Aims

Automation (ISSN 2673-4052) is dedicated to the dissemination of rigorously peer-reviewed publications on automation, control, and allied topics. As an open access journal, Automation aims at providing high visibility and timely research impact, and is committed to rapid publication. The journal provides a venue for both specialized and multi-disciplinary research on automation and control and their applications.

Automation publishes full research papers, communications and review articles. There is no restriction on the length of papers and no additional charges for color figures, etc. Electronic files supplying details of calculations and of experimental procedures can be deposited as supplementary materials.

Scope

Automation covers a broad range of areas, such as studies related to the following topics:

    Control theory
    Optimization algorithms
    Networked systems
    System condition monitoring
    Manufacturing systems
    Energy management systems
    Aerospace control systems
    Micro- and nano-systems
    Learning systems
    Intelligent control systems
    Artificial neural networks
    Motion control and sensing
    Supervisory control and data acquisition
    Process automation and monitoring
    Fault detection and diagnosis
    Sensors and signal processing
    Robotics and applications
    Human-machine systems and interfaces
    Devices and instruments