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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