The Journal Software, Hardware, and Information Technology (SHIFT) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by the Department of Information Systems, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Alauddin Makassar, Indonesia. It has been published online since 2021. SHIFT Volume 5, Number 2, was published in June 2025. Every submitted manuscript is reviewed by expert reviewers through a double-blind process.

This edition of the issue contains 8 articles from authors affiliated with 8 different institutions, including the following: Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji (ID), Universitas Hasyim Asy’ari Jombang (ID), Universitas Widya Kartika (ID), Politeknik Negeri Medan (ID), Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika (ID), Universitas Jambi (ID), Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar (ID), Politeknik Astra (ID)