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How to Identify Research Trends in Ubiquitous Technology?
ByYong-hwa (용화) 2026-05-202026-05-25

The field of ubiquitous technology is evolving at an extraordinary pace. Emerging innovations in artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), wearable computing, edge intelligence, smart environments, cybersecurity, and human computer interaction continuously reshape how digital systems interact with society. Ubiquitous Technology Journal (UTJ), published by Crosslink Studies, encourages contributions that demonstrate originality, methodological rigor, technological…

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Writing a Survey Paper That Produces Fresh Conclusions
BySadia Zahid 2026-05-202026-05-25

In rapidly evolving fields such as artificial intelligence, ubiquitous computing, cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), edge computing, and human–computer interaction, survey papers have become increasingly important. Researchers, reviewers, and journal editors are no longer satisfied with manuscripts that merely summarize previously published studies. For Crosslink Studies (CLS) survey articles are viewed as substantial scholarly contributions…

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How to Move Beyond Summary in Review and Survey Manuscripts
ByDavid James 2026-05-192026-05-25

Review and survey manuscripts occupy a unique position in scholarly publishing. Unlike standard research papers that present new experiments or models, review-based manuscripts shape the direction of a field by organizing, interpreting, and critically evaluating existing knowledge. However, many submissions fail because they merely summarize prior studies instead of generating meaningful scholarly insight. For journals…

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Turning a Literature Matrix into a Critical Review
BySara Comai 2026-05-192026-05-25

A literature matrix is one of the most valuable organizational tools in academic research, particularly when preparing review articles, systematic reviews, and theoretical studies. However, many researchers make a critical mistake: they stop at summarizing studies instead of transforming the collected literature into meaningful scholarly analysis. Crosslink Studies (CLS) and Ubiquitous Technology Journal (UTJ) authors…

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Reasons That May Trigger Retraction of a Published Research Article
ByYong-hwa (용화) 2026-05-182026-05-18

Retraction is one of the most serious actions in scholarly publishing. It is used when a published research article contains major problems that affect its reliability, integrity, originality, ethical compliance, or legal status. A retraction does not always mean that misconduct occurred; in some cases, it results from honest error, publisher mistakes, legal issues, or…

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Database Selection for Literature Reviews in Technology Domains
BySadia Zahid 2026-05-182026-05-18

In contemporary academic publishing, the quality of a literature review depends not only on critical analysis and synthesis but also on the strength of its database selection strategy. For review articles in technology-focused disciplines such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, software engineering, data science, Internet of Things (IoT), and ubiquitous computing, selecting the right databases is…

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How to Build a Search Strategy for a High-Quality Review Article?
ByAigul Zabirova (Айгуль Забирова) 2026-05-182026-05-25

In modern academic publishing, a review article is far more than a summary of existing studies. High-quality review papers are expected to provide structured analysis, identify research gaps, evaluate methodological trends, and contribute meaningful scholarly insight. At the center of every credible review article lies one critical component: a well-designed search strategy. Whether authors are…

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Writing Clear Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria for Survey Papers
ByDavid James 2026-05-162026-05-25

Survey-based research plays a central role in modern scientific inquiry, particularly in interdisciplinary domains such as software engineering, artificial intelligence, education, healthcare, management sciences, and digital transformation. However, one of the most overlooked methodological weaknesses in many survey manuscripts is the absence of clearly defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Poorly defined selection boundaries reduce transparency,…

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How to Explain Data Pre-processing Transparently?
BySara Comai 2026-05-162026-05-25

Data preprocessing is one of the most influential stages in modern computational research. In fields such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, software engineering, IoT analytics, cybersecurity, and data science, preprocessing decisions directly affect model behavior, experimental validity, and research outcomes. Yet many manuscripts describe preprocessing only briefly, leaving reviewers uncertain about how raw data became…

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Reporting Dataset Selection Without Selection Bias
ByYong-hwa (용화) 2026-05-152026-05-16

Dataset selection is one of the most critical stages in software engineering, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data-driven research. A strong experimental design can still produce misleading conclusions if the dataset selection process introduces bias. For this reason, reputable journals increasingly expect researchers to justify how datasets were selected, filtered, balanced, and evaluated. In modern…

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