About the Journal
Welcome Note from the Editor
As the world becomes increasingly connected, the need for secure and reliable wireless technologies has never been greater. In Australia, we face a unique set of challenges in mobility and security — from the vast distances between our cities and towns, to the remote environments in which many of our citizens live and work, to the distinctive regulatory and cultural landscape in which our digital infrastructure must operate.
In this edition of AusJournal — the Australian Journal of Wireless Technologies, Mobility and Security — we explore some of the latest developments in this field, from the maturing of 5G networks and the Internet of Things, to the growing role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in strengthening security and protecting against cyber threats. We also include applied case studies and student research that reflect the everyday realities of working with these technologies in our region.
One of the recurring themes in our pages is the importance of collaboration and cooperation — between government, industry, and academia; between established researchers and those just beginning their careers; and between Australia and our neighbours across South Asia and the Indo-Pacific. The challenges in wireless and security cut across borders and disciplines, and the work of meeting them must do the same.
Another area where we hope AusJournal makes a contribution is in connecting wireless technology to the practical problems facing our communities: improving access to healthcare and education in remote and rural areas, strengthening the resilience and security of our critical infrastructure, and helping smaller organisations and emerging economies adopt digital systems safely. Applied work of this kind does not always find a home in larger international venues, and we are pleased to be one of the journals that gives it space.
A word on what kind of journal AusJournal is, and is not. We are a open-access journal with an emphasis on teaching, applied research, and the development of early-career authors. We are gently committed to the view that knowledge is best shared freely, and so we do not charge our authors any fees — no submission charges, no publication charges, no article-processing fees of any amount.
We recognise that the dominant model in indexed academic publishing now asks postgraduate students and early-career researchers to pay several hundred dollars to publish a single paper, often as a requirement for graduation, and we feel that this places a heavy burden on the very people who can least afford it and who most need a fair hearing for their work.
AusJournal is a small contribution toward a different way of working. We believe a journal can be honest about what it is, transparent about its review process, and useful to its readers without having to monetise the work of its contributors.
As we look to the future, wireless technologies, mobility and security will continue to shape the way our societies function. As editors, authors, and readers, we have a quiet role to play in making sure the knowledge that emerges from this work is accessible — to students, to practitioners, to policymakers, and to anyone curious enough to learn.
It is my honour to present this edition of AusJournal, and I hope it serves as a useful resource for all those working in this field, in Australia and around the world.
With warm regards,
Dr. Pritam Gajkumar Shah Editor-in-Chief AusJournal — Australian Journal of Wireless Technologies, Mobility and Security Sydney, Australia
