2025 VOL. 14. NO. 1

Review article
Artificial Intelligence in education: Excavating the Pros and Cons

Abel Enokela

Abstract
The 21st century presents unprecedented technological stride with the (r) evolution of artificial intelligence (AI). AI can shape learning outcomes and foster self-paced and collaborative learning. The role of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning processes has enhanced educational universalization, making distance between the teacher and learners not to be a challenge anymore. AI technologies such as ChatGPT, Google, and Writing AI hold transforming trends and predictable impacts on creative learning and problem-solving skills in the years to come. Thus, AI seems to be forward-looking towards creating learning transitions that can bring more interconnectivity that can promote global benefits. However, with all these promises AI holds for creative learning and critical thinking, there seems to be a handful of perils that are also looming as AI continues to have stronger presence in teaching and learning contexts. Issues related to algorithmic bias and data security continue to pose threats to the outstanding popularity AI enjoys today. AI disruptive tendencies should be carefully excavated and examined to enhance innovations that can address its perceived shortcomings. Considering the above points, this presentation aims to explore the pros and cons of AI of the educational landscape. The presentation is hoped to be done online.

Keywords:AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI pros, AI cons, education.

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Original scientific paper
Gaps in Public Diplomacy: Analyzing the Approaches of Veteran Authors

Natka Jankova Alagjozovska

Abstract
Phonemes and allophones are speech units that help in solving the puzzle of speech sounds in English language. This paper aims to analyze the phonemes and allophones as sound segments. The combination of qualitative and quantitative methods will be used to show that artificial intelligence tools can also help in defining and distinguishing allophones and phonemes. This study investigates the knowledge of phonemes and allophones among second-year English language students at the Faculty of Philology within Goce Delcev University in Stip. The study assesses students’ understanding of the segments through recognizing minimal pairs, phonemic differences, and allophonic variants such glottalization and aspiration. Questionnaires and short interviews with 25 participants were conducted in order to check students’ understanding and the current situation of the usage of AI in their studies. The findings indicate that while many students depend more on spelling than phonetic transcription, the majority of students are able to identify important phonetic elements. According to the open-ended comments, students believe that learning these speech characteristics helps them understand the language more, be more fluent and improve their pronunciation. The respondents also point out that to get the most out of Phonetics training, advanced English proficiency is required. The interviews also reveal that students are not dependent on artificial intelligence tools while studying and improving Phonetics and Phonology. All things considered, the study highlights how crucial it is to teach phonetic differences to facilitate efficient communication and language development.

Keywords: Phonemes, Allophones, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Pronunciation, English language, Speech.

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Original scientific paper
The Gender Pay Gap in the Media Industry: Socio-Economic dimensions of Inequality among Women Journalists

Loreta Axhami & Raimonda Nelku

Abstract
This study analyses the interplay between socio-economic status and gender inequality in the workplace with a particular focus on women journalists in Albania. Based on the analysis of empirical data obtained from a survey with 236 journalists involved in all platforms of information production and distribution in five private media companies as well as in the public broadcasting Albanian Radio and Television (ART), conducted in the period May-June 2025 by the Department of Journalism and Communication at the University of Tirana, the study highlights the gender pay gap as one of the main forms of inequality in the media sector. Although women journalists constitute the majority in the audiovisual media, they face several obstacles to career advancement, pressures, hate speech, etc., while practicing their profession. In this context, the study findings suggest that inequalities in the workplace are multidimensional and require an integrated interdisciplinary approach to address them.

Keywords:Economics of discrimination, critical mass theory, glass ceiling, women journalists, gender inequality, AI.

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