Digital Media, Digital Security, and the Human-Centered Transformation Paradigm: From Early Childhood to Public Health
Abstract
Digital transformation has become a defining force shaping contemporary education, communication, cybersecurity practices, and public health systems. Rather than functioning as isolated domains, digital media and digital security increasingly operate within interconnected ecosystems where ethical responsibility, trust, and resilience are critical determinants of sustainability. This article offers an integrative editorial analysis of four complementary studies that collectively frame digital transformation as a human-centered life cycle, extending from early childhood education to societal-scale public health infrastructures.
Drawing on recent research and policy-informed perspectives, the article first examines the ethical and pedagogical implications of artificial intelligence in early childhood education, emphasizing the need for rights-based and developmentally appropriate governance. It then situates social media–supported distance education within broader digital learning ecosystems, highlighting emerging security, privacy, and platform governance challenges. The discussion further explores cybersecurity communication through the lens of Zero Trust, security culture, and organizational resilience, underscoring the socio-technical nature of contemporary cybersecurity. Finally, digital transformation in public health is analyzed as a strategic and systemic process shaped by governance capacity, trust, and cyber resilience.
By synthesizing these domains, the article argues that effective digital transformation requires an ecosystem-oriented approach that integrates ethical foresight, security awareness, and human values. Collectively, the contributions in this issue advance a holistic framework for designing secure, inclusive, and resilient digital futures.
Ethical Statement
This study is based on personal experience and reflective practice. It did not involve the collection of data from human participants and therefore did not require ethical approval or informed consent.
Supporting Institution
Anadolu University
Details
| Primary Language | English |
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| Subjects | Information Systems For Sustainable Development and The Public Good |
| Journal Section | Editorial |
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| Submission Date | January 4, 2026 |
| Acceptance Date | January 30, 2026 |
| Publication Date | January 31, 2026 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2026 Volume: 3 Issue: 1 |