ABOUT THE JOURNAL

Learn about our journal, submission process, and editorial team.

Innovation Technology is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research on information systems, software engineering, data science, and emerging digital technologies. We aim to connect academic findings with practical innovation.

Journal Accredited Biannual Open Access No APC

About the Journal

Innovation Technology (INNOVATE) is a peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to advancing knowledge in information systems and technological innovation. The journal provides a platform for researchers, academics, and practitioners to share original findings, rigorous methodologies, and well-supported insights that address real problems in the digital world.

The journal welcomes original research articles, systematic literature reviews, and case studies in areas such as information systems, software engineering, database and data management, data science and machine learning, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, computer networks, Internet of Things, cloud computing, human-computer interaction, and digital transformation. Submissions that include reproducible experiments, transparent datasets, or clearly documented methods are especially encouraged.

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review by independent reviewers to ensure scientific quality, originality, and relevance. Accepted articles are published online with free and immediate access to readers worldwide, in line with our commitment to open science. Authors are invited to submit manuscripts through the online system, following the guidelines in the Author Guidelines section.

At a glance

International
Authors and readers worldwide
Biannual
June & December issues
Free Publication
No submission or APC fees

Submissions

As part of the submission process, authors are required to ensure that their manuscripts comply with the following requirements. Submissions that do not adhere to these guidelines may be returned to the authors for revision.

Manuscript template

Innovate Template 2025.docx

Download and prepare your manuscript using the official template before submitting through OJS. Using this template helps ensure formatting, structure, and citations meet journal requirements.

Innovate Template 2025.docx · Microsoft Word (.docx)

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Submission checklist

  • The manuscript is an original scientific work of the author(s).
  • The manuscript is free from plagiarism and academic misconduct.
  • The manuscript has not been published or submitted elsewhere simultaneously.
  • Prepared using Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) per the official journal template.
  • Length is between 6 and 10 A4 pages including figures, tables, and references.
  • Abstract is in English with 150–250 words.
  • Three to five keywords are provided in English.
  • References and citations follow the required citation style.

Manuscript Components

Each manuscript should contain the following components:

  1. 1 Title
  2. 2 Abstract and Keywords
  3. 3 Introduction
  4. 4 Literature Review
  5. 5 Research Methodology
  6. 6 Results and Discussion
  7. 7 Conclusion
  8. 8 References

Formatting Requirements

Manuscripts must follow the official journal template. Citations use IEEE style with numbered references, e.g. [1].

Element Specification
Title 16 pt
Author names 10 pt
Abstract 9 pt, bold, left-aligned
Main text 10 pt, justified
Section headings 10 pt, uppercase
Subsection headings 10 pt
Figure captions 9 pt, centered
Table captions 9 pt, centered
References 9 pt, left-aligned
Footnotes 9 pt
Page margins 20 mm on all sides

Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Articles

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Editorial Team

Our editorial board brings together experienced researchers in information systems, digital innovation, and related fields.

BS
Editor-in-Chief
Beki Subaeki

Scopus H-Index 4, Universitas Sangga Buana, Bandung, Indonesia

KM
Managing Editor
Khaerul Manaf

Scopus H-Index 4, Universitas Sangga Buana, Bandung, Indonesia

EI
Managing Editor
Entik Insanudin

Scopus H-Index 2, School of Applied Science Telkom University, Bandung, Indonesia

SJ
Editorial Board
Syopiansyah Jaya Putra

Scopus H-Index 10, Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, South Tangerang, Indonesia

AA
Editorial Board
Aedah Abd. Rahman

Scopus H-Index 6, Asia e University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

TA
Editorial Board
Titik Abd. Rahman

Scopus H-Index 18, Asia e University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

PY
Editorial Board
Peter Yao Lartey

Scopus H-Index 4, Brock University, Ontario, Canada

Editor Advisory Board and English Language Advisor — details to be announced.
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Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Privacy Statement

INNOVATE respects your privacy and processes personal data only as needed to operate the journal, support peer review, publish research, and communicate with authors, reviewers, and readers.

  • Data minimisation
  • Secure processing
  • Your rights

This statement explains what information the journal collects, why it is collected, how it is protected, and the choices available to you. It applies to the journal website, submission system, and editorial correspondence.

Information we collect

Account and profile data

Name, email address, affiliation, ORCID, and other details you provide when registering or updating your profile.

Submission data

Manuscripts, cover letters, reviewer reports, and editorial correspondence connected to a submission.

Usage data

Technical information such as browser type, pages visited, and server logs used to keep the service secure and reliable.

How we use your information

Editorial operations

To manage submissions, coordinate peer review, make editorial decisions, and produce published articles.

Communication

To send notifications about submissions, reviews, publications, and journal announcements.

Publication record

To display author names, affiliations, and article metadata as part of the public scholarly record.

Security and legal compliance

To protect the journal from misuse and to meet applicable legal, ethical, and archiving obligations.

Sharing and disclosure

  • Reviewer identities are not disclosed to authors in double-blind review.
  • Manuscripts are shared only with editors, reviewers, and production staff involved in handling them.
  • Data may be shared with service providers that support hosting, plagiarism screening, and indexing, under appropriate safeguards.
  • We do not sell personal data.

Retention and security

Records are retained for as long as necessary to maintain the scholarly record, meet archiving requirements, and resolve disputes. Access is restricted to authorized personnel, and reasonable technical and organizational measures are used to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or loss.

Your rights

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Request deletion where the data is no longer required for the scholarly or legal record.
  • Withdraw consent for optional communications, such as announcements.
  • Raise a concern about how your data has been handled.

Contact

Questions about this statement or requests relating to your personal data can be sent to the editorial office through the journal contact page. We aim to respond within a reasonable period.