"Voice of the Generation" opens a dialogue on the future of youth creativity and publishing standards
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A cultural dialogue session held by the Mahmoud Abu Awwad Cultural Foundation, in conjunction with the release of the new issue of "Voice of the Generation" magazine issued by the Ministry of Culture, discussed the magazine's role in embracing young literary talents, expanding publishing opportunities for new creative voices, and the mechanisms for ensuring the originality of published materials in light of artificial intelligence developments.
The dialogue, held last Saturday, witnessed the participation of the magazine's editorial board, in attendance with a group of young writers and creators, alongside writers and critics interested in issues of youth cultural creativity.
The editor-in-chief of the magazine, Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Al-Kofahi, reviewed its strategic plan and vision in stimulating Jordanian youth creativity and providing an opportunity for new and obscure literary talents to emerge, emphasizing the importance of adhering to standards of integrity, transparency, and neutrality in dealing with works submitted for publication. He also touched upon the magazine's journey and the evolution of its editorial experience.
For his part, Managing Editor Dr. Mohammad Mahmoud Mahasneh addressed the technical and procedural aspects of editorial work, reviewing the magazine's axes, components, and future projects aimed at developing work mechanisms and elevating its content.
In turn, editorial board member Adnan Al-Saudi pointed out the Arab dimension of the magazine and what it reflects in terms of openness to Arab creative experiences, calling on young writers to submit their works for publication in accordance with approved conditions and standards.
Editorial board member Dr. Hussam Al-Lahham discussed the mechanisms for dealing with the outputs of artificial intelligence tools and the importance of verifying the originality of materials submitted for publication, while editorial board member Sirine Al-Ghصawneh (Al-Ghosawneh) emphasized the importance of the technical evaluation of works and their compatibility with the magazine's directions and cultural goals.
The dialogue was moderated by Dr. Maram Abu Al-Nadi, a member of the editorial board, who provided the opportunity for attendee interventions and discussions on ways to develop the magazine and enhance its role in supporting youth creativity.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Mahmoud Abu Awwad Cultural Foundation, represented by its director Jarwan Al-Maani, emphasized the importance of the dialogue and the recommendations it raised to develop the magazine and enrich its experience, announcing its readiness to cooperate with the Ministry of Culture in distributing copies of the magazine's issues to the foundation's visitors and friends.
