Call for Papers on Education, Poverty Reduction, and Artificial Intelligence

Tbilisi, Georgia — British University, Department of Research Development

The British University is pleased to announce a Call for Papers for an upcoming issue of its academic journal, Poverty Studies Review, dedicated to the theme:

Education, Poverty Reduction, and the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Social Transformation

This issue aims to bring together high-quality scholarly research exploring how education and emerging technologies—particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI)—can contribute to inclusive development, social mobility, and sustainable poverty reduction.

About the Issue

Education has long been recognised as a cornerstone of poverty alleviation and sustainable development. Recent advances in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and digital learning technologies present new opportunities to enhance the quality, accessibility, and personalisation of education—especially in low-income and resource-constrained contexts.

At the same time, the rapid diffusion of AI and data-driven systems raises critical concerns related to equity, ethics, governance, digital exclusion, and the potential reproduction of existing social and economic inequalities.

This issue seeks to critically examine both the potential and the limitations of AI-enabled and data-driven educational innovations. Contributors are encouraged to move beyond purely techno-optimistic perspectives and to engage with the broader social, economic, political, and institutional dimensions of poverty and inequality.

Scope and Topics of Interest

The journal welcomes original research articles, empirical and comparative studies, case studies, theoretical contributions, policy analyses, and interdisciplinary research. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• The role of education in poverty alleviation and sustainable development

• Artificial intelligence applications in educational systems and learning environments

• Big data, machine learning, and AI-based poverty mapping and measurement

• Digital inequality, access, and inclusion in AI-driven education

• AI, skills development, employability, and the future of work in low-income contexts

• Data-driven decision-making in education policy and governance

• Case studies of AI-based and digital education interventions in developing and emerging economies

• AI and inclusive education for marginalised and vulnerable populations

• Impact evaluation of AI-enabled poverty reduction programmes

• Ethical, governance, and political economy challenges of AI deployment

• Emerging technologies (AI, digital platforms, blockchain) and social protection systems

• Methodological innovations in poverty research using computational and mixed-methods approaches

Submission Guidelines

Abstracts

• Length: 250–300 words

• Must include: purpose, research methods, results, and conclusion

• Submission email: research@britishuni.edu.ge

Full Papers

• Length: 6,000–8,000 words (including tables, figures, references, and endnotes)

• Format:

  • PDF file

  • Times New Roman, size 12, 1.5 spacing

  • Tables and figures on separate pages

• Citation style: APA 7th edition

• Transliteration standard: Library of Congress system

• Please include a word count

Manuscript Structure

• Title page

• Abstract

• Keywords

• Main text (Introduction; Materials and Methods; Results; Discussion)

• Acknowledgments

• Declaration of interest

• References

• Appendices (if applicable)

• Tables (on separate pages)

• Figures and figure captions

Author Information

Authors should provide their full name and institutional affiliation on the cover page. Where available, ORCID IDs and professional social media handles (LinkedIn, X/Twitter, or Facebook) may be included.

For multi-author submissions, one author must be designated as the corresponding author, with a valid email address. Affiliations should reflect where the research was conducted. Changes to affiliation are not permitted after acceptance.

Peer Review Process

Poverty Studies Review is committed to academic integrity and high scholarly standards. All submissions undergo an initial editorial screening, followed by a double-blind peer review conducted by independent expert reviewers.

Important Dates

• Full paper submission deadline: April 15, 2026

• Peer review period: April 15 – May 15, 2026

• Revised paper submission: May 25, 2026

• Final acceptance: June 5, 2026

• Publication date: June 12, 2026

Publication Fees

There are no submission fees, publication fees, or page charges for this journal.

Contact

For further information or queries, please contact:
📧 research@britishuni.edu.ge