Talk:WikiJournal of Humanities/Editors

This is a page to discuss the proposed current applications to join the editorial board or as an associate editor of the WikiJournal of Humanities.
To see open applications across all WikiJournals, see this page.

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New applications should be made below. Please see the relevant bylaws, ethics requirements for editorial board members, and ethics requirements for associate editors for eligibility, powers, duties and voting.

Apply to the editorial Board

Apply to be an associate editor

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, or
• Peer reviewers who have completed at least one peer review of WikiJournal of Humanities, or
• Editors with at least 30 edits to WikiJournal of Humanities pages, and
• 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.

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:Q104168668 relevant editorial board] on wikidata
3. Direct-add them to the WJHboard 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:Q104168668 relevant editorial board] on wikidata
3. Direct-add them to the WJHboard 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)
• Sure, particularly given OhanaUnited met them in person. --Piotrus (discuss • contribs) 05:53, 5 December 2024 (UTC)

Associate editor application of Taofeeq Idowu ABDULKAREEM

Taofeeq Idowu ABDULKAREEM B.A History and International Studies; Member of Historical Society of Nigeria; Founder and Writer for Taofeeq’s Exposure (website)
Areas of expertise: History and International Studies

Relevant experience:

Professional - His professional experience can be found in Research, Content writing and Proofreading. He has made series of research in different historical events among which were titled " 'The Great Wall of China', 'The first Nigeria’s National Anthem', 'India’s great voyage to the Mars' " among others.

He made a pioneer work on a topic he used for his undergraduate project research titled "Change and Continuity in Sociopolitical Role of Women in Owo, 1900-1970". This significant work was a culmination of historical research and historical analysis which would be used for further reference in the subject matter. He was appointed as the Project Coordinator for the Undergraduate Project Research because of his resourcefulness in research and editing. During the period, he coordinated over 30 co-supervises and helped a lot of them with the research and also editing. This makes the Supervisor work much more easier. As a member of University of Ilorin Model United Nations, he has made numerous research on International happenings and International relations

Publishing - He is a content writer, content editor, researcher, proofreader.

He was a member of the Editorial team of the 2023 Journal of the National Association of Ondo State Students, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria; He was the Assistant Director of Research and Editorial of the Alternative Dispute Resolution, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria; He was an astute writer and editor for Union of Campus Journalists, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria. He provided proofreading assistance for his Long Essay Undergraduate research Supervisor, thereby successfully proofread over 20 undergraduate Project Researches suitable for publication. His experience can also be found in helping editing articles that are suitable and professional for publish

Open - He is having over 3 years of experience in Wikimedia. He is keen interested individual in open source as he is more interested in people accessing information. He was the Vice President, Training and Development for Wikimedia Fan Club, University of Ilorin where he trained a lot of members on editing on Wikipedia and various other Sibling projects. He led Wikimedia Awareness in Ogbomosho Project where series of people were trained. He had also co-facilitated series of Projects among which are Wikimedia Promotion in Akure, Wikimedia Promotion in Lead City University, Wiki and Health Articles in Nigeria among other projects

I confirm that I will act in accordance with the policies of the WikiJournal of Humanities. Taofeeq Abdulkareem (discuss • contribs) 09:05, 11 September 2024 (UTC)

• @Taofeeq Abdulkareem: Sorry for the delay, I recently found time to review your application. You definitely have sufficient level of professional and open experience (as demonstrated in your contribution activities on wiki). I would like to know more about your publishing experience. Can you tell me more, such as providing links to your published works? Do you have a list of your publications? OhanaUnited^{Talk page} 03:46, 14 October 2024 (UTC)

  @OhanaUnited Thanks for the review and kind comments.

  Kindly find attached below the list of Publications:

  1. Change and Continuity in Socio-political Role of Women in Owo, 1900-1970
  2. The Great Wall of China
  3. The First Nigeria's National Anthem
  4. India's great voyage to the Mars
  5. 60 Years Journey of Nigeria's Independence

  Links to the Publications respectively:

  • https://drive.google.com/file/d/16c8WDHbArhFit9-p8isLMJ9CzgKklzBp/view?usp=drivesdk
  • https://taofeeqexposure.wordpress.com/2020/07/09/the-great-wall-of-china/
  • https://taofeeqexposure.wordpress.com/2020/07/11/the-first-nigeria-national-anthem/
  • https://taofeeqexposure.wordpress.com/2020/08/16/indiathe-pride-of-asia-the-great-journey-to-mars/
  • https://taofeeqexposure.wordpress.com/2020/10/01/60-years-journey-of-nigerias-independence/

  Taofeeq Abdulkareem (discuss • contribs) 12:09, 16 October 2024 (UTC)

  @Taofeeq Abdulkareem Thank you. Blog posts are not what I considered as publishing experience. Other than the undergraduate thesis, do you have any examples of publishing in a peer-reviewed journal article or book chapter? OhanaUnited^{Talk page} 16:20, 24 October 2024 (UTC)

  Thank you for your prompt response. I appreciate your feedback and understand your concerns regarding my publishing experience. While my publication record in peer-reviewed journals may be limited, I would like to highlight my research experience in significant aspects of humanities, including [cultural studies, historical analysis, among others aspects]. Although blog posts may not be traditional publications, they demonstrate my ability to make research and communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences.

  Beyond publishing, I've developed valuable skills through Undergraduate thesis research, Editing and proofreading for others, Research assistance in humanities topics.

  I bring strong research foundation in humanities, excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, ability to communicate complex ideas engagingly, experience working with diverse authors and topics, passion for promoting high-quality humanities research. I am eager to leverage these skills to support Wikimedia Journal's mission. I understand the importance of peer-reviewed publications and commit to further developing my expertise.

  I would appreciate consideration of my application, recognizing the diverse experiences and skills I bring. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to your response. Taofeeq Abdulkareem (discuss • contribs) 09:40, 27 October 2024 (UTC)

  I am supportive of your associate editor application, contingent on mentorship from board members, to help you gain experience around the publishing area. OhanaUnited^{Talk page} 18:54, 14 November 2024 (UTC)

  Thank you for your prompt and warm response. I am thrilled to join the team and contribute to the Humanities journal. As a passionate, ambitious, and evolving individual, I am committed to continuous learning, growth, and development.

  I would greatly appreciate mentorship from the board members to enhance my publishing knowledge and skills. I am eager to apply these skills in my role and contribute meaningfully to the team's growth and success.

  I look forward to the next steps and onboarding process, I am delighted to be part of this team and make a positive impact. Taofeeq Abdulkareem (discuss • contribs) 20:25, 14 November 2024 (UTC)

  Please wait for other editorial board members to review and comment on your application. OhanaUnited^{Talk page} 21:44, 18 November 2024 (UTC)

• Support. Having read the above, welcome aboard. --Piotrus (discuss • contribs) 05:54, 5 December 2024 (UTC)

Associate editor application of Sideeq Abubakar Galadima

Sideeq Abubakar Galadima B.A. History and International Studies
Areas of expertise: History, Diplomacy, Planning and Management

Relevant experience:

Professional - His professional experience is deeply rooted in his academic background in History and International Studies, which has familiarized him with the intricacies of objective research, writing, and reportage. His expertise in these areas was further strengthened by his active engagement in news and report writing as a member of the Union of Campus Journalists during his undergraduate studies. Additionally, his experience as a Wikimedia editor has honed his proofreading skills.

As an event planner, he has developed exceptional attention to detail, which has become an integral part of his skillset. Notably, his pioneering research work, titled "Colonialism and the Continuity of Ilorin Cultural Heritage, 1900-1960," demonstrates his ability to conduct in-depth historical analysis and research. This work will undoubtedly serve as a valuable reference for future studies in related fields, such as cultural diplomacy.

Publishing - He's a researcher, news and reports writer, content editor, proofreader

Open - He possesses over three years of experience in Wikimedia, driven by a strong interest in open-source initiatives. Notably, he served as the Special Duties Officer for the Wikimedia Fan Club at the University of Ilorin, where he played a pivotal role in facilitating and training sessions on Wikipedia and its sister projects, as well as co-facilitating workshops, including "Wiki and Health Articles in Nigeria" and "Wikimedia Awareness in Ogbomosho". Through these endeavors, He demonstrated his expertise in promoting open-source knowledge sharing and community engagement. His experience and commitment to Wikimedia's mission have equipped him with a unique skill set, poised to contribute to future initiatives.

I confirm that I will act in accordance with the policies of the WikiJournal of Humanities. Albakry028 (discuss • contribs) 17:54, 11 September 2024 (UTC)

• I really appreciate Sideeq's Wikipedia contributions to topics in Africa. It sounds like the highest degree earned is B.A., and no journal editor experience? I think normally we expect a PhD and some academic journal experience. Also it would be good to have a link to the ""Colonialism and the Continuity of Ilorin Cultural Heritage, 1900-1960", which I wasn't able to find. Aoholcombe (discuss • contribs) 23:25, 2 October 2024 (UTC)

  I agree with your comment. I wasn't able to find this applicant's published work list and I am hesitant with professional experience even for applying as an associate editor position. While the applicant has some experience with open access, the activity was sporadic. However, I think it may be beneficial to have additional volunteers to support this journal that deals with the administrative side of things and less reliant on professional and publishing experiences' side of the journal. @Albakry028, in case you didn't see the previous comment, can you provide us with more information? OhanaUnited^{Talk page} 03:55, 14 October 2024 (UTC)

• Thank you for acknowledging my contributions to African topics on Wikipedia. I appreciate your recognition of my efforts.

Regarding your inquiries, I would like to clarify that my highest educational attainment is a Bachelor of Arts degree. Nevertheless, my editorial expertise has enabled me to assist colleagues with their research projects, leveraging my skills in research and academic writing.

I understand and respect the standard expectations associated with academic roles. However, I was entrusted with this responsibility due to my demonstrated expertise. Regarding my research work, I am pleased to share the link to my project: "Colonialism and the Continuity of Ilorin Cultural Heritage, 1900-1960." https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bxysalU-AT7JakWfJCFxeWqwpFCz_C7s/view?usp=drivesdk @Aoholcombe @OhanaUnited Albakry028 (discuss • contribs) 13:50, 16 October 2024 (UTC)

@Albakry028 Thanks very much for providing your writing example. Do you have any publishing experience? We are looking for something beyond undergraduate thesis (for example, peer-reviewed journal article or book chapters). I am trained as a scientist and therefore will need more information to assess an applicant's suitability in applying for a humanities position. OhanaUnited^{Talk page} 16:18, 24 October 2024 (UTC)

Although my publishing experience is limited to my undergraduate thesis, I'm confident in my potential. I bring transferable skills: research expertise, writing proficiency, adaptability, analytical thinking and effective communication. I'm eager to apply research methodology perspectives to humanities contexts, quickly learn and adapt. I'm poised to contribute innovatively through interdisciplinary research, engaging teaching methods and collaborative projects. I appreciate your consideration of potential over conventional metrics. Albakry028 (discuss • contribs) 13:38, 25 October 2024 (UTC)

I am happy to support your associate editor application, contingent on board members' availability, to mentor you to gain experience around the publishing area. OhanaUnited^{Talk page} 18:55, 14 November 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for your kind and supportive message. I am thrilled to join the team and grateful for the opportunity to work alongside experienced board members. I am eager to benefit from their mentorship and expertise, which will undoubtedly enhance my skills and knowledge in the publishing field.

As a dedicated and passionate individual, I am committed to contributing to the humanities journal and supporting its growth. I am excited to embark on this journey and engage in meaningful discussions as a team member.

I look forward to the next steps and onboarding process. Albakry028 (discuss • contribs) 20:44, 14 November 2024 (UTC)

Please wait for other editorial board members to review and comment on your application. OhanaUnited^{Talk page} 21:38, 18 November 2024 (UTC)

• Support. Having read the above, welcome aboard. --Piotrus (discuss • contribs) 05:56, 5 December 2024 (UTC)