Description:
The International Journal of Interactive Communication Systems and Technologies (IJICST) covers a broad spectrum of existing and emerging Internet-based social interaction technologies, including their applications, functions, and impact on people’s digital communication. This interdisciplinary... Show More
The International Journal of Interactive Communication Systems and Technologies (IJICST) covers a broad spectrum of existing and emerging Internet-based social interaction technologies, including their applications, functions, and impact on people’s digital communication. This interdisciplinary journal brings together global experts from a broad range of disciplines including from communication science, psychology, human-computer interaction, information systems, computer science, knowledge management, business, economics, media studies, public relations, advertising, marketing, education, law, anthropology, and social work. IJICST embraces a wide variety of theoretical and methodological approaches such as empirical, interpretive, ethnographic, historical, philosophical, critical, as well as other research perspectives and utilizes both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. In addition, this journal 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.
Mission & Scope:
The mission of the International Journal of Interactive Communication Systems and Technologies (IJICST) is to explore the multidimensional relationships between internet-based social interaction technologies, human communication, and broaden the interdisciplinary body of knowledge pertaining to various aspects of existing and evolving interactive communication systems, applications, tools, and... Show More
The mission of the International Journal of Interactive Communication Systems and Technologies (IJICST) is to explore the multidimensional relationships between internet-based social interaction technologies, human communication, and broaden the interdisciplinary body of knowledge pertaining to various aspects of existing and evolving interactive communication systems, applications, tools, and techniques. Fulfilling this mission, the journal offers a forum for the exchange of ideas and practices and brings together international experts from the fields and disciplines of communication, human-computer interaction, social psychology, knowledge management, journalism and media, advertising, marketing, public relations, education, and law conducting research in social media, social computing, social informatics, interactive information systems, and other areas of inquiry. IJICST seeks original contributions reflecting a broad spectrum of existing and emerging internet-based social interaction technologies, including their applications, functions, and conceptualizations.
Coverage:
- Applications, Platforms, Components, Devices, and Interfaces of Interactive Communication Systems and Technologies (ICST)
- Background, Histories, and the Development of Interactive ICST
- Concepts, Contexts and Trends of ICST
- Cybersecurity Issues in ICTs
- Design and Assessment of ICST Applications
- Ethical Issues Associated With ICST
- ICST and Globalization
- ICST and Health Communication
- ICST and Real-Time Interpersonal Communication
- ICST and the Nonprofit Sector
- ICST for Business
- ICST in Higher and K-12 Education – Teaching and Learning
- ICST in Marketing and Advertising
- ICST in Public Relations
- ICST in Small Group Settings
- Impact of ICST on Civil Society
- Impact of ICST on Cultural Diversity
- Impact of ICST on Organizations
- Implications of Adoption of ICST
- Innovative and Creative Applications of ICST
- Issues, Viewpoints, and Perspectives on ICST Learning or Work Environments and Spaces in Interactive Communication Systems and Technologies
- Legal Issues Associated With ICST
- Theories, Design Philosophies, Visions, Principles, and Functionalities of ICST
- Usability of ICST
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