- The partnership will support the publication of 25 open-access research articles in the field of Business and Economics
- As part of the RISE Summit, Springer Nature also recognized woman researchers of MICA for their outstanding contributions to academic and industry-relevant research
- The publisher has acknowledged over 1,000 woman researchers over the past 2 years, supporting their scientific journey and promoting gender equity in research and academia.
NE EDUCATION BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, APR 5
In a landmark collaboration aimed at strengthening research and fostering global academic exchange, MICA, Ahmedabad has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Springer Nature, one of the world’s leading research publishers. The partnership will support the publication of 25 open-access research articles in the field of Business and Economics, significantly enhancing visibility and accessibility to cutting-edge research from MICA.
The MoU was formally signed during the RISE Summit (Research Integrity in Science and Education), hosted at the MICA campus and supported by Springer Nature. The partnership marks a significant milestone in advancing open-access research and promoting inclusive, impactful knowledge creation in the fields of business and economics.
Speaking about the collaboration, Prof. Githa Heggde, Dean, MICA, said, “At MICA, research is valued, encouraged, and integrated into all aspects of teaching, fostering innovation and critical thinking, knowledge creation, and dissemination that impact students, industry, and society.
We are excited to collaborate with Springer Nature for their Cureus Series of Journals. This partnership will not only support the dissemination of high-impact, open-access research in business and economics but will also position MICA as a thought leader shaping the future of marketing strategies and communication.”
Steven Inchcoombe, President of Research at Springer Nature, added, “In a significant step towards advancing open-access research, MICA has partnered with Springer Nature’s Cureus Journal of Business and Economics. This collaboration will support the publication of 25 open-access articles, enabling wider dissemination of high-quality research and fostering greater accessibility to scholarly work in these fields. Through this initiative, MICA and Springer Nature aim to empower researchers, academics, and industry professionals by facilitating knowledge exchange and driving impactful discussions in business and economic studies.”
As part of the RISE Summit, Springer Nature also recognized woman researchers of MICA for their outstanding contributions to academic and industry-relevant research. This recognition was part of Springer Nature’s flagship initiative ‘Her Research, Our Future’, which aims to amplify the voices of young woman researchers across India. The publisher has acknowledged over 1,000 women researchers over the past 2 years, supporting their scientific journey and promoting gender equity in research and academia.
