Journal of Systems and Software
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141 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
The Journal of Systems and Software publishes papers covering all aspects of software engineering and related hardware-software-systems issues. All articles should include a validation of the idea presented, e.g. through case studies, experiments, or systematic comparisons with other approaches already in practice. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: • Methods and tools for, and empirical studies on, software requirements, design, architecture, verification and validation, maintenance and evolution • Agile, model-driven, service-oriented, open source and global software development • Approaches for mobile, multiprocessing, real-time, distributed, cloud-based, dependable and virtualized systems • Human factors and management concerns of software development • Data management and big data issues of software systems • Metrics and evaluation, data mining of software development resources • Business and economic aspects of software development processes The journal welcomes state-of-the-art surveys and reports of practical experience for all of these topics.
Special Issues
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WoS Categories & Quartiles
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COMPUTER SCIENCE, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
COMPUTER SCIENCE, THEORY & METHODS
COMPUTER SCIENCE, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
COMPUTER SCIENCE, THEORY & METHODS
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Systems and Software (acronym: jss, abbr: J. SYST. SOFTWARE, ISSN: 0164-1212) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Elsevier Inc. in United States since 1979. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.80, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.950 (Q1), an H-index of 141.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an average review speed of 16周, a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 232 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,403 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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