Aims and scope
The International Journal of Research Studies in Computer Science and Engineering publishes original research on the theory, design and application of computing systems. It covers algorithms and theory, artificial intelligence, data science, systems and networks, cybersecurity, software engineering and visual computing, and welcomes both foundational studies and rigorously evaluated applications, serving researchers and practitioners in computer science and engineering. The journal provides open access to all articles.
Theory and algorithms
- Theory of computation
- Algorithms and data structures
- Computational complexity
- Information and coding theory
- Formal methods and verification
- Programming language theory
Artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Machine learning and deep learning
- Natural language processing and large language models
- Computer vision
- Generative AI and foundation models
- Reinforcement learning
- Explainable and trustworthy AI
Data science and information systems
- Database management systems
- Big data analytics
- Data mining and clustering
- Information retrieval and search
- Recommender systems
Systems and networks
- Computer architecture
- Parallel and distributed systems
- Cloud and edge computing
- Computer networks and software-defined networking
- Internet of Things
- Performance analysis and reliability
Cybersecurity and privacy
- Cryptography
- Network and system security
- Intrusion and malware detection
- Privacy-preserving computing
- Social network security and abuse detection
- Blockchain and distributed ledgers
Software engineering
- Software design and requirements
- Software testing and quality
- DevOps and software maintenance
- Web and mobile application development
- Human–computer interaction
Visual and scientific computing
- Computer graphics and animation
- Visualization
- Image processing
- Game development
- Scientific and high-performance computing
Now accepting submissions
Manuscripts are welcome throughout the year through the online submission form.
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Open access
Every article is free to read, download and reuse under the CC BY 4.0 licence, so your work can reach any reader without a subscription or paywall.
Article types
- Research articles
- Review articles
- Short communications
Submissions must fall within the aims and scope above.
How to submit
- Prepare your manuscriptPDF or DOCX, following the author guidelines.
- Submit onlineSend it through the online submission form at arcjournals.org.
- Peer review and decisionAfter an editorial check, the manuscript is sent for peer review. You receive the reviewers' comments with the editorial decision by email.
Questions authors ask
Is there a publication fee?
A fee of $350 USD applies only after your manuscript has been accepted. Nothing is charged at submission or during review.
Can the fee be waived?
Yes. Waivers are available for authors from low-income countries. Write to editor@arcjournals.org with your manuscript details.
How does peer review work?
The editorial office first checks that the manuscript fits the journal’s scope and guidelines. It is then sent to reviewers in the field, and you receive their comments together with the editorial decision by email.
What format should my manuscript be in?
PDF or DOCX, double-spaced, 12 pt font, with references in APA 7th edition format. Full author guidelines are on the journal website.
Will my article have a DOI and be open access?
Yes. Each accepted article is registered with Crossref under a DOI (prefix 10.20431) and published open access under the CC BY 4.0 licence.
Where will my article be discoverable?
Each accepted article is registered with Crossref under a DOI. Open discovery services build their databases from Crossref records, so the article becomes findable in OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, Unpaywall, Dimensions, Scilit, Lens.org, ScienceOpen and OpenAIRE. The journal itself is listed in ROAD, the ISSN directory of open-access resources.