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Focus and Scope
Focus and Scope
Tekinfo Transactions on Software Engineering (InfoSE) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to the advancement of knowledge in software engineering in its broadest sense. The journal publishes original research articles, systematic reviews, and case studies that make significant contributions to the theory, practice, and application of software engineering. InfoSE serves as a forum for researchers, academics, and industry practitioners to disseminate rigorous and reproducible findings that address both foundational challenges and emerging problems in the field. The journal particularly encourages submissions that bridge the gap between theoretical innovation and real-world applicability, including work conducted in the context of developing economies and emerging digital ecosystems.
Software Design and Architecture
InfoSE welcomes research on the design and structural organisation of software systems. This includes studies on architectural patterns and styles, component-based and service-oriented design, microservices and containerisation, model-driven engineering, domain-specific languages, and the application of design principles to large-scale or distributed systems. Research that evaluates the quality attributes of software architectures — such as scalability, maintainability, and resilience — is particularly encouraged.
Software Development Methodologies
The journal publishes work that examines processes and practices for building software effectively and efficiently. Topics include agile and lean methodologies, Scrum and Kanban frameworks, DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering, continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines, software process improvement models, and the management of software projects. Empirical studies evaluating the adoption and impact of development practices in industrial or academic settings are within scope.
Software Quality and Testing
InfoSE invites contributions that advance the science and practice of software quality assurance and testing. Research may address test design and automation, static and dynamic analysis, code review methodologies, software metrics and measurement, verification and validation techniques, fault localisation, and mutation testing. Studies that assess software reliability, availability, and performance under real-world conditions are also within scope.
Secure Software Development
Security is a first-class concern in modern software engineering. The journal publishes research on the integration of security practices throughout the software development life cycle, including threat modelling, vulnerability analysis and remediation, penetration testing, secure code review, and the application of OWASP-based and other recognised security frameworks. Work that addresses privacy-by-design, cryptographic protocol implementation, and the security of web, mobile, and cloud-based systems is equally welcomed.
Artificial Intelligence in Software Engineering
InfoSE recognises the growing intersection of artificial intelligence and software engineering as a priority research area. The journal publishes studies on AI-assisted code generation, intelligent debugging and testing, machine learning for defect prediction and effort estimation, the use of large language models in software development workflows, automated program repair, and the application of deep learning and natural language processing to software engineering tasks. Research that critically evaluates the reliability, fairness, and explainability of AI-based software tools is also within scope.
Human-Computer Interaction and Usability
The journal welcomes research on the human dimensions of software systems, including user experience design, usability evaluation methods, accessibility and inclusive design, interaction design patterns, and cognitive ergonomics in software interfaces. Studies that investigate the relationship between design decisions and user behaviour, satisfaction, or productivity — particularly for web, mobile, and enterprise applications — are encouraged. User-centred and participatory design approaches are also within scope.
Software Maintenance and Evolution
A substantial proportion of software engineering effort is devoted to maintaining and evolving existing systems. InfoSE publishes research on refactoring and code smell detection, technical debt identification and management, legacy system modernisation and migration, software re-engineering, program comprehension, change impact analysis, and empirical studies conducted through mining software repositories. Work that addresses the long-term sustainability of software artefacts is particularly valued.
Emerging Technologies in Software Engineering
InfoSE embraces research at the frontier of software engineering and emerging computational paradigms. Topics include the engineering of blockchain-based and decentralised applications, smart contract development and verification, software systems for the Internet of Things and cyber-physical environments, edge and fog computing architectures, serverless and cloud-native engineering, and early explorations of quantum software engineering. Research that identifies new engineering challenges posed by these paradigms and proposes principled solutions is strongly encouraged.
Types of Accepted Contributions
Original Research Article
A full-length paper presenting novel findings from primary research. Original research articles typically range from 6 to 12 pages and must include a clearly stated research question, a reproducible methodology, an evaluation of results, and a discussion of implications and limitations.
Systematic Literature Review
A comprehensive and structured synthesis of existing research on a well-defined topic within the journal's scope. Systematic reviews must follow a recognised review protocol, report a transparent search and selection strategy, and provide a critical analysis that identifies research gaps and future directions. A minimum of 40 primary sources is required.
Case Study and Experience Report
A detailed account of the application of a software engineering method, tool, or practice in an industrial or academic context. Case studies must clearly describe the context, the intervention applied, the evidence collected, and the lessons learned. Experience reports that provide honest accounts of both successes and failures are equally valued.
Out of Scope
Manuscripts that fall outside the journal's scope will be desk-rejected without peer review. InfoSE does not consider submissions that are purely theoretical in fields unrelated to software engineering, papers that present incremental extensions of previously published work without substantial new contribution, manuscripts that have been simultaneously submitted to other venues, or work that does not meet the minimum standards of scientific rigour and reproducibility. Submissions that report on software applications without contributing to software engineering knowledge — for instance, systems built for a specific domain without generalizable insights — are also outside the journal's scope.
