The diversity of interdisciplinary research has encouraged scholars in the Arab region and in other parts of the world to explore the intersectionality of different disciplines. This exploration of intersectionality requires researchers to move away from traditional approaches and seek innovative ways to address areas of research that may have not yet been investigated or have emerged as new trends. Such endeavors enrich our understanding of existing knowledge and build upon existing information. The current AWEJ for Translation and Literary Studies issue has attracted works from researchers across disciplines and invites readers, both specialized and nonspecialized, to come abreast with new insights around machine translation, the quality of digital communication, crime against children, gender differences, vegetarian ecofeminism, masculine food studies, humanity, the notion of identity, linguistics and standup comedy, emerging Arab women literature, the configuration of the social and cultural aspects of freedom, the restrictions of confinement and the sense of belonging amidst the chaos of war and revolutions. Such a wide spectrum of research work is a reflection of the growing influence of digital technologies in creating opportunities for innovation and the development of new scopes of knowledge. The very concept of cross disciplinary approaches challenges researchers to tap into the grey areas and create novel connections which address both regional and global issues. Encouraging interdisciplinarity stems from the deep conviction that the world today needs unique approaches to understanding current shared challenges such as the frailty of communication between communities, security and safety amidst wars and hunger, identity against the backdrop of political uncertainty, food security, water crisis, and humanitarian crisis. Research that addresses and advances progressive thought processes with groundbreaking insights and or impact is the basis of change. With this in mind, it remains the duty of journals and reviewers to join efforts to create the right basis for quality research and impactful results to emerge