Nurtech: Journal of Informatics and Technology is a scientific journal that serves as a forum for the publication and dissemination of research findings, scientific studies, technological developments, and innovations in the fields of informatics and information technology. The journal is committed to advancing knowledge and technology through the publication of high-quality scholarly works that provide theoretical and practical contributions to the development of informatics and digital technology.

The name Nurtech combines the Arabic word Nur, meaning light, with Technology, representing the advancement of science and modern technology. The concept of Nur symbolizes knowledge as a source of enlightenment and intellectual development. Within the academic context, this concept reflects the journal's commitment to promoting scientific knowledge, academic integrity, ethical practices, technological innovation, and the beneficial application of technology to society.

NURTECH publishes original scholarly articles based on research and scientific studies that demonstrate originality, methodological rigor, academic integrity, relevance, and scientific contribution. The published articles are expected to contribute to the advancement of theories, methods, models, systems, and technological applications in addressing contemporary challenges across various sectors, including education, government, business, industry, healthcare, and society.

Focus and Scope

NURTECH covers a broad range of research and scholarly studies in informatics and information technology, including but not limited to:

1. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
2. Data Science, Big Data, and Data Analytics
3. Information Systems and Information Technology
4. Software Engineering
5. Web and Mobile Application Development
6. Internet of Things (IoT) and Embedded Systems
7. Computer Networks and Cloud Computing
8. Cybersecurity and Information Security
9. Computer Vision and Image Processing
10. Natural Language Processing
11. Human-Computer Interaction
12. Intelligent Systems and Decision Support Systems
13. Database Systems and Information Management
14. Digital Transformation
15. Geographic Information Systems
16. Blockchain and Distributed Systems
17. Educational Technology and E-Learning
18. Digital Forensics
19. Information Technology Governance
20. Informatics and technology studies related to ethics, social benefit, sustainability, and Islamic values.

The scope of the journal may develop in accordance with emerging scientific disciplines, technological advancements, and contemporary research needs in informatics and information technology.

Aims of the Journal

NURTECH aims to:

1. Provide a scholarly platform for researchers, academics, practitioners, and students to disseminate research findings in informatics and information technology.
2. Promote the advancement of scientific knowledge and technological innovation through rigorous, relevant, and sustainable research.
3. Facilitate the exchange of scientific knowledge, ideas, methodologies, and technological developments among academics, researchers, practitioners, industry, and other stakeholders.
4. Encourage the application of information technology to address real-world problems and societal challenges.
5. Promote the development and application of technology that considers ethical principles, academic integrity, security, sustainability, and societal benefits.
6. Contribute to the development of a strong research and scholarly publication ecosystem in informatics and information technology at national and international levels.

Publication Policy

NURTECH applies a peer-review process to all submitted manuscripts to ensure their academic quality, originality, relevance, methodological rigor, and suitability for publication. Each manuscript undergoes an initial editorial screening followed by an evaluation by qualified reviewers with relevant expertise in the subject area of the manuscript.

NURTECH is committed to maintaining high standards of publication ethics and academic integrity, including the prevention of plagiarism, research misconduct, conflicts of interest, duplicate publication, and other forms of unethical publication practices. The editorial and peer-review processes are conducted objectively, fairly, and responsibly.

Submitted manuscripts must constitute original work and must not have been previously published or simultaneously submitted to another journal. Authors are responsible for the originality, accuracy of data, research methodology, analysis, and scientific content presented in their manuscripts.

Target Audience

NURTECH is intended for academics, lecturers, researchers, students, information technology practitioners, software developers, industry professionals, and other stakeholders interested in the advancement of informatics and information technology.

The journal welcomes scholarly contributions from both national and international authors and encourages interdisciplinary research that connects informatics and information technology with emerging technological, organizational, educational, social, and societal issues.

Scholarly Contribution

Through the dissemination of high-quality and relevant research, NURTECH seeks to contribute to the advancement of informatics and information technology as an academic discipline and to encourage the responsible development and application of digital technologies.

The journal emphasizes research that not only demonstrates technological advancement but also considers ethical responsibility, academic integrity, sustainability, social impact, and the beneficial use of technology.

Nurtech is committed to establishing a credible scholarly publication platform that supports the exchange of knowledge, encourages research collaboration, and contributes to technological innovation at both national and international levels.