Radhika Vaishnav

PhD, University of Kentucky, United States

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

7 Movies About Women in Science, Innovation, and Leadership Every Researcher Should Watch

Behind many scientific breakthroughs, startups, and social movements lies a story that is rarely visible in textbooks: the quiet persistence required to overcome structural barriers. For women across science, technology, and leadership, that journey has often involved navigating skepticism, bias, and institutions not originally designed for them. International Women’s Day offers an opportunity not only […]

Leading from the Middle: How Women and ECRs Shape Research Collaborations Without Titles

Traditional academic leadership was defined by titles – which was an indicator of the position one occupied within a hierarchical setup. However, today, leadership often happens from the middle – where the individuals know well what is happening at the grassroot level, yet have pivotal roles to play in shaping the vision of their field. […]

Academic Misconduct: Red Flags Researchers Can’t Afford to Ignore

In recent years, academic misconduct has moved far beyond obvious plagiarism or fabricated data. Today’s integrity breaches are often subtle, technology-enabled, and systemic. Journals are retracting papers at record rates, research integrity offices are overwhelmed, and early-career researchers are navigating an increasingly complex landscape. For researchers who genuinely want to do the right thing, the […]

Words From the Depths of Truth: Multilingual Publishing

“Where words come out from the depths of truth”– Rabindranath Tagore in the poem “Where the mind is without fear” This article continues on the theme of publishing and reviewing research across language barriers for International Mother Language Day. In an increasingly interconnected research ecosystem, the ability to publish high-impact research often depends on navigating language […]