Interaction Design and Architecture(s)

Top Research Topics at Interaction Design and Architecture(s)?

The foci of Interaction Design and Architecture(s) are Knowledge management, Human–computer interaction, Context (language use), Multimedia and Mathematics education. Research in Architecture and the interrelating topic of Urban planning were among the subjects of interest in the Knowledge management studies discussed in Interaction Design and Architecture(s). User experience design is a key component of Human–computer interaction research discussed in it.

Interaction Design and Architecture(s) aims to bridge the gap between the study of Context (language use) and Public relations. Interaction Design and Architecture(s) facilitates the exploration of Public relations in relation to the fields of Sharing economy and Participatory design. Interaction Design and Architecture(s) holds forums on Multimedia that merges themes from other disciplines such as Personal learning environment and Personal learning.

The journal explores topics in Mathematics education which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Game design, Pedagogy, Curriculum and Creativity. The work tackled in Interaction Design and Architecture(s) goes beyond the discipline of Curriculum as it also encompasses Perception. Aside from research in Smart city, Interaction Design and Architecture(s) also discusses Benchmarking studies.

• Knowledge management (21.93%)
• Human–computer interaction (11.40%)
• Context (language use) (10.53%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Psychological Perspectives on Motivation through Gamification (118 citations)
• Children with Motor Impairments Play a Kinect Learning Game: First Findings from a Pilot Case in an Authentic Classroom Environment (38 citations)
• Sharing Economy vs Sharing Cultures? Designing for social, economic and environmental good (38 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Interaction Design and Architecture(s):

The most cited articles are organized to address concerns in the fields of Knowledge management, Operations research, Benchmarking, Curriculum and Mathematics education. The journal papers explore themes in Knowledge management like Design science and link them with other fields of study like Cognition. The published papers go beyond the discussion of Curriculum and connect it with closely related disciplines like

• Creative learning which connect with Pedagogy,
• Mindset that intertwine with fields like Perception..

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

• The Internet
• Information technology
• Educational technology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The aim of the journal is to expand the discussion of research in Immersive technology, Virtual reality, Augmented reality, Architecture and Context (language use). The work on Immersive technology tackled in it brings together disciplines like Space (commercial competition) and Psychological resilience. It discusses concepts in Mixed reality under Virtual reality and how they intertwine with disciplines like Cultural heritage, Christian ministry, Public administration and European union.

Interaction Design and Architecture(s) blends together research topics in Augmented reality and Public relations. The studies on Architecture discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Smart learning, Knowledge management and Interaction design. Topics in Context (language use) explored in the journal were investigated in conjunction with research in Right to the city, Transparency (behavior), Framing (social sciences) and Internet privacy.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• The Seductive Smart City and the Benevolent Role of Transparency (1 citations)
• Web-based videoconferencing for teaching online: Continuance intention to use in the post-COVID-19 period (1 citations)
• GeoACT: Augmented Control Tower using Virtual and Real Geospatial Data (0 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in Interaction Design and Architecture(s) (based on the number of publications) are:

• Carlo Giovannella (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
• John M. Carroll (5 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Matthias Rehm (5 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Marcello Passarelli (3 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Mihai Dascalu (3 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Interaction Design and Architecture(s) (based on the number of publications) are:

• Pennsylvania State University (4 papers) absent at the last edition,
• MediaTech Institute (3 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
• Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology (3 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Chalmers University of Technology (2 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Halmstad University (2 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 87.50% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 100.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 0.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 0.00% of all publications and 0.00% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

• Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
• Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
• Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
• Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
• Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Opportunities in Interaction Design and Architecture

As exciting as these research areas are, it might make you wonder about the career possibilities in Interaction Design and Architecture. Numerous professions can benefit from a thorough understanding of these research topics. One pivotal role in the education sector is that of a preschool teacher who applies many of these concepts daily. To elaborate, concepts of interaction design are often utilized for creating effective teaching materials which promote student engagement in a preschool setup.

Understandably, the prerequisites and qualifications needed for such a role might differ based on your geographical location. For instance, if you are based in Nebraska and looking to explore this career path, you might want to check this detailed guide on how to become a preschool teacher in Nebraska. This guide will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the process, qualifications required, and the potential career trajectory.

Ultimately, combining background knowledge in Interaction Design and Architecture with practical roles such as teaching expands the horizons of both fields, leading to impactful applications and solutions.