combining AI and Knowledge Management in Academia: Challenges, Opportunities, and Future Potential 36:43
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this insightful episode of Insights Exchange, host Nikesh engages in a fascinating conversation with Mitja Alexander, a leader in academic publishing. He emphasizes the crucial role of AI in revolutionizing the accessibility and impact of research, accelerating the dissemination of new discoveries globally. He highlights how open access is revolutionizing the accessibility and impact of research. Mitja also shares his thoughts on how technology is accelerating the dissemination of new discoveries globally. He offers valuable advice for early career researchers on staying adaptable and continuously learning in this ever-evolving field. Social Media Links: Nikesh Gosalia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ https://x.com/NikeshGo Mitja-Alexander Linss https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitjaalexanderlinss/ Show notes: Thank you for listening! Here are links to some of the things that Mitja-Alexander Linss and Nikesh discussed in the podcast. We would love to hear from you, so feel free to drop a line at insightsxchange@cactusglobal.com Karger Publishers | https://karger.com/ Research Solutions/Reprints Desk | https://www.researchsolutions.com/ London Book Fair | https://www.londonbookfair.co.uk/ Vesalius Innovation Award | https://karger.com/pages/vesalius-innovation-award Elsevier | https://www.elsevier.com/en-in Scopus | https://www.scopus.com/ Scite AI | https://scite.ai/ Resolute AI | https://resoluteaisoftware.in/ Scholarcy | https://www.scholarcy.com/ Paper Pal | https://paperpal.com/ Writefull | https://www.writefull.com/ Curie AI | https://www.aje.com/curie/ SpringerNature | https://www.springernature.com/gp Penelope AI | https://www.penelope.ai/ CiteScore | https://www.elsevier.com/connect/citescore-a-new-metric-to-help-you-choose-the-right-journal Global Campus | https://globalcampus.ai/ Image Twin | https://imagetwin.ai/ Clear Skies | https://clear-skies.co.uk/ STM Innovations Day | https://www.stm-assoc.org/events/stm-innovations-day-2024/ Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communications Facebook /CactusCommunications Twitter @Cactusglobal YouTube @CactusCommunications…
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Insights Xchange: Conversations Shaping Academic Research
1 The Changing Face of Academic Publishing: Transformational Agreements, Interdisciplinary Research, and Evolving Technologies 50:10
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of Insights XChange Dr. Guido F. Herrmann, Managing Director at Wiley, joins Nikesh to discuss the evolving landscape of academic research, AI, and scientific publishing. Dr. Herrmann shares insights on maintaining research integrity amidst challenges like fraud and predatory journals. The conversation explores how AI is revolutionizing the scholarly ecosystem, enhancing peer review, and ensuring ethical standards. Dr. Herrmann offers advice for early career researchers on conducting high-quality research and using AI tools effectively. He emphasizes the role of publishers in adopting AI to support researchers and foster innovation. This episode also provides practical strategies for navigating modern research and publishing complexities. Social Media Links: Nikesh Gosalia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ https://x.com/NikeshGo Show notes: Thank you for listening! Here are links to some of the things that Dr. Guido F. Herrmann and Nikesh discussed in the podcast. We would love to hear from you, so feel free to drop a line at insightsxchange@cactusglobal.com Wiley | https://www.wiley.com/en-in Germany | https://www.britannica.com/place/Germany European Union | https://european-union.europa.eu/index_en Berlin Declaration | https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/berlin-declaration-digital-society-and-value-based-digital-government Project Deal | https://deal-konsortium.de/en/about-deal German Rectors' Conference | https://www.hrk.de/home/ The DFG | https://www.dfg.de/en/dfg-profile/about-the-dfg/what-is-the-dfg#:~:text=The%20DFG's%20primary%20task%20is,German%20science%20system%20in%20general . The German Science and Humanities Council | https://www.wissenschaftsrat.de/EN/About_us/The_Council/the_council Max Planck institute | https://www.mpg.de/institutes EASAC | https://easac.eu/ Madgex | https://www.wiley.com/en-us/business/workforce/madgex Sustainable Development Goals | https://sdgs.un.org/goals Research Exchange | https://authorservices.wiley.com/author-resources/Journal-Authors/submission-peer-review/research-exchange.html London Book Fair | https://www.londonbookfair.co.uk/en-gb.html Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communications Facebook /CactusCommunications Twitter @Cactusglobal YouTube @CactusCommunications…
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Insights Xchange: Conversations Shaping Academic Research
1 Scholarly Communication in Mental Health Research: The Editor’s Perspective 52:18
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, Joan Marsh, Editor-in-Chief of The Lancet Psychiatry , joins Nikesh Gosalia for a thought-provoking discussion about issues in academic publishing and mental health research, highlighting the fight against predatory journals and plagiarism. Joan shares insights on using AI to enhance peer review processes and ensure reviewer diversity, while addressing ethical considerations. She emphasizes The Lancet's commitment to transparency, requiring authors to declare AI use in paper writing. Joan also advocates for incorporating lived experiences into mental health research, co-designing studies with individuals who have experienced mental illness. This episode offers actionable advice on navigating contemporary scholarly challenges. Social Media Links: Nikesh Gosalia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ https://x.com/NikeshGo Joan Marsh: https://ease.org.uk/joan-marsh-ease-president-2009-2015/ Show notes: Thank you for listening! Here are links to some of the things that Joan Marsh and Nikesh discussed in the podcast. We would love to hear from you, so feel free to drop a line at insightsxchange@cactusglobal.com Lancet Psychiatry | https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/home Cambridge University | https://www.cam.ac.uk/ CIBA Foundation | https://www.science.org/doi/pdf/10.1126/science.117.3039.3.s John Wiley & Sons | https://www.wiley.com/en-in European Association of Science Editors | https://ease.org.uk/ National Suicide Prevention Plan, India | https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(23)00027-5/abstract Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communications Facebook /CactusCommunications Twitter @Cactusglobal YouTube @CactusCommunications…
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Insights Xchange: Conversations Shaping Academic Research
1 Mental Health Awareness in Scholarly Publishing: Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion 39:28
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of Insights XChange, Nikesh engages in an insightful conversation with Randy Townsend, President of the Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP). Randy dives into the crucial topic of mental health in academia, sharing his experiences and insights. He shares his strategies for promoting mental health awareness, the importance of breaking the stigma, and his new Mental Health Awareness Series on the Scholarly Kitchen blog. Randy also offers valuable advice for early career researchers facing mental health challenges. Social Media Links: Nikesh Gosalia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ https://x.com/NikeshGo Randy Townsend: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-townsend-mps/ https://x.com/rantowns Show notes: Thank you for listening! Here are links to some of the things that Randy Townsend and Nikesh discussed in the podcast. We would love to hear from you, so feel free to drop a line at insightsxchange@cactusglobal.com Maribelle Gomez (racial battle fatigue) | https://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2024/01/22/guest-post-mental-health-awareness-what-is-racial-battle-fatigue/ Juanita Goossens-Roach | https://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/author/juanita-goossens-roach/ SSP | https://www.sspnet.org/ Kerry Washington | https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0913488/ TV Show: Scandal | https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1837576/ George Washington University | https://www.gwu.edu/ American Psychiatric Association | https://www.psychiatry.org/ Centre for Workplace Mental Health | https://workplacementalhealth.org/ The Scholarly Kitchen | https://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/author/randy-townsend/ Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communications Facebook /CactusCommunications Twitter @Cactusglobal YouTube @CactusCommunications…
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Insights Xchange: Conversations Shaping Academic Research
1 Technology, Integrity, and Open Access: The Future of Academic Publishing 50:22
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of Insights Xchange, Dr. Harsh Jegadeesan, Chief Publishing Officer and Member of the Management Board at Springer Nature Group, discusses with Nikesh Gosalia the evolving landscape of the academic publishing industry, the various disruptions taking place within it, and the ocean of opportunities in digital publication. Dr. Jegadeesan underscores the delicate balance between tradition and innovation, stressing the importance of embracing the latter to cater to the needs of the newer generation of researchers and elevate their research experience. He also talks about the mechanisms in place to ensure research integrity in scholarly publishing, and the increasing role of AI in various stages of the research cycle. Additionally, the conversation explores the ongoing dialogue surrounding open access and open data practices, alongside strategies for nurturing global collaboration within academia. Social media links Nikesh Gosalia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ https://twitter.com/NikeshGo Dr. Harsh Jegadeesan https://www.linkedin.com/in/harshjegadeesan/ https://twitter.com/harshjegadeesan Show notes: Thank you for listening! Here are links to some of the things that Dr. Harsh Jegadeesan and Nikesh discussed in the podcast. We would love to hear from you, so feel free to drop a line at insightsxchange@cactusglobal.com Springer Nature | https://www.springernature.com/gp SAP | https://www.sap.com/india/index.html Nature | https://www.nature.com/ R Discovery | https://discovery.researcher.life/ Curie | https://www.aje.com/curie/ Nature Research Intelligence | https://www.springernature.com/gp/products/nature-research-intelligence Snapp | https://www.springernature.com/gp/snapp Nature Masterclasses | https://masterclasses.nature.com/ Nature Careers | https://www.nature.com/naturecareers/ Research Communities by Springer Nature | https://communities.springernature.com/ GitHub | https://github.com/ State of Open Data Report 2023 | https://www.springernature.com/gp/researchers/campaigns/state-of-open-data Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communications Facebook /CactusCommunications Twitter @Cactusglobal YouTube @CactusCommunications…
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Insights Xchange: Conversations Shaping Academic Research
1 Engaging Diverse Audiences, Building Trust, and Embracing Uncertainty: How Can Scientific Research Be Best Made Accessible in Today's Dynamic Media Landscape? 54:23
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedMeagan Phelan, Communications Director, Science Family Journals, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) joins Nikesh Gosalia for an insightful discussion about the myriad challenges in science communication. They explore the balance between media coverage and scientific accuracy, the role of alternate formats in simplifying complex ideas, and the importance of building public trust in the face of rising fraudulent practices. Meagan discusses strategies to improve communication between researchers and policymakers, along with the need to embrace uncertainty in scientific research. She also talks about the importance of authors engaging with global media groups to increase their visibility, and how their expectations are changing in response to the shifting media landscape. The conversation concludes with practical advice for researchers and industry stakeholders. Nikesh Gosalia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ https://twitter.com/NikeshGo Meagan Phelan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meagan-phelan-b1860b4/ https://twitter.com/MeaganPhelan Show notes: Thank you for listening! Here are links to some of the things that Meagan Phelan and Nikesh discussed in the podcast. We would love to hear from you, so feel free to drop a line at insightsxchange@cactusglobal.com American Association for the Advancement of Science | https://www.aaas.org/ Impact Science | https://www.impact.science/ Science | https://www.science.org/journal/science Science Press Package | https://www.aaas.org/news/science-press-package Proofig (image checking tool) | https://www.proofig.com/ AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship | https://www.aaas.org/programs/science-technology-policy-fellowships The Conversation | https://theconversation.com/global Fulbright Scholarship | https://fulbrightscholars.org/ Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communications Facebook /CactusCommunications Twitter @Cactusglobal YouTube @CactusCommunications…
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Insights Xchange: Conversations Shaping Academic Research
1 Shaping the Future: Technology, Diversity, and Open Access in Scholarly Publishing with Heather Staines 1:14:28
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, Nikesh Gosalia engages in conversation with Heather Staines, Director of Community Engagement and Senior Consultant at Delta Think and a veteran in scholarly communications and academic publishing. They discuss the evolving role of technology in academics, the importance of diversity in academic content, and the challenges and opportunities in the open access space. Heather emphasises the need for supporting nonprofit initiatives and open infrastructure projects, ensuring their continued existence amidst changing funding landscapes. Additionally, the conversation reflects on the challenges faced by underrepresented voices, and explores various open access business models that contribute to a more inclusive academic environment. Nikesh Gosalia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/\ https://twitter.com/NikeshGo Heather Staines: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherstaines/ https://twitter.com/heatherstaines Show notes: Thank you for listening! Here are links to some of the things that Heather Staines and Nikesh discussed in the podcast. We would love to hear from you, so feel free to drop a line at insightsxchange@cactusglobal.com Delta Think | https://deltathink.com/ MIT Knowledge Futures Group | https://www.knowledgefutures.org/ ProQuest | https://www.proquest.com/ Yale University | https://www.yale.edu/ Springer Nature | https://www.springernature.com/gp SIPX | https://law.stanford.edu/projects/stanford-intellectual-property-exchange/ Copyright Clearance Center | https://www.copyright.com/ American Library Association | https://www.ala.org/ Crossmark Working Group | https://www.crossref.org/working-groups/crossmark/ Hypothesis | https://web.hypothes.is/ Public Knowledge Project | https://pkp.sfu.ca/ Simon Fraser University | https://www.sfu.ca/ Michigan Publishing | https://www.publishing.umich.edu/ University of Minnesota Manifold | https://manifold.umn.edu/ Open Library of Humanities | https://www.openlibhums.org/ Declaration of Open Research Assessment (DORA) | https://sfdora.org/ STM Future Lab | https://www.stm-assoc.org/standards-technology/future-lab-committee/n Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communications Facebook /CactusCommunications Twitter @Cactusglobal YouTube @CactusCommunications…
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Insights Xchange: Conversations Shaping Academic Research
1 Higher Education: Remote Learning, AI, Research, and THE University Rankings with Phil Baty 1:01:41
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, Nikesh Gosalia interviews Times Higher Education's (THE) Chief Knowledge Officer Phil Baty to talk about the importance of transparency in ranking systems, key trends in university rankings, and the consultancy services offered by THE to help universities improve their reputation. They also discuss the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on higher education, including the incorporation of remote learning and AI in education, and the global levelling up of university rankings with representation from less dominant nations. Nikesh Gosalia https://twitter.com/NikeshGo https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ Phil Baty https://twitter.com/Phil_Baty https://www.linkedin.com/in/philbaty/?originalSubdomain=uk Show notes We would love to hear from you, so feel free to drop a line at insightsxchange@cactusglobal.com Time Higher Education | https://www.timeshighereducation.com/ Confederation of British Industries | https://www.cbi.org.uk/ UK Treasury | https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-treasury Lambert Review | https://www.ncub.co.uk/insight/lambert-review-of-business-university-collaboration/ THE Connect | https://www.timeshighereducation.com/our-partners The Knowledge Partnership | https://www.theknowledgepartnership.com/ The World 100 Reputation Network | https://www.theworld100.com/reputation-network/ Research Excellence Framework | https://www.ref.ac.uk/ Dual support funding system UK | https://www.ukri.org/publications/explainer-dual-support-funding-for-uk-research-and-innovation/ OECD | https://www.oecd.org/ World Academic Summit | https://www.timeshighered-events.com/world-academic-summit-2023 Asia Summit | https://www.timeshighered-events.com/asia-universities-summit-2023 Leadership Summit | https://www.timeshighereducation.com/hub/leadership-and-management-summit Rashtrapati Bhavan | https://rashtrapatibhavan.gov.in/ Newcastle United | https://www.nufc.co.uk/ Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communications Facebook /CactusCommunications Twitter @Cactusglobal YouTube @CactusCommunications…
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Insights Xchange: Conversations Shaping Academic Research
1 Open Access: Myths, APCs, and Barriers to Adoption with Robyn Mugridge 56:57
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedFor journals, the shift to open access can feel like venturing into the great unknown, but is there a way to make this process easier? In this episode, Nikesh Gosalia speaks with Robyn Mugridge about the adoption of open access practices. Robyn debunks some common myths surrounding open access, talks about how paywalls could hold back scientific progress, and suggests what commercial publishers can do if researchers can’t afford the APCs. Robyn also shares her predictions for the future of academic publishing, such as the increasing popularity of short-form content and possibly even a TikTok for science. She thinks that the publishing industry is going to change from the siloed industry it is currently into being more collaborative, encouraging fluid team effort. She acknowledges the role of AI in publishing and how AI can be used to boost publishing quality without replacing human decision-making. Nikesh Gosalia https://twitter.com/NikeshGo https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ Robyn Mugridge https://twitter.com/mugspubs https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyn-mugridge-8a461b86/ https://mugspubs.com/ Show notes Thank you for listening! Here are links to some of the things that Robyn Mugridge and Nikesh discussed in the podcast. We would love to hear from you, so feel free to drop a line at insightsxchange@cactusglobal.com NHS | https://www.nhs.uk/ NIHR Journals Library | https://www.journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk/#/ Springer Nature | https://www.springernature.com/gp Frontiers | https://www.frontiersin.org/ OSTP | https://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/ Frontiers for young minds | https://kids.frontiersin.org/ Plan S | https://www.coalition-s.org/ ALPSP | https://www.alpsp.org/ Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communications Facebook /CactusCommunications Twitter @Cactusglobal YouTube @CactusCommunications…
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Insights Xchange: Conversations Shaping Academic Research
1 Automation, Algorithms, and Research Integrity: What does a Hybrid Human-Machine Future Look Like for Academic Publishing? 1:10:15
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis episode features Nikesh Gosalia in captivating conversation with Dr. Leslie McIntosh, Vice President of Research Integrity at Digital Science and Founder of Ripeta, a software and services company with a mission to enhance the transparency, reproducibility, and quality of scientific research. Together, they delve into the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence and research integrity. Dr. McIntosh discusses how as AI evolves, distinguishing genuine discoveries from synthetic data becomes increasingly challenging. She urges us to contemplate how AI is transforming the essence of research and our ability to uphold its honesty. Dr. McIntosh also shares her vision for the future, highlighting the significance of recognizing researchers who epitomize meticulous and trustworthy science. Talking about her initiative, Dimensions Research Integrity, she underscores the power of leveraging tools for the common good while remaining vigilant against potential biases. Through engaging anecdotes and expert insights, Dr. McIntosh invites us to reflect on how we can ensure the ongoing transparency, trustworthiness, and authenticity of scientific research amid the AI revolution. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the nuanced interplay between AI, research ethics, and the future of scholarly knowledge. Nikesh Gosalia https://twitter.com/NikeshGo https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ Leslie McIntosh https://twitter.com/mcintold https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-mcintosh/ Show notes Thank you for listening! Here are links to some of the things that Leslie McIntosh and Nikesh discussed in the podcast. We would love to hear from you, so feel free to drop a line at insightsxchange@cactusglobal.com Repata | https://ripeta.com/ Elisabeth Bik | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elisabeth_Bik World Conference on Research Integrity | https://www.wcrif.org/ Washington University of Medicine | https://medicine.wustl.edu/ Retraction Watch | https://retractionwatch.com/ Frontiers | https://www.frontiersin.org/ Research Data Alliance | https://www.rd-alliance.org/ Harvard Institute for Policy (Shorenstein Center) | https://shorensteincenter.org/ ORCiD | https://orcid.org/ Archive | https://arxiv.org/ Digital Science | https://www.digital-science.com/ Dimensions | https://www.dimensions.ai/ Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communications Facebook /CactusCommunications Twitter @Cactusglobal YouTube @CactusCommunications…
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Insights Xchange: Conversations Shaping Academic Research
1 Open Access, Inclusivity, and Pre-Prints: What's the Future of Academic Publishing? 58:37
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of Insights Xchange, Nikesh Gosalia hosts a compelling conversation with Ashley Farley, of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Together Nikesh and Ashley explore the transformative landscape of academic research, delving into open research, the shift towards open access, sustainable publishing models, and the evolving role of AI in academic publishing. Advocating for inclusivity and addressing gaps in academic publishing, they discuss the potential of pre-prints and stress the importance of re-evaluating academic evaluation systems. Ashley shares success stories and emphasizes the need for global collaboration, highlighting the colonial roots of academic publishing. The episode urges researchers to own the distribution of their work and emphasizes a move towards a more collaborative and transparent research world. Nikesh Gosalia https://twitter.com/NikeshGo https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ Ashley Farley https://twitter.com/ashleydfarley https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyfarley/ Show notes Thank you for listening! Here are links to some of things that Ashely and Nikesh discussed in the podcast. We would love to hear from you. So do feel free to drop us a line at insightsxchange@cactusglobal.com The Gates Foundation 2023 Report https://www.gatesfoundation.org/goalkeepers/report/2023-report Seattle Public Library https://www.spl.org/ The Nelson Memo https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/08-2022-OSTP-Public-access-Memo.pdf Coalition-S and Plan S https://www.coalition-s.org/ OA Works https://oa.works/ F1000 https://f1000research.com/ Gates Open Research https://gatesopenresearch.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=sem&utm_campaign=JRF29311&gclid=CjwKCAjwmbqoBhAgEiwACIjzEA8ggZj6RdFS-QrXfGFxbeDzTFuP7demO9AZL8m8xHYzsQ2DJIRUjRoCCv4QAvD_BwE SPARC – Open Con Community Calls https://sparcopen.org/event/coapi-community-call/ Open Research Funders Group https://www.orfg.org/ Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communications Facebook /CactusCommunications Twitter @Cactusglobal YouTube @CactusCommunications…
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Insights Xchange: Conversations Shaping Academic Research
1 Scientific Misconduct, Paper Mills, and Social Media with Elisabeth Bik 22:51
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedNikesh Gosalia and Elisabeth Bik continue their conversation on scientific misconduct, starting with the role played by research institutions in combating research misconduct. Elisabeth talks about the organized crime of research fraud: paper mills, which are companies that produce fake research papers and sell their authorship position to researchers. She also discusses the downsides of being a scientific integrity volunteer, such as legal threats, personal attacks, and even death threats, and how she deals with these issues. Elisabeth shares her thoughts on the double-edged sword of social media: it can be a powerful tool to expose scientific misconduct, but it is also a potent medium for spreading misinformation, and she mentions her concerns about the lack of moderation on some platforms, such as Twitter. In line with this, she discusses her strategy for vetting the trustworthiness of sources. Finally, Elisabeth talks about what motivates her to keep going in her battle against scientific fraud and shares her advice for listeners interested in becoming science misconduct volunteers. Dr Elisabeth Bik is a science integrity consultant and microbiologist. With a PhD in microbiology, she has worked in academic publishing as a science editor and director of science. Featured across multiple mainstream media outlets, Elisabeth received the 2021 John Maddox Prize for her work on exposing threats to research integrity. She can be reached on Twitter . Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communications Facebook /CactusCommunications Twitter @Cactusglobal YouTube @CactusCommunications…
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Insights Xchange: Conversations Shaping Academic Research
1 Fake Photos, AI Tools, and Research Fraud with Elisabeth Bik 25:01
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedResearch fraud is increasingly common these days. Will AI tools just make this worse or can they help combat fraud? Nikesh Gosalia talks to Elisabeth Bik about research fraud, starting with the plagiarism incident that inspired Elisabeth to become a full-time research integrity volunteer. She talks about the main factor pushing researchers to commit scientific fraud: the pressure to publish. Despite the high volume of papers being published these days, Elisabeth feels that quantity doesn’t always reflect quality. She discusses the development of AI tools and their effect on scientific fraud, such as the use of AI tools to create fake photos. Conversely, there are tools to detect fraudulent elements, but their limitations mean that human input is still needed. She also shares her techniques for detecting research misconduct, from examining duplicated photos to questionable animal ethics. Finally, Nikesh and Elisabeth touch on issues surrounding open science and research misconduct. Elisabeth thinks the adoption of open science will help reduce fraud in academic publishing. Dr Elisabeth Bik is a science integrity consultant and microbiologist. With a PhD in microbiology, she has worked in academic publishing as a science editor and director of science. Featured across multiple mainstream media outlets, Elisabeth received the 2021 John Maddox Prize for her work on exposing threats to research integrity. She can be reached on Twitter . Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communications Facebook /CactusCommunications Twitter @Cactusglobal YouTube @CactusCommunications…
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Insights Xchange: Conversations Shaping Academic Research
1 ChatGPT: The New AI Rubber Duck with 67 Bricks 22:25
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedNikesh Gosalia continues talking to Simon Epstein and Will Bailey from 67 Bricks. They delve deeper into the use of ChatGPT in research. Will thinks ChatGPT could increase global inclusivity in research despite its lack of insightfulness, and Simon suggests open access as a solution to the problems posed by ChatGPT. They also talk about using ChatGPT as a kind of rubber duck to talk ideas through and get feedback from. They discuss the future of language models like ChatGPT in the next few years, and Will emphasizes the need for publishers to reimagine their role as digital product companies. The conversation then shifts to Case Genie, which is an AI-powered search tool that can generate search results based on legal case briefs. Will thinks the approach used by Case Genie can also be applied in academic research. Finally, they share their own strategies for staying updated on new developments. Simon adopts a more traditional approach with news websites and YouTube resources, while Will talks to other technologists at 67 Bricks or conferences to find out the latest. 67 Bricks is a technology consultancy company based in Oxford, England, that works with publishers to overcome the ongoing challenges of digital transformation in publishing. Simon Epstein is the Head of Technical Consultancy for Software Development at 67 Bricks. Will Bailey is the Head of Partnerships for Client Services. Connect with 67 Bricks on LinkedIn and Twitter . Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communications Facebook /CactusCommunications Twitter @Cactusglobal YouTube @CactusCommunications…
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Insights Xchange: Conversations Shaping Academic Research
1 67 Bricks on Large Language Models (LLMs) in Academic Publishing 30:12
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedBig changes are afoot in the publishing world, with the creation of AI tools like ChatGPT. Nikesh Gosalia talks to Will Bailey and Simon Epstein from 67 Bricks about these developments and their impact on research. They start by sharing the origin story of 67 Bricks: the name was inspired by the number of post-its on a whiteboard during a meeting! Simon shares his perspective on using large language models to improve the efficiency of the publication process, and Will adds that AI models can help connect publishers to peer reviewers. They also talk about using AI to improve the discoverability of academic publications. Next, they discuss a common challenge faced by new technology—data privacy concerns, and Simon mentions the data security practices used by 67 Bricks. Simon also discusses ways for measuring the performance of an AI machine language model, and Will reiterates that AI tools are like all other tools in terms of impact measurement. They emphasize that 67 Bricks works on solving the underlying problem behind the customer brief. Finally, they touch on the pros and cons of AI tools, including ChatGPT and DALL E. 67 Bricks is a technology consultancy company based in Oxford, England, that works with publishers to overcome the ongoing challenges of digital transformation in publishing. Simon Epstein is the Head of Technical Consultancy for Software Development at 67 Bricks. Will Bailey is the Head of Partnerships for Client Services. Connect with 67 Bricks on LinkedIn and Twitter . Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communications Facebook /CactusCommunications Twitter @Cactusglobal YouTube @CactusCommunications…
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1 Barriers to Open Access Adoption with Robyn Mugridge 26:43
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn the second part of this episode, Nikesh Gosalia and Robyn Mugridge kick off their discussion by addressing the two main barriers that prevent societies from adopting open access — financial risk and differing mindsets. Robyn breaks down the concept of transformative agreements; these are contracts intended to ease the transition toward open access, but their effectiveness remains questionable. Next, Robyn shares her predictions for the future of academic publishing, such as the increasing popularity of short-form content and possibly even a TikTok for science. She thinks that the publishing industry is going to change from the siloed industry it is currently into being more collaborative, encouraging fluid team effort. She talks about the Frontiers for Young Minds program, a current effort by Frontiers to popularize science among the youth. Robyn also acknowledges the role of AI in publishing and how AI can be used to boost publishing quality without replacing human decision-making. Robyn then talks about her personal strategies for staying updated with changes in the industry, from real-life conferences to email newsletters. To wrap up, Robyn shares a key piece of advice for those starting out in publishing: find your niche. Robyn Mugridge is the Head of Publishing Partnerships at Frontiers in London. A strong advocate for open access, Robyn is a member of the ALPSP Education Committee. She has over 7 years of experience in the publishing industry with different organizations, including the Springer Nature Group and NIHR Journals Library. Reach her through Twitter or her blog mugspubs.com . Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communications Facebook /CactusCommunications Twitter @Cactusglobal YouTube @CactusCommunications…
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1 Robyn Mugridge on Open Access: Myths, APCs, and Revenue Generation 32:03
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedFor journals, the shift to open access can feel like venturing into the great unknown, but is there a way to make this process easier? In this episode, Nikesh Gosalia talks to Robyn Mugridge about the adoption of open access practices. They start by discussing Robyn’s journey from an English lecturer to an open access proponent at Frontiers. Robyn debunks some common myths surrounding open access and talks about how society journals can transition into Gold Open Access through Frontiers’ Article Processing Charge (APC) model. Nikesh and Robyn discuss the drawbacks of the subscription model in publishing. Robyn talks about how paywalls could hold back scientific progress and reiterates that open access is the way forward. She addresses the issue of expensive APCs and what commercial publishers can do if researchers can’t afford the APCs. She also offers ideas on potential alternatives to APCs — value-added services that publishers can use to generate revenue. Finally, Nikesh and Robyn discuss the latest OSTP mandate that requires the results of taxpayer-funded research to be open access. They also briefly touch on the evolution of open access in Asian countries, with a focus on China and India. Robyn Mugridge is the Head of Publishing Partnerships at Frontiers in London. A strong advocate for open access, Robyn is a member of the ALPSP Education Committee. She has over 7 years of experience in the publishing industry with different organizations, including the Springer Nature Group and NIHR Journals Library. Reach her through Twitter or her blog mugspubs.com . Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communications Facebook /CactusCommunications Twitter @Cactusglobal YouTube @CactusCommunications…
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1 Mark Hahnel on the Future of Open Science, Publishing, and Figshare 17:31
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn the final part of their conversation, Nikesh Gosalia and Mark Hahnel talk about open science, but this time with an emphasis on the future. They discuss carrot-and-stick incentives that can encourage researchers to participate in open science. Mark shares his views on future developments in academic publishing, specifically on how machine interpretation of data can help detect publishing fraud and make scientific findings more understandable to the general public. Mark also shares his opinion on the biggest change needed in academia: paid peer review. Possibilities for the future are further explored as Mark addresses the future of Figshare and the constantly evolving nature of technology, which means that Figshare will have always something new to work on. To wrap up their discussion, Mark talks about his way of staying updated with new developments in open data and his personal mission for the science community. Mark Hahnel is the Founder and CEO of Figshare , the all-in-one repository for papers, FAIR data, and nontraditional research outputs. He is passionate about open science and its potential to bring positive change to the research community. Mark has acted as an advisor for the Springer Nature master classes and is currently on the advisory board for the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). He can be reached on Twitter or LinkedIn . Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communications Facebook /CactusCommunications Twitter @Cactusglobal YouTube @CactusCommunications…
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1 The Importance of Open Access and Technology with Mark Hahnel 20:24
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedNikesh Gosalia and Mark Hahnel continue their discussion on making scientific data public, talking about the idea of publishing negative data and the unequal explosion of gold vs. green open access. Mark makes a strong case for keeping all data openly available in time-sensitive research fields such as COVID-19. He also discusses how open access could propel research to the next level: if all research data is available online, AI technologies could sift through it and detect trends that humans can’t. Keeping with the theme of technology, Mark touches on the role of blockchain in decentralized sciences and Figshare’s focus on building policy-compliant infrastructure to make resilient, long-lasting technology. He also shares his thoughts on collaborative efforts between humans and AI, citing the Google DeepMind project AlphaFold as an example of a successful project. Mark talks about some open science initiatives that have caught his attention, with a special focus on Cassyni, a company that uses technology to improve the impact of lectures. To end this episode, Mark shares his opinion on the factors that are preventing the mass adoption of open science. Mark Hahnel is the Founder and CEO of Figshare , the all-in-one repository for papers, FAIR data, and nontraditional research outputs. He is passionate about open science and its potential to bring positive change to the research community. Mark has acted as an advisor for the Springer Nature master classes and is currently on the advisory board for the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). He can be reached on Twitter or LinkedIn . Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communications Facebook /CactusCommunications Twitter @Cactusglobal YouTube @CactusCommunications…
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Join host Nikesh Gosalia as he chats with Mark Hahnel from Figshare about the creation of the Figshare platform. Mark talks about his background in genomics and how a gap year spent travelling eventually led him to do a PhD in stem cell biology. As a PhD student, he experienced struggles while trying to publish his research findings, and this inspired him to build his own publishing platform, which is now known as Figshare. For Figshare’s 10th anniversary, Mark reflects on Figshare’s collaboration with Digital Science and how the visionary thinking of their CEO led to Figshare being created before open science became common practice. Mark talks about the different versions of Figshare, from the free figshare.com which is open to everyone, to purpose-built versions of Figshare meant for specific organizations. This ties in with the open science concept of “as open as possible, as closed as necessary”, where not all datasets should be publicly available for safety. Mark shares his thoughts on what academics want out of publishing: something fast, good, open, and possibly free. He also addresses some drawbacks of Figshare, such as quality control, lack of data curation, and content monitoring issues. Mark Hahnel is the Founder and CEO of Figshare , the all-in-one repository for papers, FAIR data, and nontraditional research outputs. He is passionate about open science and its potential to bring positive change to the research community. Mark has acted as an advisor for the Springer Nature master classes and is currently on the advisory board for the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). He can be reached on Twitter or LinkedIn . Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communications Facebook /CactusCommunications Twitter @Cactusglobal YouTube @CactusCommunications…
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Insights Xchange: Conversations Shaping Academic Research
1 Jigisha Patel on ‘Publish or Perish’, Research Integrity, and Peer Review 36:33
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis is a special episode for Peer Review Week 2022 featuring research integrity specialist, Jigisha Patel! Hosts Nikesh Gosalia and Jayashree Rajagopalan talk to Jigisha about her career journey from being a medical doctor to a journal editor. She shares her observations on common research integrity dilemmas in publishing, from plagiarism to authorship disputes, and discusses an overview of industry efforts to overcome these problems and the possibility of using AI-based solutions. Jigisha also addresses the connection between research integrity and peer review, and how her role in the Peer Review Steering Committee has given her a more positive perspective of the peer review process. She talks about a challenge affecting the peer review process – peer review being used as a mere stamp of approval as the actual content of the reviews is sidelined. She touches on the ‘publish or perish’ culture that is pervasive in scientific research and the need to evolve current research culture into one that rewards research integrity. Jigisha Patel is an independent research integrity specialist and founder of Jigisha Patel Research Integrity Limited. After training as a medical doctor, she transitioned into the world of publishing with a special focus on research integrity, peer review, and medical research ethics. Jigisha is an elected member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Council. She can be contacted through her website or Twitter . Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communications Facebook /CactusCommunications Twitter @Cactusglobal YouTube @CactusCommunications…
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