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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...
2026 | INOSR APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 33-37
Traditional bone setters (TBS) remain important musculoskeletal care providers across West Africa. Their role is well documented for fractures, dislocations, and soft-tissue injuries, but their effectiveness in treating chronic degenerative conditions such as...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES | Pp. 85-93
This paper examines disability aesthetics in contemporary art and design through the intersecting lenses of representation, access, and inclusive practice. It argues that disability aesthetics extends beyond mere depiction of disability to encompass embodied...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES | Pp. 32-43
Cultural heritage sites across the world are increasingly threatened by climate change, armed conflict, environmental degradation, and limited governance capacity, making their preservation an urgent global priority. This paper examines the role of digital he...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF COMPUTER AND APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 6-9
Mobile money services have transformed financial inclusion in Uganda, particularly for underserved populations, including those in rural and remote areas. This review examines the development and impact of Android applications designed for mobile money in Uga...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES | Pp. 22-31
Design justice has emerged as a critical paradigm within Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and User Experience (UX), foregrounding the role of design in shaping, reinforcing, or challenging systemic inequities. This paper examines the conceptual foundations, f...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES | Pp. 11-21
This article examines decolonial curatorial methods and their transformative impacts on collections, exhibition narratives, and public engagement within cultural institutions. Grounded in postcolonial and decolonial theoretical frameworks, the study highlight...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES | Pp. 1-10
This study examines data visualization as a form of cultural rhetoric that actively shapes persuasion, communicates uncertainty, and constructs trust within contemporary information ecosystems. Moving beyond the view of visualization as a neutral technical to...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | Pp. 72-76
This paper explores cultural resilience as a critical dimension of post-disaster recovery, focusing on the rebuilding of heritage and community identity. Disasters disrupt not only physical infrastructure but also the social fabric, cultural practices, and sh...