Call for Papers: (Special Issue 2026) - "Artificial Intelligence in Education: Reality and Ambition"

Dear Colleagues and Researchers in Discourse Studies,

The Social Empowerment Journal (SEJ) is pleased to invite contributions for its upcoming Special Issue:  "Artificial Intelligence in Education: Reality and Ambition" 

As AI reshapes the educational landscape, it simultaneously crafts new discourses, power dynamics, and pedagogical identities. We are seeking original research that goes beyond the technical implementation to explore the discursive, ethical, and social transformations triggered by intelligent machines in learning ecosystems.

🔍 Why contribute to this Special Issue?

This issue provides a platform to analyze how AI-powered tools (from LLMs to Adaptive Systems) influence:

• Educational Narratives: How is the "teacher-student" relationship being redefined?

• Digital Divide & Inequality: The discourse of accessibility vs. exclusion.

• Ethics & Identity: Academic integrity and the role of human agency in an automated world.

🚀 10 Strategic Research Pillars:

1. Foundational Concepts (AI Evolution)

2. Current Reality (Intelligent Tutoring)

3. Future Ambitions (AI Mentors & VR)

4. Stakeholder Dynamics (Teachers & Policymakers)

5. Benefits & Opportunities (Inclusion)

6. Challenges & Risks (Data Privacy)

7. Ethical & Pedagogical Considerations (Key for Discourse Analysts)

8. Implementation Strategies

9. Global Case Studies

10. Future Research Directions

📅 Key Information:

• Submission Deadline: July 31, 2026

• Publication Date: October 31, 2026

• Language: English 🇬🇧

• Journal: Social Empowerment Journal (ISSN: 2676-234X)

• Host: University Amar Telidji of Laghouat, Algeria.

👤 Guest Editorial Board:

• Lead Editor: Dr. Ali Lutfe Ali Qashmar (Al-Istiqlal University, Palestine)

• Co-Editors: Dr. Faten AlRawahneh (Oman), Dr. Hussam Qaddoumi (Palestine), Dr. Waheeb Abu-ulbeh (Palestine), Dr. Kamal Alieyan (Jordan).

📝 Submission Link:

Join the conversation and submit your manuscript here: 🔗 https://asjp.cerist.dz/en/submission/644

Full Concept Note: https://journals.lagh-univ.dz/index.php/sej/Spotlight

We look forward to receiving your insightful contributions.

🌍 Global Indexing & Discoverability:

We understand that indexing is crucial for your academic career. SEJ ensures your research is recognized and cited by being indexed in:

• ✅ International Directories: Ulrich's Periodicals Directory, DOAJ, ROAD.

• ✅ Academic Databases: Google Scholar, OpenAlex, Crossref (DOI Assigned), Scilit, OpenAIRE.

• ✅ Regional Platforms: ASJP, AmeliCA, LatinREV, AJOL.

• ✅ Global Repositories: WorldCat, CORE, ZDB, EZB, SUDOC.

Best regards,

The Editorial Team