About the Journal

International Journal of Soft-Computing and Metaheuristics (ISSN 2621-0932) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access, online journal aimed at publishing original and high-quality research in Soft Computing and Metaheuristics. It is a distinguished platform focusing on applications of several soft-computing techniques, including neural networks, fuzzy logic, rough set theory, evolutionary computing, decision trees, and much more in varying scientific and industrial domains. The high-quality contributions in optimization using metaheuristic algorithms, inspired by a wide variety of natural behaviors and man-made processes, are also revealed in this journal.

We welcome original papers, empirical studies, review articles, technical reports, and conference proceedings unless extended substantially.

TARGET AUDIENCE

The researchers, academicians, students, industry professionals, and policy designers are interested in solving complex real-life problems in science, engineering, and commerce using soft-computing techniques and metaheuristic algorithms.

PUBLICATION SPEED

IJSCM publishes an article online after the editor-in-chief accepts it based on reviewers' suggestions to shorten publication time. Generally, the first review is returned within ONE MONTH. The article is published within the first TWO WEEKS of acceptance. Moreover, the free online access makes it possible for the targeted audience to benefit from the useful contribution and cite immediately.

RESEARCH TOPICS

The major topics covered in IJSCM include, but are not limited to:

SOFT-COMPUTING:

  • Neurocomputing
  • Fuzzy logic
  • Evolutionary methods
  • Rough sets
  • Probabilistic techniques
  • Bayesian networks
  • Support vector machine
  • Decision tree
  • Machine learning
  • And many other soft-computing approaches

METAHEURISTICS:

  • Stochastic methods
  • Metaheuristic algorithms
  • Bio-inspired computing
  • Particle swarm optimization
  • Differential evolution
  • Genetic algorithms
  • Ant colony optimization
  • Brain-storm optimization
  • Local search
  • Tabu search
  • Artificial bee colony
  • And various other metaheuristic algorithms

AREAS OF APPLICATION:

  • Data mining
  • Text mining
  • Pattern recognition
  • Image processing
  • Business and finance
  • Medical science
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Electronic and electrical engineering
  • Supply chain management, resource management, strategic planning
  • Scheduling
  • Transportation
  • Operational research
  • And numerous other fields of study