International Journal of Informatics and Communication Technology (IJ-ICT)
p-ISSN: 2252-8776 | e-ISSN: 2722-2616
Date: 03 November 2025

Dear Authors, Readers, and Reviewers,

We are pleased to announce an important update regarding the publication schedule of the International Journal of Informatics and Communication Technology (IJ-ICT).

Starting in 2026, IJ-ICT will officially transition from publishing three issues per year to a quarterly publication schedule, releasing four issues annually. This change reflects our commitment to improving the timeliness of scholarly communication and providing a more dynamic platform for the dissemination of high-quality research.

As part of this transition, the journal has published three issues in 2025, scheduled for April, August, and December. Beginning in 2026, IJ-ICT will adopt a regular quarterly cycle, with issues released in March, June, September, and December.

This adjustment is driven by several key objectives:

• Enhancing publication efficiency to accommodate the growing volume of submissions.
• Improving responsiveness to emerging research trends and technological developments.
• Strengthening engagement with our global community of scholars, practitioners, and institutions.

We believe this new schedule will better serve our contributors and readers by enabling faster turnaround times, more frequent opportunities for publication, and increased visibility of accepted articles.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all authors, reviewers, and readers for your continued support and contributions to IJ-ICT. Your dedication and collaboration are the foundation of our journal’s growth and impact.

Warm regards,
Editorial Office
International Journal of Informatics and Communication Technology (IJ-ICT)
https://ijict.iaescore.com

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We are pleased to announce that "International Journal of Informatics and Communication Technology, p-ISSN 2252-8776, e-ISSN 2722-2616" was accepted for inclusion in the international database "Scopus" on November 10, 2023, based on the decision of the Expert Council for content selection in (Scopus Content Selection and Advisory Board).

We now invite you to share this information and submit more of your work!

Our next goal is to develop a significant impact factor.  

Happy publishing!

Respectfully,
The Editorial Committee