Volume 4, Special Issue 2, April 2026

The Academic

The Academic – International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (A Peer Reviewed/Refereed Online Journal)

Special Issue Note

The Seminar topic “Social Sciences in the Age of AI: History, Policy, and Society” addresses the profound. Multi-dimensional impact of artificial intelligence on human structures, research methodologies, and governance. It explores how AI is reshaping social science disciplines such as history, sociology, economics, and political science by shifting from traditional, qualitative approaches to data-driven, computational methods. As AI transitions from a technical tool to a social force, it is redefining the human experience.

Volume 4, Special Issue 2, April 2026
S. No. Author(s) Name Paper Title Page Nos.
1 Ravikumar K. Artificial Intelligence and the Transformation of Indian Society: A Sociological Perspective 01-10
2 Dr. Siddappa D O AI for Rural India: Innovations, Impacts, and Challenges 11-18
3 Dr. Appanna N Jirnal AI in the Fields of Change: A Sociological Lens on Technology's Rural Revolution 19-26
4 Dr. Lata N. Killedar Indian Knowledge Systems in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Bridging Traditional Wisdom with Emerging Technologies. 27-37
5 Dr. Basavaraj N. Hosamani Role of Governor in Indian Federal System: An Analytical Perspective of Karnataka State 38-47
6 Dr. Mallikarjuna M The Role of Youth in Politics for Ensuring Good Governance 48-52
7 Dr. Marigouda B Chobari The Impact of AI on Women’s Empowerment: A Sociological Analysis 53-58
8 Dr. Maitradevi Shivaraya Role of Artificial Intelligence in Indian Society 59-65
9 Dr. Y. I. Chawan The Role of AI in Rural Development: A Sociological Study 66-71
10 Dr. Ravikumar B. K. The Rise of Data-Driven Political Science: Opportunities and Challenges 72-79
11 Dr. Asha B. N Automating Bureaucracy: Opportunities and Risks of AI in Public Administration 80-85
12 Dr. Aravind Amalazari. Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Diplomacy 86-95
13 Dr. Asma Anjum Nadaf Artificial Intelligence and Financial Inclusion: A Contemporary Study of AI-Enabled Digital Payments in Hubli City 96-109
14 Dr. Rajshekhar S. Mavinamar The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on College Students: A Sociological Study 110-115
15 Dr. Dada Ashok Managanvi The Role of AI in School Education: A Sociological Study 116-122
16 Dr. M. P. Shegunashi E-Democracy and Governance: The Indian Involvement in a Global Algorithmic Age 123-128
17 Shri. Suraj K. Patil AI in Physical Education and Sports Psychology: A Social Science Approach 129-134
18 Shirahatti Manohar H AI Governance in the 21st Century: Challenges, Opportunities, and Policy Perspectives 135-148
19 Shri. Prasad K. Wadekar From Gurukul to Google: The Evolution of Education Systems 149-156
20 Poornima L, Dr. Janhavi S S Rural Development in Grama Panchayat 157-160
21 T.M. Chougule A Study on Indian Rural Market & Its Emerging Trends 161-166
22 Dr. Parasharam N. Basargi, Prof. Suhas A. Bamane The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Personality Development 167-173
23 Mr. Ramanagoud Gurannagoud, Dr. Chandrashekhar C. Banasode The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Mass Media: A Social Work Study 174-179
24 Smt. Vaishali Pandit Shinde Role of AI in Digital Library in Higher Education 180-186
25 Dr. Gurupadayya N. Hiremath Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights: Opportunities, Risks and Ethical Governance 187-193
26 Dr. Pairojabanu M Mestri छात्रों की दृष्टि में जेनरेटिव एआई और चैटजीपीटी: संभावनाएं और चुनौतियां । 194-204
27 Bhimasheppa Muddapur, Dr. Mahalinga K. AI-Driven Policy Simulation and Economic Modelling in Karnataka's Social Science Research 205-212
28 Dr. Jayashree Jakati AI Meets History: How Technology Is Rewriting the Past. 213-218
29 Prof. Dr. V. B.Kakade AI and Research Vistas in Social Science 219-222
30 Dr. Kavitha H. Kulkarni AI Impact on Cultural Transformation 223-232
31 Dr. Raghavendra Salave The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Higher Education: A Sociological Analysis 233-238
32 Dr. Jayashree Jakati AI’s Role in Preserving Digital Archives: Opportunities, Applications and Ethical Considerations 239-244
33 Dr. Kumar Somappa Badiger Artificial Intelligence in Indian Agriculture 245-250
34 Shri. Madan Patil Sustaining the Soil: The Macroeconomics of Traditional Farming Systems 251-259
35 Dr. Ganapati Namdev Kamble Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence Adoption on Agricultural Efficiency and Economic Outcomes 260-269
36 Dr. Rashmi S, Manisha MV, Bindu HA Societal Implications of Artificial Intelligence in Education and Employment: A Social Science Perspective 270-278
37 Prof. Dr. S .S. Suryawanshi Role of AI in Commerce and Management 279-284
38 Mr. Deelip Mahadev Wadekar Digital Transformation in Finance: The Role of Fintech, AI, and Blockchain 285-293
39 Laxmi. B. Desai AI in Agriculture, Industry and Services 294-299
40 Dr. Preeti G. Padappagol The Lifestyle Implications of Instagram on Degree College Girls 300-304
41 Dr. Kiran Desai The AI Revolution in Media 305-309
42 Dr Shashikant Bhimappa Kallolikar Artificial Intelligence in Tourism: A sociological study 310-315
43 Dr. Ruqqia Hashmi The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Reshaping Education, 2026: A Sociological study 316-321
44 Dr. Sunita B Jadhav Role of AI in Women Empowerment in Karnataka 322-327
45 Amit S. Chingali, Avadhut Manage Artificial Intelligence and Ideological Propaganda Mechanisms of Cognitive Influence and Mitigation Strategies 328-339
46 Shri. Praveenkumar Sansuddi, Dr. Ravi Dalawai A Sociological Study on AI and Caste-Based Society in Karnataka 340-348
47 Prof. Mahantesh. S., Avvakkanavar Impact of AI in Social Networking Sites: A Sociological Study 349-354
48 Dr. Manju S. Sanadi Impact of AI on Rural Women in Indian Society: A Sociological Study 355-360
49 Shri Saddamhusain H Mulla Impact of AI on Rural Women in Kalyana Karnataka: A Sociological Study 361-367
50 Dr. Shivanand Hiremath Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare Development: A Sociological Study 368-373
51 Dr. Basavant Awaradi Empowering Rural Women through AI: A Sociological Study from Kalyana Karnataka 374-381