Academic Publishing, Science Diplomacy, and the Future of Knowledge
Interview with anca pusca
Anca Pusca, Executive Editor at Palgrave Macmillan, an imprint of Springer Nature, brings together close to 30 years in International Studies and a decade in academic publishing. Passionate about knowledge curation and the role of publishing in connecting academia, policy, and society, she has worked across diverse academic markets to expand the reach of scholarly work and support researchers in building their academic profiles and broader impact. A strong advocate for Early Career Researchers, she is committed to fostering a more transparent, supportive, and inclusive publishing environment. She is also deeply engaged with the impact of new technologies, including generative AI, on how research is discovered, consumed, shared, and trusted. In this interview, she reflects on the forthcoming Palgrave Handbook of Science Diplomacy, the role of publishing in bridging academia and practice, and how academic knowledge can contribute to meaningful societal impact.
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