Radhika Vaishnav

PhD, University of Kentucky, United States

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

International Mother Language Day: Rethinking Peer Review

Every year on February 21, researchers across the world observe International Mother Language Day, an initiative led by UNESCO to promote linguistic and cultural diversity. While the day often sparks conversations about education, identity, and heritage, it also raises a critical question for academia: What does peer review look like in a multilingual world? As […]

Burnout in Academia: How to Face a Perfect Storm

The “Perfect Storm” in academia Scan any news site, visit social media pages or read journal editorials – the bleak and gloomy picture that is painted day after day for weeks, months and years can get tiresome. Initial responses to any major change may be of shock, amazement or bewilderment owing to complete disruption of […]

How to Disclose AI Properly

Artificial intelligence is no longer a background tool. It drafts reports, refines academic writing, generates code, summarizes literature, and produces synthetic images and video. As AI becomes embedded in professional and research workflows, one question is becoming unavoidable: When, and how should we disclose AI use? Here are some insights into the AI disclosure policies […]

The Empowered Researcher: Building Your Own Grant Support System

Writing Competitive Grants Without Institutional Support For many researchers, the lack of institutional support seems unfathomable. For others, it is a way of life. Some may be fortunate to be at a tier-1 university or a large research institute or government-backed program that gives you unlimited access to dedicated office support. For many – from […]