International Journal of Excellence in Smart Learning

Call for Papers

The International Journal for Excellence in Smart Learning (IJESL) is announcing a call for papers for a special issue focusing on The Effect of AI on Education.

This special issue will contain a series of articles dedicated to the rapidly evolving integration of Artificial Intelligence within educational contexts. AI presents transformative potential, offering personalised learning experiences, automating administrative tasks, and providing new tools for teaching and assessment. However, its deployment also raises critical questions regarding ethics, equity, data privacy, pedagogical effectiveness, and the changing roles of educators and learners. Understanding the multifaceted impacts of AI is crucial for researchers charting the future of learning, practitioners seeking effective implementation strategies, and policymakers developing responsible guidelines. This issue aims to capture the current state of research and practice in this dynamic field.

The International Journal for Excellence in Smart Learning invites submissions on a range of topics and disciplines investigating issues relevant to The Effect of AI on Education,  with a special emphasis on rigorous empirical studies and well-documented case studies demonstrating practical applications and evaluating the effectiveness or challenges of AI integration in real-world smart learning environments. Potential topics could include, but are not limited to:

• AI-driven personalized learning pathways and adaptive systems.
• Design, implementation, and evaluation of Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS).
• The role and impact of generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT, Large Language Models) in teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Ethical considerations, algorithmic bias, fairness, and transparency in educational AI.
• AI applications for automated assessment, feedback generation, and plagiarism detection.
• Learning analytics powered by AI to understand and support student engagement and success.
• Teacher training, professional development, and support for integrating AI tools in pedagogy.
• The influence of AI on student collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity.
• Case studies exploring AI implementation across different educational levels (K-12, Higher Education, Lifelong Learning) and disciplines.
• Policy development and institutional strategies for responsible AI adoption in education.
• Investigating the digital divide and equity implications related to AI access and use in education.
• Human-AI interaction and collaboration models in learning scenarios.

Authors who plan to submit a manuscript for the special issue are asked to submit a letter of intent by 30 August 2025 including: tentative title and 5-6 keywords; names and affiliations of anticipated authors (indicating the corresponding author); brief description (500 words or less) of the study including an explanation of the perceived fit between the submission and the topic of the special issue; and brief description of the status of the project to ensure fit with the special issue timeline (in 2 sentences).

Following the review of received letters of intent, selected authors will be contacted by the Guest Editors by 30 September 2025 and invited to submit a full manuscript that will be subjected to peer review. All submissions must contain original, unpublished work not being considered for publication elsewhere.

Please send submissions and letters of intent here.

The International Journal of Excellence in Smart Learning is dedicated to advancing smart learning through research that bridges theory and practical application, with a special focus on transformative, AI-driven, and adaptive learning technologies. In alignment with HBMSU’s mission and UAE Vision 2071, the journal serves as a platform for global knowledge exchange, supporting digital transformation, sustainability, and innovation in education, healthcare, and policy.

Why Publish with IJESL?

• Global Reach: Share your research with an international network of academics, educators, and policymakers.
• Innovative Platform: Present your work on cutting-edge practices and technologies in smart learning.
• Meaningful Impact: Make a tangible contribution to education and inspire new approaches in the field.
• Free Publication: Publish in a high-quality, peer-reviewed journal with no cost to authors.

For questions or additional support, please contact us at IJESL@hbmsu.ac.ae