University of Phoenix Releases New Phoenix Scholar Issue on AI and Institutional Trust
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PHOENIX, Oct. 10, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- University of Phoenix has released the Summer/Fall 2026 issue of the Phoenix Scholar™, a peer-reviewed, open-access periodical.
The publication, which marks the 9th volume and 1st issue of the year, aims to explore the evolving relationship between people, technology, and the changing world of work. The issue places institutional trust at the center of its discussion, with Mark McCaslin, PhD, editor-in-chief of Phoenix Scholar and associate chair of the Center for Leadership and Entrepreneurial Research (CLER) at University of Phoenix, considering how organizations can cultivate trust as workers navigate rapid technological change, workplace uncertainty, and concerns about autonomy.
McCaslin's opening editorial highlights the importance of addressing the questions raised by technological change, not only about what organizations can do with AI but also about how people experience that change and whether they feel they have a meaningful role in shaping it.
The new issue features 16 contributions that examine institutional trust and technological change from various perspectives. These include:
- AI, Autonomy, and Institutional Trust: Articles explore workforce development strategies for AI adoption, engagement in AI-enabled workplaces, systems-level approaches to autonomy and trust, and lessons from entrepreneurs about AI and whether it represents a workforce revolution or disruption.
- Education and Resilience: Research addresses STEM teacher self-efficacy and burnout, inclusion for preschool children with autism spectrum disorder, trauma-informed care in alternative education settings, and mindfulness and resilience in higher education.
- Leadership and Professional Practice: Contributions examine performance calibration and career momentum, entrepreneurial perspectives on AI, and trusted approaches to learning and leadership through two book reviews.
The breadth of the issue reflects its central premise that institutional trust is shaped not by technology alone but through leadership practices, opportunities for autonomy and development, psychological capital, and the everyday experiences people have within organizations.
Phoenix Scholar™ provides open access to research and scholarship, showcasing scholarship by University of Phoenix faculty and alumni. The journal is now an open access journal, allowing its content to be read, downloaded, searched, and shared without charge. Researchers are not charged to publish in the periodical. In recognition of its commitment to open-access scholarly publishing, Phoenix Scholar™ has recently been accepted for inclusion in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), an internationally recognized directory that indexes peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journals. This milestone enhances the journal's visibility within the global research community and reflects its adherence to established standards for open-access publishing. Articles are published under a Creative Commons license, and authors retain copyright to their work.
University of Phoenix, which is built for real life and has been 50 years strong, focuses on today's challenging business and organizational needs, from addressing critical social issues to developing solutions to accelerate community building and industry growth. The College of Doctoral Studies, a part of the university, is dedicated to preparing students to be leaders in their organization, industry, and community through its research program, which is built around the Scholar, Practitioner, Leader Model.