Journal Software, Hardware, and Information Technology (SHIFT), e-ISSN: 2776-8961, p-ISSN: 2808-3385, is accredited Sinta 5 based on Decree of the Director General of Higher Education, Research, and Technology No. 10/C/C3/DT.05.00/2025 dated March 21, 2025. Journal SHIFT is published twice a year, in January and June, by Universtas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar and is managed by the Departement Information Systems, Faculty of Science and Technology.

SHIFT publishes scholarly articles in various fields, including Data Mining, Database Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Computer Architecture, Virtual/Augmented Reality, Computer Security, and Software Engineering. The topics covered include software lifecycle, management, engineering processes, tools, and methods that support the advancement of information technology.

Each manuscript submitted to SHIFT undergoes an independent peer-review process by at least two reviewers to ensure the quality of publications. Decisions regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection of articles are based on reports and recommendations from the reviewers. In certain cases, the editor may request an additional review from a third reviewer before making a final decision.

The Editorial Team has full authority in determining the publication status of all received manuscripts.