About the Journal

Journal of Software Engineering and Computing (JSEC)

The Journal of Software Engineering and Computing (JSEC) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal dedicated to the publication and dissemination of original and high-quality research in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Emerging Computing Technologies.

JSEC provides an academic platform for researchers, academics, engineers, industry professionals, and students to communicate scientific findings, technological innovations, and interdisciplinary studies that contribute to the advancement of modern software systems and computing technologies.

The journal promotes scientific rigor, research integrity, technological innovation, and the global exchange of knowledge.

ISSN: 3071-4958
Publisher: Editorial Kernel X
Publication Model: Open Access
Peer Review: Peer-reviewed scientific journal
Languages: English

Focus and Scope

JSEC publishes original research articles, review articles, technical studies, methodological contributions, and other scholarly works related to theoretical and applied developments in software engineering and computing.

The journal welcomes contributions in areas including, but not limited to:

Software Engineering
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Generative Artificial Intelligence
Large Language Models (LLMs)
Intelligent Software Systems
AI-Assisted Software Development
Programming Languages
Algorithms and Data Structures
Web and Application Development
Software Architecture
Software Testing and Quality Assurance
DevOps and Software Automation
Cloud Computing
Distributed Systems
Containerization and Microservices
Computer Systems and Architecture
Cybersecurity and Software Security
Data Engineering and Data Science
Human–Computer Interaction
Internet of Things (IoT)
Emerging Computing Technologies

Interdisciplinary research connecting computing and software engineering with other scientific, technological, educational, industrial, or social domains is also encouraged.

Open Access Policy

JSEC is committed to the principles of Open Access and to the unrestricted dissemination of scientific knowledge.

All published content is freely available to readers without subscription or access fees. Users may read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, and link to published articles in accordance with the terms of the applicable publication license.

The journal believes that providing free access to research contributes to greater visibility, accessibility, scientific collaboration, and global knowledge exchange.

Article Processing and Submission Charges

The Journal of Software Engineering and Computing (JSEC) does not charge Article Processing Charges (APCs) or submission fees.

Submission, peer review, editorial processing, and publication are provided without charge to authors.

JSEC is committed to supporting an inclusive scholarly publishing environment in which the ability to publish research is not determined by an author's financial resources.

Peer Review

Manuscripts submitted to JSEC undergo an editorial evaluation and peer-review process designed to assess their scientific quality, originality, methodological rigor, relevance, and contribution to the field.

Reviewers are selected according to their expertise in the subject area of the submitted manuscript. Editorial decisions are based on academic and scientific criteria and are made independently of the authors' institutional, geographic, personal, or professional background.

Publication Ethics and Research Integrity

JSEC is committed to maintaining high standards of academic integrity and responsible scientific publishing.

Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to follow internationally recognized principles concerning:

Originality and proper attribution
Plagiarism prevention
Authorship and contributorship
Conflicts of interest
Research transparency
Data integrity
Ethical use of research materials
Responsible use of artificial intelligence technologies
Corrections and retractions
Confidentiality during peer review

The journal reserves the right to investigate suspected cases of research or publication misconduct and to take appropriate editorial action when necessary.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain the copyright of their published work.

Unless otherwise indicated, articles published in JSEC are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

Under this license, users may share and adapt published material for any lawful purpose, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original author or authors and the source of publication is properly acknowledged.

This licensing model supports the dissemination, reuse, and international visibility of scientific knowledge while preserving appropriate attribution to authors.

Editorial Independence

JSEC maintains editorial independence in the evaluation and selection of manuscripts.

Editorial decisions are based exclusively on the academic quality, originality, relevance, methodological soundness, and contribution of submitted works.

Sponsorship, institutional relationships, commercial interests, or other external considerations do not determine the acceptance or rejection of manuscripts.

Privacy Statement

Names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, and other personal information entered into the journal platform are used exclusively for the stated purposes of the journal and its editorial and publishing processes.

Personal information will not be made available for unrelated purposes or disclosed to third parties except when required for legitimate editorial, technical, legal, or scholarly publishing activities.

JSEC is committed to the responsible management and protection of personal information provided by authors, reviewers, editors, and readers.

Digital Preservation

JSEC recognizes the importance of long-term preservation and continued accessibility of the scholarly record.

The journal seeks to maintain reliable digital copies of published content and supports the adoption of recognized digital preservation mechanisms and repository-based preservation practices to ensure that published research remains accessible over time.

Specific participation in external preservation networks or archival systems such as LOCKSS or CLOCKSS will be publicly identified when formally implemented by the journal.

Journal History

The Journal of Software Engineering and Computing (JSEC) was established as a scientific publication dedicated to supporting the dissemination of research and technological developments in software engineering and computing.

The journal was created in response to the rapid evolution of software technologies, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, intelligent systems, cybersecurity, and emerging computational paradigms.

Through its publications, JSEC seeks to build an international scholarly community connecting researchers, developers, engineers, academics, students, and technology professionals.

Mission

The mission of JSEC is to promote the creation, dissemination, and open exchange of rigorous scientific knowledge in software engineering and computing while encouraging technological innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and responsible research practices.

Vision

JSEC aims to become an internationally recognized scientific publication and academic platform for emerging research in software engineering, artificial intelligence, computer science, and advanced computing technologies.

The journal seeks to contribute to the development of an open, accessible, ethical, and globally connected scientific ecosystem.

Commitment to Open Science

JSEC supports the principles of Open Science, transparency, accessibility, reproducibility, and responsible knowledge sharing.

The journal encourages authors to adopt research practices that facilitate scientific verification and reuse, including appropriate citation of datasets, software, methodologies, computational resources, and other research materials whenever applicable.

Through its open-access publishing model, JSEC seeks to reduce barriers to scientific information and contribute to the global advancement of software engineering and computing research.