Guest Editors:

• Prof. Aseel Zibin, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan

• Dr. Khawlah Al-Tkhayneh, Al Ain University, United Arab Emirates

Theme Overview: This special issue invites interdisciplinary scholarship to explore the transformative intersection of Applied Humanities and Artificial Intelligence. We particularly seek contributions that examine how AI technologies are reshaping cultural preservation, linguistic diversity, educational practices, and societal narratives in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and globally. The aim is to foster critical discussion around both the immense opportunities and pressing challenges presented by AI in humanistic fields.

Subthemes and Topics:

1. AI, Language, and Cultural Heritage in Digital Spheres:

   • AI-assisted content creation in Arabic literature, media, and digital art.

   • Chatbots and virtual assistants: Cultural representation, identity, and potential biases in their design and interaction.

   • The impact of social media algorithms on cultural discourse and language evolution in the MENA region.

   • Digital storytelling platforms and AI's role in preserving or reimagining traditional narratives.

   • AI translation of cultural texts and indigenous languages: Opportunities, limitations, and ethical considerations.

   • Machine-generated poetry, music, and creative writing in Arabic and regional languages.

   • Code-switching in AI interactions and its implications for identity negotiation in multilingual contexts.

2. AI in Educational Humanities: Pedagogy, Learning, and Research:

   • Intelligent tutoring systems and personalized learning approaches for language, literature, history, and cultural studies.

   • AI-assisted pedagogical tools for enhancing teaching and learning in humanities education.

   • Developing digital literacy and critical thinking skills in the AI age within humanities curricula.

   • AI-powered research methodologies for literary analysis, historical inquiry, and archiving.

3. Ethics, Society, and Human-AI Interaction:

   • Examining cultural bias and fairness in AI algorithms and systems, particularly concerning MENA contexts.

   • AI's philosophical, social, and psychological impact on traditional storytelling, authorship, and human creativity.

   • Digital citizenship, privacy, and cultural identity formation in smart cities and digitally-mediated societies.

   • The ethical implications of human-AI collaboration in creative, educational, and cultural sectors.

   • Policy frameworks and practical strategies for responsible AI adoption in humanities and cultural institutions.

Submission Guidelines:

• Manuscript Length: 4,000-8,000 words (including abstract, references, and appendices).

• Types Welcome: Original research, theoretical analyses, empirical studies, and comparative studies.

• Language of Submission: Manuscripts are accepted in Arabic and English.

• Formatting: Please adhere to the Journal's author guidelines, available on its official website.

• Submission Process: Submissions should be made via Journal's Online Submission System – [https://applied-science-private-university.w.rivyroa.com/login?from=/journals/jjoash/submit-manuscript ]

Key Dates:

• Call Opens: May 20th, 2026

• Submission Deadline: August 15th, 2026

• Review Decisions: September 20th , 2026

• Final Decisions: October 15th, 2026

• Expected Publication: Early 2027