IGI Global’s Dedication to the Academic Community

Webinar Held on November 8, 2023

There is much controversy surrounding whether AI-dependent review can replace human-dependent review. Many would argue that the human-dependent peer review is inequitable and suffers from a level of injustice and bias, while at the same time, AI can’t do critical thinking like humans can and is derived from algorithms that very often can be biased as well. The reality is that in an era where research results become dated quite quickly, authors cannot afford to wait long for the publication of their research, and much of the long delays are typically caused by reliance on the current human-dependent peer review process. During this webinar, experts in the field share their insights on this possible transition and some of the implementation possibilities, opportunities and drawbacks, ethical concerns, and other topics surrounding AI in peer review.

Dr. Maki K. Habib is a renowned figure in academic publishing, serving as editor-in-chief and regional editor for several international journals. He has an extensive editorial role in numerous journals and has been deeply involved in organizing international conferences. Additionally, he has an extensive international network, collaborating with research groups and institutions worldwide, including Japan, South Korea, the US, Austria, the UK, and Malaysia. Dr. Habib’s substantial academic contributions include over 23 books, 35 book chapters, 80 journal papers, and 232 conference papers.

Dr. Gareth Dyke, with over two decades of dedicated experience as a seasoned researcher and academic, having authored an impressive portfolio of over 270 peer-reviewed papers, currently serves as the Academic Director at ReviewerCredits. His vast expertise extends to mentoring and supporting researchers worldwide with writing and publishing their research papers.

Dr. Haseeb Md. Irfanullah is a biologist-turned-development facilitator, who often introduces himself as a research enthusiast. Over the past 24 years, he has worked for different international environment/development organizations, academic/research institutions, funders, and government agencies. Currently, a Council Member of European Association of Science Editors (EASE), an Associate of International Network for Advancing Science and Policy (INASP), an Associate Editor of Learned Publishing, and a Chef of The Scholarly Kitchen, Dr. Irfanullah advocates for sustainability, justice, climate action, and resilience of the scholarly publishing ecosystem.

Dr. Vishnu S. Pendyala is a faculty member in Applied Data Science and an Academic Senator with San José State University, current chair of the IEEE Computer Society Santa Clara Valley chapter, and IEEE Computer Society Distinguished Contributor. During his recent 3-year term as an ACM Distinguished speaker and before that as a researcher and industry expert, he gave numerous (50+) invited talks in conferences, faculty development programs, and other forums some of which are available on YouTube and IEEE.tv. He is a senior member of the IEEE and has over two decades of experience in the software industry in Silicon Valley, USA.

Dr. Chris Zielinski, as a Visiting Fellow at the Centre for Global Health, University of Winchester, UK, leads the Partnerships in Health Information (Phi) programme, which supports knowledge development and brokers healthcare information exchanges of all kinds. He is the elected Vice President (and President-in-Waiting) of the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME). Dr. Zielinski has held senior positions in publishing and knowledge management with WHO in Brazzaville, Geneva, Cairo and New Delhi, with FAO in Rome, ILO in Geneva, and UNIDO in Vienna.

The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in scholarly publishing has sparked a contentious debate regarding its effect on scholarly output and research integrity. Watch the recording of our dynamic discussion with insights from experts in the field on the transformative impact of AI in scholarly publishing, including opportunities and drawbacks, controversial applications, implementation possibilities, ethical concerns, future considerations, and more.

Prof. Valerie Denney, PMP, is a tenured associate professor with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide and the current President of the International Center for Academic Integrity- ICAI (academicintegrity.org). Her experience includes project, program and engineering management in a variety of US government defense domains including unmanned underwater vehicles, ships, electronic warfare, satellite development, and ground control stations. She began teaching the Master of Science in Project Management and Master of Science in Engineering Management degree programs after retiring from the Aerospace industry with over 30 years of service. She holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree with a specialization in the Management of Engineering and Technology. She also has a MS in Technical Project Management and a BS in Mechanical Engineering. Prof. Denney is a proud US Navy veteran. Her research passions are business ethics, risk and opportunity management and complex decision making including the use of generative AI with approximately 20 recent journal articles and 30 recent professional presentations.

Prof. Keng Siau is the Lee Kong Chian Professor of Information Systems at the School of Computing and Information Systems, Singapore Management University. From June 2021 to June 2024, he was the Head of the Department of Information Systems and Chair Professor of Information Systems at the City University of Hong Kong (CityU). He was also an Affiliated Chair Professor of the School of Data Science and an Affiliated Professor of the CityU Academy of Innovation. Prior to joining CityU, he was Head (“Business Dean” equivalent) of the AACSB accredited Business Program at the Missouri University of Science and Technology from 2012 to 2021. Prof. Siau received his Ph.D. in Business Administration with a specialization in Management Information Systems from the University of British Columbia. Prof. Siau has more than 350 academic publications. According to Google Scholar, he has a citation count of more than 23,000. His h-index and i10-index, according to Google Scholar, are 77 and 203 respectively. He is an Association for Information Systems (AIS) Fellow and Distinguished Member-Cum Laude. He is also a recipient of the AIS Outstanding Contribution to IS Education Award and AIS Sandra Slaughter Service Award.

Prof. Kevin Arms serves as the Associate Dean of Library and Learning Services at Lake-Sumter State College and also works as an adjunct professor teaching English. He is one of three editors for the upcoming IGI Global Publication titled Navigating AI in Academic Libraries: Implications for Academic Research. Over the past two years, Prof. Arms has been involved in working with and presenting on artificial intelligence and its impact on information literacy. He has also applied AI to instructional design for courses such as College Composition I and Composition: Literature, aiming to introduce students to new technology skills in the classroom that use Large Language Models (LLM) such as ChatGPT to expedite the writing process.

Dr. Jens Sorg is a passionate change and transformation manager and advisor – today focusing on the impact of AI and Ethics. He earned his PhD in Political Science from Goethe University, Frankfurt on 'Experimentalist Regional Governance.' Dr. Sorg has around 20 years of international consulting and training experience and has held various management and support positions. Since the beginning of his professional career, he has successfully initiated and accompanied change projects and entire transformation programs for his clients. The focus was on the introduction of new forms of organization, cooperation and leadership models, the implementation of processes, their digitization, and optimization, as well as the introduction of methods from classic and agile project management. Dr. Sorg has also worked on strategic topics for many years. In addition, Dr. Sorg is also a sought-after speaker, panelist, editor, and author driving thought leadership in the field of change management. As CGI’s global lead for change management, Dr. Sorg is responsible for driving the value proposition for strategic culture and change management and is supporting top opportunities globally. As Director Business Consulting at CGI, Dr. Sorg is leading a consulting team focused on Strategic Change Management and Transformation. In addition, Dr. Sorg is a Member of the Global Board of Directors of the Association of Change Management Professionals® (ACMP®) and master trainer for People Centered Implementation (PCI®).

Prof. Jason M. Stephens is an Associate Professor in the School of Learning, Development, and Professional Practice at The University of Auckland. In addition to teaching courses on human learning and motivation at the university, Prof. Stephens serves as an Academic Integrity Advisor for the Faculty of Education and Social Work. He is also the Vice President of Research and Outreach for the International Center for Academic Integrity, a member of the Executive Board for the Association for Moral Education, and serves on the Editorial Boards for the Journal of Moral Education and the International Journal for Educational Integrity. His primary research interests include human motivation, ethical functioning, cheating behavior, and the promotion of academic integrity. He is a co-author of two books on schooling and moral development (Educating Citizens and Creating a Culture of Academic Integrity) as well as numerous journal articles and other publications related to motivation, morality, and misconduct among secondary and post-secondary students. Prof. Stephens earned his B.A. at the University of Vermont, M.Ed. at Vanderbilt University, and Ph.D. at Stanford University.

Prof. Randy Townsend is a visionary leader who transforms organizational goals into powerful, actionable strategies that drive collaboration, success, and integrity. With nearly two decades of expertise, Prof. Townsend has been at the forefront of policy innovation and publishing strategy, setting new standards for responsible publishing practices and research integrity. He is a sought-after speaker, author, and collaborator. During his term as President of the Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP), Prof. Townsend ignited a groundbreaking mental health awareness movement that resonated across the entire industry. His leadership extends to influential roles with the Council of Science Editors and the AM&P Network’s Association Council, where he has championed ethical standards and shaped the future of scholarly communication. A champion of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), Prof. Townsend has co-chaired pivotal DEIA Committees for both the AM&P Network and SSP, and actively contributes to C4DISC. His annual course on Creating an Inclusive Culture for ALPSP empowers organizations to foster environments where everyone thrives. As the founding Editor-in-Chief of the award-winning GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing, Prof. Townsend is dedicated to promoting research integrity and nurturing the next generation of leaders committed to ethical publishing. In addition, he serves as an Associate Professor in George Washington University’s top-ranked Master of Professional Studies in Publishing Program, where he continues to inspire and shape the future of publishing.