Journal of Intelligent Computing and Autonomous Systems (JICAS)

The Journal of Intelligent Computing and Autonomous Systems (JICAS) welcomes original, high-quality, and unpublished research contributions in the field of intelligent computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, autonomous systems, robotics, and related interdisciplinary areas. The journal provides a global platform for researchers, academicians, and industry professionals to publish innovative work that advances both theoretical foundations and practical applications in intelligent and autonomous technologies.

1. Author Guidelines and Scope

Authors are invited to submit manuscripts that fall within the scope of the journal, including but not limited to:

• Intelligent Computing Systems and Frameworks
• Autonomous Robotics and Control Systems
• Machine Learning and Deep Learning Applications
• Cognitive Computing and Human–Machine Interaction
• Unmanned Systems and Autonomous Vehicles
• Smart Automation and Cyber-Physical Systems
• Data-Driven Intelligent Decision Systems
• Swarm Intelligence and Distributed Systems
• Edge/Cloud-Based Intelligent Architectures
• AI for Real-World Autonomous Applications

Submitted manuscripts must demonstrate originality, technical depth, and scientific contribution with proper validation and evaluation.

2. Types of Manuscripts Accepted

JICAS accepts the following categories of submissions:

• Original Research Articles
• Review Papers (Systematic or Narrative)
• Technical Papers
• Case Studies with Practical Implementation
• Survey and Benchmarking Studies
• Short Communications (selected cases)

3. Manuscript Preparation

Authors should prepare manuscripts in a clear and structured format:

• Title should be concise and informative
• Abstract (150–250 words) must clearly state objectives, methodology, and results
• Keywords (4–6 relevant terms)
• Introduction with problem statement and motivation
• Literature Review highlighting research gap
• Methodology with clear technical explanation
• Results, analysis, and discussion
• Conclusion with future scope
• References in IEEE style (recommended)

4. Submission Requirements

Before submission, authors must ensure:

• Manuscript is original and not under review elsewhere
• Plagiarism-free content with proper citations
• Proper formatting as per journal template
• Figures and tables are clearly labeled and referenced in text
• Ethical research standards are maintained

5. Review Process

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process. Each manuscript is evaluated based on:

• Technical quality and originality
• Methodological clarity
• Scientific contribution
• Relevance to journal scope
• Presentation and language quality

Final acceptance is based on reviewer recommendations and editorial board decision.

6. Publication Ethics

JICAS strictly follows international publication ethics (COPE guidelines). The journal does not tolerate:

• Plagiarism or duplicate submission
• Data fabrication or falsification
• Improper authorship practices
• Ethical violations in research

Authors are fully responsible for the integrity of their submitted work.

7. Open Access Policy

All published articles in JICAS are open access, ensuring free and global availability of research without subscription barriers. Authors retain appropriate rights while allowing the journal to publish and disseminate their work widely.

8. Copyright Policy

Authors retain copyright of their published work. By submitting, authors grant the journal the right to publish and distribute the article under the journal’s open-access license policy.

9. Publication Frequency

The Journal of Intelligent Computing and Autonomous Systems (JICAS) is published on a bi-monthly basis, ensuring timely dissemination of high-quality research contributions.