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Springer Nature Launches New Fully Open Access, Cureus Journal of Business and Economics at Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai

Oct 3, 2024 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments #Cureus Journal of Business and Economics, #Mumbai, #Springer Nature, #Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Accompanied by Panel Discussion on ‘Research Integrity and its Role in Strengthening Social Science Research’ as part of its India Research Tour 2024

Prof. Anil Sutar, Dean, School of Research Methodology, TISS, Harsh Jegadeesan, Chief Publishing Officer, Springer Nature, Venkatesh Sarvasiddhi, MD, Springer nature India Private Limited, Prof Sheila Rai, Council Member, ICSSR and Nidhi Gulati, Country Communication Director, Springer Nature Group, India.
Prof. Anil Sutar, Dean, School of Research Methodology, TISS, Harsh Jegadeesan, Chief Publishing Officer, Springer Nature, Venkatesh Sarvasiddhi, MD, Springer nature India Private Limited, Prof Sheila Rai, Council Member, ICSSR and Nidhi Gulati, Country Communication Director, Springer Nature Group, India.

Mumbai, 3rd October 2024 – Springer Nature has launched its new fully open access Cureus Journal of Business and Economics at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Mumbai. This significant milestone is part of Springer Nature’s ongoing India Research Tour 2024 – a flagship initiative in collaboration with the Government of India, Indian Council of Social Sciences Research (ICSSR), and 26 partner institutions across nine Indian states.

The Cureus Journals Series of Journals by Springer Nature are community-based journals aimed at fostering collaboration and equity in research. They provide an innovative platform for open-access publishing, bridging academia and real-world research applications. The USP of these journals is its unique and efficient platform offering free peer-reviewed publishing with optional low-cost editing services, focused on equity, affordability and faster publishing. The Cureus Journal of Business and Economics is the 4th in the series, preceded by Cureus Journals of Medical Science, Engineering and Computer Science.

Harsh Jegadeesan, Chief Publishing Officer, Springer Nature, while speaking at the launch, emphasized the importance of open access in democratizing knowledge and making research accessible to a broader audience. He said: “The launch of Cureus Journal of Business and Economics marks a pivotal moment for Springer Nature as we continue our journey towards fostering open access publishing. This journal will play a critical role in disseminating high-quality research on global, economic and business challenges, especially in emerging economies like India and the Global South. At Springer Nature, we believe that open access is essential to advancing knowledge equity, and we are proud to contribute to the growth of research in these fields.”

Venkatesh Sarvasiddhi, Managing Director, Springer Nature India, highlighted the significance of the journal in India’s research landscape, stating: “India is emerging as a global hub for business and economic research, and we are committed to supporting this momentum with our Cureus Journal of Business and Economics. With our fully open access journals, we are empowering researchers and practitioners alike to access cutting-edge insights and contribute to solutions for today’s pressing economic issues. This aligns with our broader goal of enabling impactful research through our India Research Tour, which fosters dialogues around key issues such as research integrity.”

The launch was accompanied with an insightful panel discussion on ‘Research Integrity and its Role in Strengthening Social Science Research,’ reinforcing Springer Nature’s commitment to promoting transparency, rigor, and ethical research practices in academia. The panel comprised of Prof. Anil Sutar, Dean, School of Research Methodology, TISS, Harsh Jegadeesan, Chief Publishing Officer, Springer Nature, Prof Sheila Rai, Senior Council Member, ICSSR and Nidhi Gulati, Country Communications Director, Springer Nature, India.

Professor Shankar Das, Pro Vice Chancellor, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), underscored the role of institutions in fostering responsible research, and said: “At TISS, we believe in nurturing research that not only contributes to academic excellence but also addresses societal challenges with integrity. This collaboration with Springer Nature is a testament to our shared vision to promote ethical research practices. Integrity in research is the foundation to building public trust and ensuring that our work truly benefits the society.”

The event also had a keynote from Dr. Harsh Jegadeesan and Prof. Sheila Rai, and a RISE (Research Integrity in Science and Education) Masterclass by Dr. Ed Gerstner, Director, Research Environment Alliances, Springer Nature, London.

Springer Nature remains dedicated to advancing global research through open access publishing, and its Cureus Journal of Business and Economics is poised to become a leading platform for researchers across the globe to share knowledge, collaborate, and contribute to impactful solutions.

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Teach For India welcomes 650+ Fellows for its 2021 Fellowship

Jun 14, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #2021 Cohort, #BA Social Sciences, #Founder and CEO, #Maria Rojas, #Shaheen Mistri, #Tata Institute of Social Sciences, #Teach For India

Delhi: The catastrophe of Covid-19 has disproportionately affected the Indian education system which largely depends on traditional classroom teaching. India’s poorest children have not been in classrooms for more than 15 months now. To build a better India, it is essential to address the educational inequity in the country.Teach For India has been working to repair the fractured education system, through the commitment of caring and responsible Indians’ who apply to a highly selective, two-year Fellowship.This year, 650+ Fellows (teachers) have agreed to stand up for India and show up for India’s children, by joining the 2021 cohort and leading the charge against educational inequity.

Since 2009, the organization has built one of the largest movements of committed and driven talent in the Indian development ecosystem to address the challenge of educational inequity in India. The Teach For India Fellowship is an opportunity to create lasting change at the grassroot level in education by engaging promising individuals to serve as full-time teachers to the children from low-income, urban communities.

On 14 June 2021, Teach For India will induct its 2021 cohort into the Fellowship. Using the learnings of the past year of teaching digitally, we will equip our Fellows to maximise the opportunities of blended instruction. Through a balanced focus on skill, knowledge, mindset, community, and culture building, the Fellowship creates versatile and courageous leaders. Fellows will be trained to sustain challenges, unpredictability, and the ambiguity that accompanies the current education crisis.

Welcoming the new cohort, Shaheen Mistri, Founder and CEO, Teach For India commented, “Having the courage to join Teach For India – the courage to stand apart, to do what is different, to serve others – isn’t easy. In a year like this, where each one of us have struggles of our own to face – it is even harder. Thank you for having the courage to do this. Thank you for having the compassion to serve. Thank you for not just believing that all children deserve the opportunities to reach their greatest potential – but for getting up and doing something about it. We can’t wait to see you in this movement!”.

Today, the organization is proud to have 900 Fellows teaching in 260 under-resourced schools across 7 cities in India. The growing movement of 4000+ Alumni work at all levels of the education system, from leading change in the education and social sector to pioneering transformation in governance and in the private sector.

“I used to enjoy my short walk from the bus stop to my hostel. But suddenly that walk turned out to be really disturbing. The sight of some children working near the railway track shook me. The socioeconomic situations of those children had closed the door of education and schooling. But now I am really curious to start my journey and wipe out this evil of education inequity. I want to be able to proudly say that I have created a ripple. ” said Maria Rojas, BA Social Sciences, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Teach For India, 2021 Cohort

About Teach For India –

Teach For India’s Fellowship places outstanding working professionals and college graduates as Fellows – who work full-time as teachers for two-years in low-income and under-resourced schools. With operations in Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Ahmedabad, and Bangalore. Teach For India has over 900 Fellows impacting more than 32,000 children across the country. Post the Fellowship, they join a growing movement of over 4000+ Alumni working at all levels of the education sector. A part of the global Teach For All network of 60 countries, with a shared vision of an excellent education for all children, Teach For India’s mission is to end educational inequity in India by creating a strong pipeline of driven, skilled talent within the educational ecosystem. https://www.teachforindia.org/