Focus & Scope
The Journal of Intelligent and Sustainable Systems (JISS) provides a unified platform for the following five pillars of research. Each group represents a critical component of the transition toward an intelligent, bio-based, and sustainable global economy.
1. Intelligent Computational Systems
- Included Subsystems: Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML), Optimization, Operations Research (OR), Decision Sciences, Data Analytics, and Big Data Information Systems.
- Conceptual Focus: The algorithmic "brain" of the journal. This group focuses on the development of intelligence and analytical engines that drive automated decision-making.
2. Cyber-Physical & Digital Integration Systems
- Included Subsystems: Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), Digital Twins, Systems Engineering, Smart Infrastructure, Urban Systems, and Intelligent Mobility.
- Conceptual Focus: The bridge between the digital and physical worlds. This focuses on the integration of hardware and software to create automated, responsive, and resilient urban and industrial environments.
3. Sustainable Industrial & Resource Systems
- Included Subsystems: Sustainable Operations, Global Supply Chains, Industrial Systems, Energy Systems, and Climate Systems.
- Conceptual Focus: The "Engine of Sustainability". This group focuses on decarbonization, resource efficiency, and the transformation of industrial processes to mitigate environmental impact.
4. Human-Socioeconomic Systems
- Included Subsystems: Human–Technology Interaction, Human-Centric Systems, Policy, Governance, and Socio-Economic Systems.
- Conceptual Focus: The human element. This addresses the ethics, institutional frameworks, and social impacts of technology, ensuring that intelligent systems remain human-centric and equitable.
5. Renewable Resources & Bio-Systems
- Included Subsystems: Biomass & Bioenergy, Sustainable Agriculture/Forestry, Green Chemical Processes, and Waste Valorization (Agricultural, Industrial, & Food).
- Conceptual Focus: The biological foundation. This focuses on the circular economy and green transformation—turning waste streams into high-value bio-based products and renewable energy.
Major Groups Overview
The following table:
| Major Group | Primary Scopus Category | Key Tech/Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Computational | Computer Science / AI | Algorithms & Big Data |
| Cyber-Physical | Engineering / Control Systems | Digital Twins & Smart Cities |
| Sustainable Industrial | Environmental Science | Decarbonization & Logistics |
| Human-Socioeconomic | Social Sciences / Decision Sci | Ethics & Governance |
| Renewable Resources | Energy / Chemical Engineering | Circular Economy & Bio-refinery |