About the Journal

Informatics Studies (IS) is an international, peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary scholarly journal published quarterly in English. Established in 2014 as a print publication, the journal expanded its publication format to include an online edition in 2022. It is published by the Centre for Informatics Research and Development (CIRD). 

The journal provides an interdisciplinary platform for the dissemination of original research, scholarly contributions and critical perspectives across the broad and evolving field of Informatics. It encourages dialogue between theoretical foundations, emerging technologies and their practical applications across diverse academic and professional domains.

Informatics Studies seeks to advance knowledge, promote interdisciplinary research, encourage innovation and contribute to the responsible application of informatics in addressing contemporary academic, societal and technological challenges.

Online Edition: This website hosts the online edition of Informatics Studies.
Print Edition: For inquiries regarding the print edition, please contact [email protected]

Current Issue

Vol. 13 No. 4 (2026): Religious Cultural Heritage: Diagnostics, Documentation and Valorization
18th-century Bishop’s Chapel, Archibishopric of Lucca.  Photo by: Olimpia Niglio, October 2026

Religious cultural heritage encompasses sacred sites, architecture, manuscripts, artworks, music, rituals, and living traditions. This volume explores how Heritage Informatics and technologies, including non-invasive imaging, laser scanning, photogrammetry, LiDAR, BIM, VR, AI, and digital archives, advance the diagnosis, documentation, conservation, interpretation, and accessibility of religious heritage. Covering diverse religious and historical contexts, it emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, ethical practices, community participation, authenticity, sustainability, and cultural continuity in ensuring responsible valorization for future generations.

Published: 2026-11-08

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Aim & Scope
Informatics Studies is committed to publishing high-quality articles that make significant contributions to the understanding and practice of informatics. The journal welcomes interdisciplinary research across diverse domains, including but not limited to:  

  • Health & Biomedical Informatics 
  • Environmental & Agricultural Informatics 
  • Cultural & Heritage Informatics 
  • Social & Behavioral Informatics 
  • Educational & e-Learning Informatics 
  • Business & Management Informatics 
  • Technical & Computational Informatics (including quantum computing and blockchain) 
  • Legal, Ethical & Governance Informatics 
  • Linguistic & Communication Informatics 
  • AI-driven Information Systems 
  • Human–Computer Interaction (HCI) & Digital Accessibility 
  • Library & Information Science 
  • Digital Repositories, Knowledge Management, and Digital Libraries & Archives 
  • Knowledge Organization & Ontologies 
  • Open Access and Repository Interoperability 
  • Multilinguality and Resource Discovery 
  • Digital Health Technologies and Immersive Technologies (e.g., AR/VR)

Manuscripts exploring innovative or interdisciplinary topics not listed above are also encouraged, provided they align with the journal’s mission to advance Informatics.

Chief Editors
Dr. Gireesh Kumar T K  (Editor-in-Chief 1). Assistant Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi- 221005, INDIA. Email: [email protected].

Dr. Antonella De Robbio (Editor-in-Chief 2). University of Padua, Sistema Bibliotecario di Ateneo, 3. 35121 Padova PD, ITALY. Email: [email protected]. 

Publisher
Print and online versions of IS are published from Trivandrum, India, by Dr. R. Raman Nair on behalf of the Centre for Informatics Research and Development, Gayathri, A4, Kudappanakunnu, Trivandrum - 695043, India. E-mail:  [email protected], [email protected]. Phone: 8848194985

Contact Us
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