Call for Manuscripts

Human Technology focuses on the human role in our modern technological world. The journal is envisioned to publish high-quality, peer-reviewed research that will serve to create a holistic understanding of the human dimension in the information society.

Human Technology aims to explore the issues and challenges surrounding the human-technology interaction from various perspectives, and wishes to encourage cooperation and collaboration among all scientific fields and between the academic and business worlds. Human Technology is equally interested in, for instance, the social, psychological, educational, cultural, philosophical, personal and industrial viewpoints, and emphasizes especially interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary perspectives. The journal is interested in questions such as: How do humans and societies affect and become affected by the diversity of communication and information technologies? How can these technologies foster development, well-being and innovations in various areas of life? And what is the human role in the development of different technologies?

There are no restrictions on the background or specialization of the authors, as long as the articles reflect high scientific standards. The journal publishes both invited articles on special topics and manuscripts submitted for a consideration to the journal by the author.

Human Technology emphasizes themes and questions that are current, innovative, thought provoking and applicable in their nature. Discussion and debate is encouraged regarding controversial themes. Human Technology also welcomes articles dealing with difficult topics and articles offering critical or provocative viewpoints.

Articles are assessed based on topic suitability, originality, innovativeness, applicability, scientific standards and relevance, and cogency of argument. Human Technology is especially committed to publish research that combines theory and practise. Therefore, regardless of the scientific field, research methodology or research design, the conclusions of the articles must be practically oriented toward everyday life and its challenges.

In short, Human Technology hopes to receive manuscripts that are:

  • Investigating the human-technology interaction
  • Interdisciplinary or looking at issues from multiple scientific perspectives
  • Human-centered
  • Innovative and forward-looking
  • Practically oriented