International Journal on Soft Computing ( IJSC )
Call for Papers
Soft computing is likely to play an important role in science and engineering in the future. The successful applications of soft computing and the rapid growth suggest that the impact of soft computing will be felt increasingly in coming years. Soft Computing encourages the integration of soft computing techniques and tools into both everyday and advanced applications. This Open access peer-reviewed journal serves as a platform that fosters new applications for all scientists and engineers engaged in research and development in this fast growing field.
Topics of interest include but are not limited to, the following
Foundations of soft computing
- Fuzzy Systems and Fuzzy Logic
- Granular Computing and Uncertainty Modeling
- Probabilistic Reasoning and Bayesian Approaches
- Evolutionary Computation and Metaheuristics
- Swarm Intelligence and Nature Inspired Optimization
- Hybrid Intelligent Systems and Neuro Fuzzy Models
- Symbolic and Neuro Symbolic Machine Learning
- Quantum Inspired Soft Computing
Machine learning & neural computation
- Deep Learning Architectures and Algorithms
- Representation Learning and Self Supervised Learning
- Reinforcement Learning and Deep RL
- Multi Agent Reinforcement Learning and Safe RL
- Continual, Lifelong, and Transfer Learning
- Trustworthy, Robust, and Safe Machine Learning
- Explainable AI (XAI) and Interpretable Soft Computing
- Causal Inference and Causal Machine Learning
- Neuroscience Inspired AI and Cognitive Computing
Generative & foundation model based soft computing
- Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)
- Diffusion Models and Modern Generative Architectures
- Large Language Models (LLMs) and Foundation Models
- Multimodal Generative Models (Vision Language, Audio Text, etc.)
- Foundation Model Enhanced Optimization and Reasoning
- Neuro Symbolic Reasoning with Foundation Models
Evolutionary & bio inspired intelligence
- Genetic Algorithms, Genetic Programming, Evolution Strategies
- Co Evolutionary and Multi Objective Optimization
- Bio Inspired Computing (Ant Colony, PSO, Firefly, Bee Colony, etc.)
- Evolutionary Deep Learning and Neural Architecture Search (NAS)
- Memetic Computing and Hybrid Evolutionary Systems
Vision, signal & multimodal intelligence
- Soft Computing in Image Processing and Computer Vision
- Deep Pattern Recognition and Visual Understanding
- Signal Processing with Neural, Fuzzy, and Evolutionary Methods
- Multimodal Learning (Vision, Audio, Text, Sensor Fusion)
- Biomedical Image Analysis and Biomedical Signal Processing
Graph intelligence & network based soft computing
Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) and Graph Representation Learning
Network Science and Complex Networks
Soft Computing for Graph Mining and Link Prediction
Spatio Temporal Graph Learning
Agents, multi agent systems & distributed AI
- Autonomous Agents and Multi Agent Learning
- Distributed Soft Computing and Collective Intelligence
- Adaptive and Decentralized AI Systems
- Swarm Robotics and Multi Robot Coordination
- Soft Computing for Cyber Physical and Embedded Systems
Soft computing for data science & scientific discovery
- Soft Computing in Big Data Analytics
- Data Mining, Clustering, and Feature Selection
- Soft Computing for High Dimensional and Complex Data
- Time Series Forecasting and Sequential Modeling
- Visual Analytics and Data Centric Explainability
- Soft Computing for Scientific Discovery (AI4Science)
Trends in emerging soft computing
- Neuromorphic Computing and Spiking Neural Networks
- Federated Learning and Privacy Preserving Soft Computing
- Edge AI and Resource Efficient Soft Computing
- Soft Computing for Autonomous Systems and Robotics
- Human Centered and Cognitive Soft Computing
- Soft Computing for Sustainability and Environmental Modeling
Applications of soft computing
- Biomedical Engineering and Health AI
- Intelligent Networks and Communication Systems
- Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0
- Finance, E Commerce, and Intelligent Business Systems
- Environmental Modeling and Climate Intelligence
- Soft Computing in Advanced Materials and Micro/Nano Scale Systems
Paper Submission:
Authors are invited to submit papers for this journal through Email: ijsc@aircconline.com or Submission System. Submissions must be original and should not have been published previously or be under consideration for publication while being evaluated for this Journal.
Important Dates
| Submission Deadline | : | February 07, 2026 |
| Authors Notification | : | February 21, 2026 |
| Final Manuscript Due | : | February 26, 2026 |
| Publication Date | : | Determined by the Editor-in-Chief |
November 2025, Volume 16, Number 2/3/4
AI-powered Models for Early Detection of CAD
P. Jothi, RVS College of Arts and Science, India
February 2025, Volume 16, Number 1
Dynamic Cognitive Ontology Networks: Advanced Integration of Neuromorphic Event Processing and Tropical Hyper Dimensional Representations
Robert Mc Menemy, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
November 2023, Volume 14, Number 4
A Review of Data Intelligence Applications Within Healthcare Sector in the United States
Clement Odooh, Regina Robert and Efijemue Oghenekome Paul, Austin Peay State University, USA
Analytic Approach in Accessing Trends and Impacts of Medicaid-Medicare Dual Enrollment in the United States
Clement Odooh, Regina Robert and Efijemue Oghenekome Paul, Austin Peay State University, USA
August 2023, Volume 14, Number 3
Cybersecurity Strategies for Safeguarding Customer’s Data and Preventing Financial Fraud in the United States Financial Sectors
Efijemue Oghenekome Paul1, Obunadike Callistus1, Olisah Somtobe1, Taiwo Esther1, Kizor-Akaraiwe Somto2, Odooh
Clement1 and Ifunanya Ejimofor1, 1Austin Peay State University, Clarksville USA, 2University of Washington, Seattle USA
Insider Threat Prevention in the US Banking System Oghenekome Efijemue
1, Ifunanya Ejimofor
1 and Omoshola Simon Owolabi
2,
1Austin Peay State University, Clarksville USA,
2Carolina University, USA
May 2023, Volume 14, Number 2
Texts Classification with the usage of Neural Network based on the Word2vec’s Words Representation
D. V. Iatsenko, Southern Federal University, Russia
February 2023, Volume 14, Number 1
Exploring Sentiment Analysis Research: A Social Media Data Perspective
Zahra Dahish1,2 and Shah J Miah1, 1University of Newcastle, Australia, 2Jazan University, Saudi Arabia
August 2022, Volume 13, Number 3
Introduction of a Novel Anomalous Sound Detection Methodology
Xiao Tan and S M Yiu, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
May 2022, Volume 13, Number 1/2
Spatio-Temporal Characterization with Wavelet Coherence: Anexus between Environment and Pandemic
Iftikhar U. Sikder1 and James J. Ribero2, 1Cleveland State University, USA, 2IBA, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
November 2021, Volume 12, Number 2/3/4
An approach to Fuzzy clustering of the iris petals by using Ac-means Analysis
Nicolás Enrique Salgado Guitiérrez, Sergio Andrés Valencia Ramírez and José Soriano Méndez, District University FJDC, Colombia
February 2021, Volume 12, Number 1
AI Testing: Ensuring a Good Data Split Between Data Sets (Training and Test) using K-means Clustering and Decision Tree Analysis
Kishore Sugali, Chris Sprunger and Venkata N Inukollu, Purdue University, USA
Editorial Board Members
- Martin A, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College, India
- Abhishek Gupta, SardarSwaran Singh National Institute of Renewable Energy, India
- Amit Ganatra, Charotar University of Science & Technology, India
- Anjali Yeole ,Mumbai University , India
- Antonio DI NOLA ,University of Salerno, Italy
- Asha Gowda Karegowda, Siddaganga Institute of Technlogy , Karnataka
- Bharat Bhushan Agarwal, Institute of Foreign Trade and Management, University, India
- Carlos E. Otero, The University of Virginia's College at Wise, USA
- Debarati Bhunia Chakraborty, Indian Statistical Institute, India
- Ephzibah E.P, Vellore Institute of Technology, India
- Gaurang Panchal, Charotar University of Science and Technology, India
