International Journal of Social and Humanistic Computing
- Editor in Chief
- Prof. Neil Y. Yen
- ISSN online
- 1752-6132
- ISSN print
- 1752-6124
- 4 issues per year
IJSHC addresses multidisciplinary research/practice on computing approaches to the agendas of humanity and society, providing an outlet for an emerging discipline converging from high-tech technologies, intelligent systems and human-sensitive, context-aware experiences. 'Social and humanistic computing' stands for holistic approaches to human/social-centric design of pervasive, ubiquitous systems, providing/supporting a new era of human/social experience going beyond traditional perceptions of the interaction of humans with IT/IS, exploiting social/humanistic research for the provision of high-tech services and human-centric systems promoting social sustainability development.
Topics covered include
- Human and social computing in living, science, health, culture, government, education, knowledge, learning, commerce, business, education, tourism
- Social networks research, social software
- Collaborative platforms
- Personalisation and adaptation
- Usability studies, interaction design
- Context awareness
- Community computing/community informatics
- Social informatics
- Participatory/cooperative design
- Participatory action research (PAR) methods
- Policy development
- Privacy and security
- Ubiquity and pervasiveness
- Emotional intelligence
- Web 2.0
Objectives
The statement above provides the key differentiation of our journal from others and its unique value proposition. IJSHC diffuses knowledge in horizontal and vertical pillars
- On the one hand, we aim to investigate the social and humanistic computing issues in different contexts as illustrated by the human activities eg: living, science, health, culture, education, knowledge, learning, commerce, business, education, construction, etc.
- On the other hand we promote in horizontal lines the different views of social computing by supporting a scientific debate with the participation of the industry for the new kinds of human- and social-centric systems.
Readership
IJSHC aims to establish value-adding knowledge transfer and personal development channels in three distinctive areas: Academia, Industry and Government, which summarise the three pillars where a new scientific publication can play a significant role.
Contents
IJSHC publishes original research papers providing significant results, and also short communications about innovative ideas and news, announcements and reviews regarding the topics of the journal.
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Editor in Chief
- Yen, Neil Y., The University of Aizu, Japan
(eic.ijshcgmail.com)
Managing Editor
- Zefkili, Konstantina N., Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), Greece
Associate Editors
- Chen, Mu-Yen, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan, Province of China
- Nakata, Keiichi, University of Reading, UK
Editorial Board Members
- Bardzell, Jeffrey, Indiana University, USA
- Bray, David A., Emory University, USA
- Bruque-Camara, Sebastian, University of Jaen, Spain
- Calvi, Licia, K.U.Leuven, Belgium
- Carroll, John M., The Pennsylvania State University, USA
- Chamberlain, Alan, University of Nottingham, UK
- Chen, Chia-Chen, National Chung-Hsing University, Taiwan, Province of China
- Chen, Ting-Hsuan, National Taichung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan, Province of China
- Chiang, Hsiu-Sen, National Taichung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan, Province of China
- Ding, Wenxuan (Amy), University of Illinois at Chicago, USA
- Dong, Ming, Wayne State University, USA
- Farmer, Rod, The University of Melbourne, Australia
- Garcia, Laura Sαnchez, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Brazil
- Hartley, Dick, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
- Hilty, Lorenz M., Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research (EMPA), Switzerland
- Jones, Nory B., University of Maine, USA
- Li, Jianqiang, Beijing University of Technology, China
- Liao, Chien Hsiang, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan, Province of China
- Merkle, Luiz Ernesto, Universidade Tecnologica Federal do Paraná (UTFPR), Brazil
- Moore, Tony Alex, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, USA
- Muller, Michael, IBM Research, USA
- Nguyen, Lemai, Deakin University, Australia
- Rasmuissen, Leif Bloch, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
- Rebman Jr., Carl M., The University of San Diego, USA
- Roibás, Anxo Cereijo, University of Brighton, UK
- Ruth, Alison, Griffith University, Australia
- Scacchi, Walt, University of California, Irvine, USA
- Shanker, Udai, Madan Mohan Malaviya Engineering College, India
- Taneja, Aakash, The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, USA
- Vetere, Frank, University of Melbourne, Australia
- Wang, Bing, University of Hull, UK
- Wu, Chin-Shan, Tunghai University, Taiwan, Province of China
- Zaphiris, Panayiotis, City University, UK
- Zhou, Lina, University of Maryland Baltimore County, USA
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- Submitted articles should not have been previously published or be currently under consideration for publication elsewhere.
- Conference papers may only be submitted if the paper has been completely re-written (more details available here) and the author has cleared any necessary permissions with the copyright owner if it has been previously copyrighted.
- Briefs and research notes are not published in this journal.
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Journal news
That's what friends are for
26 February, 2025
We could all get by with a little help from our friends, a new study on a novel networking protocol suggests. Research in the International Journal of Social and Humanistic Computing has looked at Friend-to-Friend (F2F) systems, which are decentralized networks that allow individuals to exchange computing power and storage. F2F systems are the kissing cousins of P2P, peer-to-peer networks that allow files to be shared. They allow resources, rather than simply digital entities (images, documents, video etc) to be shared without the need for a central server or any intermediaries. The research by Pramod C. Mane of the Indian Institute of Management Rohtak in Haryana, India, highlights the role of network effects, known as externalities, in determining the flow of resources and how the formation of new connections between peers influences resource availability across the system [...]
More details...Who's smiley now?
27 February, 2025
Emoji are cartoon representations of human faces, animals, and various objects that were in some sense an extension of the text-character based representations known as emoticons or smileys. The term derives from Japanese – e "picture" + moji "character", so the "emo" is a happy, and ironic, coincidence. Emoji have become an integral part of digital communication, especially in the age of social media, helping convey emotions and tone in text-based interactions that often lack the nuances of face-to-face conversation. However, research in the International Journal of Social and Humanistic Computing suggests that inconsistency in the use of emoji can lead to confusion, frustration, and negative reactions, particularly in the context of social media. Emmanuel Adu-Mensah, Solomon Odei-Appiah, and Raphael Amponsah of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration in Accra, Ghana, surveyed 400 users to see how exaggeration, misapplication, and excessive use of emoji might distort communication and provoke unintended emotional responses. The team used the Cognitive Dissonance Process Model (CDPM) and found that discrepancies between a sender's intended meaning and the recipient's interpretation of a given emoji can create a sense of psychological discomfort, known as cognitive dissonance [...]
More details...Social ties drive business
28 February, 2025
Family-run micro-enterprises in India rely on more than just business acumen for financial success, according to a study in the International Journal of Social and Humanistic Computing. Researchers have explored the key factors contributing to the success of such businesses and have found that social networks, financial literacy, and entrepreneurial ambition play important roles in driving financial performance. S. Bharathithasan and K. Sakthi Srinivasan of VIT University in Tamil Nadu, India, looked at the interactions between these factors and found that entrepreneurs with the strongest social networks, including connections with family, friends, and their local community, were more likely to achieve financial stability. Financial stability in this context being represented by a steady income, manageable debt, and overall financial security. Such stability then allowed those business owners to make better decisions to drive their company's long-term growth [...]
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