Insights Xchange: Conversations Shaping Academic Research

Cactus Communications (CACTUS)

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. JUL 25

    Rethinking Science Communication: Beyond Technology Trends

    This 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

    1h 6m

  2. JUN 20

    The Metadata Behind the Manuscripts: Ed Pentz on the Future of Scholarly Infrastructure

    Every 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

    36 min

  3. APR 7

    Shaping a Global Research Landscape: Trust, Equity, Inclusivity, and Knowledge Communities

    This 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

    49 min

  4. 12/06/2024

    AI, Academic Libraries, and the Future of Research: The Librarian’s Perspective

    In 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

    29 min

  5. 11/21/2024

    The Expanding Influence of AI in Academic Research: Benefits, Pitfalls, and Future Opportunities

    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/ Insights Xchange is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Follow us: LinkedIn /cactus-communications Facebook /CactusCommunications Twitter @Cactusglobal YouTube @CactusCommunications

    52 min

  6. 10/28/2024

    Redefining Open Access: What Do Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Truly Mean in Research?

    In 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

    52 min

  7. 10/14/2024

    Lauren Kane, CEO of BioOne, on Innovation, Non-Profit Collaboration, and Collective Impact in Scholarly Publishing

    In 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

    36 min

  8. 07/19/2024

    Combining AI and Knowledge Management in Academia: Challenges, Opportunities, and Future Potential

    In 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

    37 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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