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2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES | Pp. 76-84
Biophilic design has emerged as a critical paradigm in contemporary architecture, seeking to reconnect the built environment with natural systems through aesthetic, sensory, and spatial strategies. This paper examines the aesthetic dimensions of biophilic des...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES | Pp. 65-75
Since 2020, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) systems have increasingly functioned as co-authors within creative practice, reshaping established understandings of authorship, originality, and aesthetics. This study critically examines the evolving ro...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES | Pp. 60-64
Gamification in cultural institutions has emerged as a transformative strategy for enhancing audience engagement while simultaneously raising critical concerns about commercialization and cultural integrity. By integrating game-like elements such as points, c...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES | Pp. 52-59
Fashion has emerged as a powerful medium of political communication, functioning as a visual and material language through which protest aesthetics and identity signaling are articulated. This study examines how clothing, accessories, and stylistic choices op...
2026 | INOSR APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 76-80
Anemia remains a significant public health issue in rural Uganda, affecting a large portion of the population, particularly women of reproductive age and children under five. This review evaluates the effectiveness of anemia awareness campaigns implemented in...
2026 | INOSR APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 98-102
Malaria remains a major public health challenge in rural Uganda, with significant morbidity and mortality, particularly among children under five and pregnant women. Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) have been widely implemented as a primary intervention in mal...
2026 | INOSR APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 93-97
Typhoid fever continues to be a significant public health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), despite the availability of effective vaccines. This comprehensive review aims to evaluate the factors influencing the success of typh...
2026 | INOSR HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | Pp. 20-25
The ethics of exhibiting human remains and sensitive materials has become one of the most contested issues in contemporary museum studies, archaeology, anthropology, heritage management, and cultural policy. This review examines the global ethical, legal, and...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES | Pp. 44-51
This paper examines the ethical dimensions of interactive documentary (i-doc) forms through three interrelated lenses: choice, empathy, and evidence. As digital technologies transform documentary practice, interactivity introduces new possibilities for user a...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF COMPUTER AND APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 25-29
Genetic research on cancer in East Africa holds great potential for advancing understanding of the disease, enabling personalized treatment, and improving outcomes. However, the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) surrounding such research are sign...