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The Journal of Information Science and Engineering is published bimonthly by the Institute of Information Science, Academia Sinica. The purpose of this journal is to provide an open forum to publish high-quality research papers in the areas of information science and engineering to promote the exchange of research ideas, experiences, and results. This journal therefore invites the submission of technical manuscripts on topics within these areas.

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The Journal of Information Science and Engineering is dedicated to the dissemination of information on computer science, computer engineering, and computer systems. This journal encourages articles on original research in the areas of computer hardware, software, man-machine interface, theory and applications. tutorial papers in the above-mentioned areas, and state-of-the-art papers on various aspects of computer systems and applications.

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Special Issue on Information Centric Wireless Communication (ICWC) with Edge Fog Computing for 5G and beyond IoT Applications
Submission Date: 2024-12-31

Aim and Scope

With the growing number of connected devices and the increasing volume of data generated by IoT applications, traditional network architectures are unable to handle the data traffic efficiently. Edge fog computing provides a distributed computing infrastructure at the edge of the network, enabling data to be processed and analyzed closer to the source, reducing latency and improving network performance. Additionally, ICWC allows for content-centric communication, enabling more efficient data distribution and reducing network congestion, making it a critical technology for enabling the success of 5G and beyond IoT applications. The combination of ICWC and edge fog computing is particularly suited for IoT applications, where data is generated and consumed at the edge of the network. For example, in smart homes, sensors generate data that needs to be processed and analyzed in real-time to enable automation and control. With ICWC and edge fog computing, the processing and analysis can be done at the edge of the network, reducing the need for data to be transmitted to a centralized server, which can be slow and unreliable.

On the other hand, ICWC and edge fog computing also offer several benefits for 5G applications, such as ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC) and massive machine-type communication (mMTC). In URLLC applications, such as remote surgery and autonomous vehicles, low latency is critical for ensuring real-time communication and decision-making. With edge fog computing, data can be processed and analyzed closer to the source, reducing latency and improving network performance. Similarly, in mMTC applications, such as smart cities and industrial automation, ICWC can enable efficient data distribution and reduce network congestion. One of the challenges of implementing ICWC with edge fog computing is the need for a new network architecture that supports content-centric communication. This requires new protocols and standards for data naming, caching, and distribution, as well as a distributed computing infrastructure at the edge of the network. Additionally, privacy and security concerns must be addressed to ensure that data is protected and only accessed by authorized parties.

This special issue on Information Centric Wireless Communication with Edge Fog Computing for 5G and beyond IoT applications aims to provide a platform for researchers and practitioners to share their latest findings, innovations, and challenges related to the development, deployment, and evaluation of Information Centric Wireless Communication with Edge Fog Computing for 5G and beyond IoT applications. The special issue welcomes contributions that focus on novel protocols, architectures, algorithms, and use cases related to ICWC and edge fog computing, and encourages interdisciplinary research that addresses the technical, social, economic, and environmental aspects of the technology. The goal is to advance the state-of-the-art in ICWC and edge fog computing, and to facilitate the integration of these technologies into practical applications and systems that can benefit society and the industry.

Topics
Potential topics include but are not limited to:

        Development of new protocols for content-centric communication in wireless networks
        Design of edge fog computing architectures for real-time data processing in IoT applications
        Evaluation of the performance of edge fog computing architectures in terms of latency, bandwidth, and energy consumption
        Development of algorithms for efficient caching and distribution of popular content in ICWC networks
        Investigation of privacy and security issues in ICWC and edge fog computing architectures
        Development of mechanisms for managing network congestion in ICWC networks
        Investigation of the impact of edge fog computing on the scalability and reliability of IoT applications
        Algorithms and protocols for ICWC deployment in IoT systems
        Evaluation of the trade-offs between data processing at the edge of the network vs. centralized processing
        Exploration of use cases for ICWC and edge fog computing in different industries, such as healthcare, transportation, and manufacturing
        Investigation of the impact of ICWC and edge fog computing on the overall energy consumption of wireless networks
        Development of new machine learning algorithms for analyzing data at the edge of the network
        Design of new ICWC and edge fog computing architectures that can support the specific requirements of 5G applications, such as URLLC and mMTC.

Author’s Guidelines
The submissions should follow the formatting guidelines of the Journal of Information Science and Engineering (https://jise.iis.sinica.edu.tw/pages/authors/manuscripts.html). For inquiries regarding this special issue, please contact the guest editors. All submitted papers will undergo rigorous peer review by a minimum of three reviewers, assessed for originality, significance, relevance, and clarity. Manuscripts should be prepared according to the JISE Word (or LaTeX) standard and converted into a PDF for submission. Electronic submissions should be submitted to SI_Auto_Submit_System at https://journal.iis.sinica.edu.tw/surl/jise-icw

Publication Schedule
Manuscript Submission Deadline: December 31, 2024
Notification of Acceptance/Rejection/Revision: March 31, 2025
Final Manuscript Due: April 30, 2025
Tentative Publication Date: September 1, 2025