Through the partnership, researchers at UNHAS will gain access to Editage Plus, a comprehensive suite of AI-led tools that support every stage of the research process. The toolkit integrates solutions for academic writing, literature discovery, scientific illustration, and journal selection, enabling researchers to work more efficiently and publish with greater confidence. The suite includes:

• Paperpal: an all-in-one academic writing assistant trusted by over 2Mn researchers worldwide.
• R Discovery: a top-rated literature search and research reading platform with over 3Mn users.
• Mind the Graph: a scientific illustration tool relied on by 100+ leading institutions.
• Global Journal Database: a robust journal finder with 43K+ verified journals.

Ruchi Chauhan, Vice President & Head of Marketing (ROW) at Cactus Communications, said, “AI is rapidly transforming the way research is conducted, and institutions in Indonesia are showing a strong inclination to integrate it into their academic workflows. At Editage, we are committed to empowering researchers with solutions that simplify their research journey and strengthen global visibility. Partnering with Universitas Hasanuddin is a strategic step toward promoting research that meets global standards and shapes the future of knowledge creation for Indonesian researchers.”

Prof. Ir. Andi Dirpan, S.TP., M.Si., PhD (Secretary of Publication management center), Universitas Hasanuddin, added, “This collaboration marks an important step for Universitas Hasanuddin as we adopt Editage’s advanced AI-powered solutions into our research ecosystem. By giving our faculty access to complete solution for research writing, we aim to accelerate publication success, strengthen global impact, and nurture a culture of innovation. We are pleased with the satisfactory customer support received from the Editage team, which has helped us align with international best practices while driving Indonesia’s research ambitions forward.”

By adopting Editage Plus, Universitas Hasanuddin reaffirms its commitment to empowering researchers and advancing global research excellence. The partnership also sets a precedent for other universities across Indonesia to explore innovative technology solutions that boost research quality and impact.

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As part of its continued commitment to advancing dialogue around research communication and equitable knowledge dissemination, Editage will host a live fireside chat titled “From Access to Impact: Rethinking Open Access for a Global Research Community” on October 23, 2025, at 8:30 PM IST. The session will feature Colleen Campbell (Strategic Advisor & Coordinator), a leading advocate in the open access movement, in candid conversation with Chirag Jay Patel (Head of Sales & Business Development – Americas, Cactus Communications). They will explore how open access is shaping global research practices, and how libraries, consortia, and institutions are driving transformative changes in publishing and open access models.

In the lead-up to the event, Editage will also release two special episodes of its Insights Xchange podcast series hosted by Nikesh Gosalia (Chief Partnership Officer, Global Publishers & Societies at Cactus Communications). The first features Colleen Campbell, discussing libraries’ transition from subscription-based access to supporting open publishing, and the fundamental role that equity, transparency, and author rights play in this shift. The second episode will have Mandy Hill (Managing Director of Academic Publishing at Cambridge University Press), as the special guest, sharing insights into the evolving role of university presses and why equity must be weaved into every step of the open access journey.

Throughout Open Access Week, Editage will also publish a series of articles and interviews featuring key opinion leaders from the scholarly publishing space, including Duncan Nicholas (Development Editor, Reproductive Biomedicine Online), Iva Grabaric Andonovski (Vice President, EASE), Rachel Martin (Global Director of Sustainability, Elsevier), and Roohi Ghosh and Chris Leonard from CACTUS. We explore their perspectives on how open access continues to evolve across the academic publishing ecosystem.

Open Access Week offers an important platform for publishers, journals, researchers, funders, and institutions to engage in critical conversations that shape the future of scholarly communication. As the open access movement continues to gain momentum, and open access practices and policies increasingly influence how research is shared and consumed, understanding these shifts is necessary for keeping up with the evolving publishing landscape and ensuring that the benefits of research reach the widest possible audience.

To be part of Editage’s Open Access Week event, please visit: https://www.editage.com/insights/international-open-access-week

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This collaboration expands the support available to authors publishing with Emerald by offering seamless access to infographic services that enhance research impact. As part of this partnership, authors will now have the option to see the price and purchase professionally designed infographics within the ChronosHub’s payment workflow.

Articles promoted with infographics have been shown to generate 2.3x higher views and engagement, making them a critical touchpoint for authors to enhance the impact of their research while enabling publishers to build stronger, more sustainable connections with the global research community.

Nikesh Gosalia, Chief Partnership Officer, Cactus Communications, said, “Scholarly publishing is at an inflection point where research must be both accessible and engaging for broader audiences. For over two decades, CACTUS has been helping authors amplify the visibility of their work and our collaboration with Emerald Publishing and ChronosHub is an important step in that direction.”

Infographic ensures that authors and researchers have a simple and seamless way to communicate their work, thereby increasing discoverability, engagement, and the overall impact of their publication.

Echoing this, Stephanie Hull, Vice President, Publishing Development at Emerald Publishing, said “At Emerald we are passionate about supporting our authors to deliver impact with their research. By integrating infographic services directly into our workflow, we will enable authors to reach a wider audience and showcase their work more effectively beyond academia.”

Adding to this, Romy Beard, Product Manager at ChronosHub, commented, “At ChronosHub, we are all about giving authors the best possible experience- intuitive, transparent, and in line with modern digital expectations. Just like an online shopping journey, authors can now seamlessly have the option to purchase professionally designed infographics within the payment flow!”

By combining Emerald’s publishing expertise, CACTUS’s research promotion capabilities, and ChronosHub’s innovative technology, this partnership introduces a streamlined way for authors to purchase high-impact infographics during the payment process, ensuring that high-quality research reaches, engages, and impacts the audiences that matter most.

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In recognition of his visionary leadership and contributions to AI innovation, Nishchay Shah, Group CTO and EVP, Products and AI at Cactus Communications, has been named one of the ET Edge Top 50 AI Power Players 2025. Nishchay has been focused on shaping CACTUS’ AI strategy, leading the development of breakthrough solutions such as Paperpal that are redefining the future of scholarly communication.

Commenting on the recognition, Nishchay Shah said, “Being recognized among the ET Edge Top 50 AI Power Players is an honor. At CACTUS, we are committed to leveraging AI and human expertise to empower researchers and accelerate the impact of science globally. This recognition reflects the enthusiasm of our teams in pushing the boundaries of innovation and developing AI products and solutions that transform the research ecosystem.”

The felicitation ceremony took place on September 30, 2025, in Mumbai, collocated with the Second Edition of the ET Edge AI Summit & Awards 2025, gathering leading innovators and decision-makers from the AI and technology sectors.

CACTUS’ suite of AI-powered tools includes:

• Paperpal: an AI academic writing and research assistance platform;
• R Discovery: an AI-led literature search and research syenthesis platform;
• Mind the Graph: an AI-powered scientific design tool; and
• Global Journal Database: a state of the art journal finder and submission support platform.

In addition, CACTUS has built AI solutions playground for developers and product innovators to build and scale enterprise solutions across academia and life sciences, reinforcing its position as a leader in AI innovation for research and scholarly communication.

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As AI rapidly reshapes the academic publishing landscape, the launch comes at a pivotal moment. While AI delivers efficiency in areas like language checks and plagiarism screening, it has limitations in subject-specific expertise, contextual judgment, adherence to publication ethics and can also hallucinate by producing inaccurate or fabricated information. For over two decades, Editage has been trusted by scholars worldwide for high-quality editing, translation, and publication support. With AI’s rise, Editage China is taking the next step, providing affordable AI tools, expert services, and guidance on what to use, when, and why. 

Akhilesh Ayer, CEO of Cactus Communications, commented, “China is significantly integrating AI into its scholarly publishing ecosystem, guided by strong national AI strategies and investments in digital platforms. Our new solution operates at the intersection of technology and human prowess, helping the students and researchers benefit from our AI-driven efficiency without compromising on the integrity, accuracy, or quality.”   

The hybrid offering is designed to combine AI’s speed with expert editorial oversight: 

• Editage’s AI-powered solution delivers fast, reliable checks for grammar, clarity, and plagiarism, supported by ethical safeguards for students and researchers. 

• Experienced subject-matter experts add precision, contextual judgement and nuanced review. 

Researchers can now leverage the power of ethical AI tools with deep human expertise which is best demonstrated in the process of writing and submission of journal article. They can tackle common roadblocks such as word count reduction or improving readability, using our AI-powered writing assistant and then subject-area experts provide critical insights into the scientific strength and presentation of the paper, ultimately helping them enhance their work further. 

“Students and researchers often face uncertainty about when to rely on AI, when human input is indispensable, and when a hybrid approach is most effective. At Editage, we bridge this gap by combining human expertise with AI capabilities, guiding researchers toward the right path. Our new solution is aimed at empowering researchers with avenues to elevate the quality and impact of their work,” said Makoto Yuasa, Chief Growth Officer, Research Solutions, Cactus Communications 

With this launch, Editage China is redefining the scholarly publishing ecosystem with innovative, reliable, efficient and ethical solutions, setting a new standard for the future of knowledge creation. 

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In this role, Siddharth will spearhead B2B sales operations across the Western and EMEA markets, with a focus on strengthening enterprise business and accelerating revenue growth.

As CACTUS enters its third decade, the organization is sharpening its focus on delivering cutting-edge solutions, forging strategic partnerships and preparing for the next phase of growth. Siddharth will play a key role in strengthening CACTUS’ institutional and enterprise business, deepening market presence, and driving sustainable growth.

Siddharth joins CACTUS from WNS Global Services, where he was instrumental in scaling the data, analytics and AI business, leading initiatives across customer acquisition, revenue generation, and market expansion.

Commenting on the appointment:

Akhilesh Ayer, CEO, Cactus Communications, said, “We are delighted to welcome Siddharth to CACTUS at a pivotal moment in our journey. With his global expertise, extensive experience in scaling enterprise relationships, and history of building high-performing teams, he is an ideal leader to drive our upcoming expansion. We are confident that under Siddharth’s leadership, we will deepen our presence across key markets and forge impactful collaborations.”

Siddharth Bhatia, said, “I am excited to join CACTUS at a time when the organization is innovating at the intersection of AI, research, and enterprise solutions. As the world of knowledge sharing undergoes a dynamic transformation, there is a unique opportunity to reimagine how institutions and enterprises engage with innovative solutions. I look forward to leveraging CACTUS’ strengths to build meaningful partnerships, expand our global footprint, and deliver measurable value to organizations and researchers alike.”

Siddharth brings over two decades of global experience, having worked with Fortune 500 companies across 17 countries in sectors such as insurance, banking and financial services, retail, travel, and professional services. His previous leadership roles at EXL, American Express, and Ernst & Young, involved designing and executing data-driven growth strategies that delivered measurable impact.

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As part of the summit, CACTUS’ CEO, Akhilesh Ayer, will join the panel “Enabling Innovation: Infrastructure, Capital & Collaborative Ecosystems” which will bring together leaders from academia and industry to explore strategies for accelerating India’s R&D landscape through stronger infrastructure, greater innovation, and the development of a world-class research ecosystem.

Commenting on the participation, Akhilesh Ayer, CEO, Cactus Communications, said, “India has immense opportunities to strengthen its innovation ecosystem through robust infrastructure, sustained funding, and collaborative networks that connect academia, industry, and government. The integration of AI with human expertise can act as a powerful driver for global leadership. The FICCI Bharat R&D Summit provides a vital platform to shape these discussions and to work with other industry leaders towards advancing India’s position as a global hub for research and innovation.”

Ruchi Chauhan, Vice President & Head of Marketing (ROW), Cactus Communications, added, “CACTUS is committed to advancing India’s research ecosystem by providing researcher-focused solutions that combine cutting-edge AI with human expertise. Our participation at the FICCI Bharat R&D Summit reflects our focus on building stronger partnerships with stakeholders across academia, industry, and government to enable greater global visibility and impact of research.”

In India, CACTUS has partnered with leading academic institutions and national bodies including the IITs, IIMs, IISERs, DBT Research Labs, and DST to provide training programs as well as by offering cutting-edge AI-powered tools. Globally, CACTUS collaborates with leading publishers and institutions to provide services and solutions that combine AI-driven technology with human expertise. These initiatives reflect CACTUS’ commitment to strengthening India’s research ecosystem while advancing the country’s ambition to emerge as a global leader in science and innovation.

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Paperpal, the leading AI research and writing assistant by Cactus Communications (CACTUS), unveils a transformative brand strategy, evolving from a writing tool to a complete AI research assistant. This new brand strategy emphasizes its commitment to equipping the academic community with trusted tools for clear, confident, and ethical writing in an era where AI is reshaping education and publishing.

This renewed approach aligns with Paperpal’s long-term vision to build future-ready AI tools designed to help academics excel. The decision to evolve was reinforced by the results of a recent Paperpal survey of 1,440 academics, which revealed that over 50% of the respondents were worried that AI tools might compromise authenticity or alter their unique perspectives. This is where Paperpal’s secure, responsible all-in-one AI toolkit comes in. Built to enhance rather than replace human expertise, Paperpal empowers students, researchers, and institutions to maximize their potential without losing their voice.

Akhilesh Ayer, CEO, Cactus Communications, said, “As the academic community continues to push the boundaries of knowledge, there remains a need for reliable tools that safeguard integrity and support diverse voices. At CACTUS, we see AI as a trusted partner that complements and magnifies human expertise. With Paperpal, we are pioneering a new era of responsible ‘AI that brings out the best in you’, designed to strengthen the foundation of academic publishing.”

From students to researchers, medical and academic institutions and beyond, Paperpal has emerged as a trusted AI assistant tailored to meet their diverse needs.

• All-in-one academic toolkit: Built for academics, Paperpal’s best-in-class toolkit helps them read, write, cite, edit, collaborate, and submit with confidence, offering reliable support at every step.
• Focus on responsible AI use: With tools to track and disclose AI use correctly, and in-built guardrails and nudges to encourage transparency and authenticity, Paperpal helps authors deliver their best, original work faster.
• Secure-by-design ecosystem: Paperpal implements robust encryption, privacy-first measures, and follows a policy of never using author data to train its AI, providing reliable research and writing assistance without security risks.
• Regulatory compliance: Paperpal also adheres to global compliance regulations and is fully aligned with FERPA requirements and EAA and WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards to support secure, inclusive AI adoption.
• Multi-platform access: Paperpal is available on the Web, Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Overleaf, and as a Chrome extension, making real-time assistance accessible across these platforms.

Nishchay Shah, Group CTO and EVP, Products & AI, Cactus Communications, added, “We know the future of academic AI isn’t about speed alone; it’s about trust, responsibility, and advanced technology purpose-built for the scholarly community. At Paperpal, we’re combining cutting-edge industry-best AI with dedicated academic-specific capabilities spanning research, writing, collaboration, and compliance, while keeping user experience at the heart of everything we build. The result is a secure, intuitive, end-to-end ecosystem that empowers every student and researcher to realize their full potential. Every step we take comes back to one central promise: AI that brings out the best in you.”

As academia adapts to an increasingly competitive and fast-paced environment, Paperpal continues to set new standards for responsible, human-centered AI in education and research. Apart from serving individual users, Paperpal is also working with several leading institutions to provide their scholarly community with powerful future-ready AI tools for research excellence.

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Editage, the flagship brand of Cactus Communications (CACTUS), is partnering with the European Association of Science Editors (EASE) to celebrate Peer Review Week 2025. Scheduled from September 15-19, 2025, the event celebrates the critical role of peer review in maintaining trust in research. This year’s theme “Rethinking Peer Review in the AI Era,” chosen by the global scholarly community through an open poll, focuses on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in peer review and the broader scholarly publishing ecosystem.

Editage has consistently championed research integrity and innovation in scholarly publishing, and this commitment continues to shape its leadership in conversations on peer review and reimagining what this process at the heart of academia could look like in a tech-driven future. Building on its long track record of championing responsible AI use in academia, Editage and EASE are advancing the global dialogue by convening experts from the global scholarly publishing landscape, sparking insightful conversations and exploring diverse perspectives on the role AI can play to strengthen peer review and the critical role of human judgment and expertise in the process.

Akhilesh Ayer, CEO, Cactus Communications, said, “Peer review is the backbone of research integrity and at CACTUS, we believe AI and technology should serve as an enabler that enhances human expertise. Peer Review Week is a timely platform to move conversation beyond challenges to actionable solutions, ensuring that the future of peer review is both inclusive and ethical.”

Throughout the week, Editage will host an exciting line-up of activities, including:

• Live panel discussion: In the session From red flags to real fixes: Can AI help clean up scientific publishing? Rebecca Lawrence (F1000, Taylor & Francis), Laura Etchells (Emerald), Jennifer Wright (CUP), and Phill Jones (MoreBrains Cooperative) will discuss how AI is being integrated into editorial workflows and what it means for research integrity
• Podcast episodes: Lucy Threadgold (Emerald Publishing) and Dr. Chhavi Chauhan (AI ethicist) will tackle the biggest questions in peer review today
• Expert interviews: Insights from publishing leaders on AI readiness and the irreplaceable value of human judgment

Roohi Ghosh, Head, Researcher Success and Lifecycle Marketing at Cactus Communications and Co-Chair of the Peer Review Week Steering Committee 2025 added, “The conversation on AI and peer review has shifted from ‘if’ to ‘how,’ yet much of the focus remains on what not to do rather than the responsible use of AI. If we fail to build clear standards and trust, we risk either slowing innovation or undermining the very integrity peer review is meant to protect. My hope is that by 2030, peer review is a human–AI partnership, but this is possible only if we evolve responsibly.”

Mario Malicki, Stanford University, Chair of the EASE Peer Review Committee, said, “EASE is excited to continue our collaboration with Editage for the 2025 Peer Review Week. One of the EASE’s most viewed resources is the Peer Review Toolkit, and our Committee’s passions have always lied with all things related to peer review. As both our organizations have long been supporters of peer review education and training, every year we collaborate on webinars and talks. With recent AI advances, we are happy to engage on conversations around Peer Review in the AI era.”

Editage’s participation in Peer Review Week 2025 highlights its commitment to advancing research integrity, promoting innovation, and shaping conversations on AI’s role in academia. By engaging with publishers, researchers, societies, and the wider scholarly community, Editage reaffirms its role as a thought leader driving responsible dialogue at a pivotal moment for scholarly publishing.

The Peer Review Week event is open to all and will be available to all registrants to view on-demand, along with any additional resources from the event.

To participate in Editage’s Peer Review Week 2025 activities, please click here.

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Through CACTUS’s flagship brand Editage, prospective authors submitting to CSIRO Publishing journals will have the opportunity to access a broad range of services provided by subject matter experts to improve clarity, readability and overall presentation of their manuscript. Authors will have the choice to benefit from comprehensive manuscript review, including support with grammar, style, layout, citations, formatting, references and more, to ensure manuscripts are ready for submission. This partnership aims to enhance the communication of research outcomes in CSIRO Publishing journals and beyond.

Nikesh Gosalia, Chief Partnership Officer, Global Publishers and Societies, Cactus Communications, said, “At CACTUS, we recognise the critical role that not-for-profit scientific publishers such as CSIRO Publishing play within national and international scientific communities. Our collaboration with CSIRO Publishing reflects a shared commitment to amplifying the value and impact of scholarly work. Partnership with organisations such as CSIRO Publishing have the potential to elevate the quality of research output on a global scale, driving greater research impact and innovation.”

Alice Black, Head of Journals Editorial and Research Integrity, CSIRO Publishing,  added, “CSIRO Publishing strives to enhance the impact of science by communicating the outcomes of research and empowering decision makers. Partnering with CACTUS makes it simpler for researchers to access high-quality editorial support and improve the clarity and presentation of their research outcomes. This collaboration will help to reduce barriers to publication, giving authors a stronger chance of successful publication.”

This partnership aligns with CACTUS’s broader mission to make scholarly publishing more accessible and equitable by offering tools and services that simplify and strengthen the author experience.

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