About the Journal
Summary
The International Journal of Mobile Applications and Technologies (IJMAT, ISSN 2944-5671) is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to research on mobile applications, mobile technologies, and their applications across industries and disciplines. It provides a platform for academics, developers, and practitioners to publish original research, empirical studies, technical developments, and case analyses that advance knowledge and practice in mobile computing, app development, and mobile systems design. The journal bridges theoretical research with practical implications to support innovation and technological advancement in the mobile domain.
All research papers, whether original research, case study, literature review or technical concept, are
- rigorously, timely and construcively peer-reviewed
- freely available Open Access (CC BY 4.0 license)
- indexed in Crossref, EBSCO and the National Library of Germany
- assigned with a DOI
Aim & Scope
IJMAT welcomes theoretical, empirical, and applied contributions in the field of mobile applications and technologies. The journal publishes studies that examine design, development, deployment, and evaluation of mobile solutions.
Example topics include:
- mobile application development and frameworks,
- mobile UX/UI and usability studies,
- mobile security and privacy,
- mobile sensing and context awareness,
- app ecosystems and platform economics,
- mobile analytics and user behaviour,
- 5G/6G and mobile networking impacts,
- integration of wearables and IoT with mobile applications,
- mobile health and educational apps,
- performance optimisation and mobile testing,
- mobile monetisation and business models,
- cross-platform development strategies
Indexing
IJMAT is indexed in Crossref and registered with the German National Library and the ISSN Portal. Each published article is assigned a DOI for long-term accessibility, citation, and discoverability. The journal is also listed in international bibliographic databases to ensure visibility and easy access to the scientific community.
Submission and Publication
Manuscripts are submitted through the WR Publishing online submission portal. Following acceptance, articles undergo professional editing and typesetting to ensure clarity, readability, and compliance with publishing standards. Article Processing Charges (APCs) are applied to cover editorial work, production, and online hosting. Accepted articles receive a DOI and are published promptly in the current issue, ensuring timely dissemination of research findings.
Peer Review
This journal uses a double-blind peer review process. The identities of authors and reviewers remain concealed from each other throughout the review stage. The editorial team ensures that submitted manuscripts are anonymized before they are sent to reviewers. Authors are not required to anonymize their submissions themselves.
Authors may suggest potential reviewers when submitting their manuscript. These suggestions are taken into consideration but are not binding. Reviewers are selected based on their academic or professional qualifications relevant to the topic of the manuscript and must not have a conflict of interest. Reviewers are expected to evaluate the manuscript’s quality, originality, clarity, and contribution, maintain confidentiality, and provide constructive and objective feedback. Reviewers must not attempt to identify the authors.
Manuscripts are generally reviewed by two or more independent reviewers. Editorial decisions are based on the reviewer reports and the journal’s academic standards.
Conflicts of interest must be disclosed by authors, reviewers, and editors. If a manuscript is submitted by a member of the Editorial Board, the selection of reviewers and the editorial decision are handled by another member of the Editorial Board in order to ensure impartiality. Otherwise, submissions by Editorial Board members are treated the same as any other submission.
Authors are responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the data and arguments presented in their manuscript and must comply with relevant ethical standards. Research involving human or animal subjects must show evidence of appropriate ethical approval where required.
Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a reasoned request. Appeals are reviewed by an editor who was not involved in the original decision. Complaints or concerns regarding ethical or procedural issues are handled in line with established academic publishing standards.
The journal is committed to fairness, academic integrity, and transparency in its review process.
Open Access, Copyright, Licensing
This journal operates on an Open Access basis. All articles are made available immediately upon publication in PDF format, free of charge and without subscription barriers. Users are permitted to download, print, copy, and otherwise use the articles for any lawful purpose, provided that the terms of the license are followed.
Authors retain full copyright and publishing rights for their articles without any restrictions. The submitting author confirms that the manuscript is original and authored by them and any listed co-authors. Where the manuscript includes text, figures, data, or other material from third-party sources, the submitting author affirms that all necessary permissions have been obtained.
All articles in this journal are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows users to share and adapt the material in a reasonable manner, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and that any changes are clearly indicated. Users may not impose additional legal or technological restrictions and must make the work available under the same license (CC BY 4.0).
Plagiarism Screening
All submissions to IJMAT undergo strict plagiarism screening using professional detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Manuscripts found to contain plagiarized content are rejected immediately. In cases of confirmed misconduct, the journal may publicly disclose the article and the author and may prohibit future submissions. This policy safeguards the credibility of the journal and the integrity of its content.
Publication Frequency
IJMAT publishes two issues per year and follows a continuous publication model. Accepted and finalized articles are immediately included in the current issue, ensuring rapid availability and continuous dissemination of cutting-edge research in the field of mobile applications and technologies.
