Digital Technologies Research and Applications

Special Issue on "Artificial Intelligence in Education: Innovative Approaches, Applications, and Case Studies"

A special issue of Digital Technologies Research and Applications (DTRA) (E-ISSN: 2754-5687).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: February 31, 2026

Guest Editor: 

Hmidi Alaeddine
Kairouan University, Higher Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology of Kasserine, 1200, Kasserine, Tunisia.
E-mail: alaeddine.hmidi@issatkas.u-kairouan.tn
Research Interests: Artificial intelligence (AI), Education.

 

Special Issue Information:

Dear Colleagues,

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the field of education, offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance teaching, learning, assessment, and administration. This Special Issue aims to explore innovative approaches, practical applications, and case studies of AI in educational settings across K-12, higher education, and lifelong learning contexts.

We invite original research, methodological contributions, theoretical analyses, and detailed case studies that provide practical insights into the implementation and impact of AI technologies. Submissions should address real-world applications, challenges, and lessons learned, contributing to both the theoretical understanding and practical advancement of AI in education.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • AI-driven personalized and adaptive learning systems
  • Intelligent tutoring systems and AI-enhanced instruction
  • AI-supported formative and summative assessment
  • Learning analytics and data-informed educational decision-making
  • AI applications for collaborative and remote learning
  • Ethical, social, and privacy considerations in AI implementation
  • Case studies demonstrating practical integration of AI in classrooms, institutions, or educational platforms

This Special Issue seeks to bridge theory and practice, providing educators, researchers, and policymakers with actionable knowledge and evidence-based insights. Contributions demonstrating rigorous qualitative, mixed-methods, or empirical case study approaches are particularly welcome.

Guest Editor: Dr. Hmidi Alaeddine

Keywords:

  • Artificial Intelligence in Education
  • Case Studies in Education
  • Personalized Learning
  • Intelligent Tutoring Systems
  • Learning Analytics
  • AI-Enhanced Assessment
  • Educational Technology
  • Ethical Considerations in AI

Manuscript Submission Information:

Please visit the Submissions Guidelines page before submitting a manuscript. Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Manuscripts should be submitted online through the online manuscript submission and editorial system. Additionally, please include a cover letter specifying that the manuscript is intended for the Special Issue "Artificial Intelligence in Education: Innovative Approaches, Applications, and Case Studies" when submitting it online. Manuscripts can be submitted until the submission deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal and will be listed together on the Special Issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract can be sent to the Editor Lorena Gu lorena@ukscip.com for announcement on this website.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1800 USD. Authors who are unable to cover this cost or those who are invited to submit papers may be eligible for discounts or waivers.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a double-blind peer-review process.

Tentative time-table for the call for papers:

  • Proposed abstract submission: January 31, 2026
  • Decision on acceptance of abstracts: February 14, 2026
  • Opening of submission portal for full manuscripts: February 15, 2026

Published Papers:

Paper 1: Towards a Smart School in Tunisia: AI and Mobile Electronics for Overcoming Educational Barriers
Authors: Hmidi Alaeddine¹,²,*
1. Kairouan University, Higher Institute of Applied Science and Technology of Kasserine, Tunisia; alaeddine.hmidi@issatkas.u-kairouan.tn
2. Faculty of Sciences of Monastir, Laboratory of Electronics and Microelectronics, Monastir University, Tunisia

Paper 2: Leveraging AI and Embedded Electronics to Overcome Barriers in Technology Education for Blind Students — A Tunisian Case Study
Authors: Hmidi Alaeddine¹,²,*
1. Kairouan University, Higher Institute of Applied Science and Technology of Kasserine, Tunisia; alaeddine.hmidi@issatkas.u-kairouan.tn
2. Faculty of Sciences of Monastir, Laboratory of Electronics and Microelectronics, Monastir University, Tunisia

Paper 3: Towards Inclusive Education in Tunisia: AI and Embedded Systems for Visually Impaired Learners
Authors: Hmidi Alaeddine¹,²,*
1. Kairouan University, Higher Institute of Applied Science and Technology of Kasserine, Tunisia; alaeddine.hmidi@issatkas.u-kairouan.tn
2. Faculty of Sciences of Monastir, Laboratory of Electronics and Microelectronics, Monastir University, Tunisia