International Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal

Journal of Human-Centered Research

Journal of Human-Centered Research (JHCR) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal that publishes high-quality theoretical, empirical, and applied research exploring how artificial intelligence and emerging digital technologies can improve human life, well-being, safety, accessibility, comfort, trust, and social value.

The journal promotes interdisciplinary research that places human needs, dignity, experience, usability, inclusiveness, and quality of life at the center of technological development.

About the Journal Current Issue

Human-Centered AI for a Better Future

Publisher Society of Human-Centered Technology

Frequency Half-Yearly

Language English and Korean

Format Online Open Access

About the Journal

JHCR provides a scholarly platform for researchers, practitioners, engineers, educators, policymakers, and industry experts who are interested in advancing responsible, inclusive, accessible, sustainable, and human-centered approaches to artificial intelligence and digital transformation.

The journal particularly encourages research that demonstrates practical value for improving the quality of life of individuals and communities. It welcomes studies that connect technology with real human needs and address ethical, social, privacy-related, and policy-oriented implications of emerging digital systems.

JHCR aims to bridge engineering, healthcare, education, human-computer interaction, data science, social science, design, ethics, and policy perspectives through high-quality academic publishing.

Aim and Scope

The journal welcomes interdisciplinary research that places human needs, dignity, experience, usability, trust, inclusiveness, and quality of life at the center of technological development.

Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence

Research on AI systems that prioritize human values, trust, transparency, usability, responsibility, explainability, and social impact.

AI for Health, Care and Well-Being

Studies on digital health, smart care systems, remote monitoring, assistive technologies, elderly care, rehabilitation, mental health, and well-being enhancement.

Human-Computer Interaction

Research on user-centered design, usability, accessibility, inclusive interfaces, affective computing, user experience, and human-AI interaction.

Smart Living and Intelligent Environments

Studies on smart homes, smart cities, IoT-based services, ambient intelligence, mobility support, service robots, safety systems, and sustainable living.

Privacy, Security and Trustworthy Technology

Research on privacy-preserving AI, secure data analysis, federated learning, explainable AI, fairness, accountability, cybersecurity, and digital trust.

AI, Society, Ethics and Policy

Studies on responsible innovation, AI ethics, governance, digital inclusion, algorithmic bias, technology acceptance, regulation, and policy frameworks.

Why Publish with JHCR?

JHCR welcomes original research articles, review articles, case studies, system design and implementation papers, empirical evaluation studies, methodological papers, short communications, policy papers, and interdisciplinary research contributions.

The journal focuses on research that demonstrates human-centered value, methodological rigor, ethical awareness, and practical relevance to society.

Open Access Double-Blind Peer Review International Editorial Board Human-Centered Research Focus English and Korean Publications Half-Yearly Issues

Publication Information

Journal Title Journal of Human-Centered Research

Short Name JHCR

Publisher Society of Human-Centered Technology

Country Republic of Korea

Publication Mode Online

Publication Frequency Half-Yearly: June and December

Editorial Focus

JHCR is especially interested in research that connects artificial intelligence and digital technology with real human needs.

Practical value for improving quality of life

Ethical, social, and privacy-related implications

Empirical, experimental, or field-based evidence

Inclusive, accessible, sustainable, and trustworthy technology

Interdisciplinary connections across engineering, health, education, design, and policy

For Authors

Authors are invited to submit manuscripts aligned with the journal’s focus on artificial intelligence, digital transformation, human-centered innovation, healthcare, education, privacy, ethics, policy, and social value.

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