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Journal overview

The International Journal of Modelling and Simulation (IJMS) is one of leading international research journals in the field of modelling and simulations. It welcomes original research papers and high-quality review articles on the state-of-the art in a specific field.

This journal is indexed in Scopus & Clarivate, and offers both print and online publication. The topics published in IJMS include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • conceptual modelling
  • agent-based modelling
  • mathematical modelling (stochastic and probabilistic modelling, continuum and discrete modelling, graph theory, algebraic coding, behavioural language)
  • complex system modelling
  • neural and fuzzy modelling
  • simulation tools and platforms
  • formal methods of simulation (Monte Carlo method, planning and scheduling, ontologies, real-time systems, stochastic method, dynamic method, nonlinear method, optimization, distributed and parallel computing, mathematical method, decision support, risk analysis, verification and validation, multi-scale analysis)
  • Simulation applications in different disciplines


Peer-review

All manuscript submissions are subject to initial evaluation by the Editors. It is rare for an exceptional manuscript to be accepted at this stage. Manuscripts may be rejected at this stage due to one of the following reasons: insufficient originality, serious scientific flaws, poor grammar or English language, or if the manuscript is out of scope. Those that meet the minimum criteria are passed on to regular peer review.

The editorial board of IJMS will strive to keep the time of each-round review within two to six months. Based on the review results from referees, the Editors’ decision will be acceptance, rejection, or further revision. The authors will have a chance to make two-round revisions. Beyond that, an editorial decision will normally be made to accept or reject the article. The Editors’ decision will be emailed to the authors with recommendations made by the referees.


Guest Editors & Reviewers

Proposals for special issues in cutting-edge areas of Modelling and Simulation are invited, and a one-page plan should be sent to the Editor-in-Chief.

If you are not currently a referee for IJMS but would like to be considered as a referee, please contact the Editor-in-Chief. You will have an opportunity to evaluate the latest work in your research area at an early stage, and to make a contribution to the overall integrity of scientific research.

Authors can choose to publish gold open access in this journal.

Read the Instructions for Authors for information on how to submit your article.

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