ICAIIT 2026 — International Conference on Applied Innovations in IT

About the Journal

The Conference Proceeding Journal is based on the proceedings of the International Conference on Applied Innovations in IT (ICAIIT) — a forum for researchers, development engineers, and practitioners interested in the theoretical foundations and applied aspects of information technology. By publishing in the Conference Proceedings, authors share their findings with a broader audience and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in their fields.

Aims and Scope: The journal provides readers with an overview of research methods, data processing, and analysis used in the presented studies, along with in-depth discussion of the main theories underlying information technology research.

ISSN (online)	2199-8876
Publisher	Anhalt University of Applied Sciences
Language	English
Review type	Double-blind peer review
Licence	Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Self-archiving	Authors may publish postprints and the publisher's version
Publishing frequency	5 issues/year (from 2025); twice yearly 2023–2024; annually before 2023
First issue	2013

Publication Schedule

The journal is published twice a year — in April and in November:

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April Issue ICAIIT conference held each March in Köthen, Germany. Attendance at the conference is required for authors submitting to this issue.

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November Issue Publication-only issue open to all researchers working on topics aligned with ICAIIT's scope. No conference attendance required.

🌍 Special Issues — Partner Conferences

In addition to the regular April and November issues, we publish special issues dedicated to partner conferences from around the world. ICAIIT is actively expanding its international geography and warmly welcomes submissions from researchers and institutions across all countries and regions.

Special issues appear 3–4 times per year and are dedicated to selected international partner conferences. Each special issue undergoes the same double-blind peer review process as regular issues and is published under the same DOI, ISBN, and ISSN identifiers.

2025

3 Special Issues

Three special issues were published in 2025, each dedicated to a distinct international partner conference — including events in Iraq, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Details: Important Dates

2026

4 Special Issues planned

Four special issues are planned for 2026, covering partner conferences from Iraq, Uzbekistan, and other regions. Calls are currently open for several issues. Details: Important Dates

2027

4 Special Issues planned

Four special issues are planned for 2027. ICAIIT continues to grow its international partner network and welcomes new conference cooperation proposals. Details: Important Dates

Editorial and Publication Process: The Editorial Board, in cooperation with the Publisher (Edition Hochschule Anhalt), oversees the full editorial and publication workflow, including quality assurance and the assignment of DOI and ISBN identifiers. All accepted papers are properly formatted, edited, and published on the official journal website under the imprint of Edition Hochschule Anhalt, and made available in the Digitale Hochschulbibliothek Sachsen-Anhalt (Digital Library of Saxony-Anhalt Universities).

✓ Indexation and Databases

Scopus SCImago / SJR DOAJ Google Scholar ROAD

The publication is submitted for indexing in recognised international databases, including Scopus, Google Scholar, ROAD, and DOAJ. Proceedings of ICAIIT 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2021 were indexed by Clarivate Analytics (CPCI-S / Web of Science). Proceedings of ICAIIT 2018–2025 have been successfully indexed in Scopus.

Topics and Research Topics

The journal covers 9 main topics. Each topic integrates a cluster of related subjects drawn from the full scope of the conference proceedings:

1	Communication Technologies and Networks
2	Electronic Hardware, Circuits and Embedded Systems
3	Data Transport, Distributed Systems, Computing Infrastructures and Cybersecurity
4	Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Science
5	Control, Automation, Robotics and Cyber-Physical Systems
6	Statistical Modelling, Mathematical Methods and Scientific Computing
7	Digital Learning and Educational Technologies
8	Digital Economy, Business Informatics and Information Systems
9	Power and Energy Systems

The journal also welcomes case studies, surveys, reviews, and technical notes that advance knowledge across the above topics. All submissions are assessed for originality and methodological rigor through double-blind peer review. A full description of each topic is provided further below under “Research Topics — Detailed Overview”.

Call for Papers — Journal Publication 2026 (November)

Submission Deadline

September 29, 2026

Acceptance Notification

November 2, 2026

Journal Release

November 30, 2026

Volume / Issue

Vol. 14, Issue 5

Paper Submission — Journal 2026 (November) Call for Papers 2026 (PDF)

We invite authors to submit their papers for Special Issue 3 of the Proceedings of the ICAIIT 2026, Volume 14(5). This special issue is scheduled for release on November 30, 2026. Journal publication is available without conference participation (Publication-Only track).

Prospective authors are invited to submit papers reporting original and previously unpublished work. Only full papers received before the deadline will be considered for review. The review process is double-blind — please do not include any author information in your submission.

Publication fee — November 30, 2026 issue: €150 per accepted paper (without conference presentation). Papers must not exceed 7 single-spaced pages using the ICAIIT template. Additional pages: €30/page. Accepted papers must use the Word template.

Call for Papers — Journal Publication 2027 (April)

Submission Deadline

February 15, 2027

Journal Release

April 22, 2027

Volume / Issue

Vol. 15, Issue 2

Paper Submission — Journal 2027 (April) Call for Papers 2027 (PDF)

We invite authors to submit their papers for Special Issue 2 of the Proceedings of the ICAIIT 2027, Volume 15(2). This special issue is scheduled for release on April 22, 2027. Open for submissions from all authors — publication without conference presentation.

Publication fee — April 22, 2027 issue: €150 per accepted paper (without conference presentation). Papers must not exceed 7 single-spaced pages using the ICAIIT template. Additional pages: €30/page. Accepted papers must use the Word template.

Appendix: General Call for Participation for the March 13, 2025 conference can be found here.

Research Topics — Detailed Overview

Below is a full description of each of the 9 research topics accepted for publication. Each topic covers a broad cluster of related subjects — authors are welcome to submit work touching any of the listed areas.

Communication Technologies and Networks

Covers the full spectrum of modern communication infrastructure — from network protocols and wireless standards to smart connected environments. Research may address architectural design, performance optimisation, and real-world deployment of connected systems across wired, wireless, optical and satellite links.

Network and Communication IoT and Smart Cities 5G / 6G and Wireless Optical and Satellite Communication

Electronic Hardware, Circuits and Embedded Systems

Addresses the design and implementation of the physical building blocks behind IT systems — from analog and digital circuits to microcontrollers, FPGAs and sensor hardware. Submissions may cover VLSI design, embedded system architectures, and hardware prototyping for research and industrial applications.

Circuit Design Embedded Systems Microcontrollers and FPGAs Sensor Hardware

Data Transport, Distributed Systems, Computing Infrastructures and Cybersecurity

Focuses on the movement, storage and coordination of data across distributed environments, together with the security of those environments. Topics include scalable data pipelines, cloud and edge computing, distributed databases and consensus mechanisms, alongside cybersecurity, privacy and trust — network security, cryptography, and system reliability.

Cloud and Edge Computing Distributed Databases Blockchain Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Science

The broadest and most active topic — spanning intelligent algorithms, data-driven decision-making, and applied AI. Welcomes studies on machine learning models, neural networks, natural language processing, computer vision and large-scale data mining, together with work on responsible, explainable and trustworthy AI.

AI and Machine Learning Big Data and Data Mining Computer Vision and NLP Responsible, Explainable and Trustworthy AI

Control, Automation, Robotics and Cyber-Physical Systems

Addresses intelligent control systems, robotics, and the integration of digital technologies into physical processes. Research may cover control theory, autonomous systems, sensor–actuator integration, and real-time embedded control for industrial and cyber-physical applications.

Industrial Automation Robotics Control Theory Cyber-Physical Systems

Statistical Modelling, Mathematical Methods and Scientific Computing

Bridges quantitative methods with the natural and applied sciences. Submissions may address mathematics, applied mathematics, physics, chemistry, materials science, computational mechanics, numerical methods, process modelling, statistical analysis, and scientific computing.

Applied Mathematics Physics and Chemistry Materials Science Numerical Methods and Scientific Computing

Digital Learning and Educational Technologies

Explores how digital tools and platforms are transforming learning and teaching. Topics include the design and evaluation of e-learning systems, AI-assisted tutoring, learning analytics, adaptive learning, and case studies of technology adoption in universities and professional training.

E-learning and EdTech Learning Analytics Adaptive Learning VR/AR in Education

Digital Economy, Business Informatics and Information Systems

Examines the intersection of information technology, business and economic systems. Research may cover enterprise information systems, business process management, fintech, e-commerce, and digital transformation — including its sustainability and resilience dimensions.

E-commerce and Fintech Enterprise Information Systems Digital Transformation Business Informatics

Power and Energy Systems

Covers energy systems and the technologies behind power generation, distribution and use. Topics include smart grid technologies, renewable energy integration, power electronics and energy storage, with particular attention to sustainability, resilience and energy efficiency.

Renewable Energy Smart Grids Power Electronics Sustainability, Resilience and Energy Efficiency