Journals in Control systems

IFAC Journal of Systems and Control

ISSN: 2468-6018
5 Year impact factor: 1.4
Impact factor: 1.8

IFAC Journal of Systems & Control publishes significant, previously unpublished, and high-quality research papers containing generalizable, extensible and transferable innovations across all aspects of the field of control and automation.The Journal has considerable interest in multi-, cross-, and trans- disciplinary research from control and systems theory to their application, including articles where the novelty is in the linkages between and across fields. These works need not be novel in a single focus area, but show significant impact and novelty in the combination and extension across multiple areas. They often explore new areas of theory and/or (especially) application at the boundary of systems and control enabling new viewpoints, insight, high/new impact, and/or techniques.A major requirement for publication is for articles to clearly state:• Novelty and Context: The novelty of the article and/or its novel elements relative to a large field of work and/or its disciplines of application. • Impact and Insight: The potential impact and insight created by the work in the relevant fields • Validation: The clear validation of their results in comparison to other results in the field, and/or experimental test results by the authors and/or other works.Papers should clearly express all these aspects in (each/all of) the Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions sections of the article.Further, the journal requires papers be in a standard format structure of major sections in the order: Abstract – Introduction – Methods – Results – Discussion – Conclusions – References, and no other structure.The journal accepts papers across the entire breadth and depth of both theory and application of control systems and system identification, as defined by IFAC Technical Committees and listed below:• Systems and Signals, Dynamic Systems Modelling, and System Identification • Design Methods in Linear, Nonlinear, Optimal, Robust, Decentralised, and Distributed Control • AI / Machine Learning, Computer Systems, Cognition, and Communication Systems • Mechatronics, Robotics, Human-Machine Systems and Interfaces, and Sensors/Actuators • Cyber-Physical Manufacturing and Human Systems • Power Systems and Distribution, Process Control • Transportation, Aerospace, and Vehicle Systems • Biomedical, Biological, and Ecological Systems • Social Systems, Control Education, Economic and Financial SystemsIn addition, the Journal strongly encourages "vision papers" about IFAC Clusters and Technical Committee (CC/TC) areas, as well as the organization of special issues from IFAC Technical Committee organised symposiums. Finally, the Journal will also invite special issues and reviews in areas of special interest.Authors are strongly encouraged to provide attachments of data files, computer programs, and other links as part of the electronic environment of the papers, but not part of the reviewed work.

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IFAC-PapersOnLine

ISSN: 2405-8963

In co-operation with IFACAll papers from IFAC meetings (where IFAC is the main sponsor) are published, in partnership with Elsevier, the IFAC Publisher, in the IFAC-PapersOnLine series hosted at the ScienceDirect web service.The IFAC-PapersOnLine series has the following main features:• Diamond Open Access - free of charge both for authors and readers. • Papers are published under a Creative Commons CC-BY-NC-ND license, and can be shared in many flexible ways. • Copyright belongs to the authors, while IFAC gets exclusive publication rights.Note: The Copyright of articles submitted to IFAC before October 1, 2019, belongs to IFAC. The full text of these articles is publicly available on ScienceDirect.All papers published in IFAC-PapersOnLine have undergone a peer review selection process according to the IFAC rules.

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ISA Transactions

ISSN: 0019-0578
5 Year impact factor: 5.9
Impact factor: 6.3

Published by the ISAISA Transactions is a journal of advances and state-of-the-art in the science and engineering of measurement and automation, of value to leading-edge industrial practitioners and applied researchers.The topics of measurement include: sensors, perception systems, analyzers, signal processing, filtering, data compression, data rectification, fault detection, inferential measurement, soft sensors, hardware interfacing, etc.; and any of the techniques that support them such as artificial intelligence, fuzzy logic, communication systems, and process analysis. The topics of automation include: statistical and deterministic strategies for discrete event and continuous process control, modelling and simulation, event triggers, scheduling and sequencing, system reliability, quality, maintenance, management, loss prevention, etc.; and any equipment, techniques and best practices that support them such as optimization, learning systems, strategy development, security, and human interfacing and training.The intended audience is research and development personnel from academe and industry in the fields of control systems, process instrumentation, systems, and automation.The journal seeks to bridge the theory and practice gap. This balance of interests requires simplicity of technique, credible demonstration, fundamental grounding, and connectivity to the state of the art in both theory and practice.If you would like more information please visit the ISA Transactions society homepagePlease see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our Support Center

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International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems

ISSN: 0142-0615
5 Year impact factor: 4.6
Impact factor: 5

Scope: The scope of the International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems (JEPE) is focused on electrical power generation, transmission, distribution and utilization, from the viewpoints of individual power system elements and their integration, interaction and technological advancement. The scope covers modelling of power system elements, their design, analysis of their performance and their implementation in specific aspects typical for modern electrical power and energy systems of various size and complexity. Research focused on new technologies changing power systems and determining their performance and operation is of particular interest. The following list of topics is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather to indicate topics that fall within the journal purview:I. Modern SubstationsInstrumen... and novel sensor technology for advanced monitoring of power systemsPrimary and secondary plant in modern EHV/HV/MV/LV substationsSubstatio... automation and controlPower plants automation and control Electromagnetic compatibilityII. Traditional Power System DisciplinesPower system meteringPower system protectionPower quality Power system dynamic performance (system stability analysis and controls) Power System Operations, Planning & Economics Energy conversion and Electric machinesIII. Integration of AC and DC gridsFlexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS)High Voltage DC Transmission and Low Voltage DC Distribution networks Mixed AC-DC transmission networks, their interaction (from "micro" to "mega") and technologies for their optimal operation DC and AC traction distribution systems for railwaysIV. Green Power and Energy Technologies and SystemsRenewable Energy Technologies (e.g., wind, biomass, solar, hydro), clean fossil fuel technologies (e.g., carbon capture) and their integration in modern power systems Energy storage technologies and system operation and planning Interaction and integration of electricity with other energy vectors and sectors (heat, cooling, gas, hydrogen, or transport) Technologies to enhance flexibility in future energy systemsV. Smart Transmission GridsWide area monitoring, protection and control (WAMPAC); basic WAMPAC building blocks, including PMUs, communication infrastructure, Data Concentrator solutions, management and processing of big data, knowledge extraction from big data, cyber security System Integrity Protection Schemes (SIPS) - Special Protection Schemes; Remedial Action Schemes Design of modern Energy Management Systems (EMS) and Distribution Management Systems (DMS), their applications and links between them Technologies for real-time dynamic security assessment, situational awareness, prevention of power system blackouts and approaches for power system restoration New concepts of robust, secure, reliable, self-healing and resilient power systemsTechnologies and new solutions for ancillary services support in power systemsVI. Power System Transients and TestingTransient processes in power systems (slow, fast and very fast transients); electro-magnetic transients (EMT); electro-mechanical transients Simulation of power systems transients and power electronics: off-line and real-time simulators, hybrid simulation (stability and EMT) of large scale systems, Co-simulation of power systems and telecommunication infrastructures Methodologies and technologies for testing power system components, as well as complex protection and control schemes, including Information and Communication Technology (ICT) testing; hardware in the loop testing Harmonics and power quality; solution methods, algorithms and parameter identification.Advan... modelling of power system componentsVII. Smart Distributed and Autonomous Energy SystemsNanogrids, Microgrids, DC Microgrids, Autonomous, islanded and remote networksSmart buildings, district and cities Integration of Consumer-Side Resource Systems and Prosumer Resource Systems9) Automated demand response technologies Smart distribution networks, active network management and advanced monitoring, control and automation schemes AC microgrids and DC microgrids Future Power distributions systems in ships and aircrafts Electric vehicles and charging networks Distributed energy storage systems and DER (Distributed Energy Resources)VIII. Information and Communication infrastructure for future power systemsCommunication technology and communication protocols Cyber-security technologies for robust solutions Cyber-physical systems modelling and simulation Home Area Network (HAN) / Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) AMI Metering SystemIX. Standardisation and new energy policies in using novel technologies for future power systemsJEPE publishes original papers, short contributions and book reviews, as well as selected review articles by invitation and/or approval of the Editor-in-Chief. JEPE encourages publication of themed special issues. Proposals for review articles and special issues are welcome for consideration by the Editor-in-Chief.Miss... statement: The International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems (JEPE) is an international journal for dissemination of the newest technologies and theoretical research in the area of electrical power and energy systems, aiming at inspiring interdisciplinary research across academia and industry and contributing to the prosperity of modern societies.This journal welcomes contributions that support and advance the UN's sustainable development goals, in particular SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy)

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International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics

ISSN: 0169-8141
5 Year impact factor: 2.9
Impact factor: 2.5

The journal publishes original contributions that add to our understanding of the role of humans in today's systems and the interactions thereof with various system components. The journal typically covers the following areas: industrial and occupational ergonomics, design of systems, tools and equipment, human performance measurement and modeling, human productivity, humans in technologically complex systems, and safety. The focus of the articles includes basic theoretical advances, applications, case studies, new methodologies and procedures; and empirical studies.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

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Internet of Things

ISSN: 2542-6605
5 Year impact factor: 6.2
Impact factor: 6

Engineering Cyber Physical Human Systems Internet of Things; Engineering Cyber Physical Human Systems is a comprehensive journal encouraging cross collaboration between researchers, engineers and practitioners in the field of IoT & Cyber Physical Human Systems. The journal offers a unique platform to exchange scientific information on the entire breadth of technology, science, and societal applications of the IoT.The journal will place a high priority on timely publication, and provide a home for high quality:Full Research papersSurvey PapersOpen Software and DataTutorials and best practicesCase studiesWhitepapersFu... IOT is interested in publishing topical Special Issues on any aspect of IOT. Please submit your SI proposal for IOT through the Elsevier CSSI Portal. Detailed instructions could be found at: https://www.elsevier... scope of IoT comprises four main blocks to cover the entire spectrum of the field. From Research to Technology, from Applications to their Consequences for life and society.Theory and fundamental research Research that addresses the core underlying scientific principles dealing with the analysis and algorithmics of "IoT ecosystem" as a multicomponent system with complex and dynamic dependences at large-scale, such as:New formal methods research to create abstractions, formalisms and semantics at IoT layer.Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT), Explainable Machine Learning for IoT, Intelligent Edge.Research on the unique IoT challenges in security, reliability and privacy.High-level policy languages for specifying permissible communication patterns.Software development, technology and engineering Key enabling IoT technologies related to sensors, actuators and machine intelligence. Development and deployment IoT tools and platforms to ensure security, reliability and efficiency, such as:Device software development, such as minimal operating systems.IoT in Cloud-to-thing-Conti... Secure communication of IoT with other software layers from edge computing to the Cloud.IoT software designs, including addressing security at design phase.Best practices for IoT (software) development, test beds and quality assurance. Sensors and actuators; Remote Operations and Control; IoT and Digital Twins.Applications of IoT New Applications of connected products and/or connected business processes to create new business value and business models. We are looking for contributions, and lessons learned, from researchers applying IoT in various domains including but not limited to:Energy (smart grids, meters & appliances, renewable energy).Transportati... and Critical Infrastructures (infrastructures, logistics, road and rail, shipping, aerospace, autonomous vehicles).Manufactur... & industry (smart design & smart manufacturing, advanced robotics; Robotic Process Automation).Business... marketing & finance (e-commerce, finance, advertising & media).Urban life (smart/cyber-cities, home automation, smart buildings).Behaviora... Sciences, Well-being Society, Sustainable Digital Transformation.eLear... Technology-Enhanced Learning, CSCL, Virtual Campuses, Education and Technology.Ecology (precision agriculture, dairy, fishing, wildlife management, water, climate & ecology).Medicine & healthcare (delivery & care systems, decision support, wearables).Nano IoT (personalized precision medicine, Biological IoT, Chemical IoT).Societal aspects of IoT Keeping humans in the loop is vital. Research in cyber-human systems that reflect human understanding and interaction with the physical world and (semi) autonomous systems.Societal, political and social impacts of the IoT.Ethics & (proposed) laws & regulations.IoT Governance.IoT Solutions for Pandemics, Disaster Management and Public Safety.Human Technology Interaction - at scale.Emerging standards and technology in human life.And, of course, hot issues, such as auditing, liability and social vulnerabilities.

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Journal of Process Control

ISSN: 0959-1524
5 Year impact factor: 3.6
Impact factor: 3.3

A journal of IFAC, the International Federation of Automatic ControlThis international journal covers the application of control theory, operations research, computer science and engineering principles to the solution of process control problems. In addition to the traditional chemical processing and manufacturing applications, the scope of process control problems involves a wide range of applications that includes energy processes, nano-technology, systems biology, bio-medical engineering, pharmaceutical processing technology, energy storage and conversion, smart grid, and data analytics among others.Papers on the theory in these areas will also be accepted provided the theoretical contribution is aimed at the application and the development of process control techniques.Topics covered include:• Control applications• Process monitoring• Plant-wide control• Process control systems• Control techniques and algorithms• Process modelling and simulation• Design methodsAdvanced design methods exclude well established and widely studied traditional design techniques such as PID tuning and its many variants. Applications in fields such as control of automotive engines, machinery and robotics are not deemed suitable unless a clear motivation for the relevance to process control is provided.For more details on the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC), access their home page.

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Mechatronics

ISSN: 0957-4158
5 Year impact factor: 3.6
Impact factor: 3.1

The Science of Intelligent Machines An International JournalMission and ScopeA journal of IFAC, the International Federation of Automatic ControlWelcome to Mechatronics: The Science of Intelligent Machines. Mechatronics is a refereed journal that publishes articles that report advances in the state-of-the-art in Mechatronics and Robotics. We welcome original submissions that report creative or innovative methodology and solutions with a synergistic combination of mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, and control systems of intelligent machines or robotic systems. Submitted manuscripts are expected to report experimental results obtained from laboratory or full-scale mechatronic apparatus. Some of the topics addressed in the published articles include:Mechatronics... Modeling, identification and control of mechatronic systems; motion and vibration control; micro/nano systems and devices; automotive systems; biomedical mechatronic systems; and advanced manufacturing equipment and processes.Robotics: Modeling, control, learning and system issues related to: autonomous vehicles and robots, marine, underwater, and aerial robots, legged robots, soft robots, field robots, industrial robots, medical robots; human-robot interaction; teleoperation; haptics; and multi-robot systems.Types of papersRegular Articles: Articles that describe original research of high quality in Mechatronics or in Robotics.Review Articles: Contain a detailed survey of established or emerging topics of interest to the journal readership.Robotics and Mechatronics Letters: Short manuscripts, no longer than seven printed journal pages, that report important time sensitive results in Robotics or in Mechatronics. These articles will go through a rapid review process overseen by a dedicated Co-Editor-in- Chief.Book Reviews: A detailed review of published textbooks or research monographs of interest to Mechatronics' readership.

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Neural Networks

ISSN: 0893-6080
5 Year impact factor: 7.9
Impact factor: 6

Neural Networks provides a forum for developing and nurturing an international community of scholars and practitioners who are interested in all aspects of neural networks, including deep learning and related approaches to artificial intelligence and machine learning. Neural Networks welcomes submissions that contribute to the full range of neural networks research, from cognitive modeling and computational neuroscience, through deep learning algorithms and mathematical analyses, to engineering and technological applications of systems that significantly use neural network concepts and learning techniques. This uniquely broad range facilitates the cross-fertilization of ideas between biological and technological studies, and helps to foster the development of the interdisciplinary community that is interested in biologically-inspire... artificial intelligence. Accordingly, the Neural Networks editorial board represents experts in fields including psychology, neurobiology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, and physics. On the other hand, neural networks should be central to submissions. The journal publishes articles, letters, and reviews/tutorials, as well as letters to the editor, editorials, and current events. Articles are published in one of five sections: learning systems, cognitive science, neuroscience, mathematical and computational analysis, engineering and applications.Neural Networks is the archival journal of three of the oldest and most prominent neural network societies: the International Neural Network Society (INNS), the Asia-Pacific Neural Network Society (APNNS), and the Japanese Neural Network Society (JNNS). A subscription to the journal is included with membership in each of these societies.Members of the societies listed as affiliated to the journal receive a 25% discount on Article Processing Charges when they publish an article in Neural Networks as an author - this will be detailed through the submission and production processes.INNS members receive additional support with a further 25% contribution from the INNS towards their open access article processing charges for accepted papers. If you are an INNS member, please submit this web form to receive reimbursement for 25% of your open access article processing charges. You will be asked to submit a PDF copy of your acceptance and production email, as well as a Wire Transfer Form.

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Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing

ISSN: 0736-5845
5 Year impact factor: 8.9
Impact factor: 9.1

The emphasis of the journal Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing is on disseminating the application of research to the development of new or improved industrially-relevan... robotics, manufacturing technologies, and innovative manufacturing strategies. Preference is given to papers describing original research that includes both theory and experimental validation. Comprehensive review papers on topical issues related to robotics and manufacturing will also be considered. Papers on conventional machining processes, modelling and simulation, supply chain management, and resource optimisation, will generally be considered out of scope, as there are other more appropriate journals in these areas. Overly theoretical or mathematical papers will be directed to other more appropriate journals as well. Original papers are welcomed in the areas of industrial robotics, human-robot collaborative manufacturing, cloud-based manufacturing, cyber-physical production systems, big data analytics in manufacturing, smart mechatronics, machine learning, adaptive and sustainable manufacturing, and other fields involving unique manufacturing technologies.

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Journals in Control systems

IFAC Journal of Systems and Control

IFAC-PapersOnLine

ISA Transactions

International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems

International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics

Internet of Things

Journal of Process Control

Mechatronics

Neural Networks

Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing