Association for Logic Programming

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The Association for Logic Programming (ALP) was founded in 1986. Its mission is "to contribute to the development of Logic Programming, relate it to other formal and also to humanistic sciences, and to promote its uses in academia and industry all over the world". It manages the International Conference on Logic Programming, [1] oversees the journal Theory and Practice of Logic Programming (TPLP), [2] and publishes an electronic newsletter. [3]

The activities of the Association are directed by an Executive Committee and President, elected by ALP members. The current president is Thomas Eiter. [4] Here is a list of all presidents: [5]

In 1997, the ALP bestowed to fifteen recognized researchers in logic programming the title Founders of Logic Programming to recognize them as pioneers in the field. [6]

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References

  1. "ICLP Conferences". Association for Logic Programming. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  2. "Theory and Practice of Logic Programming". Cambridge University Press . Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  3. "ALP Newsletter". Association for Logic Programming. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  4. "EDITORIAL, Vol 33, DEC 2020 – Association for Logic Programming". Association for Logic Programming. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  5. "ALP EC Elections". Association for Logic Programming. 1997. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
  6. "ALP Awards". Association for Logic Programming. 1997. Retrieved 15 October 2022.