SPARK (Systems, Programming, Artificial Intelligence and Research Knowledge) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality original research articles, review papers, and technical contributions in computer science and related interdisciplinary fields. The journal aims to advance scientific knowledge, foster innovation in computing technologies, and promote practical solutions to contemporary challenges in academia, industry, and society.

The journal welcomes original contributions in, but is not limited to, the following areas:

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Deep Learning and Neural Networks
• Data Science, Big Data, and Data Analytics
• Software Engineering and Software Architecture
• Programming Languages and Compiler Technologies
• Algorithms and Computational Theory
• Computer Systems and Operating Systems
• Computer Networks and Network Security
• Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, and Information Assurance
• Cloud Computing, Edge Computing, and Distributed Systems
• Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Systems
• Computer Vision and Image Processing
• Natural Language Processing and Speech Technologies
• Human–Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Intelligent Decision Support Systems
• Information Systems and Enterprise Computing
• Database Systems and Information Management
• High-Performance Computing and Parallel Computing
• Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies
• Robotics and Autonomous Systems
• Embedded Systems and Cyber-Physical Systems
• Mobile Computing and Ubiquitous Computing
• Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0
• Quantum Computing and Emerging Computing Paradigms
• Computational Intelligence and Optimization
• Bioinformatics and Health Informatics
• Educational Technology and Computing Education
• Green Computing and Sustainable Information Technology
• Computational Modeling and Simulation
• Applied Computer Science and Interdisciplinary Computing Research

SPARK also encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates computer science with engineering, healthcare, education, business, environmental science, agriculture, and other scientific disciplines. The journal particularly welcomes studies that present significant theoretical contributions, methodological innovations, or practical implementations with measurable scientific, technological, and societal impact.