Focus and Scope

Procast: Journal of Communication, Multimedia, and Information Technology Development is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research at the intersection of communication, multimedia, information technology, and artificial intelligence. The journal provides a platform for disseminating original research, theoretical contributions, methodological innovations, and technology-based applications that address contemporary challenges and opportunities in the digital society.

Procast welcomes rigorous research that explores communication processes, digital media, multimedia development, information systems, software engineering, web and mobile technologies, intelligent systems, and emerging technological innovations. Particular emphasis is placed on studies that connect technological development with communication practices, human–technology interaction, digital transformation, and societal needs.

The journal accepts research employing qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, computational, design-based, and experimental approaches, provided that the research demonstrates clear theoretical, methodological, or practical contributions. Procast also encourages interdisciplinary studies examining the ethical, social, cultural, educational, and organizational implications of emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence.

Through its interdisciplinary focus, Procast aims to foster scholarly dialogue, promote evidence-based innovation, and contribute to the advancement of communication and technology development for organizations and society.

Areas of Interest

1. Communication Studies
Communication theory, interpersonal communication, organizational communication, intercultural communication, and communication in the digital society.

2. Digital Communication and Media
Social media, digital journalism, online communities, digital public relations, media studies, digital content, and communication technologies.

3. Multimedia Development
Multimedia design, interactive media, digital storytelling, audiovisual communication, animation, multimedia applications, and immersive media.

4. Information Technology
Information systems, information and communication technology, software engineering, web development, mobile applications, digital platforms, and information technology infrastructure.

5. Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems
Artificial intelligence applications, machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, natural language processing, computer vision, intelligent information systems, and AI-assisted communication.

6. Human–Technology Interaction
User experience, human–computer interaction, usability, accessibility, digital behavior, user-centered design, and interactions between humans and intelligent technologies.

7. Digital Transformation and Innovation
Technology adoption, digital transformation, innovation management, smart systems, digital business, and technology-based solutions for organizations and society.

8. Data and Computational Approaches
Data analytics, big data, computational communication, information retrieval, data visualization, artificial intelligence-based analytics, and data-driven decision-making.

9. Technology in Education and Society
Educational technology, digital learning, technology-mediated social interaction, digital literacy, e-learning, and technology for community development.

10. Ethics, Society, and Emerging Technologies
AI ethics, privacy, cybersecurity, digital inclusion, algorithmic accountability, responsible technology, and the social, cultural, and societal implications of emerging technologies.

11. Applied Technology and Development
Design, development, implementation, testing, evaluation, and deployment of innovative technology-based applications, systems, platforms, and services.