Focus and Scope

DECODING is an interdisciplinary scholarly journal that publishes high-quality research articles in the broad areas of educational innovation and informatics, computing, and digital technologies. The journal provides a platform for researchers, academics, professionals, and practitioners to disseminate theoretical, empirical, and applied studies that contribute to the advancement of digital transformation, intelligent systems, computing technologies, and technology-enhanced educational practices.

The journal particularly welcomes contributions that explore the development, implementation, integration, evaluation, and impact of technologies in both educational and non-educational contexts. Its focus emphasizes two major domains: innovation in education through digital and intelligent technologies, and advancement in informatics, computing, and digital systems across academic, industrial, and societal settings.

The journal covers, but is not limited to, the following areas:

1. Educational Innovation and Technology-Enhanced Learning

Research focusing on the design, integration, implementation, and evaluation of digital technologies to improve teaching, learning, assessment, and educational management, including:

  • Computer Science Education and Programming Education
  • Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED)
  • Educational Data Mining and Learning Analytics
  • Intelligent Tutoring Systems and Adaptive Learning Systems
  • Digital Learning Environments and Online Learning Systems
  • Learning Management Systems (LMS) and E-learning Platforms
  • Immersive Learning Technologies (Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Extended Reality)
  • Mobile Learning and Ubiquitous Learning Environments
  • Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL) and Digital Pedagogy
  • Educational Software and Learning System Development
  • Digital Assessment and Technology-Based Evaluation Systems
  • Computational Thinking, AI Literacy, and Digital Literacy in Education
  • Innovation in Curriculum, Instruction, and Educational Media through Technology
  • Smart Learning Systems and Personalized Education
  • Socio-technical Innovation in Educational Contexts

2. Informatics, Computing, and Digital Technologies

Research addressing the design, development, implementation, optimization, and evaluation of computing systems, digital infrastructures, intelligent applications, and emerging technologies, including:

  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • Deep Learning and Neural Networks
  • Data Science, Big Data, and Data Analytics
  • Software Engineering and Software Development
  • Computer Systems, Software, and Networking
  • Computer Networks and Internet Technologies
  • Cloud Computing, Edge Computing, and Distributed Computing Systems
  • Internet of Things (IoT), Sensor Networks, and Cyber-Physical Systems
  • Human–Computer Interaction (HCI) and User Experience (UX)
  • Intelligent Systems and Decision Support Systems
  • Natural Language Processing and Computational Applications
  • Cybersecurity and Information Security
  • Cyber Crime and Digital Investigation
  • Social Network and Digital Security
  • Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, and Embedded Computing
  • Image, Audio, and Multimedia Processing
  • Wearable Devices and Smart Sensing Technologies
  • Embedded Robotics and Microcontroller Systems
  • Robotics, Automation, and Autonomous Systems
  • Micro and Nano Technology
  • Renewable Energy and Intelligent Energy Systems
  • Green Computing and Sustainable Digital Systems
  • Emerging Computing Technologies and Digital Systems

3. Digital Systems, Information Technology, and Socio-Technical Transformation

Studies examining the role of digital systems and information technologies in supporting organizational, industrial, social, and institutional transformation, including:

  • Digital Technology and Socio-Technical Innovation
  • Information Systems and Enterprise Systems
  • Decision Support, Fuzzy, and Evolutionary Systems
  • Business Intelligence and Data-Driven Computing
  • Digital Services and Platform-Based Innovation
  • Smart Systems and Intelligent Monitoring
  • Technology Governance, Digital Trust, and Secure Infrastructures
  • Human-centered Digital Experience and Interactive Systems

DECODING welcomes original research articles, review papers, case studies, system development studies, and applied technology research that demonstrate scientific rigor, innovation, and practical relevance. Interdisciplinary contributions that connect educational innovation with informatics, computing, and digital technology development are particularly encouraged.