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as there is not software currently that can definitively
detect if generative AI was used, even if one suspects
that it has. However, Elsevier is currently working on
technology to check this. Panos reaffirmed the concern
and importance of being aware of this technology,
and that the policy and proper uses of AI must be
repeatedly communicated. In general, the importance
of disclosing the use of this technology was determined
by the committee to be important. The committee
then agreed with the current Elsevier policy on
generative AI, and voted favorably to adopt this policy
for the time being.
Next, discussion of the committee to work with the
Foundation Committee on developing a mechanism
to help authors from underrepresented countries and/
or situations pay for JFP article charges if they cannot
afford them.
Matthew recommended forming a task force within
the committee to work with the Foundation Committee.
Alvin then noted that a proposal was already drafted
and will be presented and discussed at the Foundation
Committee Meeting on Wednesday, July 19, 2023; but
that feedback from the Management Committee would
be welcome. It was decided to table this topic until
after the Foundation Committee meeting on July 19.
Next, Matthew initiated discussion of the use of
colloquialisms and/or slang in JFP articles based
on the concerns of a member who reached out
to the committee. It was noted that JFP does not
have a specific policy stated regarding the use of
colloquialisms or slang in JFP or FPT. The Annual
Meeting Program Committee does have instructions
and a policy discouraging the use of colloquialisms
and/or slang in its programming, given the international
nature of IAFP. This is because others who are not
familiar with the colloquialism or slang used may
not understand or interpret it. The committee then
agreed that this should be discouraged, and voted to
recommend the addition of a policy discouraging the
use of colloquialisms and slang in JFP to the Board.
Other new business was then discussed, with
Joshua bringing up the idea that there are a lot of
very good peer reviewers for JFP, and proposed
creating some form of award or recognition of these
peer reviewers from the journal in addition to the
paper awards. There was general agreement of the
committee that this would be a great idea and that
other journals do this. The committee voted to propose
the creation of an award for peer reviewers of JFP to
the Board.
Next, Martin raised a question to continue discussion
of the special issue related to the meeting. Other
societies have this, where editors reach out to those
who lead sessions of special interest. It was noted that
the editors will identify this and reach out to potential
authors, with a relatively high success rate so far.
It was noted that reaching out personally to each
potential author is likely to ensure a higher success
rate in getting authors to contribute. The idea was also
raised to tie the acceptance of abstracts of special
interest for the meeting to invitations to write an article
for the JFP special issue related to the conference.
It was also noted that waivers are often provided for
invited reviews, which especially can benefit certain
early career authors in addition to the other benefits of
publication in JFP. An idea was also raised to leverage
the mentor/mentee network to identify potential
authors, as well as target early career scientists like
Assistant Professors.
Nominations for candidates interested in becoming
Vice-Chair of the JFP Management Committee was
sought with the direction to reach out to Matthew
or Ian during the rest of the meeting or via email.
Recommendations for the board were then reviewed
and approved. No new additional business from the
committee was mentioned, and the meeting was
adjourned.
Recommendations to the Executive Board:
1. To reappoint Marion Castle and Valentina
Trinetta to another term on the JFP Management
Committee.
2. To appoint Alvin Lee, Erin Crowley, Sarita
Raengradub, Dan Weller, and Kerry Bridges to
the JFP Management Committee.
3. To create a yearly award or recognition for
outstanding peer reviewer(s) for the journal,
whom which the scientific editors will develop
criteria and select.
4. To create a statement or policy restricting
and/or discouraging the use of colloquialisms or
slang in JFP, which will be based upon the practice
of the Annual Meeting Program Committee
and enforced by the scientific editors.
Next Meeting Date: July 14, 2024, Long Beach,
California.
Meeting Adjourned: 11:57 a.m. Eastern Time.
Chairperson: Matthew Moore.
Program Committee
Members Present: Francisco Diez (Vice-Chair),
Pam Wilger (Outgoing Chair), Faith Critzer, Vikrant
Dutta, Paul Hanlon, Maria Hoffmann, Ramin Khaksar,
Lauren Jackson, John Jarosh, Lone Jespersen, Ben
Miller, Angela Shaw, Don Stoeckel, Matt Taylor, and
Xianqin Yang.
Members Absent: Andrew Clarke, Abani Pradhan,
Anderson Sant'ana.
Board/Staff Present: Michelle Danyluk,
Mark Carter, Manan Sharma, Tim Jackson,
Tamara Ford, Lisa Hovey.
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