Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Teachers' Competencies: A Comprehensive Review
This study was conducted to explore the role of Artificial Intelligence in enhancing the teachers' competencies. This was a theoretical study in nature conducted while using the secondary data collected from the available books, journals, and dissertations. The results revealed that AI has great potential to enhance teachers' competencies while helping them design relevant educational content aligned with learning objectives and providing feedback on their instructional strategies and practices. It also allowed to automate the student attendance and grading on the teacher's side. It will also assist the teachers in selecting suitable strategies and teaching aids for aiding a wide variety of students including those with special needs. Yet, it is also important to underscore that AI ought to act in support of and not replace with machine algorithms infallible virtues inherent to human education: sympathy; a creative spark; and the ability to individually adapt for each student.
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Artificial Intelligence, University Teachers, Competencies Enhancement
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(1) Asim Tanvir
Assistant Professor, IBIT (Institute of Business and Information Technology), University of the Punjab, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Samra Bashir
Assistant Professor, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Sidra Shahzadi
Lecturer, University Institute of Management Science, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Punjab Pakistan.
Artificial Intelligence in Conflict Prediction and Prevention: Opportunities and Risks for International Peace and Security
Artificial intelligence(AI) is a well and indeed done deal, and now the AI economy is not only keeping itself alive but also being regarded as a force for transformation to transform fighting and its prediction and prevention into a global endeavor. Since it can use the power of massive data sources and machine learning and pattern recognition algorithms, AI systems can detect and warn of early signs of conflict so that decision-makers can get a head start. Much more specifically, an emphasis on data can amplify bias or produce incorrect predictions, undermining the trust in the results that AI promises to provide. There are significant ethical, political, and technical challenges to integrating AI into peacekeeping frameworks that need to be carefully walked along to use AI responsibly. It is this paper that studies those dimensions and looks to the future to analyze how AI might be distributed in conflict management.
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Artificial Intelligence, Conflict Prevention, International Security, Early Warning Systems, Peacekeeping, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics
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(1) Muhammad Usman Ullah
Assistant Research Fellow, Global Policy & Research Institute (GLOPRI), Islamabad, Pakistan.
(2) Sahar Saleem
MPhil Scholar , Department of International Relations , Wuhan University P.R China, School of Journalism and Communication.
(3) Amina Munir
MPhil Scholar, Centre for South Asian Studies Punjab University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
The Geo-Political Implications of the US-China AI and Tech Rivalry
The emerging US-China rivalry over Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cutting-edge technologies has become a fundamental aspect of contemporary global politics. This research explores how the mission for technological dominance between these two major powers is redesigning the geopolitical landscape, transforming long-standing coalitions, and introducing new frontiers of competition such as innovation, data manipulation, and semiconductor supply chains. The research explores critical developments such as the rise of strategic tech-driven coalitions like QUAD and AUKUS in setting global narratives around AI governance. This research applies the theoretical lens of Defensive Realism, which argues that states act to preserve their security in an anarchic international system by countering potential threats. This qualitative study examines how AI leadership and control over innovative technologies are becoming strategic instruments in the restructuring of geopolitical power dynamics.
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US-China, Artificial Intelligence, Tech Rivalry, Geopolitical Implications
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(1) Bushra Haider
M. Phil, Department of International Relations, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Sobia Hanif
Assistant Professor, Department of International Relations, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Zeeshan Fida
Lecturer, Department of International Relations, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
Exploring the Challenges of Curriculum Development in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: A Systematic Review
The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in all domains of society is reshaping the academic landscape, calling for a change in curriculum design and delivery. This systematic review investigates how the educational system is changing to adapt its curriculum to align with the opportunities and challenges created by AI technologies. The four primary theoretical frameworks include Constructivist Learning Theory, Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK), Digital Capital Theory, and the 21st-Century Skills Framework in the framework of AI education teaching, technical and equity dimensions. The results show that when AI promises personal education, administrative performance, and modern teaching methods, there are important gaps in curriculum education, the preparation of teachers, and moral integration. In combination with current global literature, this study provides valuable insights for teachers, policymakers, and curriculum designers in the AI-powered world.
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Artificial Intelligence, Curriculum Development, Systematic Review, Challenges
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(1) Aima Shafiq
PhD Scholar, Department of Educational Research and Assessment, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Rukhsana Yahya
PhD Scholar, Department of Educational Research and Assessment, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Salma Waheed
PhD Scholar, Department of Educational Research and Assessment, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
Positive Discourse Analysis of Media Narratives on Artificial Intelligence
The framing of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in media discourses affects society's perceptions of AI and its adoption. This research explores the positive narratives of Artificial Intelligence through the lens of framing theory and Positive Discourse Analysis (PDA). This research draws on 15 newspaper articles published on platforms including The News, The Week, and BBC to identify the linguistic and discursive strategies employed to present AI in a positive light. By combining theoretical insights from framing theory and PDA, the study illustrates how media narratives help in creating empowering and inclusive representations of AI. The findings offer important lessons for academics, policymakers, and people in the media and underscore the value of constructive media discourse in determining how society views potential future technologies.
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Artificial Intelligence, Media Framing, Positive Discourse Analysis, Framing Theory, Positive Narratives, Media Discourse, Societal Perception
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(1) Warda Fareed
MPhil Scholar, Department of English Literature and Linguistics, COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan.
(2) Nasir Muhammad
MPhil Scholar, Department of English Literature and Linguistics, COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan.
(3) Muattar Hayat
MPhil Scholar, Department of English Literature and Linguistics, COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan.
Enhancing Student Intelligence and Memory through Metacognitive Strategies: Insights from Classroom Practices in Secondary Education of South Punjab
This study investigates the mediating role of metacognition in the relationship between memorization and intelligence among students of secondary schools in South Punjab, Pakistan. Using a quantitative correlational design, data were collected from 393 students selected through stratified random sampling. A structured 50-item questionnaire measured metacognitive knowledge, regulation, memorization strategies, and intelligence. Reliability and validity were ensured through confirmatory factor analysis, while SPSS v.25 and SmartPLS v.4.0 were employed for analysis. Results revealed that metacognition was positively associated with both memorization and intelligence, and significantly mediated their relationship. Male students outperformed females in metacognitive knowledge and intelligence, though memorization showed no significant gender differences. The findings suggest that memorization provides the foundation of knowledge, but metacognitive regulation transforms it into meaningful application. The study recommends integrating metacognitive training into teaching and curricula to enhance reflective learning and foster higher-order thinking among secondary school learners.
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Metacognition, Memorization, Intelligence, Secondary Education, South Punjab, Classroom Practices
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(1) Muhammad Naveed Iqbal
Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Nosheen Malik
Assistant Professor, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.