Talk:WikiJournal User Group/Editors

This is a page to discuss the proposed current applications to join the editorial board or as an associate editor of a journal in the WikiJournal User Group.

To submit an application, or view an archive of all precious applications, see the individual journal pages at:
WikiJMed, WikiJSci, and WikiJHum.

As per the journal bylaws, an editorial board member or associate editor is elected after a majority vote, counting after 7 days of voting, by the following electorate:

• Current editorial board members.
• Peer reviewers who have completed at least one peer review of WikiJournal User Group.
• Editors with at least 30 edits to WikiJournal User Group pages.
• Not an individual voting for herself/himself.

After fulfillment of the above, any current editorial board member can execute the acceptance, by copy-pasting {{subst:WikiJournal accepted board member}} or {{subst:WikiJournal accepted associate editor}} underneath the votes.

WikiJournal of Medicine editorial applications

Associate editor application of James Bibey

James Bibey 2nd Year Medical Student
Areas of expertise: General medicine (basic anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, statistics, ethics)

Relevant experience:

Professional - Maths lecturing, anatomical prosection preparation.

Publishing - N/A

Open - Significant editing history on English Wikipedia (primarily medicine and anatomy), Wikimedia Commons, and Wikidata under username "Bibeyjj".

I confirm that I will act in accordance with the policies of the WikiJournal of Medicine. Bibeyjj (discuss • contribs) 19:23, 24 September 2021 (UTC)

• Support. The applicant is active in related topics in Wikipedia, and I think we can really need the help for our journal too. Bibeyjj, I hope you are still interested in this position. I'm sorry for the late response to your application, as you see we are quite busy with the everyday matters of the project. If elected, would you be willing to help out for instance in finding peer reviewers for article submissions to the journal? Mikael Häggström (discuss • contribs) 19:10, 22 May 2022 (UTC)

• Support. Mikael summarises the reasons well above and I agree Rwatson1955 (discuss • contribs) 06:56, 23 May 2022 (UTC)

• They seem a good candidate for assoc editor status, and it would be useful experience for them as well as helpful skills for us. We've been a bit stalled on applications over the last year, so it will be good to get organised again. T.Shafee(Evo﹠Evo)^talk 11:59, 11 June 2022 (UTC)

I agree. I made an entry on the user's talk page whether he's still interested. If so, I think we can go ahead and approve this application. Mikael Häggström (discuss • contribs) 15:52, 16 June 2022 (UTC)

I haven't heard back from the wiki talk page, so I sent an email through the wiki system as well. Mikael Häggström (discuss • contribs) 03:13, 2 August 2022 (UTC)

• Support. Rwatson1955 (discuss • contribs) 12:52, 2 November 2022 (UTC)

Editorial board application of Luis Rafael Moscote-Salazar

Luis Rafael Moscote-Salazar MD (website)
Areas of expertise: Neurosurgery, Neurotrauma, Stroke, Neurointervention, Neurocritical Care, Neurointervention, Evidence Based Medicine

Relevant experience:

Professional - Neurosurgeon graduated from the University of Cartagena, Founder of the Colombian Clinical Research Group in Neurocritical Care and Co-founder of the Latinamerican Council of Neurocritical Care (CLaNi). Research communication, research leadership, mentorship.

Publishing - Experience with publishing in peer-reviewed journals (see Google Scholar profile. Peer-reviewer for several international journals in Neurosurgery and Medicine (see Publons profile).

Open -

I confirm that I will act in accordance with the policies of the WikiJournal of Medicine. NeuroQuimbaya (discuss) 2022-07-12

No details were provided, so I have contacted the applicant to request that they add more information. T.Shafee(Evo﹠Evo)^talk 01:27, 7 July 2022 (UTC)

I've updated the application above with the new replacement information that they sent through. T.Shafee(Evo﹠Evo)^talk 03:55, 13 July 2022 (UTC)

Pending more specific presentation. I'm tending towards support, as the applicant seems active in research and publishing according to orcid ([1]). I think it is appropriate to let him join us. Mikael Häggström (discuss • contribs) 03:12, 2 August 2022 (UTC)

Dr. Moscote-Salazar, some questions that have been raised are:

• Would you be able to provide a webpage or other presentation about yourself? The link provided (https://neuroclani.org/) directs to a more general website.
• Could you provide one or two sentences of what motivates you to join WikiJMed?
• Would you be willing to begin contributing as an associate editor? The tasks can be described here: WikiJournal_of_Medicine/Associate_editors. We feel we can really need some help with peer review coordination, and you'll have the opportunity to later become promoted to editorial board membership.

Mikael Häggström (discuss • contribs) 02:11, 11 August 2022 (UTC)

We need to establish if this applicant has specific Wikipedia experience Rwatson1955 (discuss • contribs) 12:52, 3 May 2023 (UTC)

• Given the lack of open experience, I think the applicant should be considered for associate editor position. @Rwatson1955: and @Mikael Häggström: Did this individual provide more information since our latest follow-up in May? OhanaUnited^{Talk page} 02:01, 4 July 2023 (UTC)

Editorial board application of Helmar Bornemann-Cimenti

Helmar Bornemann-Cimenti MD DMedSc MSc (interdisciplinary Pain Medicine) MBA (health care management) (website)
Areas of expertise: Pain medicine, Anesthesiology

Relevant experience:

Professional - Deputy Head and Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Medical University of Graz

Publishing - Editor in 2 scientific journals ("BMC Anesthesiology", "Pain and Therapy"), Guest-editor in "Life"

Open - Wikipedia author since 2006

I confirm that I will act in accordance with the policies of the WikiJournal of Medicine. Bornhelm (discuss • contribs) 09:00, 4 February 2023 (UTC)

• Being followed up by Rwatson1955 (discuss • contribs) 12:50, 3 May 2023 (UTC)
  • Note: The applicant mentioned that he used to edit under the account User:Borne, to whicch he lost hte password and subsequently edited anonymously before signing up for user:Bornehelm (which is why that account doesn't show edit history back to 2006). T.Shafee(Evo﹠Evo)^talk 12:05, 19 June 2023 (UTC)
• Support - Though the application itself is slim, I think he is actually quite a good candidate. The work done under the old User:Borne account was relevant and expertise in anesthesiology and pain medicine would be of use to the board. His work with BMC Anesthesiology is particular useful, since BMC is one of the most established OA publishing groups. T.Shafee(Evo﹠Evo)^talk 12:30, 19 June 2023 (UTC)
• Support likewise, having cleared up the confusion over his Wikipedia page, I support this one. Rwatson1955 (discuss • contribs) 02:01, 20 June 2023 (UTC)
• Support Seems like a suitable candidate. OhanaUnited^{Talk page} 01:58, 4 July 2023 (UTC)

Editorial board application of Alfred Amendolara

Alfred Amendolara MS, DO (3rd year student, expected graduation 2025) (website)
Areas of expertise: neuroscience/neurology, machine learning and AI, epidemiology

Relevant experience:

Professional - My research interests are fairly diverse and span from designing and implementing machine learning models to investigating the neuronal pathways responsible for central pattern generation. I initially worked as a graduate research assistant at Fortune Lab at New Jersey Institute of Technology. During this time I completed my thesis which modeled influenza trends using cutting edge machine learning tools. I went on to work as a research associate at Severi Lab, also at New Jersey Institute of Technology for several years. There I investigated zebra fish motor circuitry using both behavioral experiments and, more recently, computational modeling. I continue to be affiliated with NJIT, although no longer in a paid position. I am currently a 3rd year medical student. I spent the first year in the Addiction Lab at Brigham Young University performing electrophysiological experiments investigating the neural pathways responsible for alcohol dependence. I am currently working in the Payne Lab at Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine as a graduate research assistant. Here I lead a number of projects including protein modeling of KCC2 channels in the brain (in order to investigate its role in addiction behaviors) as well as several in progress systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Additionally I am involved in an on-going clinical trail investigating mechanical nerve stimulation for the treatment of migraines. Over the past year I have actively regularly in reviewing for a number of journals.

Publishing - Founding co-Editor-in-chief of Intermountain Journal of Translational Medicine. I currently serve as the co-editor-in-chief of Intermountain Journal of Translational Medicine, a newly formed peer-reviewed journal published by Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine aimed at early career researchers in the United States and beyond. We hope to complete our first issue by December of this year.

Open - I have edited Wikipedia pages in the past as a none-registered user.

I confirm that I will act in accordance with the policies of the WikiJournal of Medicine. Alfred Amendolara (discuss • contribs) 05:12, 3 August 2023 (UTC)

I am not sure that there is sufficient editorial experience with mainstream journals/publishers or with Wikipedia to support Rwatson1955 (discuss • contribs) 10:34, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

Editorial board application of Md. Tanzir Islam

Md. Tanzir Islam MBBS, MD (Phase A - Nephrology)
Areas of expertise: Medical Education, Public Health, Clinical Research, Nephrology

Relevant experience:

Professional - As a dedicated physician and an ardent advocate for clinical research, I possess a profound foundation in medical education, public health, clinical research, and nephrology. My medical odyssey commenced at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical College (BSMMC), further refined by an enriching internship at Dhaka Medical College (DMC). My passion lies in diminishing the gap between healthcare providers and patients through strategic knowledge dissemination and active participation in diverse educational platforms. Professional profiles: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanzir-islam-britto-629277129), ORCID (https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3936-055X), Cureus (https://cureus.com/users/515538-tanzir-islam-britto), Loop (https://loop.frontiersin.org/people/2410099/).

Publishing - I have written several medical articles and books, contributing significantly to fields such as pediatric oncology and nephrology. My works include "A Systematic Review on Childhood Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: An Overlooked Entity," and "A Systematic Review of Pediatric Dialysis in Asia: Unveiling Demographic Trends, Clinical Representation, and Outcomes," both of which have been instrumental in highlighting critical areas in pediatric healthcare and advocating for advanced research and improved patient outcomes.

Open - Honored as a CUREUS Laureate and an esteemed peer reviewer, my endeavors underscore the paramount importance of excellence in medical research and scholarly publication. My scholarly contributions span across nephrology, endocrinology, and diabetes, epitomizing my unwavering commitment to propelling the frontiers of medical science and education.

I hereby affirm my commitment to uphold the principles and policies of the WikiJournal of Medicine, ensuring integrity, transparency, and the advancement of medical knowledge. Md. Tanzir Islam Vespercasper (discuss • contribs) 19:46, 24 January 2024 (UTC)

• This applicant lacks sufficient editorial experience to be recommended Rwatson1955 (discuss • contribs) 07:22, 2 February 2024 (UTC)

WikiJournal of Humanities editorial applications

Editorial board application of Hernan Perez Molano

Hernan Perez Molano PHD in Political science, Master in Ethnomusicology (website)
Areas of expertise: Peacebuilding, social innovation, political science, ethnomusicology

Relevant experience:

Professional - Doctor of Political Science, Administration, and International Relations, from the Complutense University of Madrid (Spain), trained in ethnographic, sociological, and anthropological techniques (Master's in Musicology, specializing in Ethnomusicology) at the Sorbonne University (France). His research, entitled "Obstacles and Resistances in the Construction of Alternative Peace: Comparative Ethnographies of the Reintegration of Former Combatants in Colinas, Guaviare, and Icononzo, Tolima," describes the construction of peace at the local level from the perspective of local social innovation ecosystems, based on a multi-sited ethnography (2019-2023).

Coordinator of the Social Innovation Program (2015-2020) at the Research and Extension Office of the National University of Colombia, Bogotá campus. He has experience in supporting academia in formulating and implementing social innovation projects, utilizing participatory methodologies, design thinking, and fostering creative capacity in the context of community youth processes, as well as in communication and culture for peacebuilding. He was a former member of the formulating team, facilitator, and coordinator of the Innovation Laboratory for Peace (Trust for the Americas - National University of Colombia), and the Spaces of Re-cognition for Peace project of the Academic Vice-Rectory of the National University of Colombia.

Publishing -

Open - Official for the Education program of Wikimedia Colombia

I confirm that I will act in accordance with the policies of the WikiJournal of Humanities. HerPerezM (discuss • contribs) 21:42, 20 July 2023 (UTC)

• I approached him at EduWiki Conference to discuss WikiJournal and potential collaboration. I fully support his application to join the editorial board. OhanaUnited^{Talk page} 03:47, 21 July 2023 (UTC)
• I support this application for editor. Smvital^{Talk page} 10:46, 1 August 2023 (UTC)
• support - It's also a support from me. Very useful professional bacckground, and experience with Wikimedia Colombia's educaction programme is definitely a bonus. T.Shafee(Evo﹠Evo)^talk 10:45, 28 August 2023 (UTC)
• I support this application. I agree; his area of study and experience will make him very suitable. Fransplace^{Talk page} 20:01, 10 September 2023 (UTC)
• Support, of course. Hopefully, you'll have more time than I to help (I sadly overestimated my amount of time for this year...). --Piotrus (discuss • contribs) 08:05, 13 September 2023 (UTC)
• support Rwatson1955 (discuss • contribs) 12:18, 13 September 2023 (UTC)
• support - a very welcome addition to the WikiJ Hum Team --Mstefan (discuss • contribs) 12:48, 13 September 2023 (UTC)

Result: Accepted into the editorial board.

Next steps (add DONE or {{Done}} after someone has performed the task):

1. Send a welcome message and confirm their preferred email address (usually in their provided website link, else via Special:EmailUser)

Onboarding email template

1. Copy their information over to editorial board page using the {{WikiJournal editor summary}} template
2. Add their name and start data to the [d:Q75674277 relevant editorial board] on wikidata
3. Direct-add them to the WJMboard mailing list (via this link) which will grant them access to the private page only visible to board members
4. Welcome them at the WJMboard mailing list so that they are informed
5. Finally, move the application to this year's archive page

OhanaUnited^{Talk page} 06:31, 6 November 2023 (UTC)

Editorial board application of Lihao Gan

Lihao Gan PHD.Professor (website)
Areas of expertise: Epistemology，Communication Studies，Media Discourse Analysis，Rhetoric

Relevant experience:

Professional - Gan Lihao (born October 1977) is a professor and doctoral supervisor at East China Normal University. He is a distinguished talent of the Pujiang Talent Program in Shanghai. He has also served as a visiting scholar in the Department of Linguistics at the University of California, Berkeley. Additionally, he holds the position of Deputy Director at the National Discourse Ecology Research Center and serves as an executive member of the Chinese Rhetoric Society, a council member of the Shanghai Language Society, and a committee member of the Audiovisual Communication branch of the Chinese Association for the History of Journalism and Communication.

Publishing - Gan Lihao is known for his pioneering contributions to the fields of "Life Rhetoric" and "Behavioral Dramatism Theory." His research primarily revolves around human communication discourse, aiming to promote individual growth, harmonious family dynamics, intercommunication among domestic communities, and international dialogues within the context of the human community's shared destiny and peaceful development. He focuses on three main research directions: family education discourse analysis based on empathetic rhetoric, discourse research on national governance rooted in speech acts, and global knowledge discourse analysis centered around digital communities.

Gan Lihao has authored several significant works, including "Contrastive Structures Under the Influence of Spatial Dynamics," "Communication Rhetoric: Theory, Methods, and Case Studies," "Reshaping China's National Image and Wikipedia Knowledge Discourse Research," and "Political Science on Wikipedia" (in progress).

Open - wikipedia editor,wikipedia researcher

I confirm that I will act in accordance with the policies of the WikiJournal of Humanities. Ganlihao (discuss • contribs) 06:30, 4 September 2023 (UTC)

• This editor approached us at the Wikimania Singapore event and we discussed how we need experts in humanities to contribute and assist with reviewing the backlogged submissions. He expressed an interest after seeing our poster at Wikimania. He led a team of researchers from China to investigate and publish research articles about Wikipedia. As such, his professional, publishing and open experiences are quite extensive. Since he primarily publishes in Chinese language, I suggested that he initially apply for associate editor position to familiarize himself with publishing and communicating in English to gain confidence in this area. I fully Support his application. OhanaUnited^{Talk page} 03:52, 7 September 2023 (UTC)
• I support this application and agree an associate editor position will be best to begin with. Fransplace^{Talk page} 20:05, 10 September 2023 (UTC)
• Support, of course. Hopefully, you'll have more time than I to help (I sadly overestimated my amount of time for this year...). --Piotrus (discuss • contribs) 08:06, 13 September 2023 (UTC)
• support Rwatson1955 (discuss • contribs) 12:19, 13 September 2023 (UTC)
• support Gan Lihao coming on as an associate editor, but we should also decide on a clear idea of what the process would be (timeline/criteria) to move them (or any other associate editor in a similar situation) to full editor --Mstefan (discuss • contribs) 12:52, 13 September 2023 (UTC)

  Good point. I think we will "cross that bridge" and evaluate once we see the backlog submissions getting chipped away by the newly recruited editors and associate editor. OhanaUnited^{Talk page} 03:11, 18 September 2023 (UTC)

Result: Accepted into the editorial board.

Next steps (add DONE or {{Done}} after someone has performed the task):

1. Send a welcome message and confirm their preferred email address (usually in their provided website link, else via Special:EmailUser)

Onboarding email template

1. Copy their information over to editorial board page using the {{WikiJournal editor summary}} template
2. Add their name and start data to the [d:Q75674277 relevant editorial board] on wikidata
3. Direct-add them to the WJMboard mailing list (via this link) which will grant them access to the private page only visible to board members
4. Welcome them at the WJMboard mailing list so that they are informed
5. Finally, move the application to this year's archive page

OhanaUnited^{Talk page} 06:31, 6 November 2023 (UTC)

Editorial board application of Laura G. Campo

Laura G. Campo Bachelor Degree in Literature, Especialized in Edition (website)
Areas of expertise: Literature, Education, Humanities

Relevant experience:

Professional - Literary analyst specializing in text editing. My career has been focused on the editing and proofreading of technical and literary documents. I also have experience accompanying research projects on journalism, literature, art and cultural articles.

Publishing - Journal editorial coordinator, Editorial assistant, Content creator,Copyeditor, Proofreader.

Open - Currently I coordinate the editorial production of the Universidad Pedagogica Nacional's (Colombia) scientistic journals

I confirm that I will act in accordance with the policies of the WikiJournal of Humanities. LaGCampo (discuss • contribs) 13:39, 31 October 2023 (UTC)

• I met Laura while presenting WikiJournal during Open Access week in Colombia. I support her application given her expertise in journal administration. OhanaUnited^{Talk page} 06:29, 6 November 2023 (UTC)
• I support this application. Fransplace^{Talk page} 21:27, 10 January 2024 (UTC)
• Laura is highly qualified, I support this application.Jacknunn (discuss • contribs) 10:13, 31 January 2024 (UTC)
• I support, looks like an ideal addition Rwatson1955 (discuss • contribs) 07:20, 2 February 2024 (UTC)