TELEMATICS AND INFORMATICS
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Research with Real-World Applications
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Digital Skills and Literacy:
Research on the development, evolution, and disparities in digital skills across populations, emphasizing educational and socioeconomic factors. - Artificial Intelligence and Technology Integration:
Exploration of the impact of AI technologies on various sectors, including health, education, and social media, focusing on user attitudes and ethical considerations. - Social Media Dynamics:
Investigating the effects of social media on interpersonal relationships, public opinion, and community engagement, as well as the psychological impacts of social media usage. - E-Governance and Digital Participation:
Studies on how digital tools enhance citizen engagement in governance, including public attitudes towards AI in government services. - Health Communication and Misinformation:
Research on the dissemination of health information via digital platforms, especially during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, and the implications for public health behaviors. - Consumer Behavior in Digital Environments:
Analysis of user engagement with digital services, including e-commerce and mobile applications, focusing on factors influencing user satisfaction and loyalty.
Trending and Emerging
- Generative AI and User Interaction:
Increasing research on the implications of generative AI technologies, exploring how users interact with AI systems and the associated ethical and psychological concerns. - Digital Mental Health:
A growing interest in the intersection of digital technology and mental health, including how social media use affects psychological well-being and the role of digital platforms in providing mental health support. - E-Participation and Governance:
Emerging studies on the role of digital platforms in enhancing citizen engagement and participation in governance, particularly in the context of AI and automated decision-making. - Cross-Cultural Studies in Digital Behavior:
An uptick in research examining how cultural factors influence digital behavior and technology adoption, highlighting the global nature of digital interactions. - Privacy and Surveillance Issues:
Heightened focus on user privacy concerns and the implications of surveillance technologies, particularly in the context of increasing digital monitoring and data collection.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Media Studies:
Research focused on the impacts of traditional media (television, radio, print) is less prevalent, as the journal pivots towards the implications of digital media and emerging technologies. - Basic Internet Usage Patterns:
Studies that merely catalog internet usage statistics without deeper analysis of user behavior or implications are becoming less common, indicating a shift towards more substantive, theory-driven research. - Narrowly Focused Case Studies:
There is a noticeable decline in narrowly focused case studies that do not incorporate broader theoretical frameworks or comparative analyses, suggesting a preference for studies that provide wider implications.
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