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Infotech Journal: A Summary of Innovation in Computing and Information Technology

About the Journal Infotech Journal: A Summary of Innovation in Computer Science and Computing Infotech Journal, a world-renowned journal in the field of informatics and computing, emerged in 2021 as an ever-evolving beacon of knowledge. Founded by the International Community of Scholars in Informatics, Computing, and Knowledge Society (ICOMS), the journal has been at the forefront of disseminating scientific advances since its inception.

The journal hosts a wide variety of content, including scientific articles presenting empirical research results and theoretical studies, as well as systematic reviews that synthesize and analyze the available evidence in a specific field. Additionally, interventions of technologies proven effective in enhancing informatics, computing, and all branches of applied sciences are published. With a policy of continuous publication, Infotech Journal ensures that the latest scientific advances and research can quickly reach the scientific and professional community, thus maintaining its relevance and currency in a world of science and scientific dissemination that is constantly changing and evolving. The journal specifically focuses on publishing research in Applied Sciences, aiming to showcase its results in the United Kingdom and Europe, WITHOUT discriminating against the nationality of authors and researchers.

Infotech Journal takes pride in having a scientific committee composed of experts from various nationalities. This diversity in the editorial team is crucial as it allows for the integration of different opinions and perspectives. The contribution of committee members from different countries enriches the publication evaluation process, ensuring that the highest standards of scientific rigor are met. This variety of approaches and experiences strengthens the quality and integrity of the articles published in the journal, thus promoting a broader and more enriching exchange of knowledge.

Origins and First Steps (2021-2022)

In 2021, Infotech Journal saw the light of day for the first time, born from the vision of a group of academics and professionals passionate about computer science and informatics. Its initial annual editions contained a carefully curated selection of research articles covering a wide range of topics, from artificial intelligence and computer security to emerging technologies and software development.

As the journal gained momentum and recognition in the academic community, publication intensified in 2022, expanding its disciplines to the field of Applied Sciences. This stage marked Infotech Journal's commitment to becoming an essential resource for those seeking to keep up with the latest trends and discoveries in informatics, computer science, and Applied Sciences. Researchers found in the journal a space to share their findings and collaborate in building a solid technological future.

Expansion and Quarterly Frequency (2023-2024)

The year 2024 marked a milestone in the evolution of Infotech Journal. Continuing its commitment to being a knowledge catalyst, the journal transitioned to publishing on a quarterly basis. This change reflected the growing demand for high-quality content in the field and the journal's ambition to be a reliable and up-to-date source for academics, professionals, and students of informatics and applied sciences.

The adoption of a quarterly frequency allowed Infotech Journal to address a greater diversity of topics and present a more comprehensive view of advancements in the field. From technical articles and in-depth analyses to expert perspectives and reviews of emerging technologies, the journal became an invaluable resource for those seeking to understand and shape the constantly changing digital world.

The Mission at Work

Infotech Journal, driven by the passion and dedication of its community of academics and professionals, has exceeded expectations since its inception in 2021. It continues to be a beacon of knowledge in the vast ocean of informatics, computing, and Applied Sciences, guiding those who seek to explore and transform the digital future. Through its commitment to academic excellence and technological innovation, Infotech Journal remains a vital source of inspiration and learning in the field of computer science, informatics, and applied sciences.

Purpose and aims of Infotech Journal:

Purpose: The fundamental purpose of Infotech Journal is to serve as a vehicle for dissemination and collaboration in the field of Informatics, Computing, and Applied Sciences, bringing together academics, professionals, and researchers to explore, share, and discuss the latest advances in this constantly evolving discipline. The journal is committed to fostering innovation, knowledge exchange, and the building of a sustainable and enriching digital future.

Aims:

To Promote Scientific Advancement: The main aim of Infotech Journal is to promote scientific research in the field of Applied Sciences. It provides a platform for the publication and dissemination of original research, empirical studies, and theoretical analyses that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the discipline WITHOUT DISCRIMINATING NATIONALITIES.
Facilitating Knowledge Exchange: The journal aims to facilitate knowledge exchange among academics, researchers, and professionals in Applied Sciences, creating a space for dialogue and collaboration. Through the dissemination of research and analysis, Infotech Journal seeks to enrich the academic and professional community of various countries in the UNITED KINGDOM and EUROPE.
Keeping the Community Up to Date: Infotech Journal is committed to keeping its readers informed about the latest trends, developments, and advancements in the field. Through its regular publications, the journal ensures that the community is kept abreast of emerging technologies, current challenges, and innovative solutions in Applied Sciences.

Encourage Technological Innovation: The journal aims to foster innovation and technological development by showcasing research and projects that address real-world problems and offer creative solutions. Infotech Journal becomes a catalyst for generating new ideas and approaches to tackling challenges.
Provide Educational Resources:Infotech Journal aims to be a valuable educational resource for students, professionals, and enthusiasts of Applied Sciences. Tutorials, technology reviews, and in-depth analysis provide practical and theoretical resources that help readers acquire relevant knowledge and skills.
Foster International Collaboration: Just like the creation of the International Community of Scholars in Informatics, Computing, and Knowledge Society (ICONS, www.iconsnetwork.org), Infotech Journal seeks to foster collaboration among researchers from different parts of the world. The journal serves as a meeting place for the global community of computer scientists and related professionals, including LANGUAGE DIVERSITY.
Preserving History and Evolution: Infotech Journal also aims to capture and preserve historical milestones and evolutionary developments in the field of informatics, computing, and applied sciences. Through historical analysis and retrospectives, the journal pays tribute to past advancements that have paved the way for current innovations.

Infotech Journal takes pride in being a driving force for research, education, and collaboration in Applied Sciences. Through its diverse content and commitment to excellence, the journal aspires to play a fundamental role in shaping and enriching the digital world.

Target Audience of the Journal

The target audience of the journal consists of education professionals, researchers, and individuals interested in specializing, updating, and deepening their knowledge in topics related to business, technology, education, and sciences in general from anywhere in the world, but we primarily focus on disseminating publications and research from the United Kingdom and Europe. Additionally, the journal aims to reach those who wish to disseminate their research, projects, and contributions in these areas. More specifically, the target audience includes:

Education Professionals: teachers, school principals, education policy makers and other professionals in the education field interested in trends, innovative approaches and technologies applied to education.
Researchers: Academics, scientists and research professionals who are dedicated to the study of issues related to business, technology and their impact on society.
Business professionals: Entrepreneurs, executives, managers and leaders of organizations seeking to keep abreast of the latest trends in business and technology to improve decision making and strategic management.
Students and Academics: University students and academics who want to broaden their knowledge in areas related to business and technology, as well as keep up to date with research and advances in these areas.

Objective and Scope of Infotech Journal:

Aim: The primary objective of Infotech Journal is to provide a platform for dissemination and collaboration covering the latest research, developments, and trends in the field of computer science, computing, and Applied Sciences. The journal aims to be a trusted source of knowledge that brings together researchers, academics, and professionals to drive innovation, exchange of ideas, and progress in this essential discipline.

Scope: Infotech Journal has a broad and diverse scope that covers all areas of computer science, computing, and, above all, applied sciences. Its focus extends, but is not limited to, the following fields and topics:

Applied Engineering: This field encompasses a wide range of engineering disciplines that apply scientific principles to solve practical problems in various industries and sectors. It includes disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil, environmental, biomedical engineering, and others, focusing on the application of scientific knowledge for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of technological systems and products.
Biotechnology: This area combines biology with technology to develop products and technologies that use biological systems or derivatives thereof. It includes genetic manipulation, protein engineering, the production of genetically modified foods, the development of medicines and vaccines, among others.
Renewable Energies: This field focuses on the development and application of renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biomass. It aims to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and mitigate the environmental impact associated with energy generation, promoting more sustainable and clean alternatives.
Data Science: This discipline focuses on the analysis and extraction of meaningful information from large datasets. It includes techniques such as data mining, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data visualization, which are applied in fields such as scientific research, business decision-making, medicine, genomics, among others.
Nanotechnology: Nanotechnology focuses on the manipulation and control of matter at the nanoscale to create new materials, devices, and systems with unique properties and innovative applications in fields such as electronics, medicine, energy, and manufacturing.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Infotech Journal seeks to publish research and developments related to AI algorithms, machine learning systems, natural language processing, computer vision, and practical applications of artificial intelligence in various industries.
Web Technologies and Software Development: The journal welcomes articles that address technologies and methodologies in web development, interface design, software architectures, agile methodologies, code quality and best development practices.
Computer Security and Cybersecurity: Infotech Journal is interested in research on data protection, system and network security, detection and prevention of cyber-attacks, as well as risk management strategies in the digital environment.
Cloud Computing and Virtualization: The journal covers topics related to cloud computing, virtualization, resource management, scalability and security in cloud environments.
Emerging and Future Technologies: Infotech Journal focuses on exploring emerging trends and technologies, such as quantum computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), augmented reality and virtual, and other frontier fields.
Data Analytics and Data Science: The journal presents research on data processing and analysis, data mining, data visualization, and applications of data science in various domains.
Computer Science Education: Infotech Journal covers topics related to the teaching and learning of computer science, including pedagogical methods, educational tools and strategies to foster computational thinking in new generations.
Social and Ethical Impact of Technology: The journal considers the social and ethical impact of information technologies, including discussions on privacy, algorithmic bias, digital equity and other relevant aspects.

Infotech Journal's Multidisciplinary Approach:

Infotech Journal is distinguished by its multidisciplinary approach covering a wide range of areas within computer science, computing, and applied sciences, allowing it to offer a comprehensive and enriching view of the current technological landscape. The journal's multidisciplinary approach is reflected in its commitment to include diverse perspectives and interconnected topics, aiming to foster a comprehensive understanding of the sciences and their impact on society. Here, we detail how this approach manifests in the journal:

Diversity of Topics: Infotech Journal covers a wide range of topics, from artificial intelligence and software development to ethics in technology and computer science education, and applied sciences in general. This diversity enables the journal to be relevant to multiple areas and stakeholders in industry, academia, and beyond.
Intersection of Disciplines: The multidisciplinary approach manifests itself in the way Infotech Journal explores how computer science intersects with other disciplines, such as psychology, sociology, economics and more. This allows for a better understanding of how technology affects and is affected by various aspects of society.
Interprofessional Collaboration: Infotech Journal facilitates collaboration between professionals from different fields and disciplines, which fosters innovation and the generation of holistic solutions. This is especially relevant at the intersection between technology and areas such as health, environment and education
Relevance to Different Audiences: Because of its multidisciplinary approach, Infotech Journal becomes a source of interest to a wide range of audiences, ranging from academics specializing in technology to professionals in related fields and people interested in the impact of technology on society.
Exploring Connections: The journal not only focuses on individual topics but also seeks to explore the connections and synergies between different aspects of informatics, computing, and applied sciences. This helps to understand how developments in one area can influence others, and vice versa.

Copyright Policies

Conservation of copyrights: Authors will retain the copyrights on their works.
Right of first publication: The journal will obtain the right of first publication of the works.
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0): Published works will be subject to this license, which allows users to adapt, modify and create from the original material for commercial purposes, as long as the attribution conditions are met.
Proper attribution: Users using the original material must provide proper attribution, citing the original author and the journal as the source of the work, including the title of the work, the author's name, the name of the journal, the year of publication, and a link to the original version of the article if it is available online.
Dissemination of the work: Authors are encouraged to disseminate their work in institutional repositories or on their own personal website after publication in the journal. This additional dissemination may increase the visibility and citations of the work.
Modifications and derivative works: Users have the right to adapt, modify, and create derivative works from the original material, as long as the conditions of attribution are met.
Balance between protection and open access: The policy seeks to balance copyright protection with the promotion of open access, dissemination and sharing of knowledge. This encourages collaboration and the advancement of research for the benefit of the academic community and society in general.

Plagiarism Criteria for Publication

Originality and academic integrity are fundamental pillars in scientific research and in the quality of content published in Infotech Journal. Therefore, a rigorous plagiarism criterion is established to ensure that submitted articles are genuine products of research and do not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others. Infotech Journal is committed to reject any form of plagiarism and to follow strict guidelines of academic ethics.

Plagiarism Criteria

Infotech Journal will accept articles for publication as long as they meet the following plagiarism criteria:

Originality: The article must be an original and authentic contribution to research in the field of informatics, computing, and applied sciences. It must be free from any form of direct or partial copying of previously published or unpublished works without proper attribution.
Citations and References: All sources used in the article, whether for data, ideas, or quotations, must be properly cited and referenced following established citation standards. Failure to properly cite will be considered an indication of plagiarism.
Authenticity of Content: Authors should ensure that any content taken from external sources is properly cited and that any original material has not been presented in other publications without reference.
Similarity Check: All submitted papers will be subjected to similarity and plagiarism detection tools. Similarities to other papers will be carefully evaluated and a determination made as to whether they constitute plagiarism.

Self-Plagiarism: Authors should avoid excessive self-replication. If content from previous work by the same author is included, this should be clearly indicated and referenced.

References to Unpublished Material: If personal communications or unpublished materials from other authors are used, permission must be obtained and the original authors must be properly cited.

Infotech Journal is committed to applying this plagiarism criterion rigorously and to taking appropriate action if any form of non-compliance is found. Articles that do not meet this criterion will be rejected and will not be considered for publication. Through these measures, Infotech Journal seeks to ensure the integrity, authenticity and reliability of the content it shares with its audience.

Plagiarism is strictly prohibited and papers found to be plagiarized will be removed or not published. Infotech journal uses the PLAGIUS software similarity search method, so all manuscripts that exceed 30% plagiarism will be returned to their authors without initiating the review process.

Use of Interoperability Protocols

OAI-PMH Protocol: The journal has adopted the OAI-PMH protocol, which is a widely used open standard for metadata interoperability in digital repositories. This protocol allows other systems to access and harvest the metadata of articles published in the journal in a standardized manner.
Metadata in Dublin Core 1.0 format: The metadata used in the journal is encoded in Dublin Core 1.0 format. Dublin Core is a set of basic metadata elements widely accepted and used in digital environments. It provides a simple and common structure for describing digital resources, which facilitates interoperability with other systems and repositories that also use this standard.
Access to metadata: The journal ensures that the metadata of published articles are available and accessible through the OAI-PMH protocol. This allows other systems and repositories to collect, index and display relevant information about articles, such as title, authors, keywords and links to full papers.
Adherence to interoperability best practices: The journal follows the interoperability best practices recommended by the Open Archives Initiative (OAI). This includes the complete and accurate inclusion of the required metadata in the Dublin Core format, as well as the availability and stability of the OAI-PMH service to allow reliable and continuous access to the metadata.

Preservation Policy

Infotech Journal supports LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and CLOCKSS (Controlled Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) which guarantees the journal a permanent and secure archive. LOCKSS is an open-source program developed by the Stanford University Library that allows libraries to retain selected web journals by regularly searching registered journals to collect new published content and archive it. Each archive is continuously validated against records from other libraries, so any damaged or lost content can be restored using those records or the journal itself.

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