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