FULL ISSUEJournal of Emerging Perspectives in Arts and Humanities
Vol. 2, Issue 5 — 2026
5 Articles
· Published: Oct 30, 2026 · Academians Publishers
Article 1 of 5Alaa Makki, Omer Jawad
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This research aims to anticipate potential future transformations in the television production industry amidst rapid technological advancements and to examine their impact on production quality and the efficiency of technical and professional processes. It also seeks to identify the key challenges media organizations face in adopting and integrating modern technologies into television production environments. The study focuses on three main areas: the role of modern technologies in enhancing television production quality; the technical, human, economic, and organizational challenges associated with their adoption; and the impact of artificial intelligence applications—a prominent feature of contemporary technological transformation—on production process efficiency.
The study employed a descriptive methodology, utilizing a questionnaire to gather data from a sample of 400 participants—professionals and staff within the radio and television sectors. The sample encompassed broadcasters, directors, editors, producers, engineers, technicians, media researchers, and marketing and advertising personnel, as well as channel and station managers and consultants in technology and IT. This approach enabled an examination of diverse professional perspectives regarding the current state of technological transformations and their potential future trends.
The research findings indicate that modern technological advancements—particularly artificial intelligence applications—play a significant role in evolving television production processes. This is achieved by enhancing audio and visual quality, developing visual effects, improving content management efficiency, automating certain operational tasks, and minimizing human error. Conversely, the results reveal a number of challenges that could hinder the adoption of these technologies, most notably high costs and the need to upgrade the professional and technical skills of the workforce.
In light of these findings, the research discusses potential future transformations in the television production industry—specifically the shift toward smarter, more flexible production environments, the reshaping of certain professional roles, and the increasing reliance on advanced technical solutions across various stages of production.
Keywords: Television Production Industry, Future Transformations, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Television Production Efficiency.
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Article 2 of 5H. G. A. Umali, A. M. A. S. Gunasekara
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Background: Transgender persons may encounter significant barriers to employment arising from social stigma, discrimination, educational disruption, inadequate organisational policies, and difficulties related to gender identity documentation. These barriers can restrict access to job opportunities, career development, and sustainable employment.
Objective: This study explores the challenges faced by transgender persons in accessing employment in Galle District, Sri Lanka, with particular attention to social, educational, legal, organisational, and health-related factors.
Methods: The study adopts a qualitative exploratory research design involving 25 transgender persons selected through purposive sampling. Data are collected through individual, semi-structured, in-depth interviews and analysed thematically. Ethical considerations include informed consent, voluntary participation, confidentiality, anonymity, and secure data handling.
Results: The manuscript identifies six key themes concerning employment barriers: transphobia and social stigma, educational barriers, inadequate workplace policies, difficulties with legal documentation, pressure to conceal gender identity, and physical and mental health challenges. These issues may affect the ability of transgender persons to apply for jobs, participate in recruitment processes, obtain suitable employment, and maintain job security. The discussion also highlights the importance of gender-sensitive recruitment practices, supportive organisational policies, and inclusive workplace environments.
Conclusion: Addressing employment barriers requires more than formal recognition of transgender rights. Employers, policymakers, and educational institutions should strengthen anti-discrimination measures, improve awareness of gender diversity, establish inclusive recruitment procedures, and provide appropriate workplace support. Such measures may help promote equitable employment opportunities and greater economic and social inclusion for transgender persons in Sri Lanka.
Keywords: Transgender persons, employment barriers, workplace discrimination, gender identity, inclusive employment, Sri Lanka.
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Article 3 of 5Akano Michael Bolaji
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Library education, which refers to the intentional teaching of students to acquire the necessary skills and attitudes to search for, analyze and utilize information and reading resources, is generally considered to be the basis of a lifelong reading culture. However, school libraries in many secondary schools in Nigeria have been found to be poorly equipped, poorly staffed and have little or no involvement in the curriculum in the regular classroom, despite the concern of a perceived decrease in students' voluntary reading. The paper provides a conceptual and theoretical discussion of library education and the reading habit of senior secondary school students in Lagos State, Nigeria. The paper adopts constructivist learning theory, self-efficacy theory, cognitive load theory, and a uses and gratifications perspective, and contends that using structured library instruction to foster reading habit works through three overlapping mechanisms: skill development (information literacy), motivational scaffolding (self-efficacy and autonomy), and environmental design (access to, exposure to, and modelling of). The literature reviewed in the empirical section from Nigeria, Africa, and international sources, all link active school-library user behaviour and information-literacy learning with increased reading behaviour and academic performance, and the competitiveness of digital media, coupled with the infrastructure challenges of public secondary school libraries in Nigeria. The paper suggests that library education is not an adjunct to instruction, but rather a major part of the instructional process, and offers a conceptual framework and a set of recommendations for policymakers, school administrators, teacher-librarians, and for future empirical research. Since this is a theoretical paper, no primary survey or experimental data were obtained; only an illustrative and clearly hypothetical framework is suggested as a guide to future empirical studies rather than as a reported result.
Keywords: library education, reading habit, information literacy, senior secondary students, school libraries, Lagos State.
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Article 4 of 5Habtamu Shiferaw Mengesha
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This study investigated the factors contributing to low academic achievement among Grade 12 students at Basura Secondary School in the Gedeo Zone, Southern Ethiopia. Employing a mixed-methods case study design, data were collected from 34 students, 10 teachers, 15 parents, and the school director through structured questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, and classroom observations.
The findings revealed that low academic achievement stems from a complex interplay of interconnected factors. Socioeconomic barriers were prominent: 76.5% of students reported missing school frequently or occasionally for family obligations, and 79.5% attended class without breakfast, directly affecting concentration and learning. Resource limitations were evident, with teachers reporting 70% textbook inadequacy and 90% finding library resources insufficient, despite 79.4% of students perceiving general materials as "adequate." Instructional gaps were identified, including a disconnect between teacher self-perception and student experience—while 80% of teachers felt well-prepared, 41.2% of students felt teaching methods did not cater to diverse learning styles, and 38.2% received feedback only rarely. Additionally, low student preparedness (only 35% consistently completed homework), limited independent reading (55.9% never read outside class), and minimal parental involvement (58.8% reported no involvement) further compounded academic challenges.
The study concludes that academic underperformance at Basura Secondary School is not attributable to a single cause but results from a reinforcing cycle of poverty, resource scarcity, pedagogical limitations, and weak support systems. Recommendations include implementing a textbook lending program, providing teacher training on differentiated instruction and feedback strategies, establishing a school feeding program, fostering flexible parental engagement channels, and advocating for policy-level interventions to reduce class sizes and enhance professional development. A coordinated, multi-stakeholder approach is essential for sustainable improvement in student outcomes.
Keywords: Academic achievement, socioeconomic factors, learning resources, teaching practices, parental involvement, Basura Secondary School, Gedeo Zone, Ethiopia.
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Article 5 of 5Fawzia Abdulla AlAli
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This research reviews the role of artificial intelligence in improving communication strategies during crises through the analysis of various global models, where four main cases were analyzed: the oil spill crisis in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010, the Louisiana floods in 2016, the forest fires in Australia in 2019, and the COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea in 2020. The results showed that the use of artificial intelligence technologies, such as big data analysis, machine learning and deep learning, can enhance the accuracy and speed of crisis response, helping to direct rescue and relief teams more effectively and reduce human and material damage. Artificial intelligence has been employed to improve communication strategies by developing smartphone applications and social media platforms that provide personalized and real-time information to the population, which has contributed to reducing rumors and misinformation and enhancing trust between the public and the authorities. Despite the technical and logistical challenges associated with integrating and analyzing data from multiple sources and ensuring its accuracy, the cases studied demonstrated that investing in AI infrastructure can yield significant benefits in improving communication strategies and effective crisis management. This research enhances our understanding of the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors to develop innovative and sustainable solutions based on artificial intelligence, which increases the preparedness of societies to confront future disasters more efficiently.
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence; Crisis Management; Communication Strategies; Data Analysis; Machine Learning; Environmental Crises; Transparency; Societal Trust.
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