Shiyi Chen, the journal’s editor-in-chief, shares his views on the new diamond open-access journal dedicated to artificial intelligence for engineering and science, discussing its distinctive focus, role in interdisciplinary research, and future aspirations.
How is AI changing science? AI is fundamentally altering scientific methodology by providing advanced tools for data analysis and the creation of novel scientific models. It excels at identifying intricate patterns within vast datasets and addressing complex problems that traditional methods struggle with. The editor emphasizes that the ultimate scientific value of AI applications is derived from the insights gained and their ability to withstand rigorous testing and validation, particularly through careful comparison with experiments or observations and integration with existing physical understanding. Which applications of AI excite you most, and why? Shiyi Chen expresses particular excitement for AI's role in engineering and industrial applications, highlighting its potential in understanding and simulating complex phenomena like turbulence. Turbulence, a field central to his extensive research, presents a formidable challenge for AI due to the wide range of scales involved in its interactions. He sees AI as a critical tool to work synergistically with physical models, leading to improved simulations and enhanced utility in engineering design. The integration of such AI advancements into computer-aided engineering and industrial software could notably boost the efficiency of evaluating designs. What gap does AI Horizons fill, and what will make it distinctive? AI Horizons is designed to fill a specific publishing void by concentrating on AI research that directly contributes to advancing scientific understanding and refining engineering practices. Its distinctive scope encompasses AI applications for both science and engineering, alongside emerging fields such as spatiotemporal intelligence, embodied AI, and quantum intelligence. The journal is particularly interested in submissions that utilize AI to resolve challenging scientific questions or to render previously impractical engineering calculations achievable. Furthermore, it encourages submissions detailing fundamental breakthroughs in AI methods, expecting authors to clearly articulate the practical implications of their work and provide robust evidence, including the limitations of their methodologies, to foster wider research community adoption and development. How will the journal bring together different disciplines? To effectively bridge different disciplines, AI Horizons will implement a tailored peer review process. For papers that integrate AI with other scientific fields, the journal will actively seek reviewers possessing expertise in both the AI methodologies employed and the specific scientific problem being addressed. Beyond peer-reviewed articles, the journal intends to commission dedicated reviews and perspectives. These will be designed to help readers grasp valuable concepts and ideas originating from fields outside their immediate specialty, thereby enhancing the accessibility and cross-disciplinary value of the published research to a broad audience of researchers. How important is it that the journal is diamond open access? Diamond open access is deemed highly important for AI Horizons. This model ensures that all published papers are freely accessible to readers, completely removing any barriers to accessing cutting-edge research. Crucially, authors are not required to pay any article processing charges (APCs), as the journal's publication costs are entirely covered by its sponsors. This approach is especially beneficial for researchers who might have limited funding, as it eliminates financial obstacles to publication. The editor's goal is to ensure that the decision to submit to AI Horizons is based solely on the scientific merit and suitability of the work for the journal, rather than on the availability of funds for publication. Do you think AI will increase the need for new article formats or other publishing innovations? The editor firmly believes that the rapid evolution of AI will indeed necessitate new article formats and innovative publishing approaches. For many AI-focused studies, it is essential for readers to have direct access to the underlying code, datasets, and comprehensive details of model training. This transparency is crucial for properly assessing the reported results, validating findings, and ensuring the reproducibility of the work. The goal is to facilitate testing and building upon the research in diverse settings. Consequently, the editor is keen to explore and adopt formats that support this level of transparency, including the incorporation of interactive materials to help readers deeply examine results, alongside robust systems for clear versioning and appropriate editorial oversight for any updates to published work. AI is developing very quickly. How will the journal balance speedy publication with rigorous peer review? Recognizing the fast-paced development of AI, AI Horizons aims to strike a delicate balance between rapid publication and rigorous peer review. Authors are promised timely decisions and constructive feedback throughout the process. To achieve this, the journal will prioritize efficient editorial handling and involve highly suitable reviewers at an early stage. Simultaneously, editors will ensure that reviewers are allocated sufficient time to thoroughly assess the submitted work, and authors are given adequate time to address any substantive questions or revisions. The objective is to circumvent unnecessary delays in the publication pipeline while steadfastly ensuring that all published findings have undergone a meticulous and careful examination to uphold scientific integrity. What do you hope the journal will achieve in the coming years? Looking ahead, the editor-in-chief expresses a clear vision for AI Horizons: he hopes it will establish itself as a highly trusted journal renowned for publishing sound, original, and impactful research. A key aspiration is for the journal to become a go-to resource where researchers consistently find innovative ideas that they can readily apply and build upon in their respective fields. He would be particularly gratified if papers published within AI Horizons catalyze and foster new collaborations between AI specialists and scientists or engineers dedicated to solving challenging real-world problems. Ultimately, the journal's reputation and success will be earned through the consistent quality of its published papers and its unwavering commitment to effectively serving the needs of the global research community.
How is AI changing science?
AI is fundamentally altering scientific methodology by providing advanced tools for data analysis and the creation of novel scientific models. It excels at identifying intricate patterns within vast datasets and addressing complex problems that traditional methods struggle with. The editor emphasizes that the ultimate scientific value of AI applications is derived from the insights gained and their ability to withstand rigorous testing and validation, particularly through careful comparison with experiments or observations and integration with existing physical understanding.
Which applications of AI excite you most, and why?
Shiyi Chen expresses particular excitement for AI's role in engineering and industrial applications, highlighting its potential in understanding and simulating complex phenomena like turbulence. Turbulence, a field central to his extensive research, presents a formidable challenge for AI due to the wide range of scales involved in its interactions. He sees AI as a critical tool to work synergistically with physical models, leading to improved simulations and enhanced utility in engineering design. The integration of such AI advancements into computer-aided engineering and industrial software could notably boost the efficiency of evaluating designs.
What gap does AI Horizons fill, and what will make it distinctive?
AI Horizons is designed to fill a specific publishing void by concentrating on AI research that directly contributes to advancing scientific understanding and refining engineering practices. Its distinctive scope encompasses AI applications for both science and engineering, alongside emerging fields such as spatiotemporal intelligence, embodied AI, and quantum intelligence. The journal is particularly interested in submissions that utilize AI to resolve challenging scientific questions or to render previously impractical engineering calculations achievable. Furthermore, it encourages submissions detailing fundamental breakthroughs in AI methods, expecting authors to clearly articulate the practical implications of their work and provide robust evidence, including the limitations of their methodologies, to foster wider research community adoption and development.
How will the journal bring together different disciplines?
To effectively bridge different disciplines, AI Horizons will implement a tailored peer review process. For papers that integrate AI with other scientific fields, the journal will actively seek reviewers possessing expertise in both the AI methodologies employed and the specific scientific problem being addressed. Beyond peer-reviewed articles, the journal intends to commission dedicated reviews and perspectives. These will be designed to help readers grasp valuable concepts and ideas originating from fields outside their immediate specialty, thereby enhancing the accessibility and cross-disciplinary value of the published research to a broad audience of researchers.
How important is it that the journal is diamond open access?
Diamond open access is deemed highly important for AI Horizons. This model ensures that all published papers are freely accessible to readers, completely removing any barriers to accessing cutting-edge research. Crucially, authors are not required to pay any article processing charges (APCs), as the journal's publication costs are entirely covered by its sponsors. This approach is especially beneficial for researchers who might have limited funding, as it eliminates financial obstacles to publication. The editor's goal is to ensure that the decision to submit to AI Horizons is based solely on the scientific merit and suitability of the work for the journal, rather than on the availability of funds for publication.
Do you think AI will increase the need for new article formats or other publishing innovations?
The editor firmly believes that the rapid evolution of AI will indeed necessitate new article formats and innovative publishing approaches. For many AI-focused studies, it is essential for readers to have direct access to the underlying code, datasets, and comprehensive details of model training. This transparency is crucial for properly assessing the reported results, validating findings, and ensuring the reproducibility of the work. The goal is to facilitate testing and building upon the research in diverse settings. Consequently, the editor is keen to explore and adopt formats that support this level of transparency, including the incorporation of interactive materials to help readers deeply examine results, alongside robust systems for clear versioning and appropriate editorial oversight for any updates to published work.
AI is developing very quickly. How will the journal balance speedy publication with rigorous peer review?
Recognizing the fast-paced development of AI, AI Horizons aims to strike a delicate balance between rapid publication and rigorous peer review. Authors are promised timely decisions and constructive feedback throughout the process. To achieve this, the journal will prioritize efficient editorial handling and involve highly suitable reviewers at an early stage. Simultaneously, editors will ensure that reviewers are allocated sufficient time to thoroughly assess the submitted work, and authors are given adequate time to address any substantive questions or revisions. The objective is to circumvent unnecessary delays in the publication pipeline while steadfastly ensuring that all published findings have undergone a meticulous and careful examination to uphold scientific integrity.
What do you hope the journal will achieve in the coming years?
Looking ahead, the editor-in-chief expresses a clear vision for AI Horizons: he hopes it will establish itself as a highly trusted journal renowned for publishing sound, original, and impactful research. A key aspiration is for the journal to become a go-to resource where researchers consistently find innovative ideas that they can readily apply and build upon in their respective fields. He would be particularly gratified if papers published within AI Horizons catalyze and foster new collaborations between AI specialists and scientists or engineers dedicated to solving challenging real-world problems. Ultimately, the journal's reputation and success will be earned through the consistent quality of its published papers and its unwavering commitment to effectively serving the needs of the global research community.
