Vol. 5 No. I (2026): International Journal of Research in Computing (IJRC)

The International Journal of Research in Computing (IJRC), the official journal of the Faculty of Computing, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, is pleased to present Volume 5, Issue 1 with several important updates aimed at improving quality, transparency, and timely dissemination of research.

With this issue, the journal has revised its article format to a more modern and informative structure. New mandatory sections have been introduced, including AI Usage Statements, Data Availability Statements, Code Availability Statements, Funding Statements, Conflict of Interest Declarations, and Ethical Considerations. These changes are intended to promote ethical authorship, research transparency, responsible use of AI tools, and data-sharing practices in line with international publishing standards.

In addition, the Editorial Board has decided to introduce an “In Press” early publication feature, allowing accepted abstracts to be published online prior to full paper publication. This initiative addresses the delay caused by the journal’s biannual publication cycle, enabling authors to make their research visible and citable without waiting up to six months for the final issue release.

These developments reflect IJRC’s continued commitment to high-quality peer-reviewed research, ethical scholarly practices, and improved visibility for authors. Volume 5, Issue 1 marks a significant step forward in strengthening the journal’s role as a trusted open-access platform for computing research at national and international levels.