A colloquim on the New Paradigms of Research and Publishing was held on 3rd March 2025 at KISS-DU. It was jointly organized by the Project K-Muse and the School of Tribal Culture, Philosophy, and Ecospiritualism, KISS-DU. Professor William Cope and Professor Mary Kalantzis, professors of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership, University of Illinois graced the occasion as esteemed resource persons. The programme brought together scholars, students, and faculty members to explore the evolving landscape of academic research and publishing.
Professor Amareswar Galla, Pro Chancellor of KISS-DU, delivered the welcome address, where he emphasized the critical intersection of research and technology. He stressed the importance of balancing AI-generated research with human oversight to avoid bias and over-reliance on artificial intelligence. Professor Galla’s address set the stage for the main presentation, which was jointly delivered by Professor Cope and Professor Kalantzis.
Dr. Anirban Bandyopadhyay, the Dean of the School Tribal Culture, Philosophy, and Ecospiritualism, introduced the speakers, Prof. William Cope and Prof. Mary Kalantzis from the Department of Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and pioneering contributors to the field of education, digital learning and scholarly publishing.
Professor Cope and Professor Kalantzis engaged with the audience in an informal and lively manner, taking turns to illustrate and emphasize key points. They began with emphasizing the need to address the rapid changes in scholarly communication and the integration of new technologies in research and publishing. Later, they highlighted some of the transformative changes in scholarly communication. He discussed the shift towards digital platforms, open access, and the integration of multimedia in academic publishing. While elaborating on how AI and online platforms are reshaping research practices, enhancing global collaboration, and making academic work more accessible and efficient, they also touched upon the challenges and opportunities presented by these new paradigms, urging the academic community to adapt and innovate.
The presentation covered a wide range of topics, including the rapid evolution of scholarly publishing methods, the future of academic journals with a shift towards digital formats and multimedia integration, and the challenges of ensuring transparency, efficiency, and fairness in peer review processes. The speakers also explored the growing importance of open access journals in expanding accessibility and removing subscription barriers. Other key topics included the application of research timelines to enhance historical perspective, the increasing influence of online platforms in disseminating knowledge, and the role of AI in supporting data analysis and improving research efficiency. Prof. Cope and Prof. Kalantzis emphasized the need to integrate these new paradigms into research practices, moving away from traditional methods towards more innovative approaches.
Following the lecture, an interactive session was held, which turned out to be the highlight of the event. They offered live demonstrations of digital tools and platforms used in modern research and publishing, providing practical insights into their applications. The session was highly interactive, with the speakers addressing several queries from students and faculty members on the spot. This free-flowing and dynamic engagement made the session both informative and enjoyable.
The program, organized by the Project K-Muse and the School of Tribal Culture, Philosophy, and Ecospiritualism, was a resounding success, providing a platform for meaningful dialogue on the future of research and publishing. It left attendees inspired and equipped with new ideas to navigate the evolving academic landscape.
