Journals in Information systems
Journals in Information systems
- ISSN: 0278-6125
Journal of Manufacturing Systems
Published by SMEThe Journal of Manufacturing Systems publishes state-of-the-art fundamental and applied research in manufacturing at systems level. Manufacturing systems are comprised of products, equipment, people, information, control and support functions for the economical and competitive development, production, delivery and total lifecycle of products to satisfy market and societal needs.The aim of the Journal of Manufacturing Systems is to publish archival scholarly literature with the goal of advancing the state of the art in manufacturing systems and encouraging innovation in developing efficient, robust and sustainable manufacturing systems. Pertinent to the Journal is research that will impact emerging manufacturing systems from the equipment level to the extended enterprise. Challenges are addressed within and across various scales including nano, micro and macro-scale manufacturing, as well as within and across broad sectors including aerospace, automotive, energy and medical device manufacturing.The scope of the Journal of Manufacturing Systems includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:Factory and production network design, process planning, assembly planning, scheduling;Smart sensor networks, real-time monitoring, distributed system control;Human-machin... interaction, human-robot collaborative assembly, operator ergonomics;Multi-phy... modelling, simulation and optimisation, virtual and augmented reality in manufacturing;Diagno... and prognosis, predictive maintenance, lifecycle analysis, product-service systems;Design and operation for sustainability, energy efficiency in production and logistics;Global and regional production networks, material handling, logistics;Mass customisation and personalisation, complexity management;Cyber-phy... production systems, big data analytics and machine learning, industrial Internet;Systems issues related to additive and subtractive manufacturing, micro-electromechani... systems.Papers addressing related emerging topics are encouraged, and special-topic issues on emerging topics will be considered. The Journal of Manufacturing Systems is an official journal of Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), in cooperation with the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME (NAMRI/SME).- ISSN: 0164-1212
Journal of Systems and Software
For JSS's full CfP including information on Special Issues, Industry, Trends, and Journal First tracks please continue to read for further details.The Journal of Systems and Software publishes papers covering all aspects of software engineering. All articles should provide evidence to support their claims, e.g. through empirical studies, simulation, formal proofs or other types of validation. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: Methods and tools for software requirements, design, architecture, verification and validation, testing, maintenance and evolutionAgile, model-driven, service-oriented, open source and global software developmentHuman/soc... aspects in software engineering and developerexperienceA... Intelligence, data analytics and big data applied in software engineeringMetrics and evaluation of software development resourcesDevOps, continuous integration, build and test automationSoftware Engineering educationEthical/soc... aspects of Software EngineeringSoftware Engineering for AI systemsSoftware Engineering for SustainabilityMethod... and tools for empirical software engineering research The journal welcomes reports of practical experience for all of these topics, as well as replication studies and studies with negative results. The journal appreciates the submission of systematic literature reviews, mapping studies and meta-analyses. However, these should report interesting and important results, rather than merely providing statistics on publication year, venue etc.JSS supports Open Science and reproducible research. Therefore, authors are encouraged to make Open Science material available at the time of submission and after acceptance of their manuscript, e.g., by submitting artifacts related to a study to an archived open repository (such as arXiv.org, zenodo.org, Mendeley, etc.). Also, authors are encouraged to explicitly reference Open Science material in their manuscript (e.g., via a DOI from the open repository). If authors are not able to disclose any material (for example, industrial data subject to non-disclosure agreements), we encourage authors to explicitly acknowledge this by including a short statement in their manuscript. Depending on the type of research presented in a manuscript, Open Science material could include study protocols, (anonymized) raw or analyzed data, data analysis scripts, source code, customized tools and infrastructures, experimental material, codebooks, etc. If authors agree to participate in the JSS Open Science Initiative, after the acceptance of a manuscript, they will be invited to submit a link to Open Science material for review by the JSS Open Science Board. After a successful review (which does not impact the acceptance of the manuscript) considering availability and usability of the material, the publisher will add a statement to the final version of the manuscript acknowledging that the Open Science package was validated by the JSS Open Science Board.In addition to regular papers, JSS features two special tracks (In Practice, New Ideas and Trends Papers), as well as special issues.In Practice is exclusively focused on work that increases knowledge transfer from industry to research. It accepts: (1) Applied Research Reports where we invite submissions that report results (positive or negative) concerning the experience of applying/evaluating systems and software technologies (methods, techniques and tools) in real industrial settings. These comprise empirical studies conducted in industry (e.g., action research, case studies) or experience reports that may help understanding situations in which technologies really work and their impact. Submissions should include information on the industrial setting, provide motivation, explain the events leading to the outcomes, including the challenges faced, summarize the outcomes, and conclude with lessons learned, take-away messages, and practical advice based on the described experience. Contributing authors from industry are encouraged but not mandatory. (2) Practitioner Insights where we invite experience reports showing what actually happens in practical settings, illustrating the challenges (and pain) that practitioners face, and presenting lessons learned. Problem descriptions with significant details on the context, underlying causes and symptoms, and technical and organizational impact are also welcome. Practitioner insights papers may also comprise invited opinionated views on the evolution of chosen topic areas in practice. In contrast to applied research reports, practitioner insights are limited to four pages and the first author must be from industry. Finally, submissions to this track should be within scope of the journal's above topics of interest and they will be evaluated through industry-appropriate criteria for their merit in reporting useful industrial experience rather than in terms of academic novelty of research results.New Ideas and Trends Papers New ideas, especially those related to new research trends, emerge quickly. To accommodate timely dissemination thereof, JSS introduces the New Ideas and Trends Paper (NITP). NITPs should focus on the systems/software engineering aspects of new emerging areas, including: the internet of things, big data, cloud computing, software ecosystems, cyber-physical systems, green/sustainable systems, continuous software engineering, crowdsourcing, and the like. We distinguish two types of NITPs:A short paper that discusses a single contribution to a specific new trend or a new idea.A long paper that provides a survey of a specific trend, as well as a (possibly speculative) outline of a solution.NITPs are not required to be fully validated, but preliminary results that endorse the merit of the proposed ideas are welcomed.We anticipate revisiting specific new trends periodically, for instance through reflection or progress reports. New Ideas and Trend Papers warrant speedy publication.Special Issue proposals To submit a proposal for a special issue please submit your proposal here to Special Issues Editors Prof. Raffaela Mirandola and Prof. Laurence Duchien. Please visit the special issue guidelines page first to review the proposal guidelines and to download the proposal template required when submitting a proposal.Journal First Initiative Authors of JSS accepted papers have the opportunity to present their work in those conferences that offer a Journal First track. Using this track, researchers may take the best from two worlds: ensuring high quality in the JSS publication (thorough, multi-phase review process of a long manuscript), while getting feedback from a community of experts and fostering possible collaborations during a scientific event.Details may vary from conference to conference, but generally speaking, JSS papers to be presented in a Journal First track must report completely new research results or present novel contributions that significantly extend previous work. The ultimate decision to include a paper in the conference program is up to the conference chairs, not JSS. A JSS paper may be presented only once through a Journal First track.As of today, the list of conferences with which JSS is collaborating, or has collaborated, through a Journal First track, is: ASE, ICSME, SANER, RE, ESEM, PROFES, and APSEC.- ISSN: 1570-8268
Journal of Web Semantics
The Journal of Web Semantics (JWS) is an interdisciplinary forum at the intersection of the Semantic Web, Knowledge Graphs (KGs), and Artificial Intelligence (AI), with a strong emphasis on both theoretical and applied research. Building on its foundation as a venue for exploring knowledge-intensive and intelligent Web technologies, JWS recognizes the pivotal role that KGs and Semantic Web (SW) technologies play in the evolving AI landscape, particularly amid recent breakthroughs in Generative AI, neuro-symbolic systems, and autonomous agents.JWS seeks to capture the critical convergence between symbolic and statistical approaches to AI, focusing on the methods, architectures, and foundational theories that drive the integration of Semantic Web and KG technologies with machine learning, deep learning, Large Language Models (LLMs), and other AI techniques. The journal encourages contributions that not only demonstrate impactful applications but also advance the theoretical understanding of how structured, semantic knowledge can enhance intelligent systems.We welcome high-quality submissions that include, but are not limited to, the following areas:Theoretical Foundations and Methodological AdvancesFormal Models and Representations: New theoretical frameworks and formalisms for KGs, ontologies, reasoning, and semantic data management, including studies on expressivity, consistency, change management, and evolution in complex or dynamic systems.Hybrid and Neuro-Symbolic Architectures: Methodological insights into combining symbolic knowledge representation with sub-symbolic learning, including formal characterizations of neuro-symbolic systems and architectures.KG-AI Integration Methods: Novel algorithms and frameworks that tightly couple KGs with AI methods in ways that yield results unattainable by either approach alone, including Logic Augmented Generation and reasoning-enhanced learning.Evaluation and Benchmarking: Research on robust evaluation methodologies for KG-AI systems, with attention to correctness, scalability, data quality, reliability, interpretability, and accountability. Applied and Interdisciplinary ResearchCross-Discip... Studies: Integrative work drawing from ontology engineering, databases, NLP, machine learning, human-computer interaction, and cognitive science, among others, with clear theoretical or methodological contributions.Domain Applications: Real-world use cases showing how KGs and SW technologies enable or enhance AI in specific domains: Healthcare and Life Sciences, Education, Legal Tech, Scientific Discovery, Smart Cities, Industry, Finance, Cultural Heritage, Art and Creativity, etc.Engineering, Resources, and System IntegrationKG Engineering Automation: AI-driven approaches to the (semi-)automatic creation, population, alignment, and refinement of KGs and ontologies, especially using LLMs and foundation models.System Descriptions and Architectures: Descriptions of integrated KG-AI systems, with technical insights into issues such as hallucination mitigation, knowledge retrieval, cross-modal integration, and interaction design.Auditing, Explanation, and Governance: Research on how KGs contribute to transparency, robustness, and auditability of AI systems, including formal representation of workflows, provenance, and ethical constraints.Data and Knowledge Resources: Descriptions of high-impact ontologies, datasets, benchmarks, and tools that enable research or deployment in SW/AI integration. JWS is especially interested in papers that address current and future challenges in the field, including:Modelling expressivity for complex systemsKnowledge engineering automationIntegratio... of heterogeneous data and knowledge sourcesScalable, efficient reasoning with large-scale KGsAccessibility and usability of semantic systemsProvenance, privacy, and interoperability in AI-KG ecosystemsSocietal impacts, costs, risks, and sustainability of KG-based AIEvaluation of semantic methods and systems Finally, we value contributions that demonstrate real-world impact and uptake, including usability studies, deployment evaluations, and comparative analyses with alternative technologies.By promoting both foundational insights and practical innovations, JWS aims to remain a leading venue for advancing the role of Semantic Web and Knowledge Graph technologies in shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence.- ISSN: 1463-5003
Ocean Modelling
Ocean Modelling is an international journal that highlights the significant findings and breakthroughs in all aspects of ocean modelling research to support the advancement of ocean sciences.Ocean Modelling welcomes submissions in various forms of mechanism analysis, laboratory experiments, ocean model development, improvements and applications, as well as model-observation synergies. In particular, ocean model applications at different scales that aim at understanding the ocean and Earth system and its coupling to biological, geological and chemical systems are welcome. Special attention can be also given to interdisciplinary contributions focusing on interactions between physics, biology and chemistry, cross-scale processes, and machine learning.The journal publishes topics including:Models of ocean circulation, surface waves, tides and sea ice, marine ecosystems, biogeochemical processes, sediment processes, and coastal morphology.Earth system models, ocean-atmosphere coupled models, and climate models with a special emphasis on the role of the ocean.Innovative modelling, combined with observational, theoretical studies concerning physical and biogeochemical processes in different time and space scales.Technologies associated with ocean model development, (e.g., model framework, coupler, data assimilation, high-performance computing, and artificial intelligence).Simula... prediction and response strategy of ocean and climate disasters like tsunamis, flooding, volcano eruptions, float stone, marine heat waves, oil spill movements, etc.Improved understanding of the variability in the ocean and its past, present and future role in the wider climate system using models and observations.Topical Collections will be envisaged for timely topics, related to ocean modelling, to promote key advances in specific research areas in ocean modelling and to bring together high-quality contributions in the collection's domain. Ocean Modelling welcome submissions to the 3 ongoing Topical Collections: Cross-Scale Processes in Ocean Modelling, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Methods and Applications for Ocean Modelling, Advancements in Earth System Modelling with Ocean Components.Ocean Modelling publishes 12 issues per year with 4 categories of articles, including:1. Research Papers form the core of the journal, with a typical length of 6000 words and a maximum of 10000 words.2. Reviews are between 8000 and 20000 words, on topics cross traditional lines.3. Short Communications are short research papers, with a typical length of 2000 words, and a maximum of 5000 words, 3 Figures or Tables.4. Perspective papers discuss about subjective positions, viewpoints or new concepts within less than 2000 words.- ISSN: 2772-9419
Systems and Soft Computing
Official Journal of the World Federation on Soft Computing (WFSC)Systems and Soft Computing (SASC), a companion title to Applied Soft Computing, is an open access journal, promoting original soft computing research. SASC will focus primarily on the methodology and application of soft computing in real-world systems. Areas of interest include but are not limited to the following within soft computing/computatio... intelligence: fuzzy logic, neural networks, and evolutionary & bio-inspired computation. Other areas of interest that can be applied in today's world will also be accepted, such as learning theory, probability theory, hybrid methods, and rough sets. The applications of soft computing methods/techniques in computer science, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, bio-medicine, healthcare, data analysis, and big data analytics are also welcome.The journal will disseminate full length as well as short and concise papers of the highest quality. While the journal welcomes all article types, including full-length original research articles, the breadth of the journal will consist of communication-type papers. These articles, typically 8-9 pages in length, will help influence a rapid review process and dissemination of content. SASC is a fit for authors who have timely research and/or prefer to publish in a fully open access journal.- ISSN: 0736-5853
Telematics and Informatics
An Interdisciplinary Journal on the Social Impacts of New TechnologiesTelemati... and Informatics is an interdisciplinary journal publishing innovative theoretical and methodological research on the social, economic, geographic, political, and cultural impacts of digital technologies. Application areas include smart cities, sensors and information fusion, the digital society and digital platforms, internet of things (IoT), cyber-physical technologies, privacy, knowledge management, distributed work, emergency response and hazards, mobile and wireless communications, health informatics, psychosocial effects of social media, ICT for sustainable development, blockchain, e-commerce, and e-government.The Journal favors research papers (8,000 words) but will consider contributions offering systematic review and meta-analysis (10,000 words), as well as research notes (4,000 words) that seek to advance new ideas, theoretical perspectives or methodological approaches.Telematic... and Informatics serves as an international outlet for information scientists, data scientists, computer scientists, social informaticists, geographic information scientists, urban and regional planners, policy analysts, regional scientists, disaster scientists, and network scientists.Benefits to authors We also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. Please click here for more information on our author services.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our Support Center