Digital Technologies Research and Applications

Special Issue on "AI-Driven Digital Technologies: Models, Systems, and Real-World Applications"

A special issue of Digital Technologies Research and Applications (DTRA) (E-ISSN: 2754-5687).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026

Guest Editor: 

Dr. Mitali Chugh
Affiliation: Senior Associate Professor and Program Lead (CSO Cluster), School of Computer Science, UPES, Dehradun, India
E-mail: mitalichugh11@gmail.com
Orcid: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1777-2387
Research Interests: Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Software Engineering, DevOps, AI in Education, Digital Transformation, Intelligent Systems

 

Dr. Susheela Hooda
Affiliation: Chitkara University, India
E-mail: susheelahooda@gmail.com
Orcid: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0911-9772
Research Interests: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare Applications of AI, Data Analytics

 

Prof. Dr. Keoy Kay Hooi
Affiliation: UCSI University, Malaysia
E-mail: keoykh@ucsiuniversity.edu.my
Orcid: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0744-1776
Research Interests: Digital Innovation, Artificial Intelligence Applications, Entrepreneurship, Human-Computer Interaction, Operations Management

 

Special Issue Information:

Dear Colleagues,

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing a transformative role in shaping modern digital technologies, enabling intelligent systems that can learn, adapt, and operate in complex and dynamic environments. From software engineering and DevOps to smart education systems and enterprise platforms, AI is increasingly embedded at the core of digital innovation.

Despite rapid advancements in AI models, a significant gap persists between algorithmic development and real-world deployment. Many existing approaches emphasize model accuracy while overlooking challenges related to system integration, scalability, lifecycle management, and practical applicability in real-world scenarios. Addressing these challenges requires a holistic perspective that connects AI models, system-level engineering, and application-driven implementations.

This Special Issue aims to bring together researchers and practitioners to explore advances in AI-driven digital technologies, with a particular focus on the design, development, deployment, and evaluation of intelligent systems. Contributions that demonstrate end-to-end system integration, real-world validation, and interdisciplinary applications are especially encouraged.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, advanced AI models and generative techniques, AI-driven software engineering and DevOps, MLOps and AI lifecycle integration, intelligent digital platforms, and real-world deployment challenges across domains such as education, healthcare, smart infrastructure, and enterprise systems.

We invite original research articles, review papers, and case studies that contribute to advancing the state-of-the-art in AI-enabled digital technologies and their practical applications.

Guest Editors:
Dr. Mitali Chugh
Dr. Susheela Hooda
Prof. Dr. Keoy Kay Hooi

Keywords:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Digital Technologies
  • Generative AI
  • MLOps and AI Lifecycle
  • Intelligent Systems
  • AI-Driven Applications
  • Software Engineering
  • Digital Transformation

Manuscript Submission Information:

Please visit the Submissions Guidelines page before submitting a manuscript. Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Manuscripts should be submitted online through the online manuscript submission and editorial system. Additionally, please include a cover letter specifying that the manuscript is intended for the Special Issue "AI-Driven Digital Technologies: Models, Systems, and Real-World Applications" when submitting it online. Manuscripts can be submitted until the submission deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal and will be listed together on the Special Issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract can be sent to the Editor Lorena Gu lorena@ukscip.com for announcement on this website.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1800 USD. Authors who are unable to cover this cost or those who are invited to submit papers may be eligible for discounts or waivers.