Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Effects of Automation and Artificial Intelligence on the Job Market

The rapid advancement of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the global job market in unprecedented ways. From manufacturing and logistics to education, finance, and creative industries, intelligent systems are transforming how work is performed, managed, and evaluated. While automation enhances productivity and efficiency, it also raises critical questions about employment displacement, skill transformation, economic inequality, and the future of work itself.

This issue invites scholarly contributions that examine the multifaceted impacts of automation and AI on labor structures, workforce dynamics, and socio-economic systems. We particularly welcome interdisciplinary perspectives that explore technological disruption, reskilling and upskilling strategies, policy responses, ethical considerations, and emerging forms of digital labor. Contributions may address both macro-level transformations—such as global labor shifts and platform economies—and micro-level implications, including worker identity, job precarity, and organizational change.

By bringing together theoretical, empirical, and critical analyses, this issue aims to foster a deeper understanding of how automation and AI are redefining work in the twenty-first century. Ultimately, it seeks to provide insights that can inform policymakers, educators, industry leaders, and communities in navigating the evolving landscape of employment in the age of intelligent technologies.