Expanded Meeting to Enhance Scientific Production and Academic Publishing

On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, the Research Unit at the Islamic University of Minnesota held an expanded meeting with the editorial board of the College of Education Journal, attended by prominent academic leaders.

The meeting was chaired by Dr. Abdullah Abdulnabi, Dean of the College of Education and Head of the Editorial Board, along with the participation of Dr. Heba Tawfiq Abu Ayada, Deputy Head of the Editorial Board; Dr. Anas Odaibat, Editorial Secretary; Dr. Nourhan Salama, Dean of Faculty Affairs; and Dr. Shaimaa Khattab, Director of the Research Unit and International Cooperation.

The session discussed a series of quality proposals, including allocating space in the journal to showcase the latest research publications and scientific books by faculty members, as well as highlighting the academic theses awarded within the college. It was also proposed to create a comprehensive database of publications, appointing a coordinator in each department to ensure continuity, and opening up publishing opportunities for foreign research by doctoral students.

Additionally, the idea of preparing bilingual profiles and summaries for research papers was discussed, along with uploading them to the digital library. The journal's division into specialized sections and issuing special editions to discuss current issues were also considered. The possibility of transforming the journal into a semi-annual publication was discussed to allow sufficient time for review and editing.

In a related context, the joint meeting between the digital library and the technology unit resulted in important decisions, including re-categorizing digital files, issuing annual subscription cards at nominal fees for students, and creating a guiding database to support research skills.

A proposal was also put forward to produce audio summaries of scientific research using artificial intelligence and make them available through the digital library, along with coordination with the Languages and Translation Center to conduct specialized English language courses for students in the College of Computing and Information.