From Funding to Publication: The Impact of the Geopolitical Landscape on Scholarly Communication

From Funding to Publication: The Impact of the Geopolitical Landscape on Scholarly Communication

Andrew Bostjancic, Senior Manager Policy and External Affairs, Taylor & Francis Group Tom Ciavarella, Head of Public Affairs and Advocacy, North America, Frontiers Nicko Goncharoff, Managing Director, Osmanthus Consulting Ginny Herbert, Associate Publisher, Researcher Engagement and Experience, AIP Publishing

This session will explore how rising nationalism and geopolitical tensions influence academic research and publishing, and discuss their effects on funding, international collaborations, and editorial biases. Participants will gain insights to navigate these challenges, both as industry professionals and citizens. Our session will examine the impact on geopolitical trends on the allocation and availability of research funding; barriers to cross-border research collaborations, particularly in the context of journal publishing; ways to recognize editorial biases in academic publishing; and insights for implementing equitable practices in academic research and publishing, promoting fair opportunities and treatment for researchers from diverse backgrounds and regions.

Andrew Bostjancic is a seasoned policy professional whose career has been dedicated to reforming public policies for the betterment of society. He began his career working as a staffer for President Barack Obama’s reelection campaign. He went on to serve as the Director of Policy and Government Affairs at Catholic Charities USA, working with members of Congress and the federal government on poverty reduction issues. He participates as a board member for YouthBuild PA, CHORUS, and Chi-Town Gun Violence Prevention Summit. In his present position at Taylor & Francis, Andrew’s work involves coordinating with federal lawmakers on Open Science and other Scholarly Communication matters.

Tom Ciavarella is the head of Public Affairs and Advocacy in North America for Frontiers and runs Smarter Learning, a consultancy that works with startups and STM publishers. He is formerly manager of Publisher Relations for Clarivate Analytics, where he coordinated communication and content strategy with the Web of Science Group from both the US and UK. Tom volunteers for organizations devoted to mentoring and empowering students and professionals. He lives in Chicago.

Nicko Goncharoff is an entrepreneur and business executive with more than 20 years’ experience in scholarly research software, data and publishing. His company, Osmanthus Consulting, provides global business and operational strategy services for the STM publishing and research technology sectors, with a focus on Greater China.

Ginny Herbert leads the customer engagement and experience strategy at AIP Publishing, where she leads a team that partners with marketing and technology stakeholders to engage researchers and provide a frictionless author experience. Prior to joining AIPP, Ginny worked at Frontiers, Taylor & Francis, and the American Economic Association in customer engagement, product management, and editorial capacities and has served on several committees with the Council of Science Editors, the Society for Scholarly Publishing, and FORCE11. Ginny is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is currently pursuing her MBA at Carnegie Mellon University.