Vol. 12 No. 13 (October 2025) of the International Journal of Research (IJR) presents a rich and diverse collection of scholarly articles that reflect the journal’s commitment to interdisciplinary research and global knowledge exchange. As a monthly, peer-reviewed, open-access platform, IJR continues to uphold its reputation for fast and rigorous review, academic integrity, and zero-tolerance for plagiarism. This special issue, published on 13 October 2025, brings together contributions from literature, sociology, economics, cultural studies, environmental humanities, media studies, psychology, and emerging technological domains. Each article offers original insights, spanning critical interpretations of canonical texts, socio-cultural analyses of digital spaces, economic inquiries, and contemporary debates on identity, governance, and technological transformation.
The issue showcases a wide thematic spectrum—from youth agency, postcolonial narratives, and dream–memory intersections to neo-colonial critiques, AI in banking, migration studies, disability narratives, eco-criticism, and environmental storytelling. Several articles engage deeply with questions of identity, marginalization, and representation, while others explore behavioural, economic, and technological shifts shaping modern societies. Altogether, this curated collection not only reflects the breadth of contemporary research but also reinforces IJR’s mission of providing a high-quality, accessible academic platform that encourages emerging scholars and seasoned researchers alike to disseminate impactful and socially relevant knowledge.