Radhika Vaishnav

PhD, University of Kentucky, United States

A strong advocate of curiosity, creativity and cross-disciplinary conversations

Shared Knowledge, Shared Impact: A New Era for Research Evaluation

This Open Access Week, experts explore how the research community can move beyond journal impact factors to measure real-world, community-driven impact through openness and equity.

Ninety Nine Lessons in Critical Thinking: A Book Review

Dr. Robert Friedland’s Ninety-Nine Lessons in Critical Thinking offers a refreshing, neuroscience-based look at how we reason, decide, and sometimes deceive ourselves. Written in clear, accessible language, the book distills complex ideas into practical reflections anyone can apply: whether in research, medicine, or everyday problem-solving. Here, we present a book review of the key ideas presented.

Get ready for International Open Access Week 2025!

This year, Open Access Week will be from October 20th-27th, 2025. This year’s theme asks a pointed question about the present moment and how, in a time of disruption, communities can reassert control over the knowledge they produce.

Dr. Jane Goodall – A Legacy That Transcends Nobel Prizes

As Nobel Prize week begins, the world mourns Jane Goodall — a scientist who never won a Nobel but transformed our understanding of life, empathy, and the meaning of science itself.