Sneha Khedkar

Freelance science journalist, writer

She's a biologist turned freelance science journalist from India, with a passion to communicate science where it intersects with the society.

Peer review and research integrity in the age of artificial intelligence

Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have made life easier for many, including those in the research community. Researchers are increasingly relying on the power of AI in different aspects of their work—from planning experiments to academic writing. AI can also assist in several stages of peer review, right from selecting suitable experts for review […]

The Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA): Uniting stakeholders

Recognizing the implications of the demands of publishing on research integrity and research well-being, a group of journal editors and publishers developed a declaration in 2012. The Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) recognizes the need to improve methods for evaluating research outputs. DORA recommends various stakeholders – including scientists, funding agencies, institutions, and publishers – to forsake using journal-based metrics like journal impact factors to judge individual researchers. The declaration further calls on the need to assess research on its own merits rather than on the basis of the journal in which it is published. 

6 Personal stories of researchers whose resilience is inspiring

In this post are stories of the often-unseen struggles that researchers face while pursuing their goals, which will not only inspire us, but also give us hope.

Exploring alternatives: Conducting scientific research without experimental animals

Conducting research experiments on animals is time-consuming, expensive, and often ends up wasting lives. With the advent of technology, the research world has many non-animal methods to offer for experimental testing. Thoughtfully using these methods to conduct life science or clinical experiments can prove to be sustainable in the long run by saving time, money, and lives.