Mobile computing has transformed how humans interact with digital systems to provide seamless access to services and information from nearly any location. With such technologies becoming more integrated into ordinary activities, interaction models must also evolve to be able to respond to users changing circumstances and expectations. Traditional static interfaces are giving rise to more dynamic, adaptive and context-aware systems. Pervasive Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the heart of this transition enabling applications to provide individualized, predictive and responsive behavior. Human-centered design is needed to make sure that advance technologies are inclusive, usable and attuned to people’s needs.

This special issue invites advance research, intelligent interaction models and responsive architectures that examine the convergence of pervasive AI and human-centered design in mobile computing. Submissions are encouraged that consider the design of context-sensitive, responsive and morally sound systems for smooth interaction across devices and spaces. Researchers and practitioners are invited to suggest a solution that promote inclusive, energy-efficient and secure mobile experiences using edge intelligence, real-time processing and natural user interaction.

List of topic areas

• Intelligent interaction models for mobile computing environments
• Human-centric design approaches in pervasive mobile applications
• Edge AI for real-time user behavior prediction and personalization
• Context-aware mobile systems for seamless user experiences
• Privacy-preserving interaction in AI-powered mobile systems
• Natural language and voice-based interaction models on mobile platforms
• Wearable-integrated mobile systems for continuous human monitoring
• Federated learning for decentralized and privacy-focused mobile intelligence
• Lightweight AI architectures for mobile and edge deployment
• Energy-efficient sensing and computation in intelligent mobile devices
• Sensor fusion and multimodal input processing in mobile interfaces
• AI-driven accessibility solutions for mobile computing

Submissions Information

Submissions are made using ScholarOne Manuscripts. Registration and access are available at: https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/ijpcc
Author guidelines must be strictly followed. Please see: https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/ijpcc#jlp_author_guidelines

Authors should select (from the drop-down menu) the special issue title at the appropriate step in the submission process, i.e. in response to “Please select the issue you are submitting to”.

Submitted articles must not have been previously published, nor should they be under consideration for publication anywhere else, while under review for this journal.

Key deadlines

Opening date for submissions – 7 January 2026
Closing date for abstract submissions – 8 March 2026 (Email for submissions: jiman@ssu.ac.kr)
Closing date for manuscript submissions – 8 August 2026