Suha Alsubeihi
The University of Jordan (UJ) concluded the activities of the 9th International Conference on E-Publishing (ICEPUB 2025), organized by the Library Unit in collaboration with the Arab Federation for Libraries and Information (AFLI), under the theme: “Human - Knowledge - Generative AI Nexus in Higher Education Institutions.”
The conference was held under the patronage of UJ President, with the participation of distinguished researchers, academics, and representatives of educational and technological institutions from Jordan, the Arab region, and around the world.
Director of the Library Unit and Chair of the Conference, Dr. Mujahed Thneibat, explained that the conference sessions covered a range of scientific themes, including the future directions of artificial intelligence in higher education, human capital and knowledge management, and AI in libraries, and also featured a round-table discussion on generative AI policies and practices, along with specialized workshops conducted by leading international organizations such as UNESCO, Dar Almandumah, Elsevier, Springer Nature, and Taylor & Francis, among others.
Participants discussed the ethical dimensions of generative AI and its role in fostering creativity and innovation in academic libraries, as well as issues of digital literacy and narrowing the knowledge gap amid the rapid pace of digital transformation. The sessions also highlighted regional and international experiences in applying AI to data management, knowledge organization, and scientific research.
Chair of the Scientific Committee, Dr. Nashrawan Taha, emphasized that the conference served as a pioneering academic platform for exchanging expertise and ideas on the use of generative AI in higher education. She noted that its outcomes and recommendations represent an important step toward strengthening the role of universities and libraries in supporting digital transformation and developing both human capital and knowledge in line with global advancements.
The conference concluded with several recommendations stressing the need to develop institutional and educational frameworks that keep pace with digital transformation, restructure libraries to align with knowledge management requirements, and leverage human capital to build institutional generative AI chatbots based on reliable, high-quality scientific data. They also called for launching national training programs to teach generative AI skills to all segments of society and incorporating these skills and their ethical dimensions into educational curricula.
Moreover, the participants underscored the importance of establishing clear policies and legislation governing generative AI applications, organizing awareness workshops and seminars addressing their ethical, social, and environmental implications, developing national and local charters in partnership with stakeholders, and enhancing cooperation and knowledge exchange among local and international institutions in this field.
The event concluded with a recognition dinner honoring the organizing and scientific committees, as well as participating institutions and speakers, in appreciation of their contributions to the success of the event.