Journal of Science and Knowledge Horizons

Corporate Social Responsibility: A Developmental Perspective on Responsible Communication – An Empirical Examination of Ain ElKebira Cement Company, Setif

2026-06-18T06:28:33+00:00

The growing importance of social and environmental responsibility has placed this theme at the heart of corporate strategies, particularly as organizations respond to the pressing demands of sustainable development. This study explores the ways in which these responsibilities are embedded within institutional planning, taking the Ain El Kebira Cement Company in Sétif as an applied case. Relying on a descriptive methodological framework and drawing on a semi-structured interview conducted with the company’s communication officer, the research provides an analytical reading of the firm’s commitment to social and environmental responsibility and its approach to responsible communication.
The findings indicate that the company demonstrates genuine awareness and tangible efforts in this field, reflected in its environmental actions such as improving waste management and limiting emissions as well as its social initiatives aimed at employee well-being and community support. These results show a clear alignment between the company’s practices and the objectives of sustainable development, underscoring the role of CSR in strengthening institutional reputation and building stakeholder confidence

Décrire la violence ou écrire l’urgence ? Les écrivaines algériennes francophones entre l’ignorance et l’indifférence

2026-06-18T06:28:32+00:00

This article analyzes the place of Francophone Algerian women writers during the "Black Decade" of the 1990s, a period marked by extreme political and ideological violence. It shows how these women of letters found themselves caught between Islamist terror, the constraints of a patriarchal system, and the ambiguous expectations of the Western publishing world. The study highlights the triple marginalization they faced: as women, intellectuals, and Francophone writers. Faced with threats and exile, their fiction often adopted a more introspective and symbolic form, privileging memory, fiction, and aesthetic resistance rather than raw testimony. Far from disengagement, their literary voice constituted a strategy of survival and protest against imposed erasure. Thus, Algerian women's writing of/about the 1990s became a space for reclaiming identity and resisting political and social violence.

The impact of information and communication technology on the marketing mix.

2026-06-18T06:28:31+00:00

This study highlights the critical role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in enhancing the effectiveness of the marketing mix and strengthening organizational competitiveness. ICT contributes significantly to the development of the four elements of the marketing mix (product, price, place, and promotion), which form the foundation of marketing strategies, resource allocation, and sales target setting.

Based on a questionnaire conducted among employees of the Palm Mill in Chlef and analyzed using SPSS, the findings reveal a strong impact of ICT on most marketing mix components. The most significant effect was observed in pricing, followed by distribution and promotion, while its impact on the product itself remained minimal, with no noticeable changes in quality, accuracy, or speed

Artificial intelligence within the legal framework

2026-06-18T06:35:10+00:00

Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have found applications in numerous sectors, and in the legal sector, they have proven to be a valuable resource for researchers and legal professionals. The significant expansion of their use has sparked important debates about their impact on legal principles, such as intellectual property. Calls for formal regulation of AI have grown in recent years, particularly with the emergence of generative AI models that have made it more accessible than ever before. This raises the question: to what extent can AI be used in the branches and fields of law ? This article aims to define the relationship between AI and branches and fields of law. The study employs an analytical approach for textual criticism, a descriptive approach for data analysis, and a comparative approach for examining different legislations. It concludes with several findings, most notably the increasing and rapid spread of AI use across various branches and fields of law. The article concludes with recommendations, the most important of which is the necessity of regulating AI use in legal branches and fields, given the complex issues it raises.

Digital Sovereignty and Its Relationship to National Sovereignty and the Security and Stability of Societies

2026-06-18T06:35:10+00:00

Sovereignty has long been one of the most influential and enduring concepts in political thought. Throughout history, it has justified wars, mobilized armies, and inspired popular revolutions, remaining inseparably linked to the notion of independence for centuries. In the contemporary era, however, threats to sovereignty no longer stem exclusively from conventional military power or physical coercion. Instead, they increasingly originate from digital technologies, software systems, and cyber tools that operate through codes, algorithms, and covert communication channels. As a result, states, economies, and societies have become increasingly vulnerable to digital threats, giving rise to what may be described as a new dimension of sovereignty—digital sovereignty.

This study seeks to examine the concept of digital sovereignty, its foundations, and its relationship to national sovereignty in both its political and economic dimensions, as well as its implications for the security and stability of societies. It also explores the position of Arab states within this evolving landscape amid the growing scale and complexity of cyber threats. To this end, the study traces the historical development of the concept of national sovereignty and analyzes the key factors that have contributed to its transformation in the digital age. It further clarifies the concept of digital sovereignty, highlighting its significance, justifications, domains, and levels.The study concludes that achieving digital sovereignty requires states to develop comprehensive capabilities across multiple domains, including digital infrastructure, legal and regulatory frameworks, human capital, technological innovation, and international cooperation. Moreover, digital sovereignty should not be understood as a static or final objective, but rather as a dynamic and continuous process that necessitates constant adaptation to the rapid and multifaceted transformations of the digital environment.

An Analytical Overview of the Legal Protection of the Environmental Refugee

2026-06-18T06:27:59+00:00

The phenomenon of environmental asylum and its repercussions on international relations is one of the issues that has captured the interest of many jurists, politicians and economists particularly in light of the various implications of this phenomenon on several countries. The growing number of environmental refugees is obviously due to the increasing frequency of natural and environmental disasters, as well as environmental degradation, the spread of epidemics, diseases, climate change, global warming among many other factors which has further exacerbated this phenomenon. Nevertheless, environmental migration has given rise to a number of inquiries, the most significant of which revolve around the recognition of the environmental migrant’s legal personality on both national and international levels, as well as the availability of legal protection for these migrants. Accordingly, the main problem of this research revolves around the following concern: To what extent do existing international and domestic legal frameworks provide effective protection for environmental refugees, and where are the principal normative and institutional gaps?.

La gestion des compétences, un outil de gestion au service de la transformation organisationnelle : une revue intégrative (1985-2025) Competency Management as a Managerial Tool for Organizational

2026-06-18T06:27:57+00:00

This integrative review traces the evolution of skills management over forty years (1985-2025) and positions it as a central management tool in organizational transformation dynamics. Based on a multidisciplinary corpus of 31 publications (academic articles, institutional reports, and legislative texts), the diachronic analysis identifies three major phases: (i) the emergence of the skills-performance link (1985-2007), (ii) institutionalization through workforce planning (2006-2018), and (iii) contemporary reconfiguration around digitalization, collective intelligence, and sustainability (2020-2025). The main contribution lies in an integrative synthesis that sheds light on the hybridization process of management tools, while also highlighting persistent blind spots (challenges for SMEs, organizational unlearning, and limitations of systemic integration). This article proposes avenues for empowering and sustainable skills management, and sheds light on the theoretical implications for organizational learning models as well as the practical implications for designing resilient HR ecosystems. This analysis enriches the theory of management tools by showing how skills management has evolved from a representational tool to an interactive socio-technical infrastructure.

Margouma, A new Rock Art station discovered in the east of the Algerian Saharan Atlas

2026-06-18T06:27:56+00:00

This article presents a descriptive analysis of the newly discovered rock art site of Margouma. The study is grounded in the technical and stylistic examination of the iconographic repertoire, encompassing both engravings and paintings, which depict diverse scenes of prehistoric human activity. By elucidating the thematic nature of the representations on the rock face and the techniques employed in their execution, this research aims to contextualize the site within its appropriate cultural and chronological framework, thereby contributing to the reconstruction of prehistoric settlement patterns in the region.

Judicial Decisions in the Context of Artificial Intelligence Technologies – A Jurisprudential and Legal Study

2026-06-18T06:26:37+00:00

The advancement of artificial intelligence technologies has brought about a fundamental transformation in the judiciary. AI is now employed to analyze submitted cases, predict verdicts, and support judges with data‑driven recommendations. This evolution has accelerated litigation procedures, enhanced the precision of rulings, and reduced the scope of human bias.

Despite these benefits, AI’s use raises legal and ethical challenges concerning the transparency of deployed algorithms and the potential for bias arising from their programming or input data. Additional concerns include risks to the privacy of litigation parties.

Consequently, it is imperative to establish religious and legal safeguards that ensure AI remains an auxiliary tool for judges, preserving their advisory role without supplanting judicial authority. Full responsibility must remain with the judge, who is obliged to verify the accuracy of the data provided by the intelligent system and to rely on it with due caution.

Mechanisms for Implementing Participatory Democracy at the Local Level: The Tunisian Experience as a Model

2026-06-18T06:27:55+00:00

Participatory democracy currently represents a modern approach to democracy, aiming to involve all individuals and civil society organizations in the management of local affairs, as well as in decision-making processes, policies, and actions that have a direct impact on their personal lives. This approach seeks to reduce the complete reliance on elected representatives in various councils, especially at the local level.

Considering that municipalities are the regional bodies closest to citizens, there is a pressing need to establish tools that enable citizens to participate effectively in decision-making at the local level.

This study aims to identify the key mechanisms introduced by the Local Government Code in Tunisia to enhance citizen participation in managing local affairs, in order to evaluate their effectiveness.

Navigating AI-Mediated English Learning: Algerian EFL Students’ Perceptions and Experiences with ChatGPT

2026-06-18T06:27:53+00:00

This study explores the integration of ChatGPT, an AI-powered conversational agent, in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning among Algerian university students. Adopting a mixed-methods approach, the study collected quantitative data from a survey of ninety five (95) Master One students at the department of English Setif 2 University, and qualitative data through focus group discussions with twelve (12) participants. The findings indicate that ChatGPT is frequently used for grammar correction, writing practice, and vocabulary enhancement, with users reporting moderate to high perceived improvements, particularly in writing fluency and grammatical accuracy. However, the tool was found to be less effective in supporting speaking and reading development. While learners expressed enthusiasm for ChatGPT’s immediacy and accessibility, concerns emerged regarding overreliance on AI-generated feedback and the tool’s limited cultural relevance. Thematic analysis revealed additional insights into learner autonomy, engagement, and the indispensable role of teacher feedback. Grounded in Constructivist and Sociocultural Theory, the study concludes that ChatGPT may serve as a valuable supplement to EFL instruction, provided it is integrated thoughtfully within a balanced, context-sensitive pedagogical framework. The findings may have implications for language teaching practices, curriculum design, and future AI development in culturally diverse educational settings.

Photogrammetric Survey and Its Applications in Historical Studies and Documentation of Archaeological Remains

2026-06-18T06:27:52+00:00

This study examines photogrammetric surveying as a methodological tool in archaeological documentation, moving beyond theoretical description to analytical application. It aims to evaluate the effectiveness of this technique in producing accurate 2D and 3D digital models of cultural heritage, with a focus on its value for historical studies and typological analysis. The research adopts an applied analytical methodology, combining a critical review of specialized literature with a hypothetical field application on an Algerian archaeological model (the Royal Funerary Stele in Tlemcen). The study defines standard photogrammetry, reviews its historical development and fieldwork procedures, and applies a four-stage methodology (image capture, point cloud generation, solid model reconstruction, and texture application). The results demonstrate that integrating photogrammetry into archaeological research enhances documentation accuracy, supports typological analysis, and enables long-term monitoring of structural conditions. The case study confirms sub-millimeter precision, enabling the detection of micro-cracks and the creation of permanent digital archives. The study recommends establishing national standardized documentation protocols for photogrammetry in Algeria as a mandatory requirement for restoration and periodic maintenance projects.

Artificial Intelligence Applications for Enhancing Intercultural Communicative Competence in ESP

2026-06-18T06:27:51+00:00

In the last decade, more applications beneficial to both learners and teachers have emerged, and AI, for instance, has influenced the ELT field dramatically. The integration of AI tools has started to be widely used in language teaching, which has raised much interest among many researchers who are trying to explain the pedagogical implications of such integration in language classrooms. ESP as a branch of ELT is not an exception to this trend. The current research work centres on the problem of restructuring the ESP learning process in terms of ICC around new AI tools, which assist in achieving greater inclusion, diversity and accessibility. To do so, a descriptive and analytical approach has been adopted, one that integrates a systematic review of contemporary empirical and design-based studies concentrating on AI interventions encountered in the ESP context with the thematic analysis of pedagogical designs and the outcomes documented in the studies. From the analysis, it is evident that chatbots, adaptive platforms, and other AI tools are being utilised to improve learner engagement, offer personalised adaptive feedback to support learners at different levels, and address inclusion and accessibility gaps. However, there are challenges including insufficient AI competency among educators, ethical and data privacy issues, cultural bias of AI, and the possibility of being overly dependent on AI and other tools as part of the pedagogy, which may result in a fragmented approach to instruction.

Technological Approaches to Mitigate Museum Absenteeism at the Timgad Site Museum

2026-06-18T06:27:50+00:00

Today, the world is witnessing an unprecedented acceleration in technological developments that fundamentally affect various aspects of life, including the management and presentation of cultural heritage. Modern technologies used in museums contribute to providing information accurately and comprehensively, considering the diversity of visitors in terms of tastes and age groups. Display tools are carefully selected to ensure an interactive and attractive experience that meets the diverse needs of visitors, which enhances the attractiveness of museums and increases the clarity of the content displayed.

This study aims to explore the impact of applying modern technologies in addressing the problem of reluctance to visit museums, focusing on the Timgad Archaeological Site Museum as a main model. We will analyze how these technologies can be employed to improve visitor experience and increase interaction with cultural heritage, with the aim of providing scientific recommendations to support the development of this vital field.

Professional Ethics in Work Environments: A Theoretical and Practical Analysis

2026-06-18T06:27:49+00:00

This paper explores the foundational principles and practical applications of professional ethics within contemporary work environments. Drawing upon multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks, the study examines how ethical behavior contributes to organizational integrity, employee performance, and stakeholder trust. The analysis highlights the role of ethical codes, leadership responsibility, and institutional culture in shaping ethical conduct. Furthermore, the paper discusses common ethical challenges and proposes strategies for fostering ethical awareness and compliance in professional settings. By bridging theory and practice, this study aims to support the development of ethically resilient organizations in an increasingly complex global context

The Contractual Liability of the Administration in the Execution of Its Administrative Contracts: -The Fault Based Model- (Based on the Latest Legislation and Regulations on Public Procurement)

2026-06-18T06:27:47+00:00

Administrative contracts derive their importance from their connection to public services, as these services constitute both the subject and the purpose of such contracts. This objective can only be achieved through full performance of administrative contracts. However, the administration itself may sometimes obstruct execution of the administrative contract's object by failing to fulfill its contractual obligations arising from its administrative contracts. These obligations are diverse and may take the form of technical or financial obligations. Moreover, proper execution of these obligations also requires the administration to exercise its exceptional powers and multiple privileges correctly, including its powers of supervision, control, direction, modification, imposition of sanctions, and termination of the contract for reasons of public interest. Therefore, any breach by the administration of its contractual obligations, or any deviation in the exercise of its powers, constitutes contractual fault on its part, which gives rise to its contractual liability toward the contracting party-thereby entitling the latter to claim compensation, or to request the annulment or termination of the contract

Drug Abuse and Smuggling Crimes: Causes, Methods, and Interconnections

2026-06-18T06:27:46+00:00

Drugs are the scourge of the age that has ravaged humanity and terrorized the international community without distinguishing between developed and developing ones. It is indeed one of the most serious crimes that constitute a source of concern for governments because of its worst effects and frightening dimensions in the economic, health, security and political fields. Rather, it has become a dangerous corrupt criminal activity that has contributed to Destroying social values and squandering the productive energies of peoples, causing human wealth to decay and public security to turmoil, as well as affecting the vital interests of states.

Despite the prevention efforts and the multiplicity of specialized international agencies to study criminal phenomena and find solutions to combat them, drug crimes are getting more complex day after day, especially after the use of information networks and the media, which has increased the ability of production and promotion gangs to exchange experiences that help them develop their criminal activities. And the completion of deals quickly, in addition to the use of advanced techniques in drug smuggling operations, which contributed to the spread of this scourge to become one of the most prominent complex crimes that break into abuse and smuggling in many fields that have repercussions on societies and herald disasters

The contribution of urban design in reducing the intensity of heatwaves in hot climate areas

2026-06-18T06:27:26+00:00

Our study, based on climatic variability and the increasing size of cities, ways to maintain outdoor thermal comfort within the urban environment during heatwave seasons in hot climates regions, given its critical importance in improving residents’ quality of life. While most studies have focused on the impact of materials in generating urban heat islands, the distinctive contribution of our research lies in examining the role of urban planning in mitigating thermal phenomena present in the urban fabric. We use urban heat island (UHI) maps as a benchmark to measure the impact of design on enhancing outdoor comfort, relying primarily on a simulation-based experimental methodology to test the hypothesis that reducing the area of sun-exposed surfaces can lessen the intensity of seasonal heatwaves in hot climates, with the aim of identifying urban planning solutions that are practically implementable.

The End of Politics as Usual? Populism in Western Europe and North America

2026-06-18T06:27:25+00:00

Across both ends of the Atlantic, the permissive consensus that had for long acted as a safety net for the liberal democratic practice is being challenged by a plebiscitary trend. This new breed of populist politics threatens not only to disassociate liberalism from democracy— by creating zones of deliberation above the polity— but also consciously attempts to reconfigure the very ontology of politics. In this article we pick four episodes from Western Europe and North America, which we think are representative of the global shift in political order towards the mainstreaming of populism: Le Front National in France; the Alternative für Deutschland in Germany; Movimento 5 Stelle in Italy; and Donald Trump in the United States. Ultimately, this piece argues that the populist far right has managed to become mainstream in Western politics; consequently, for liberal democracy to survive, populism should be managed, not dismissed. In other words, engaging with illiberal populist actors as legitimate contenders is not a concession to extremism but a commitment to political inclusion.

The High Authority for Digitalization and its Role in Combating Administrative Corruption

2026-06-18T06:27:23+00:00

The establishment of the High Commission for Digitization (HCD) under Presidential Decree No. 23-314 constitutes a major step toward modernizing public administration and combating corruption in Algeria. As a public institution under the supervision of the Presidency of the Republic, the HCD is tasked with developing and implementing the National Digitization Strategy in compliance with cybersecurity requirements. This study examines the preventive and corrective role of the HCD in addressing administrative corruption, based on the assumption that digitization enhances governance and transparency. It analyzes the Commission’s organizational structure, strategic objectives, and key digital mechanisms, including service automation, electronic data exchange, and reduced human interaction. The study also identifies challenges such as resistance to change and cybersecurity vulnerabilities, concluding that the HCD’s effectiveness depends on political will, institutional support, and sustained investment in human and technological resources.

Exploitative Personality and Its Relationship with Aggressive Behavior among a Sample of First-Year Secondary School Students: A Field Study in Laghouat

2026-06-18T06:27:22+00:00

study aimed to investigate the level of exploitative personality and aggressive behavior, examine the nature of the relationship between them, and determine whether there are statistically significant differences at the 0.05 level in exploitative personality and aggressive behavior among the sample members according to the variables of gender and specialization. Two measurement tools were used: one for assessing exploitative personality and another for aggressive behavior. These tools were distributed to a random sample of 100 individuals from the study population, following the descriptive-correlational method suitable for the current study. After analyzing the data using SPSS, the results indicated that the level of exploitative personality among the sample members was high, while the level of aggressive behavior was low. No statistically significant differences were found in aggressive behavior according to gender, nor in exploitative personality according to gender. Finally, a statistically significant correlation was found between exploitative personality and aggressive behavior among the sample members. Based on these findings, the study concluded with a set of recommendations.

The Human Algorithm: Reconciling Digital Efficiency with Human Value in HRM

2026-06-18T06:27:20+00:00

This article presents a comprehensive analysis of the digital transformation reshaping Human Resource Management (HRM), arguing that this shift transcends mere technological adoption and constitutes a fundamental reconfiguration of the organizational paradigm, where the infusion of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and advanced analytics into HR practices creates a new digital scaffolding that redefines efficiency, insight, and the employee experience. Employing a conceptual and integrative review methodology, the study synthesizes contemporary academic literature and strategic frameworks to map the drivers, architectures, and profound human implications of this transition; it identifies a central paradox wherein the pursuit of data-driven optimization risks marginalizing the very human qualities—intuition, empathy, trust—that underpin sustainable organizational culture, thereby framing the transformation as a critical negotiation between algorithmic logic and human values. The analysis concludes that the future of HR lies not in automation replacing humanity but in a purposeful symbiosis, advocating for the model of the "augmented" HR professional who leverages technology to handle transactional complexity while focusing uniquely human skills on strategic relationship-building, ethical stewardship, and fostering an authentically human workplace within a digital ecosystem.

The Impact of Social Media Platforms on Identity and Cultural Heritage within Arab Communities

2026-06-18T06:27:19+00:00

Social media platforms have dominated the relationships among people and the way they communicate with each other in an unlimited number of ways. Virtual communication has been more prevalent due to the use of social media platforms enhanced by the application of modern technology. This helped people to gain access to more communication options open to the world, encouraging freedom and breaking away from all social or intellectual restrictions prevailing in society. Social media platforms have significantly impacted contemporary Arab societies, dismantling the stronghold of identity and heritage in a digitally dominated world. The present scientific paper examines the impact of social media platforms on identity and heritage in Arab society. Its aim is to reach the (positive and negative) changes they have brought about in society.

Digitalization and the Human Right to Privacy: An Algerian Legal Perspective in Light of International Standards

2026-06-18T06:27:12+00:00

This article examines the implications of digitalization for the human right to privacy, with a particular focus on the Algerian legal framework governing the protection of personal data. It addresses the transition from classical privacy to digital privacy, where personal information is continuously collected, stored, analysed and reused by public and private actors. The study asks whether existing legal instruments, especially Algerian Law No. 18-07, provide sufficient protection against contemporary risks such as digital surveillance, unauthorized processing, platform-based profiling and cross-border data exploitation. Using a descriptive, analytical and comparative legal approach, the article combines doctrinal analysis with a focused comparison between Algerian law and the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It also draws on the Cambridge Analytica case to demonstrate how apparently consensual data collection can become a large-scale violation of informational privacy. The findings show that Algerian legislation has established important guarantees, including consent, information, access, rectification, objection, regulatory control and sanctions. However, the effectiveness of this protection remains limited by weak practical enforcement, insufficient public awareness, the absence of a fully operational culture of compliance, and the need for clearer rules on algorithmic profiling, data portability, breach notification and international transfers. The article recommends strengthening the National Authority, developing sector-specific compliance guidelines, improving digital literacy, aligning selected mechanisms with GDPR standards and ensuring that digital transformation remains compatible with human dignity and fundamental rights.

The Role of International Law in the Protection of Cultural Heritage

2026-06-18T06:27:11+00:00

All nations are committed to preserving their cultural heritage, a vital expression of human life across social, economic, and political contexts. Cultural heritage plays a significant role in safeguarding and revitalizing national identity, serving as the collective memory of a community's knowledge, craftsmanship, and beliefs. Consequently, it is protected and nurtured both nationally and internationally. The protection of cultural heritage has attracted considerable international attention due to its immense value and the numerous threats it faces, including war, theft, trafficking, and the impacts of globalization. These threats pose serious risks to cultural heritage at both national and global levels. In response, several international initiatives have been launched, playing a crucial role in ensuring its preservation and protection.

The Separation of Powers in Islamic Political Jurisprudence and Its Manifestations in Contemporary Constitutional Systems

2026-06-18T06:27:10+00:00

This article examines the principle of separation of powers from the perspective of Islamic political jurisprudence, seeking to uncover its historical roots in the classical Islamic legal tradition and its intersection with contemporary Western constitutional theories. The study proceeds from the hypothesis that Islamic jurisprudence established a comprehensive framework for the distribution of sovereign functions among governing institutions, albeit under different terminology and mechanisms. The research adopts a comparative analytical methodology, drawing on classical Islamic jurisprudential sources and constitutional texts from several Muslim-majority states. The study concludes that there is a substantive convergence between the principle of Shura and constitutional oversight on the one hand, and the functional separation of powers on the other, while highlighting the Islamic specificity grounded in Shari'a as the supreme authority over all powers. The article recommends the development of a contemporary Islamic constitutional model that balances divine sovereignty with the requirements of the modern state and popular participation

These for mainstreaming an Anti- Corruption culture : Between the Positivist System and Islamic legislation

2026-06-18T06:27:08+00:00

This research addresses the issue of corruption, which is one of the old and ever-evolving topics that various positivist approaches have dealt with by strengthening their legal and institutional frameworks. Recently, there has been increased discussion about this issue. It appears that the lack of clarity in approach and the neglect of the foundational aspect of the topic have contributed to the failure of previous attempts to address it. Therefore, this research, which employed the inductive and analytical methods, aims to review the methods and means of treatment. As a result, Islamic law emerges here as a strong and comprehensive frame of reference to address the problem of corruption, reflecting the importance of integrating religious and moral foundations in efforts to combat the phenomenon

The Verses of Legal Rulings in Works on Problematic Qur’anic Exegesis

2026-06-18T06:27:07+00:00

The study aims to examine the verses of legal rulings discussed in Dafʿ Iyhām al-Idtirāb, clarify their meanings, and present the objections raised by the author, followed by an analysis of the jurisprudential issues derived from them. It also seeks to address contemporary issues in light of the guidance and rulings of these verses. The significance of the research lies in its focus on the jurisprudential aspects of the verses and its integration of fiqh, Qur’anic sciences, and tafsīr, offering a multidisciplinary perspective. The research problem centers on the misunderstandings some may have regarding the legal rulings related to these verses. The study includes an introduction outlining its importance, questions, objectives, scholarly contribution, scope, methodology, and structure, followed by two sections: the first on the verses from Sūrat Āl ʿImrān and the second on those from Sūrat al-Nisā’. Using an inductive and analytical approach, the study concludes by resolving the objections raised by the author and examining the rulings of the verses, covering eight major issues. It also identifies contemporary matters addressed by these rulings, such as the dilution of Islamic identity through Western imitation, family issues like marital discord, social issues such as inheritance disputes, and legal matters that provide preventive safeguards for society. The study recommends dedicating independent research to verses of legal rulings that people commonly find problematic and linking them to contemporary issues within educational curricula.

The Quest for Scientific Knowledge through the Quranic Verses: Representation of Embryology in the Holy Quran

2026-06-18T06:27:06+00:00

Ever from the dawn of mankind, we have attempted to understand nature and our existence. For many people, science is the only legitimate source and ideal presentation of true information whilst others view religion as another authentic source. There was a sense of tension between science and religion because of this paradoxical viewpoint. Islam is no different. In light of the Quran, the primary text of the Islamic faith, this study investigates this exaggerated struggle. In essence, the study is a critique of scientism, which is defined as "the philosophy that takes for granted the idea of science being the nonpareil font for real lore." It primarily raises the question of how human-obtained scientific truth and Quranic scientific revealed truth relate to one another. The purpose of the research is to map people's perceptions of the Quran's conductivity as a genuine, accurate, and trustworthy source to explore difficult contemporary issues and preserve its coexistence with science in an era of scientific advancement. In addition to data collected from a questionnaire for Muslim physicians, the study offers a scientific-linguistic examination of a few chosen Quranic passages pertaining to embryology to guarantee a thorough comprehension. The study's conclusions demonstrate that the Quran creates a vision of the scientific mind and show that the idea of conflict is strongly disapproved of from an Islamic standpoint. Furthermore, it demonstrates the enormous possibility for harmony between the Quran and science, notwithstanding their different domains

Digital Humanities and AI Ethics

2026-06-18T06:27:05+00:00

This article offers an in-depth review of Chapter Forty-Two, 'Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, and Digital Humanities', from 'The Bloomsbury Handbook of Digital Humanities' (2023). In this chapter, James O’Sullivan, together with a number of scholars, seeks to reassess the present and future of the digital humanities, laying the groundwork for a conceptual understanding of the field while outlining its perspectives, methodologies, tools, contexts, and future directions.

The article is structured into three sections, mirroring the organization of the chapter itself. The first section analyses how automated research methodologies are reshaping humanities scholarship and redefining the role of the researcher within digital environments. The second section examines existing and emerging applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the digital humanities. The third section addresses the ethical and methodological challenges raised by these technologies, with particular emphasis on transparency, accountability, and algorithmic justice. The article ultimately argues for the development of ethical frameworks to guide the responsible use of artificial intelligence in the digital humanities.