International Journal of Humanities & Social Science: Insights & Transformations [ISSN: 2581-3587 (online)]

Data-Driven Leadership and Root Cause Analysis in the AI Era: Enhancing Strategic Decision-Making and Sustainable Problem Solving

2026-08-01T10:16:45+00:00

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed organizational leadership, requiring leaders to adopt analytical thinking, data-driven decision-making, and systematic problem-solving skills. Modern leaders must not only respond to organizational challenges but also identify the underlying causes of problems to create sustainable solutions. Root Cause Analysis (RCA) has emerged as an essential framework for identifying the origins of operational inefficiencies, communication breakdowns, and performance-related issues within organizations. This article discusses the integration of data-driven leadership and RCA principles in the AI era. It explores the distinction between symptoms and root causes, introduces key RCA tools such as the 5 Whys technique and Fishbone Diagram, and highlights how these methods can improve leadership effectiveness and organizational outcomes. Furthermore, the article presents strategies for applying RCA in real-world organizational settings to strengthen team performance, decision-making quality, and long-term operational sustainability.

Positivism and Post-Positivism in Health and Social Science Research: Past, Present, and Contemporary Challenges

2026-08-01T14:33:52+00:00

Positivism and post-positivism have been foundational paradigms shaping research in the health and social sciences, guiding how knowledge is produced, interpreted, and applied. Positivism, rooted in the work of Auguste Comte, emphasises empirical observation, objective measurement, and the identification of universal laws governing natural and social phenomena. Post-positivism emerged in response to critiques of strict empiricism, recognising the provisional nature of scientific knowledge and the influence of theoretical assumptions and contextual factors on observation and interpretation. The present study provides a comprehensive synthesis of global empirical research, integrating quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods evidence to evaluate how these paradigms inform methodological choices, research outcomes, and evidence interpretation. In health research, positivist methods dominate in epidemiology, biomedical research, and clinical trials, yet post-positivist frameworks enable the inclusion of social determinants of health, cultural context, and patient experience. In social sciences, statistical and demographic modelling derived from positivism facilitates understanding of population-level trends, while post-positivist approaches allow exploration of human motivations, social structures, and cultural meanings. Despite extensive theoretical discussion, gaps remain in systematically linking philosophical paradigms with empirical outcomes and integrating evidence across methodological approaches. This study addresses these gaps by combining historical, philosophical, and meta-analytic perspectives, highlighting the complementary nature of positivist and post-positivist methodologies for addressing complex global health and social challenges. The findings underscore the need for integrative frameworks that balance empirical rigour with contextual insight.

Local Storytelling for Value Creation in the Creative Economy: Concepts, Practices, and Cultural Transformation

2026-08-01T14:48:43+00:00

Local storytelling has become an important mechanism for preserving cultural heritage, strengthening community identity, and generating economic value in the era of the creative economy. This article explores the concepts, processes, and techniques of local storytelling as a strategic cultural practice that transforms local wisdom, traditions, memories, and experiences into meaningful cultural assets. The discussion highlights the relationship between storytelling and cultural capital, emphasizing how narratives contribute to tourism, creative industries, cultural products, and community-based development. Furthermore, the article examines methods for identifying and developing community stories, designing narrative structures, and constructing shared meanings that resonate with diverse audiences. Through various case studies from different cultural contexts, the article demonstrates how local storytelling empowers communities, promotes social cohesion, and supports sustainable cultural innovation. Finally, the article discusses the future of local storytelling in the digital age, focusing on digital media, participatory communication, and emerging opportunities within the global creative economy.

From Chasing to Connection: A Comprehensive Psychological Model of Silence, Scarcity, Curiosity, Ego Regulation, and Self-Growth in Romantic Attraction and Relationship Dynamics

2026-09-03T11:22:10+00:00

Contemporary romantic interpersonal mechanics are deeply affected by the tension between anxious attachment patterns and psychological autonomy. Traditional popular literature often reduces complex relational pull to transactional tactics or superficial game-playing, failing to address the underlying psychological drivers. This comprehensive research article introduces the SCORE Model (Self-Respect, Calm/Controlled Communication, Emotional Ownership, Relational Boundaries, Emotional/ Personal Evolution), conceptualized and articulated by Researcher. Integrating core tenets of Social Psychology, Behavioral Economics (Law of Scarcity and Perceived Value), Attachment Theory, and Ancient Stoic Philosophy, this paper systematically demonstrates how emotional independence, impulse control, and strategic silence establish sustainable relational value. Rather than acting as a tool of covert manipulation, strategic silence is redefined as a mechanism of high-level emotional regulation and impulse control. Through detailed qualitative frameworks, cross-disciplinary comparisons, and theoretical modeling, researcher proves that non-needy self-actualization creates organic interpersonal curiosity and long-term attachment security far superior to reactive pursuit behaviors.