Types of Articles

Types of Articles
The journal accepts several types of scholarly articles covering original research, systematic literature reviews, case studies, technical developments, and practical applications in informatics, computer science, and related fields.
1. Research Article
Original research articles presenting research methods, experiments, analyses, and research findings. These articles should provide a clear methodological approach and contribute new knowledge to informatics, computer science, or related fields.
2. Systematic Literature Review (SLR)
Systematic literature reviews that employ structured methods for literature searching, screening, selection, quality assessment, and synthesis of relevant studies in informatics, computer science, and related research areas.
3. Case Study
Research based on an in-depth study of a specific organization, system, industry, community, or practical problem to obtain contextual and empirical insights related to informatics, computer science, and related fields.
4. Technical Article
Articles focusing on the development, implementation, testing, optimization, or evaluation of technologies, computational methods, software, information systems, or technical solutions relevant to informatics and computer science.
5. Application/Implementation Article
Articles describing the practical application or implementation of informatics methods, computational techniques, software, or technologies to address real-world problems and demonstrate their practical effectiveness.
Article Categories and Recommended Structure
Authors may submit manuscripts under one of the following article categories. Each category is defined by its specific purpose, scope, methodological approach, and recommended manuscript structure. Authors are encouraged to select the category that most accurately represents the primary focus, contribution, and nature of their submission.
Article Type 01
Research Article
A Research Article presents original scientific research that addresses a clearly identified research problem, question, or objective. It should generate new knowledge, empirical evidence, methodological improvements, models, frameworks, algorithms, or other scholarly contributions. The manuscript should demonstrate a logical relationship between the research problem, theoretical or conceptual foundation, methodology, analysis, findings, and conclusions. Research Articles are expected to provide sufficient methodological detail to enable readers to understand, evaluate, and, where appropriate, reproduce the research process.
PRIMARY FOCUS
Original findings, methods, models, experiments, empirical analysis, or theoretical contributions.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
Originality, methodological rigor, valid analysis, reliable evidence, and clear research conclusions.
EXAMPLE TOPICS
Artificial intelligence, machine learning, MCDM, decision support systems, data mining, information systems, and software engineering.
Recommended Structure
1. Introduction
2. Literature Review / Related Work
3. Methodology
4. Results and Discussion5. 
6. Conclusion
7. References
Article Type 02
Systematic Literature Review (SLR)
A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) provides a structured, transparent, and reproducible synthesis of existing research related to a specific topic or research question. Unlike a conventional literature review, an SLR should clearly explain how studies were identified, searched, screened, selected, assessed, and synthesized. The review should minimize selection bias and provide a comprehensive understanding of the current state of knowledge, research trends, methodological developments, limitations, and potential directions for future research.
PRIMARY FOCUS
Identification, evaluation, synthesis, and interpretation of existing scholarly evidence.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
Transparent search protocol, defined criteria, systematic screening, quality assessment, and evidence synthesis.
EXAMPLE TOPICS
AI applications, cybersecurity, machine learning, DSS, Internet of Things, blockchain, and software engineering.
Recommended Structure
1. Introduction
2. Research Questions
3. Review Protocol and Methodology
4. Search Strategy and Study Selection
5. Results and Evidence Synthesis
6. Discussion
7. Conclusion
8. References
Article Type 03
Case Study
A Case Study presents an in-depth investigation of a clearly defined real-world case. The case may involve an organization, company, institution, industry, information system, community, project, process, or specific technological problem. The article should explain the background and context of the case, the sources and methods used to collect data, the analytical approach, the findings, and the implications of those findings for practice or research.
PRIMARY FOCUS
Detailed investigation and analysis of a specific real-world case within its actual context.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
Context-specific analysis supported by empirical data and clearly documented case conditions.
EXAMPLE TOPICS
Information system implementation, organizational DSS, cybersecurity incidents, digital transformation, or technology adoption.
Recommended Structure
1. Introduction
2. Case Context and Background
3. Research Method / Case Study Design
4. Case Analysis and Findings
5. Discussion and Implications
6. Conclusion
7. References
Article Type 04
Technical Article
A Technical Article focuses primarily on the technical development, design, implementation, testing, optimization, benchmarking, or evaluation of a technological solution. The article may present an algorithm, software architecture, computational model, database solution, information system, application, framework, or other technical contribution. Technical details should be sufficiently clear to allow readers to understand the proposed solution, its implementation, its technical characteristics, and the procedures used to evaluate its performance.
PRIMARY FOCUS
Technical design, development, implementation, testing, optimization, or performance evaluation.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
Technical rigor, reproducibility, measurable performance, and clearly documented implementation.
EXAMPLE TOPICS
Algorithm development, software architecture, system optimization, database systems, and computational frameworks.
Recommended Structure
1. Introduction
2. Technical Background / Related Work
3. System or Technical Design
4. Implementation
5. Testing and Evaluation
6. Discussion
7. Conclusion
8. References
Article Type 05
Application/Implementation Article
An Application/Implementation Article describes the practical use of established methods, technologies, computational techniques, software, or information systems to solve a clearly identified real-world problem. The primary emphasis is on how an existing method or technology is adapted and implemented in a particular context, how the implementation is evaluated, what outcomes are achieved, and what practical benefits or implications result from its application.
PRIMARY FOCUS
Practical application, system implementation, deployment, evaluation, and real-world impact.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
Demonstrates how an existing method or technology can provide an effective solution to a specific practical problem.
EXAMPLE TOPICS
DSS implementation, AI applications, information system deployment, data analytics, and digital services.
Recommended Structure
1. Introduction
2. Problem and Application Context
3. Method / Technology Applied
4. Implementation Process
5. Results and Evaluation
6. Practical Implications
7. Conclusion
8. References
General Guidance
Authors should select the article category that best represents the primary purpose, methodology, and contribution of their manuscript. The recommended structures serve as general guidance and may be adapted according to the characteristics of the study. Regardless of article type, all manuscripts should demonstrate academic rigor, clarity, originality, appropriate use of references, ethical research practices, and a meaningful contribution to informatics, computer science, or related fields.