Journal Guide

IET Control Theory & Applications is dedicated to control systems in the broadest sense, and publishes theoretical papers which discuss the applications of new and established control methods. Most of its papers represent original research from industrial and government laboratories and universities. However it also covers subject reviews and tutorial expositions of current methods and correspondence discussing published papers. Topics covered include system modelling, identification and simulation, the analysis and design of control systems (including computer-aided design), and practical implementation. The scope encompasses technological, economic, physiological (biomedical) and other systems, including man–machine interfaces.

The IET Image Processing journal encompasses research related to the generation, processing and communication of visual information. The focus of the journal is the coverage of the latest research results in image and video processing, including image generation and display, enhancement and restoration, segmentation, colour and texture analysis, coding and communication, implementations and architectures as well as innovative applications. Principal topics include: • Generation and Display: Imaging sensors and acquisition systems, illumination, sampling and scanning, quantisation, colour reproduction, image rendering, display and printing systems, evaluation of image quality • Processing and Analysis: Image enhancement, restoration, segmentation, registration, multispectral, colour and texture processing, multiresolution processing and wavelets, morphological operations, stereoscopic and 3-D processing, motion detection and estimation, video and image sequence processing • Implementations and Architectures: Image and video processing hardware and software, design and construction, architectures and software, neural, adaptive, and fuzzy processing • Coding and Transmission: Image and video compression and coding, compression standards, noise modelling, visual information networks, streamed video • Retrieval and Multimedia: Storage of images and video, database design, image retrieval, video annotation and editing, mixed media incorporating visual information, multimedia systems and applications, image and video watermarking, steganography • Applications: Innovative application of image and video processing technologies to any field, including life sciences, earth sciences, astronomy, document processing and security

IET Information Security publishes original, peer-reviewed, research papers in information security and cryptography. Information security is a multidisciplinary field that spans the very broad area of computer security, modern cryptography, and the electronic aspects of hardware security. The aim of the journal is to bring together papers from all disciplines contributing to information security. Some of the topics covered by this journal are: access control and database security; block ciphers and hash functions; financial cryptography; economic aspects of information security; key management and secret sharing; malware; peer-to-peer security; quantum cryptography; secure electronic commerce; and watermarking and fingerprinting.

IET Signal Processing publishes topics such as algorithm advances in single and multi-dimensional, linear and non-linear, recursive and non-recursive digital filters and multi-rate filter banks. It also covers papers on the application of chaos theory, and neural-network-based approaches to signal processing. Topics covered include: • Advances in single and multi-dimensional filter design and implementation • Linear and nonlinear, fixed and adaptive digital filters and multirate filter banks • Statistical signal processing techniques and analysis • Classical, parametric and higher order spectral analysis • Signal transformation and compression techniques, including time-frequency analysis • System modelling and adaptive identification techniques • Machine learning based approaches to signal processing • Bayesian methods for signal processing, including Monte-Carlo Markov-chain and particle filtering techniques • Theory and application of blind and semi-blind signal separation techniques • Signal processing techniques for analysis, enhancement, coding, synthesis and recognition of speech signals • Direction-finding and beam-forming techniques for audio and electromagnetic signals • Analysis techniques for biomedical signals • Baseband signal processing techniques for transmission and reception of communication signals • Signal processing techniques for data hiding and audio watermarking

IET Software publishes papers on all aspects of the software lifecycle, including design, development, implementation and maintenance. The focus of the journal is on the methods used to develop and maintain software, and their practical application. IET Software covers all aspects of software engineering and places particular emphasis on the following topics: • Software and systems requirements engineering • Formal methods, design methods, practice and experience • Software architecture, aspect and object orientation, reuse and re-engineering • Testing, verification and validation techniques • Software dependability and measurement • Human systems engineering and human–computer interaction • Knowledge engineering, expert and knowledge-based systems, intelligent agents • Information systems engineering • Application of software engineering in industry and commerce • Software engineering technology transfer • Management of software development • Theoretical aspects of software development • Education and training, including continuing professional development

IET Wireless Sensor Systems covers papers from the growing field of wireless sensor networks and distributed systems, which has been expanding rapidly in recent years and is evolving into a multi-billion dollar industry. It gives a platform to researchers and academics in the field and covers the research, engineering, technological developments, and innovative deployment of distributed sensor and actuator systems. Topics covered include: Theoretical developments of: • Innovative architectures for smart sensors, nano-sensors and actuators • Unstructured networking • Cooperative and clustering distributed sensors • Data fusion for distributed sensors • Distributed intelligence in distributed sensors • Energy harvesting for and lifetime of smart sensors and actuators • Cross-layer design and layer optimisation in distributed sensors • Security, trust and dependability of distributed sensors Innovative services and applications for: • Monitoring: health, traffic, weather and toxins • Surveillance: target tracking and localisation • Observation: global resources and geological activities (Earth, forest,mines, underwater) • Industrial applications of distributed sensors in green and agile manufacturing • Sensor and RFID applications of the Internet-of-Things (‘IoT’) • Smart metering • Machine-to-machine communications

IETE Journal of Research is a Bimonthly journal published by the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE), India. It publishes scientific and technical papers describing original research work or novel product/process development. Occasionally special issues are brought out on new and emerging research areas. IETE Journal of Research is useful to researchers, engineers, scientists, teachers, managers and students who are interested in keeping a track of original research and development work being carried out in the broad area of electronics, telecommunications, computer science and engineering and information technology.

The INFORMS Journal on Computing (JOC) is a quarterly that publishes papers in the intersection of operations research (OR) and computer science (CS). Most papers contain original research, but we also welcome special papers in a variety of forms, including Feature Articles on timely topics, Expository Reviews making a comprehensive survey and evaluation of a subject area, and State-of-the-Art Reviews that collect and integrate recent streams of research. All papers are refereed.

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 field of 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.

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ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (P&RS) is the official journal of the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS). The journal is to provide a channel of communication for scientists and professionals in all countries working in the many disciplines employing photogrammetry, remote sensing, spatial information systems, computer vision, and other related fields. The Journal is designed to serve as a source reference and archive of advancements in these disciplines.The P&RS objective is to publish high quality, peer-reviewed, preferably previously unpublished papers of a scientific/research, technological development or application/practical nature. P&RS will publish papers, including those based on ISPRS meeting presentations, which are regarded as significant contributions in the above-mentioned fields. We especially encourage papers: of broad scientific interest; on innovative applications, particularly in new fields; of an interdisciplinary nature; on topics that have not been dealt with (or to a small degree) by P&RS or related journals; and on topics related to new possible scientific/professional directions. Preferably, theoretical papers should include applications, and papers dealing with systems and applications should include theoretical background.The scope of the journal is extensive and covers sensors, theory and algorithms, systems, experiments, developments and applications.Topics include:• Sensor characterisation• Calibration and standardisation• Preprocessing and archiving of image data• Sensors and platforms for topographic surveys• Sensors for geosphere-biosphere studies• Advanced platforms and sensors• Real-time mapping technologies• Spatial data handling technologies• Systems for SAR processing• Digital photogrammetric systems• Practical issues in digital mapping• Integration of image analysis and GIS/cartographic systems• Integrated sensor calibration and orientation• Feature extraction and grouping• Surface and object reconstruction• Object and scene modelling and interpretation• Theory and algorithms for SAR• GIS data modelling, representation and structures• Database systems• DTMs and orthoimages• 3-D urban GIS• Temporal aspects and data revision• Mapping from high resolution imagery• Global databases and environmental monitoring• Close-range imaging and metrology• Integration of photogrammetric systems with CAD/CAM• Visualisation, animation and virtual reality• Medical image analysis• Architectural & archaeological photogrammetry• Image sequence analysis• Physical measurements and spectral signatures• Applications for sustainable development• Thematic applications and image classification• Global monitoring• Resource and environmental modelling using radar• Nonrenewable resources and geotechnical applications• Education, tutorials and spatial data sharing.Submitted articles may be:Papers (detailed discussions involving new research, technological developments or applications)Review Papers (extensive state-of-the-art surveys of established or emerging topics or application areas)Tutorial Papers (on new topics, sufficiently broad themes, at an introductory to intermediate level and easy to understand, with main aim education and training)Contributions for special Journal columns (letters to the Editor about the journal or to authors commenting on previously published papers; new useful ideas and brief pertinent comments of a technical nature; editorials, mainly after an invitation by the Editorial Advisory Board)NOTE: All articles, except correspondence, will be reviewed and should be of high scientific level.P&RS issues may be devoted to specific scientific topics of high or increasing importance (Theme Issues), especially in relation to one or more ISPRS Working Groups, as well as to special events, geographic regions, professional activities etc. (Special Issues). The number and topics of Theme and Special Issues will be such, that the P&RS still remains of interest to the majority of its subscribers.For more details on the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, visit their homepage at http://www.isprs.org.

IT Professional is a technical magazine of the IEEE Computer Society. It publishes peer-reviewed articles, columns and departments written for and by IT practitioners and researchers covering:

• practical aspects of emerging and leading-edge digital technologies,
• original ideas and guidance for IT applications, and
• novel IT solutions for the enterprise.

IT Professional’s goal is to inform the broad spectrum of IT executives, IT project managers, IT researchers, and IT application developers from industry, government, and academia.