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.

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Nikesh Gosalia: 

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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 [email protected]

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

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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.

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Nikesh Gosalia: 

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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 [email protected]

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/

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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 [email protected]

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

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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 [email protected]

 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/

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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 [email protected]

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  

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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 [email protected]

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  

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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 [email protected]

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/

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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 [email protected]

 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

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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 [email protected]

Springer Nature | https://www.springernature.com/gp

Nature | https://www.nature.com/

Nature Communications | https://www.nature.com/ncomms/

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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 [email protected]

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

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