Insights Xchange: Conversations Shaping Academic Research

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Welcome to the Insights Xchange podcast, brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Hosted by Nikesh Gosalia, this podcast is your guide to the world of research and academic publishing. Tune in to hear lively discussions with experts from the academic and publishing realms.  Earlier known as All Things SciComm, the new series covers a variety of topics, from the latest trends in academic publishing to critical issues faced by researchers in an increasingly AI-driven world. Join us for insightful conversations and expert perspectives that will help you navigate the exciting world of academia. Whether you're a researcher, publisher, or just curious about academic insights, this podcast hopes to be your go-to source for understanding the evolving landscape of academic publishing. Stay ahead, stay informed, and let's explore the fascinating world of research and knowledge together!

  1. MAR 19

    What Comes Next for Academic Libraries?

    Doug Way, Dean of Libraries at the University of Kentucky, joins Nikesh Gosalia to unpack how academic libraries are evolving rethinking collections, metadata, AI and equity to better serve researchers, students, and communities in a time of constant change.  Social media links Nikesh Gosalia:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ https://x.com/NikeshGo Doug Way: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-way-5b429913/ Show notes: Thank you for listening! Here are links to some of the things that Doug Way and Nikesh discussed in the podcast. We would love to hear from you, so feel free to drop a line at insightsxchange@cactusglobal.com UK Libraries Learning Lab | https://libraries.uky.edu/locations/special-collections-research-center/learning-lab-internship Oral History at the University of Kentucky | https://libraries.uky.edu/locations/special-collections-research-center/louie-b-nunn-center-oral-history Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence | https://caai.ai.uky.edu/ Open AI Whisper | https://openai.com/index/whisper/ Elevating Appalachian Voices in Library Collections | https://scholars.uky.edu/en/projects/the-mountains-seemed-empty-but-i-knew-they-werent-elevating-appal/ Throwing Back the Curtain: Getting Candid about Negotiating and the Value of the Library-Vendor Relationship | https://scholars.uky.edu/en/publications/throwing-back-the-curtain-getting-candid-about-negotiating-and-th/ Clarivate | https://clarivate.com/ Wiley | https://www.wiley.com/en-in/ Springer Nature | https://www.springernature.com/in Elsevier | https://www.elsevier.com/en-in Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communicationsFacebook /CactusCommunicationsTwitter  @CactusglobalYouTube @CactusCommunications

    39 min

  2. MAR 11

    AI Readiness at Scale: Skills, Systems, and Strategic Leadership

    Tim Flagg, CEO of the UK AI Council, joins Nikesh Gosalia to unpack what AI readiness really means from everyday AI literacy and apprenticeships to leadership mindset, ethics, governance and the UK’s narrow window of opportunity to lead in 2026. Social media links Nikesh Gosalia:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ https://x.com/NikeshGo Tim Flagg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timflagg/ Show notes: Thank you for listening! Here are links to some of the things that Tim Flagg and Nikesh discussed in the podcast. We would love to hear from you, so feel free to drop a line at insightsxchange@cactusglobal.com Vibe coding | https://cloud.google.com/discover/what-is-vibe-coding Digital transformation | https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-explainers/what-is-digital-transformation Open AI Prism | https://openai.com/prism/ Claude | https://claude.com/ LUMAscapes | https://lumapartners.com/lumascapes/ Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communications Facebook /CactusCommunications Twitter @Cactusglobal YouTube @CactusCommunications

    42 min

  3. 10/29/2025

    Building Adaptive Learning Ecosystems: Where Human Wisdom Meets Artificial Intelligence

    Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, Director of IIM Kozhikode, joins Nikesh Gosalia to explore how AI is transforming higher education from teaching and learning to research to leadership and ethics. With a blend of global experience and philosophical insight, he shares why adaptability matters more than AI-savviness, how to preserve human wisdom in a tech-driven world and what it takes to build truly adaptive learning ecosystems. Social media links Nikesh Gosalia:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ https://x.com/NikeshGo Prof. Debashis Chatterjee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debashischatterjee1/ Show notes: Thank you for listening! Here are links to some of the things that Prof. Debashish Chaterjee discussed with Nikesh in the podcast. We would love to hear from you, so feel free to drop a line at insightsxchange@cactusglobal.com IIM Kozhikode | https://www.iimk.ac.in/ Harvard | https://www.harvard.edu/ INSEAD France | https://www.insead.edu/ Mahabharata | https://www.britannica.com/topic/Mahabharata ChatGPT | https://openai.com/index/chatgpt/ UCLA | https://www.ucla.edu/ IIT – Indian Institutes of Technology | https://www.iitsystem.ac.in/ Buddhi Vritti | https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4649565/ Hridaya Vritti | https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/hridayavritti Karma Sutras (Book by Prof. Chatterjee) | https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57285420-karma-sutras Krishna: The Seven Sense (Book by Prof. Chatterjee) | https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61942255-krishna One Minute Wisdom (Book by Prof. Chatterjee) | https://www.penguin.co.in/book/one-minute-wisdom/ Addis Ababa | https://www.britannica.com/place/Addis-Ababa Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communications Facebook /CactusCommunications Twitter @Cactusglobal YouTube @CactusCommunications

    30 min

  4. 10/15/2025

    The Next Chapter in Scholarly Publishing: Building an Equitable Open Access Future

    In this episode of Insights Xchange, Mandy Hill, Managing Director of Academic Publishing at Cambridge University Press, reflects on three decades in publishing and the accelerating shift toward open access. She discusses the Cambridge Open Equity Initiative, the role of journals and why equity must be central to the future of scholarly communication. Social media links Nikesh Gosalia:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ https://x.com/NikeshGo Mandy Hill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandy-hill-3068921/?originalSubdomain=uk Thank you for listening! Here are links to some of the things that Mandy Hill discussed with Nikesh in the podcast. We would love to hear from you, so feel free to drop a line at insightsxchange@cactusglobal.com Cambridge University Press (CUP) | https://www.cambridge.org/in/universitypress Cambridge Open Equity Initiative | https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/open-research/cambridge-open-equity-initiative Publishers Association (UK) | https://www.publishers.org.uk/ Elsevier | https://www.elsevier.com/ Oxford University Press | https://academic.oup.com/ OA2020 Initiative | https://oa2020.org/ University of Cambridge – Open Research | https://www.openresearch.cam.ac.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

    32 min

  5. 10/08/2025

    The Open Access Movement: Are We Truly Prepared for a New Paradigm in Scholarly Communication?

    A candid, clear-eyed look at open access with Colleen Campbell about how libraries are shifting from paying for reading to funding open publishing and why equity, transparency and author rights must anchor the transition.   Social media links Nikesh Gosalia:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/  https://x.com/NikeshGo Colleen Campbell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenclairecampbell/   Thank you for listening! Here are links to some of the things that Colleen Campbell discussed with Nikesh in the podcast. We would love to hear from you, so feel free to drop a line at insightsxchange@cactusglobal.com Open Access | https://www.openaccess.nl/en  OA 2020 | https://oa2020.org/  Projekt Deal | https://www.elsevier.com/open-access/agreements/projekt-deal  Transformative agreements | https://esac-initiative.org/about/transformative-agreements/  SANLiC | https://sanlic.ac.za/  One Nation One Subscription | https://onos.gov.in/  16th Berlin Open Access Conference | https://oa2020.org/b16-conference/ MIT Press Direct to Open | https://direct.mit.edu/books/pages/direct-to-open Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communications Facebook /CactusCommunications Twitter @Cactusglobal YouTube @CactusCommunications

    39 min

  6. 09/25/2025

    As AI Redefines Research and Users Demand More, Can Scholarly Publishing Platforms Become Strategic Allies?

    In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Will Schweitzer, CEO of Silverchair, to explore the rapidly changing landscape of scholarly publishing platforms. With decades of experience spanning product leadership, publishing strategy, and platform innovation, Will offers an unfiltered look at the industry’s most pressing challenges—and where true opportunity lies. From the rise of non-human traffic and AI disruption to modularity myths, research integrity, and leadership in uncertain times—this episode explores how platforms can become strategic allies in a changing ecosystem. He also discusses Silverchair’s acquisition of ScholarOne, the tension between innovation and platform stability, and the challenges smaller publishers face in a complex, fast-moving ecosystem. Join us for a sharp, insightful look at the future of scholarly infrastructure—grounded in real experience, not just theory. Social media links Nikesh Gosalia:  www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ x.com/NikeshGo Will Schweitzer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wschweitzer/ Thank you for listening! Here are links to some of the things that Will Schweitzer discussed with Nikesh in the podcast. We would love to hear from you, so feel free to drop a line at insightsxchange@cactusglobal.com  Silverchair | https://www.silverchair.com/  SAGE Publishing | https://www.sagepub.com/  AAAS – American Association for the Advancement of Science | https://www.aaas.org/  Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins | https://lww.com/pages/default.aspx  American Psychological Association (APA) | https://www.apa.org/  Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) | https://www.sspnet.org/  American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) | https://www.aap.org  Potsdam Science Park (PSP) | https://potsdam-sciencepark.de/en/  Wolters Kluwer | https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en-in  NIH – National Institutes of Health | https://www.nih.gov/  NSF – National Science Foundation | https://www.nsf.gov/  Council of Science Editors | https://www.councilscienceeditors.org/  Company of Biologists | https://www.biologists.com/  Princeton University | https://www.princeton.edu/  Cloudflare | https://www.cloudflare.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

    57 min

  7. 09/18/2025

    Human-AI Collaboration in Editorial Workflows: A Framework for Responsible Innovation

    AI 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

    51 min

  8. 09/15/2025

    Responsible Peer Review: Building Systems That Work

    This 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

    44 min
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Welcome to the Insights Xchange podcast, brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Hosted by Nikesh Gosalia, this podcast is your guide to the world of research and academic publishing. Tune in to hear lively discussions with experts from the academic and publishing realms.  Earlier known as All Things SciComm, the new series covers a variety of topics, from the latest trends in academic publishing to critical issues faced by researchers in an increasingly AI-driven world. Join us for insightful conversations and expert perspectives that will help you navigate the exciting world of academia. Whether you're a researcher, publisher, or just curious about academic insights, this podcast hopes to be your go-to source for understanding the evolving landscape of academic publishing. Stay ahead, stay informed, and let's explore the fascinating world of research and knowledge together!

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