Journal profile
Research Briefs on Information Communication Technology Evolution
ISSN 2383-9201 · Innovative Information Science & Technology Research Group (ISYOU) · Korea, Republic of
Research Briefs on Information Communication Technology Evolution: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 8 weeks (community reports); 13 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Research Briefs on Information Communication Technology Evolution is published by Innovative Information Science & Technology Research Group (ISYOU). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Network Security and Intrusion Detection, Advanced Authentication Protocols Security and Cryptography and Data Security, together about 27.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Computer Networks and Communications. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Research Briefs on Information & Communication Technology Evolution (ReBICTE) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to the advancement and critical examination of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in both technical and societal contexts. Published by the Centre for Continental Network in Eco-Innovation and Research (CCNEIR), a non-profit academic organization, ReBICTE operates under a diamond open-access model with no Article Processing Charges (APCs) for authors. Focus The journal focuses on the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and impact of information and communication technologies. ReBICTE seeks to publish original, high-quality research that contributes to theoretical foundations, technological innovation, applied systems, and interdisciplinary understanding of ICTs in contemporary society. ReBICTE places equal emphasis on: Core ICT theories and engineering innovations Applied and industrial ICT systems Emerging digital technologies and architectures Societal, organizational, and cultural implications of ICT adoption The journal encourages submissions that bridge the gap between technical rigor and real-world relevance, as well as works that integrate computing with social, economic, and policy perspectives. Scope ReBICTE welcomes original research articles, short communications, surveys, tutorials, reviews, and mini-books covering, but not limited to, the following areas: Core Information and Communication Technologies Information theory, coding, and communication systems Computer networks, network planning, design, and administration Internet, web-based platforms, and distributed systems Data mining, data warehousing, and big data analytics Cloud computing, edge computing, and scalable architectures Security, Trust, and Governance Information systems and network security Cybersecurity standards, protocols, and applications Cyber law, digital forensics, privacy, and data governance E-governance and digital public infrastructure Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications Human–computer intelligent interaction Computational linguistics and natural language processing Digital speech processing and intelligent media systems Media, Interaction, and Digital Content Interactive communication media and digital content Distributed and cooperative multimedia systems Virtual reality, augmented reality, and immersive environments Mobile communi
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Network Security and Intrusion DetectionComputer Science11.6%
- Advanced Authentication Protocols SecurityComputer Science8.9%
- Cryptography and Data SecurityComputer Science7%
- Cybersecurity and Information SystemsComputer Science5.4%
- Security and Verification in ComputingComputer Science4.7%
- Blockchain Technology Applications and SecurityComputer Science4.3%
- Advanced Malware Detection TechniquesComputer Science4.3%
- Mobile Ad Hoc NetworksComputer Science3.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 7OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 5OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.97OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 177 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 5 | 29 |
| 2025 | 13 | 13 | 79 |
| 2024 | 14 | 14 | 46 |
| 2023 | 18 | 18 | 43 |
| 2022 | 13 | 13 | 27 |
| 2021 | 20 | 20 | 37 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 8 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 8 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC | |
| LetPub | USD 550 | No | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare7 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 6,000 words
- Reference style
- Harvard
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Optional
Article types accepted6, with length limits
- brief communicationed for publication under this category. Brief Communications should not exceed 1500 words (not counting the author information, references or legend)main text ≤ 1,500 words · references ≤ 20
- commentaryCommentaries are typically invited by the Editor-in-Chief, although unsolicited commentaries will be considered. Commentaries are opinion articles that will exa…main text ≤ 2,500 words
- mini reviewxcluding references and figure legends. Mini reviews of approximately 3000 words are acceptable. We recommend a maximum of 60 references formain text ≤ 3,000 words
- research articleative legends: same instructions as for Research articles (see above) Review submissions should be limited to 6000 words, , excluding references and figure lege…main text ≤ 6,000 words
- research paperbmissions. For figures: eps, tiff, jpg. Research papers Research paper submissions should be limited to 5000 words. We recommend a maximum of 60 references, wit…main text ≤ 5,000 words
- reviewThe format of review articles is more fluid but should include the following: 1. Title page Include a separate title page with: Title (maximum 85 characters, in…main text ≤ 250 words · abstract ≤ 250 words · figures and tables ≤ 6 · references ≤ 60
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics
- Authorship Publication and Authorship
The published articles are to be original, not submitted elsewhere and not under consideration with any other publication outlet. No part of the articles shall contain fraudulent information/data, neither shall articles be construed as been malicious to individuals, groups and organisations, in any form. Proof of consent have to be obtained for any named individuals, groups or organisations. Due p…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest 8. Declaration of interest, Funding, Contributions and Acknowledgements
Declaration of interestActual or perceived conflicts of interest for all authors must be declared in full.Please either (a) declare that there is no conflict of interest that could be perceived as prejudicing the impartiality of the research reported; or (b) fully declare any financial or other potential conflict of interest. Conflicts of interest include, but are not limited to: Employment and co…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
The journal follows DOAJ and COPE standards and guidelines for best practices. Model summary
ReBICTE follow closely the standards and guidelines for best practices set by the Directory of Open Access Journals DOAJ and Committee on Publication Ethics COPE and other industry associations.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Innovative Information Science & Technology Research Group (ISYOU)
- Country or region
- Korea, Republic of
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2383-9201
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 12 (2026)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Research Briefs on Information Communication Technology Evolution
How long does peer review take at Research Briefs on Information Communication Technology Evolution?
Authors report an average review time of about 8 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Research Briefs on Information Communication Technology Evolution?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Manuscript length: ≤ 6,000 words; Reference style: Harvard; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Graphical abstract: Optional; Cover letter: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Which databases index Research Briefs on Information Communication Technology Evolution?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Research Briefs on Information Communication Technology Evolution is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Research Briefs on Information Communication Technology Evolution open access, and what is the APC?
Research Briefs on Information Communication Technology Evolution is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .