Nelson Mandela University: InfoSci-Media and Communications

ISSN: 1947-3117
Published Semi-Annually. Est. 2010.
The International Journal of Creative Interfaces and Computer Graphics (IJCICG) provides coverage of the most innovative and cutting-edge computer graphics and interfaces. IJCICG focuses on the latest visual technologies that raise the bar for novelty, aesthetic beauty, sophistication, and utility. This scholarly resource encompasses the pragmatic and research aspects surrounding the design and creation of effective, novel, visual interfaces in support of creativity and productivity. This journal presents research that shows new ways of representing and interacting with information on desktops, mobile devices, and public and virtual spaces.

ISSN: 1548-3673
Published Quarterly. Est. 2005.
The International Journal of e-Collaboration (IJeC) addresses the design and implementation of e-collaboration technologies, assesses its behavioral impact on individuals and groups, and presents theoretical considerations on links between the use of e-collaboration technologies and behavioral patterns. An innovative collection of the latest research findings, this journal covers significant topics such as Web-based chat tools, Web-based asynchronous conferencing tools, e-mail, listservs, collaborative writing tools, group decision support systems, teleconferencing suites, workflow automation systems, and document management technologies.

ISSN: 1942-3888
Published Quarterly. Est. 2009.
The International Journal of Gaming and Computer-Mediated Simulations (IJGCMS) is a peer-reviewed, international journal devoted to the theoretical and empirical understanding of electronic games and computer-mediated simulations. The journal is interdisciplinary in nature; it publishes research from fields and disciplines that share the goal of improving the foundational knowledge base of games and simulations. The journal publishes critical theoretical manuscripts as well as qualitative and quantitative research studies, meta-analyses, and methodologically-sound case studies. The journal also includes book reviews to keep readers on the forefront of this continuously evolving field. Occasional special issues from the journal provide deeper investigation into areas of interest within either gaming or simulations.

ISSN: 2155-4218
Published Semi-Annually. Est. 2011.
The International Journal of Interactive Communication Systems and Technologies (IJICST) focuses on a broad spectrum of existing and emerging Internet-based social interaction technologies, including their applications, functions, and services. This interdisciplinary journal brings together global experts from the areas of communication science, human-computer interaction, information systems, computer science, knowledge management, business, economics, media studies, public relations, advertising, marketing, education, law, psychology, anthropology, and social work. IJICST embraces an array of theoretical and investigative approaches ranging from empirical, interpretive, historical, philosophical, critical, as well as other research perspectives and utilizes both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. In addition, this journal offers a major contribution to the existing body of knowledge on the uses and applications of current and emerging social interaction technologies. IJICST seeks original contributions reflecting a broad spectrum of existing and emerging Internet-based social interaction technologies, including their applications, functions, and conceptualizations. The journal embraces an array of theoretical and investigative approaches ranging from empirical, interpretive, historical, discursive, critical, as well as other research perspectives and utilizes both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.

ISSN: 2575-6974
Published Semi-Annually. Est. 2018.
The International Journal of Translation, Interpretation, and Applied Linguistics (IJTIAL) is an innovative forum for researchers and practitioners to disseminate the latest trends, techniques, and practical solutions in the growing fields of translation, interpretation, and linguistics. This journal encompasses a broad range of discussions on translation theories, interpretation practice, and global education of translators and interpreters. It will display the views and achievements in research into the current techniques and practice in translation and interpretation and in applied linguistics.

ISSN: 1937-9412
Published Quarterly. Est. 2009.
The International Journal of Mobile Computing and Multimedia Communications (IJMCMC) publishes original research papers, state of the art reviews, technical notes, case studies, innovative projects, and book reviews on topics leveraging all aspects of mobile and multimedia computing: from underlying technologies to applications, theory to practice, and servers to networks to devices.The coverage of this journal ranges from innovative topics to research findings to trends analysis on mobile multimedia and related theories, technologies, methods, applications, and services from all engineering, business and organizational perspectives.

ISSN: 1947-9158
Published Quarterly. Est. 2010.
The International Journal of Handheld Computing Research (IJHCR) combines research from academicians and industrialists across the globe on advanced tools and technologies that perform wireless or mobile operations. Useful to scholars, researchers, and practitioners involved in related fields, this journal provides the latest developments in the theory, design, implementation, analysis, application, and standards of handheld computing. A comprehensive study of the handheld computing is given in this journal, which includes three themes: (i) mobile handheld devices, (ii) handheld computing and programming, and (iii) mobile applications using handheld devices.

ISSN: 1947-8534
Published Quarterly. Est. 2010.
Recent advances in computing, networking, storage, and information technology have enabled the collection and distribution of vast amounts of multimedia data in a variety of applications such as entertainment, education, environmental protection, e-commerce, public safety, digital government, homeland security, and manufacturing. The proliferation of multimedia data and its rich semantics have created the needs for advanced techniques for in-depth content processing, analysis, indexing, learning, mining, searching, management, and retrieval. The International Journal of Multimedia Data Engineering and Management (IJMDEM) addresses the corresponding issues and challenges and publishes original research on new theories, algorithms, technologies, system design, and implementation in multimedia data engineering and management.

ISSN: 2473-4365
Published Semi-Annually. Est. 2017.
The International Journal of Hyperconnectivity and the Internet of Things (IJHIoT) promotes innovative, interesting and rigorously developed conceptual and empirical contributions and encourages theory based multi- or inter-disciplinary research. This journal covers topics relating to IoT and the current age of hyperconnectivity including security concerns, applications of IoT, development and management of the IoT, wearable computing, IoT for home automation, smart cities, and other environments.

ISSN: 1942-9010
Published Quarterly. Est. 2009.
Virtual communities and social networking are changing our social and work environments. The International Journal of Virtual Communities and Social Networking (IJVCSN) provides a forum for researchers, practitioners, and users to study and discuss technical, social and legal issues in this fast changing environment. IJVCSN strives to be an inter-disciplinary journal that draws upon research from different fields such as information systems, computer science, sociology, and psychology.

ISSN: 1548-0631
Published Semi-Annually. Est. 2005.
The International Journal of Business Data Communications and Networking (IJBDCN) examines the impact of data communications and networking technologies, policies, and management on business organizations, capturing their effect on IT-enabled management practices. This journal includes analytical and empirical research articles, business case studies, and surveys that provide solutions and insight into challenges facing telecommunication service providers, equipment manufacturers, enterprise users, and policy makers. IJBDCN covers the principles of both wired and wireless communications of voice, data, images, and video and the impact of their business values on the organizations in which they are used. This journal includes theoretical and practical works, relevant case studies, topical surveys, and research articles that address problems faced by telecommunication service providers, equipment manufacturers, enterprises, and policy makers in the areas of data communications and networking.

ISSN: 1941-8663
Published Quarterly. Est. 2009.
The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Telecommunications and Networking (IJITN) examines timely and important telecommunications and networking issues, problems, and solutions from a multidimensional, interdisciplinary perspective for researchers and practitioners. IJITN emphasizes the cross-disciplinary viewpoints of electrical engineering, computer science, information technology, operations research, business administration, economics, sociology, and law. The journal publishes theoretical and empirical research findings, case studies, and surveys, as well as the opinions of leaders and experts in the field. The journal's coverage of telecommunications and networking is broad, ranging from cutting edge research to practical implementations. Published articles must be from an interdisciplinary, rather than a narrow, discipline-specific viewpoint. The context may be industry-wide, organizational, individual user, or societal.

ISSN: 1947-3176
Published Semi-Annually. Est. 2010.
The International Journal of Embedded and Real-Time Communication Systems (IJERTCS) is an international refereed research journal integrating the disciplines of embedded systems, real-time systems, and communications system engineering. IJERTCS encompasses research from computer science, computer engineering, and telecommunication engineering, focusing on how these disciplines interact in the field of embedded and real-time systems for communication. This journal offers its readership both theoretical and practical research facilitating the convergence of embedded systems, real-time computing, and communication system technologies and paradigms.

ISSN: 2473-5280
Published Semi-Annually. Est. 2017.
In recent years, vehicular telematics and infotainment applications have attracted great interest in the research community, e.g. wireless communications, intelligent vehicle technology, intelligent transportation systems, mobile computing, sensors, multimedia, etc. The vehicular systems can help improve the efficiency and safety of a system. Some potential applications include: emergency warning system for vehicles, automatic driving assistance systems, fleet management, smart road, dynamic traffic light, just to name a few. These applications have been recognized by governmental organizations and vehicle manufacturers. The Federal Communications Commission of the United States has allocated 75MHz of spectrum band around 5.9 GHz for Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC), which is used for vehicle to vehicle (V2V) and vehicle to infrastructure (V2I) communications to support vehicular networking applications. Besides standardization efforts such as VSCC in North America, Car-2-Car consortium in Europe, and IEEE 802.11p working group, a number of research projects including NoW, CVIS, Fleetnet, SafeSpot, and SEVECOM have addressed vehicular telematics research around the world. Therefore, there is much interest in better understanding the properties of the related system and developing new application systems.

ISSN: 2473-537X
Published Semi-Annually. Est. 2017.
Advancements in computer-generated sensory have made the concept of believable virtual environments a reality. With the availability of such technologies, new questions are raised as to how these technologies can be applied beyond gaming applications and how further improvements can be made to allow for full digital immersion. The International Journal of Virtual and Augmented Reality (IJVAR) presents interdisciplinary research on the technological, social, legal, and policy implications of virtual and mixed reality integration and how the division between real and virtual worlds is becoming less distinct. Fostering interdisciplinary applied research and a unique forum for novel solutions for virtual immersion and mixed reality, the articles found within IJVAR are essential to the research needs of graduate-level students, researchers, and professionals interested in topics relevant to the digitization of everyday life.

ISSN: 2155-6261
Published Semi-Annually. Est. 2011.
The International Journal of Wireless Networks and Broadband Technologies (IJWNBT) presents state-of-the-art innovative findings in access technologies useful in the architecture of wireless networks. IJWNBT features cutting-edge research on topics such as 4G security, mobile technologies, and handover mechanisms. This journal publishes novel and high caliber research papers, surveys, technical notes, case studies, project findings, and book reviews in the area of wireless networks, especially those related to next generation 4G (Fourth Generation) networks and broadband technologies like WiMAX.