About the Journal

Focus and Scope

The Journal of Advanced Computing Technology and Application (JACTA) is an open-access journal published biannually in May and November by Penerbit Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM). It serves as the official journal of the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology. JACTA adopts a double-blind peer review process to ensure the originality, relevance, readability, and scholarly contribution of each submission. The journal provides a platform for researchers to share their findings and access the latest advancements in the fields of computing and computer science.

Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished papers on all aspects including but not limited to the following technical areas:

 

Research Themes :

1.        Hardware and Embedded System
2.         Software Engineering
3.         Networking Systems and Communication
4.         Management Information Systems (MIS)
5.         Multimedia 
6.         Artificial Intelligence
7.         Information Security and Forensics
8.         Data Analytics 

Peer Review Process

JACTA follows a double-blind peer review process to help ensure the quality, originality, and relevance of submitted research. Peer review is a standard practice in academic publishing, and the contribution of reviewers is important in maintaining the journal’s academic integrity.

All manuscripts submitted to JACTA are reviewed anonymously, where the identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential. Each manuscript is typically evaluated by at least two independent reviewers. In some cases, additional reviewers may be consulted to support the review process.

The overall process—from submission to review, acknowledgment, and publication—may take up to approximately four months.

For more details, please refer to our peer review policy.

Publication Frequency

The publication issues for JACTA is on May and November each year.

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content, based on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Article Processing Charge (APC)

Submission and publication of manuscripts is free of charge (FOC).

Journal Publisher 

Penerbit Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka,
Aras Bawah, Perpustakaan Laman Hikmah,
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka.
Hang Tuah Jaya, Durian Tunggal,
76100 Melaka, Malaysia.

Website: https://penerbit.utem.edu.my/
Email: penerbit@utem.edu.my