Scientific research journal

The scientific research journal continues its academic journey with a solid intellectual vision, issuing its second volume with a focus on monitoring current developments in various fields. The journal aims to contribute to enriching academic discussions and guiding research towards linking it with economic, social, environmental, and technological issues. Therefore, this volume contains valuable research and studies that, in general, strive to apply digital frameworks to both theoretical and practical contexts.

In this regard, the lead paper, written by Dr. Ali Boulaalam and titled "The Smart University and the Knowledge Society," addresses the challenges of the knowledge society in relation to the university within the context of digital transformation. It tracks the changes necessary for establishing a new scientific system based on a new "organon" (methodology), with a key focus on innovative knowledge engineering. This involves embedding smart systems into the infrastructure of university institutions and establishing a cooperative e-learning system that integrates human and artificial intelligence.

In an effort to advance the field of Arabic language testing, Dr. Nisrine El Hannach presented a comprehensive approach in her article titled "Tests and Linguistic Platforms: The Irfan Proficiency Test as a Model." The article highlights the mechanisms of using digital platforms to create effective language tests capable of evaluating learners' proficiency in their first or second language. This is done by assessing the learner’s actual level in the four language skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing. The study relies on the Nooj platform, a language platform equipped with the necessary technologies to describe the Arabic language and make it suitable for digital testing.

Regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in Islamic research, researchers Meryam El Morabit, Miloud Kouass explored the mechanisms of assessing the reality of AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Quillbot, Qalam) in this field. They identified the opportunities and challenges these tools present and offered recommendations to enhance their usage. The study adopted a descriptive-analytical methodology, gathering data through a survey of 40 PhD students in Islamic studies at Mohammed I University in Oujda. The results revealed a significant gap in awareness about the importance and potential of AI tools in Islamic research, with a large portion of the sample refraining from using these tools in their research despite the opportunities they provide.

On the topic of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Dr. Asmaa Al-Alaoui presented a research paper on the overwhelming revolution affecting all aspects of life economic, social, and even cultural. She emphasized that ICT has become a driving force behind all technological progress. One of the most impacted fields is higher education, where the digital knowledge era has posed major challenges to the sector, pushing it beyond traditional education methods to what is now known as digital or online education. This shift, especially during times of crises and pandemics (such as COVID-19), has revealed the failure of traditional education to keep pace with the prevailing electronic environment.

In a similar vein, researcher Ahmed Qobbi’s study, titled "Automatic Processing of Arabic: A Study of Automatic Speech Recognition Systems," shed light on the numerous challenges faced in the automatic processing of natural languages, particularly Arabic. Natural language processing (NLP) aims to analyze and process texts at the phonetic, morphological, and syntactic levels using AI. The unique nature of the Arabic language further complicates these tasks. The focus was placed on automatic speech recognition, especially for Arabic, as this research falls within the field of AI that seeks to develop machines to mimic human intelligence in understanding, analyzing, and processing language.

In his article titled "The Film 'The Cell'," Youssef Loumim attempted to present the artistic elements of cinema in its entertainment dimensions, as well as its extensions related to elite cinematic production. In doing so, he established an intellectual approach to this promising field by analyzing the film The Cell by Rabie Johari.

In summary, the topics covered in this issue represent a distinctive academic subject that falls within the scope of digital transformation and the various manifestations and dimensions of AI within the broader framework of Arab cultural systems..

Managing Editor: Dr. Ali Bouallam