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The 9th International Conference on Machine Learning and Machine Intelligence (MLMI 2026)Conference Theme: "AI-Driven Innovations for a Sustainable Future"https://mlmi.netSubmission Deadline: February 5, 2026Notification Deadline: March 5, 2026Registration Deadline: March 20, 2026 We are thrilled to announce that the 9th International Conference on Machine Learning and Machine Intelligence (MLMI 2026) will be held in Tokyo, Japan, from July 17 to 20, 2026. Organized by Rikkyo University, Japan, MLMI 2026 will bring together leading researchers, academics, and industry professionals to explore the latest advancements in machine learning and machine intelligence. The conference will feature insightful presentations, engaging discussions, and vibrant networking opportunities, all set in the culturally rich city of Tokyo. MLMI 2026 aims to advance the field of machine learning and machine intelligence by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and showcasing cutting-edge research. The scope of MLMI 2026 includes, but is not limited to, deep learning, reinforcement learning, natural language processing, computer vision, robotics, AI ethics, and the integration of machine intelligence in domains such as healthcare, finance, autonomous systems, and environmental sustainability. By providing a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration, MLMI 2026 seeks to drive innovation and inspire the development of intelligent systems that benefit society.MLMI 2026 offers a unique opportunity to engage with the latest research, connect with global experts, and contribute to the future of machine intelligence. We invite you to join us for four days of learning and networking. You are guaranteed to leave the event with a suitcase full of knowledge and inspiration.Submitted papers will be peer reviewed by conference committees, and accepted papers after proper registration and presentation will be published into Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering (Electronic ISSN: 1876-1119 & Print ISSN: 1876-1100) as a proceedings book volume. The book series will be indexed by EI Compendex, SCOPUS, INSPEC, SCImago and other database.Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:Track 1: Deep Learning and Neural Architectures Track 2: Reinforcement Learning and Sequential Decision Making▪ Architectural Advances ▪ Advanced Reinforcement Learning Algorithms▪ Efficient Training Techniques ▪ Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning▪ Graph Neural Networks ▪ Time Series and Sequential Data▪ Generative Models ▪ Predictive Modeling▪ Neural Architecture Search ▪ Anomaly Detection▪ Transfer Learning ▪ Sequential Decision Making ▪ Real-Time AI Systems Track 3: Applied Machine Intelligence Track 4: Natural Language Processing and Multimodal Learning▪ Machine Learning in Healthcare ▪ Large Language Models▪ AI in Robotics ▪ Multilingual and Low-Resource NLP▪ AI for Cybersecurity ▪ Multimodal Machine Learning▪ Biometric and Behavioral Analytics ▪ Cross-Modal Retrieval and Generation▪ Industry-Specific Applications Track 5: Emerging Paradigms and Future Directions Track 6: Explainable, Ethical, and Human-Centered AI▪ Quantum Machine Learning ▪ Explainable AI (XAI)▪ Federated and Distributed Learning ▪ Ethical AI and Fairness▪ AutoML and Meta-Learning ▪ Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning▪ Sustainable and Green AI ▪ Human-Centered AI▪ Hybrid Models ▪ Augmented Intelligence

Top 1% Journal 2025https://www.scopus.com/pages/ai?temporary-convo=false&conversationId=075ba998-a2ff-4f34-b1cf-21ed22d49c70To identify the top 1% journals in 2025, we can look at various metrics and rankings that are commonly used to evaluate journal quality and impact. These include the Impact Factor (IF), SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), and other bibliometric indicators.Key Metrics and RankingsImpact Factor (IF)The Impact Factor is a measure reflecting the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in a journal. For example, in the field of 'Nutrition and Dietetics', journals with an IF ≥ 6.0 were analyzed, showing significant citation counts and impact 1.SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)SJR ranks journals into four quartiles (Q1–Q4) based on their impact and quality. Journals in the top quartile (Q1) are considered to be of the highest quality. For instance, the SCImago Journal Rank database is used to evaluate journal prestige in various fields, such as environmental engineering and orthopedics 2 3 4.Journal Article Influence Index (JAII)The JAII is another metric used to evaluate the influence of academic journals. For example, the 2022 JAII was used to rank core journals in orthopedics and gastroenterology, highlighting the highest and lowest influence scores 5 6.Examples of High-Impact JournalsPreventing Chronic Disease (PCD)PCD saw a significant increase in its impact factor, reaching 4.354, and was ranked in the top 10% of more than 27,000 journals evaluated by Scimago in 2021 7.Top Intensive Care JournalsA bibliometric analysis of the top 10 intensive care journals with the highest 2022 Impact Factors showed a strong representation of high-impact research from high-income countries 8.Critical Care Nursing JournalsThe top critical care nursing journals, such as Intensive and Critical Care Nursing (ICCN) and Nursing in Critical Care (NICC), were analyzed for their top-cited papers, indicating significant contributions to the field 9.Trends and ObservationsGeographic and Publisher InfluenceWestern countries and private publishers dominate the top-tier journals in many fields. For example, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Netherlands house a significant proportion of top journals in environmental engineering 3.Gender DisparitiesDespite improvements, gender disparities in authorship persist in top medical research journals, with women underrepresented as first and senior authors 10.Open Access vs. Subscription ModelsOpen access articles tend to receive more citations compared to subscription-based articles, as seen in critical care nursing journals 9.ConclusionTo be considered in the top 1% of journals in 2025, a journal would likely need to have a high Impact Factor, be ranked in the top quartile (Q1) by SCImago, and demonstrate significant influence through metrics like the JAII. Journals such as PCD, top intensive care journals, and critical care nursing journals exemplify the characteristics of high-impact publications. Additionally, trends such as geographic dominance, gender disparities, and the impact of open access publishing are important factors influencing journal rankings and impact.

2026 the 8th International Conference on Computer Science and Technologies in Education (CSTE)Wuhan, China | April 17-19, 2026Link: https://cste.net/index.htmlSubmission Deadline: December 30, 2025Notification Deadline: January 30, 2026Registration Deadline: February 15, 2026Conference Venue: Central China Normal University (Nanhu Campus), Wuhan, Hubei, China2026 the 8th International Conference on Computer Science and Technologies in Education (CSTE) will be held in Wuhan, China during April 17-19, 2026. CSTE 2026 is co-sponsored by Central China Normal University, China and IEEE, hosted by Faculty of Artificial Intelligence in Education, Central China Normal University, China.At CSTE 2026, participants will have the opportunity to engage with leading experts in education technology, and to gain insights into the latest research and best practices in the field. The conference will also provide a platform for networking and collaboration, enabling participants to build valuable connections with colleagues from around the world.Please visit our website for more information on the conference, including important dates, submission guidelines, and registration details. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. We hope to see you in Wuhan in 2026!Submitted papers will be peer reviewed by program committees and technical committee, and accepted papers will be published into conference proceedings by IEEE after registration and presentation. The proceedings will be submitted for inclusion into IEEE Xplore and indexed by Ei Compendex & Scopus.Selected papers will be published into Lecture Notes in Educational Technology(Electronic ISSN: 2196-4971 & Print ISSN: 2196-4963) as a proceedings book volume, which has been accepted by Springer. Final publication will be subject to the manuscript review by Springer. Those papers will be sent to indexing databases like: Scopus, ACM Digital Library, ERIC, INSPEC, Norwegian Register for Scientific Journals and Series, SCImago. Call for PapersTrack 1: Educational Technologies and Systems▪ E-learning platforms and tools▪ Computer-supported collaborative learning▪ Mobile and ubiquitous learning▪ Gamification and game-based learning▪ Virtual and augmented reality in education▪ Adaptive learning systems▪ Educational robotics and automation▪ Emerging technologies in education▪ Cloud computing in education▪ Immersive learning environments▪ Wearable technology in educationTrack 2: Computer-supported Collaborative Learning and Social Computing▪ Collaborative learning theories and models▪ Social computing and learning▪ Online communities and networks in education▪ Social media in education▪ Collaborative technologies in education▪ Computer-supported argumentation and debateTrack 3: Artificial Intelligence in Education▪ Intelligent tutoring systems▪ Natural language processing in education▪ Knowledge representation and reasoning in education▪ Intelligent educational systems and applications▪ Smart learning environments▪ Cognitive modelling and educational implicationsTrack 4: STEM Education and Computational Thinking▪ STEM education and pedagogy▪ Computational thinking and coding education▪ Robotics and automation in STEM education▪ Computational modeling and simulation in education▪ Educational applications of Internet of Things▪ Digital fabrication and maker educationTrack 5: Educational Data Mining and Learning Analytics▪ Data-driven approaches to education▪ Learning analytics and visualization▪ Educational data mining and machine learning▪ Big data in education▪ Personalized learning▪ Educational decision making▪ Assessment and evaluation in e-learningTrack 6: Digital Technologies for Human Development▪ Digital technologies for social-emotional learning▪ Digital technologies for psychological wellbeing▪ Digital technologies for self-management and regulation▪ Digital technologies for teacher development▪ Digital technologies for labor/moral/character education▪ Sustainable development in a digital world▪ Innovative solutions to address educational inequityTrack 7: Inclusive EdTech: Diversity, Equity, and Innovative Pedagogies▪ AI-enhanced pedagogy for diverse learners▪ Learning analytics-driven differentiation▪ Accessible immersive learning pedagogies▪ Culturally responsive edtech solutions▪ Equity-focused digital assessments▪ Micro-credentialing for diverse learners▪ Smart pedagogy training for educators▪ Multilingual learning support in EdTech▪ Inclusive gamification frameworks▪ Student-centered digital pedagogy▪ AI-augmented project-based learning▪ Hybrid flipped classroom models▪ UDL-based digital resource design

SN Computer SciencePublication type: Journals (Q2)ISSN: 26618907, 2662995XH-Index: 49Publication Fee: £2290.00 GBP / $3190.00 USD / €2590.00 EUR.Link: https://www.scimagojr.com/journalsearch.php?q=21101083109&tip=sid&clean=0SPRINGER NATURE Link: https://link.springer.com/journal/42979?IFASN Computer Science is a broad-based, hybrid, peer reviewed journal that publishes original research in all the disciplines of computer science including various inter-disciplinary aspects. The journal aims to be a global forum of, for, and by the community and offers:Rapid peer review under the expert guidance of a global Editorial BoardNo color or page charges and free submissionHigh visibilityOpportunities to Societies/Conferences/Institutes/Laboratories/Corporates to ‘partner’ with the Journal and enjoy the benefit of planning and publishing issues in hot areas of research, without being under the pressure of publishing a full-fledge journalSN Computer Science welcomes submissions from a wide range of topics including, but not limited to:Artificial IntelligenceRoboticsMachine learningComputer VisionPattern RecognitionImage ProcessingComputer GraphicsHuman-Computer InterfaceDocument and Handwriting ProcessingVideo TechnologiesBiometrics and Computer ForensicsSoft ComputingBrain ComputingQuantum ComputingInformation RetrievalInternet Computing and Data MiningTheoretical Computer Science: Logic, Algorithms, and ComplexityAutomated Proofs and Formal VerificationComputational GeometryInformation TheorySpeech and Signal ProcessingAlgorithms and Data StructuresProgramming LanguagesSoftware EngineeringComputer ArchitectureComputer and Communication NetworksComputer and Network PerformanceModeling and SimulationEnergy Consumption and Harvesting Computers & NetworksGreen ICTComputer and Network Security/PrivacyCryptographyHigh Performance ComputingParallel Computing and ArchitectureDistributed and Cloud ComputingSocial NetworksDatabase Systems and TheoryComputers and Networks in Supply Chains and ManufacturingComputers and Networks for Health SystemsComputational Biology and BioinformaticsCyber-Physical SystemsInternet of Things (IoT)Mathematical Programming and Combinatorial OptimizationEconomics and ComputationSN Computer Science publishes papers in the following categories: Original Research, as well as relevant hardware, and/or software architectures, Survey and Review Articles. All papers are evaluated on the basis of scientific content. Submissions are first screened for research and publication ethics prior to peer review. The journal reviews each submission from a sound science perspective.SN Computer Science is an online-only journal and its print ISSN (2662-995X) is ceased.

International Journal of Electronic CommercePrint ISSN: 1086-4415 Online ISSN: 1557-9301Link to Publication: https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/mjec20/about-this-journal#aims-and-scopeLink to SCIMAGO: https://www.scimagojr.com/journalsearch.php?q=19691&tip=sidA supportive environment for researchers: Speed/acceptance 80 days avg. from acceptance to online publicationSubject Area- The marketplace and organizational effects of e-commerce- Business and organizational transformation with e-commerce- Business value in e-commerce Internet business models- Supply chain management and collaborative commerce- E-tailing and multichannel selling- Co-creation and consumer roles in e-commerce- Online communities- Social media and social networks- Economics of electronic commerce- E-commerce in business globalization- E-marketplaces- Marketing on the Web- M-commerce and pervasive computing- Digital product management and property rights- Security and privacy of transactions and information- E-commerce payment systems

International Journal of Computer Applications in Technologyhttps://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=ijcatSCImago: https://cmu.to/CWHNk8 issues per yearISSN online: 1741-5047ISSN print: 0952-8091IJCAT is indexed in:Scopus (Elsevier)Compendex [formerly Ei] (Elsevier)Web of Science: Emerging Sources Citation Index (Clarivate Analytics)Academic OneFile (Gale)ACM Digital LibraryIJCAT addresses issues of computer applications, information and communication systems, software engineering and management, CAD/CAM/CAE, numerical analysis and simulations, finite element methods and analyses, robotics, computer applications in multimedia and new technologies, computer aided learning and training.Topics covered includeComputer applications in engineering and technologyComputer control system designCAD/CAM, CAE, CIM and roboticsComputer applications in knowledge-based and expert systemsComputer applications in information technology and communicationComputer-integrated material processing (CIMP)Computer-aided learning (CAL)Computer modelling and simulationSynthetic approach for engineeringMan-machine interfaceSoftware engineering and managementManagement techniques and methodsHuman computer interactionReal-time systems

Energy Informaticshttps://www.scimagojr.com/journalsearch.php?q=21101048366&tip=sid&clean=0Indexing servicesThe full text of all articles is deposited in digital archives around the world to guarantee long-term digital preservation. You can also access all articles published by SpringerOpen on SpringerLink. We are working closely with Web of Science (Clarivate Analytics) to ensure that articles published in Energy Informatics will be available in their databases when appropriate. The journal is currently indexed in the following databases:SCOPUSEi CompendexDOAJInstitute of Scientific and Technical Information of ChinaNaverProQuestOCLC WorldCat Discovery ServiceEBSCOGoogle Scholar Article processing charges (APC)Authors who publish open access in Energy Informatics are required to pay an article processing charge (APC). The APC price will be determined from the date on which the article is accepted for publication.The current APC, subject to VAT or local taxes where applicable, is: £940.00/$1490.00/€1190.00Visit our open access support portal and our Journal Pricing FAQs for further information. Aims and scopeThis journal aims to provide a unique platform for researchers and practitioners of energy informatics in various scientific, technological, engineering and social fields to disseminate original research on the application of digital technology and information management theory and practice to facilitate the global transition towards sustainable and resilient energy systems.The journal publishes essential, peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary research addressing scientific, engineering and business topics related to energy, including but not limited to:Innovation in data-driven energy services and business modelsBig Data-driven smart Energy Management SystemsManagement of data and information flow in the Digital Energy System 4.0Data analytics for energy-cost efficient system operationPrivacy issues in energy data managementDigitalization of energy production, delivery and consumption, including policy and strategyDigital technologies for enabling energy-aware user behaviorContextual computing for supporting human and energy system interactionsEnergy-efficient Cloud Computing and data centersCyber security issues for safe and reliable Smart grid operationSocial media’s role in the transition towards sustainable energyApplication of Artificial Intelligence and Agent-based technology in smart energy systemsModel-based and data-driven energy forecasting, including energy production and useManagement of public and private procurement of digital energy technologySocioeconomic opportunities and barriers for adoption of digital energy technologiesSociotechnical aspects related to design and implementation of smart energy systemsInnovation management in smart energy business eco-systemsDigital entrepreneurship in emerging energy marketsSmart grid communication architectures and protocols for improving grid resiliency, including graceful degradation and self-healingDemand-side management, including demand response, dynamic pricing and incentive designMicrogrid and distributed generation management and controlMonitoring and control of Smart Buildings, including Smart Grid interoperability

Energy, Sustainability and SocietyLink: https://energsustainsoc.biomedcentral.comH-Index: 42Publisher: Springer Science + Business MediaISSN: 2192-0567 (electronic)Link: How to publish in this journalhttps://www.scimagojr.com/journalsearch.php?q=21100286318&tip=sid&clean=0Article processing charges (APC)Authors who publish open access in Energy, Sustainability and Society are required to pay an article processing charge (APC). The APC price will be determined from the date on which the article is accepted for publication. The current APC, subject to VAT or local taxes where applicable, is: £1590.00/$2090.00/€1890.00Aims and ScopeThis international peer‐reviewed open access journal offers a forum for discourse on systemic challenges at the intersection of energy, sustainability and society for natural scientists, engineers, social and political scientists and industry experts. It is the particular aim of this journal to publish inter‐ and cross‐disciplinary papers that provide a substantial contribution to the holistic innovation of sustainable energy systems.The scope of the journal encompasses the whole innovation process, ranging from scientific research to both innovative approaches for technology implementation and the analysis of economic, social and environmental impacts of sustainable energy systems. We particularly welcome papers that integrate at least two dimensions of the energy, sustainability and society nexus and contribute to new holistic system solutions for the development of novel future energy. The journal strives to publish early scientific opinions on issues, which are just emerging and require crosscutting and creative thinking.Energy, Sustainability and Society publishes independently peer-reviewed original research papers, review papers, forum articles, book reviews, and short communications. We partner with scientists from the Helmholtz Association and the European Sustainable Energy Innovation Alliance (ESEIA) as the topics of the journal reflect their research field and focus. Read the full aims and scope here.Indexing servicesThe full text of all articles is deposited in digital archives around the world to guarantee long-term digital preservation. You can also access all articles published by BMC on SpringerLink.We are working closely with relevant indexing services including PubMed Central and Web of Science (Clarivate Analytics) to ensure that articles published in Energy, Sustainability and Society will be available in their databases when appropriate.Energy, Sustainability and Society is currently indexed in the following services:ANVURCNKIChinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) - GoOADOAJDimensionsEBSCO Business SourceEBSCO Discovery ServiceEBSCO Sustainability Reference CenterEI CompendexGaleGeobaseGoogle ScholarINIS AtomindexINSPECInstitute of Scientific and Technical Information of ChinaJournal Citation Reports/Science EditionNaverOCLC WorldCat Discovery ServiceProQuest ABI/INFORMProQuest Advanced Technologies & Aerospace DatabaseProQuest Agricultural & Environmental Science DatabaseProQuest Business Premium CollectionProQuest CentralProQuest Earth, Atmospheric & Aquatic Science DatabaseProQuest EngineeringProQuest Environmental ScienceProQuest Materials Science and Engineering DatabaseProQuest Natural Science CollectionProQuest SciTech Premium CollectionProQuest Social Science CollectionProQuest Sustainability Science AbstractsProQuest Technology CollectionProQuest-ExLibris PrimoProQuest-ExLibris SummonSCImagoSCOPUSScience Citation Index Expanded (SciSearch)TD Net Discovery ServiceUGC-CARE List (India)WTI Frankfurt eG