Description:
The International Journal of Cyber Research and Education (IJCRE) is a high quality, peer-reviewed journal that covers applied, theoretical, and operational research, sponsored academic education and corporate training, and the application to knowledge in academia, government, corporate, and law... Show More
The International Journal of Cyber Research and Education (IJCRE) is a high quality, peer-reviewed journal that covers applied, theoretical, and operational research, sponsored academic education and corporate training, and the application to knowledge in academia, government, corporate, and law enforcement. The journal will provide a unique place for scholars and practitioners to address emerging cyber and law enforcement challenges which are growing in scope and urgency as countries around the world are becoming increasingly dependent on digital information and networks. The journal is committed to providing quality empirical research as well a scholarship grounded in real-world implications and solutions.
Mission & Scope:
The International Journal of Cyber Research and Education (IJCRE) publishes empirical research that enhances insight and contributes to the better understanding of matters pertaining to the advancement of cyber security, cybercrime, digital evidence, forensics and forensic science and technologies, and law enforcement in a digital world. All empirical methods include qualitative, quantitative... Show More
The International Journal of Cyber Research and Education (IJCRE) publishes empirical research that enhances insight and contributes to the better understanding of matters pertaining to the advancement of cyber security, cybercrime, digital evidence, forensics and forensic science and technologies, and law enforcement in a digital world. All empirical methods include qualitative, quantitative, field, laboratory, and mixed methods are encouraged. In order to be published in IJCRE, a manuscript must make a strong experiential and theoretical contribution and highlight the significance of those contributions to the field of cyber and law enforcement. Thus, preferential consideration will be given to submissions that test, extend, or build strong theoretical frameworks while critically examining issues with high importance for best practice, heightened awareness, and innovative solutions. IJCRE is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic rigor.
Coverage:
- Computer Crime Prevention/Detection, Computer Forensics and Security
- Computer/Mobile Device/Network/Software Forensics, Anti-Forensics Applications
- Cyber security, Cybercrime, and Digital Evidence
- Cybercrime and Related Law Enforcement Legislation
- Cyber-Related Research and Practice in the Sectors of Academia, Government, Corporate, and Law Enforcement
- Digital Crimes and Forensic Disciplines that Use Electronic Devices and Software for Crime Prevention and Investigation
- Digital Forensics Tools/Techniques/Standardization/Testing Forensic Tools
- Emerging Digital Forensic and Investigative Technologies and Tools, Procedures, and Techniques
- Forensics and Forensic Science and Technologies
- Identity Theft, Attacks on Management Systems, Denied Access to Management Systems
- International Geographical Aspects of Cybercrime,
- Internet Abuse, Network Intruder Prevention, Internet/Network Security
- Investigative Techniques, Judicial Processes and Related Legal/Ethical Issues
- Law enforcement in a Digital World
- Network Access Control and Intrusion Detection Related to Cyber Crimes
- Practical Case Studies and Reports, Legislative Developments, and Investigations
- Privacy and Anonymity on the Internet, Internet Fraud and Identity Theft
- Research in Cyber Security, Privacy, and Law
- Safety Issues Related to Mobile Phones, Internet, Networks, etc.
- Security in Mobile Platforms, Mobile Agents/Artificial Intelligence
- Shared Studies of Impact of Cybercrimes in Academia, Government, Corporate, and Law Enforcement
- Technology Gap, Cybercrime, Digital Forensics, Cyber-Attacks, Digital Forensics Tools
- White Papers Addressing Contemporary Issues in Cyber and Law Enforcement
IGI Global holds its journals to the highest ethical practices.
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Payment of the APC fee (directly to the publisher) by the author or a funding body is not required until AFTER the manuscript has gone through
the full double-anonymized peer review process and the Editor(s)-in-Chief at his/her/their full discretion has/have decided to accept the manuscript based
on the results of the double-anonymized peer review process.
What Does IGI Global's Open Access APC Cover?
In the traditional subscription-based model, the cost to the publisher to produce each article is covered by the revenue generated by journal subscriptions.
Under OA, all the articles are published under a Creative Commons (CC BY) license; therefore, the authors or funding body will pay a one-time
article processing charge (APC) to offset the costs of all of the activities associated with the publication of the article manuscript, including:
- Digital tools used to support the manuscript management and review process
- Typesetting, formatting and layout
- Online hosting
- Submission of the journal's content to numerous abstracts, directories, and indexes
- Third-party software (e.g. plagiarism checks)
- Editorial support which includes manuscript tracking, communications, submission guideline checks, and communications with authors and reviewers
- All promotional support and activities which include metadata distribution, press releases, promotional communications, web content, ads, fliers, brochures, postcards, etc. for the journal and its published contents
- The fact that all published articles will be freely accessible and able to be posted and disseminated widely by
the authors - Professional line-by-line English language copy editing and proofreading*
*This service is only performed on article manuscripts with fully paid (not discounted or waived) APC fees.
APC Subsidizing and Funding
To assist researchers in covering the costs of the APC in OA publishing, there are various sources of OA funding.
Additionally, unlike many other publishers, IGI Global offers flexible subsidies, 100% Open Access APC funding, discounts, and more.
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IGI Global recognizes that many researchers may not know where to begin when searching for OA funding opportunities. IGI Global recently launched an
Open Access Funding Resources page for researchers to browse.
This page provides a comprehensive list of OA funding sources available for researchers to secure funds for their various OA publications.
This journal is currently actively seeking new submissions. Interested authors should ensure that their article manuscript adheres to the journal's
submission guidelines
and
before you write page,
which include originality of the manuscript, APA formatting information and examples, manuscript requirements, and more. To submit an article for consideration,
please begin the submission process below.
All inquiries regarding IJCRE should be directed to the attention of:
Submission-Related InquiriesDr. Mehdi Khosrow-Pour
Editor-in-Chief
International Journal of Cyber Research and Education (IJCRE)
E-mail:
journaleditor@igi-global.comAuthor Services Inquiries
For inquiries involving pre-submission concerns, please contact the Journal Development Division:
journaleditor@igi-global.comOpen Access Inquiries
For inquiries involving publishing costs, APCs, etc., please contact the Open Access Division:
openaccessadmin@igi-global.comProduction-Related Inquiries
For inquiries involving accepted manuscripts currently in production or post-production, please contact the Journal Production Division:
journalproofing@igi-global.comRights and Permissions Inquiries
For inquiries involving permissions, rights, and reuse, please contact the Intellectual Property & Contracts Division:
contracts@igi-global.comPublication-Related Inquiries
For inquiries involving journal publishing, please contact the Acquisitions Division:
acquisition@igi-global.comDiscoverability Inquiries
For inquiries involving sharing, promoting, and indexing of manuscripts, please contact the Citation Metrics & Indexing Division:
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The International Journal of Cyber Research and Education (IJCRE) is owned and published by IGI Global.
International Journal of Cyber Research and Education (IJCRE) is editorially independent, with full authority of the journal's content falling to the Editor-in-Chief and the journal's
Editorial Board.
The In-House Editorial Office manages the publishing operations of the journal.
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Tessa Eberlein
Development Editor - International Journal of Cyber Research and Education (IJCRE)
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