‌On October 12, 2024, the first editorial board meeting of the Chinese Journal of Information Fusion (CJIF) was successfully convened in Hangzhou, China, marking a significant milestone in the development and advancement of the journal. The event brought together esteemed scholars, leading experts, and professionals from various fields, reflecting the journal’s commitment to fostering high-quality research and contributing to the growth of information fusion technologies.

Background and Significance of the Meeting

The establishment of the Chinese Journal of Information Fusion comes at a critical time when the demand for advanced data integration and decision-making technologies is increasing across various industries. Information fusion, as an interdisciplinary field, deals with the combination of data from multiple sources to achieve more accurate and meaningful results. This technology has far-reaching applications in areas such as defense, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, robotics, and smart cities.

With the rapid growth of information technology and artificial intelligence, the journal aims to provide a dedicated platform for the dissemination of groundbreaking research in information fusion. The formation of the editorial board marks a key step in ensuring the academic integrity, editorial excellence, and international visibility of the journal.

Attendees and Key Participants

Prof. He You, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), is renowned for his outstanding contributions to the field of information fusion.

Prof. Lu Jun, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), is renowned for his outstanding contributions to airborne integrated electronic information systems.

Key Highlights of the Meeting

The editorial board meeting focused on several key areas, including the journal's strategic direction, editorial appointments, and international collaboration. Some of the major highlights of the meeting are detailed below:

1. Strategic Vision and Goals of the Journal

The Editor-in-Chief, Prof. He You, opened the meeting with a presentation outlining the strategic vision for the Chinese Journal of Information Fusion. He emphasized that the journal seeks to become a leading international platform for the publication of high-quality, peer-reviewed research in the field of information fusion. The vision of the journal is to:

Promote interdisciplinary research: Information fusion is a field that draws from various disciplines, including computer science, engineering, statistics, and cognitive science. The journal aims to encourage collaboration across these disciplines to address complex challenges in data fusion and decision-making.

Support both theoretical and applied research: The journal will focus on publishing papers that not only advance theoretical understanding but also have practical applications in areas such as defense, healthcare, and intelligent systems.

Ensure academic rigor: High standards of peer review and editorial processes will be maintained to ensure that the journal publishes only the most rigorous and impactful research.

Foster international collaboration: The journal seeks to expand its international reach by attracting submissions from leading researchers worldwide and forming partnerships with other prominent journals and academic institutions.

2.Editorial appointments

The Editor-in-Chief, Prof. He You, issued appointment letters to the editorial committee members during the meeting.

3. International Collaboration and Global Reach

Another important topic of discussion was the journal’s strategy for enhancing its global presence and fostering international collaboration. Key initiatives discussed included:

(1)Collaborations with international conferences: The board is exploring potential collaborations with well-established conferences in related fields to co-organize joint conferences.

(2)Editorial board expansion: The journal aims to further diversify its editorial board by recruiting experts from different geographical regions, ensuring a broad representation of perspectives and expertise.

(3)Global visibility through indexing: Efforts are being made to ensure that the Chinese Journal of Information Fusion is indexed in major international databases such as SCIE/ESCI,Scopus, and Ei Compendex, which will significantly enhance its visibility and credibility in the global research community.

As the journal continues to grow, it aims to become a leading publication in the field, providing researchers and practitioners with cutting-edge insights and solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in information fusion. With the strong support of its editorial board and the wider research community, the Chinese Journal of Information Fusion is well-positioned to make significant contributions to the development of this rapidly evolving field.

The editorial board looks forward to receiving high-quality submissions and welcomes collaboration from researchers around the world as the journal embarks on this exciting new chapter.