Userhub Journal is a peer-reviewed, open-access applied research journal publishing interdisciplinary work in user experience (UX), human-centered design (HCD), digital accessibility, civic technology, and inclusive innovation.
The journal focuses on program-led empirical research, conceptual frameworks, and integrative reviews that bridge theory and practice in the design of ethical, inclusive, and context-sensitive digital systems. A central aim is to support cumulative knowledge building through applied inquiry, methodological innovation, and synthesis, particularly in underrepresented and resource-constrained contexts across the Global South.
Userhub Journal prioritizes research that engages lived experience, addresses real-world design challenges, and contributes to design equity, digital inclusion, and systemic change. Contributions typically emerge from supervised research programs, collaborative field projects, and invited partnerships involving academic researchers, design practitioners, and interdisciplinary teams.
Scope and Thematic Focus
Userhub Journal publishes original research articles, field studies, case-based analyses, conceptual frameworks, reviews, and methodological contributions in areas including:
- User experience and usability in low-resource and diverse contexts
- Accessible and inclusive interface, service, and system design
- Human-centered design for health, education, and civic systems
- Digital literacy, misinformation, and trust in digital platforms
- ICT for Development (ICT4D) and inclusive innovation
- Gender equity and participatory design research
- Systems thinking and socio-technical design approaches
- Ethical and AI-assisted design practices
All manuscripts are screened for relevance, ethical compliance, and methodological soundness, and undergo peer review prior to publication.
Publication Model and Review Standards
- Publication model: Continuous publication, with articles released individually upon acceptance
- Peer review: Double-blind peer review with subject-relevant reviewers
- Editorial evaluation: Clarity, contextual relevance, methodological rigor, and ethical integrity
Publisher and Editorial Governance
Userhub Journal is published by Userhub Ltd., a Dhaka-based research and training institute working at the intersection of UX research, inclusive technology, and public-interest design.
The journal is supported by an editorial board of academic and professional experts spanning UX, HCD, accessibility, AI, and social design. Academic Editors coordinate peer review and editorial decisions in accordance with COPE-aligned policies, with established procedures for managing conflicts of interest.
Open Access and Licensing
Userhub Journal operates under a diamond open-access model. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) license, which permits reuse, adaptation, and redistribution with appropriate attribution.
- No article processing charges (APCs): Submission, review, and publication are free of charge
- Author rights: Authors retain full copyright
- License applied: CC BY 4.0
- Archiving: Articles are permanently hosted on the journal website and assigned DOIs for citation and long-term access
Identifiers and Scholarly Discovery
- ISSN: 3080-9797 (Online)
- Journal DOI: https://doi.org/10.58947/journal
- Crossref Member ID: 38074
- Discoverable via: Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar, Scilit (Publisher ID: 21962), and OpenAIRE (metadata validated under OpenAIRE Guidelines 3.0)
Mission and SDG Alignment
Userhub Journal supports research aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, with particular emphasis on:
- SDG 4 – Quality Education
- SDG 5 – Gender Equality
- SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
The journal aims to serve as a practical knowledge resource for researchers, designers, educators, and policymakers working toward inclusive, ethical, and sustainable digital futures.