Special Issue “Next-Generation Computing: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities”

Programming and Computer Software Journal

Special Issue PCS26

Dear colleagues,

We invite you to present your latest research to the Special Issue “Next-Generation Computing: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities” of Programming and Computer Software Journal, Springer, ISSN 0361-7688,https://link.springer.com/journal/11086 , IF 0.7, Q4 (Scopus: Q3).

This new issue explores the evolution of computing systems and technologies shaping the next decade. It aims to foster discussion on innovative paradigms, architectures, and methodologies that redefine how computing is conceived, implemented, and applied. We welcome high-quality original research, surveys, and practical studies that contribute to the understanding and advancement of modern computing.

Paper Submission: March 1, 2026

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Keywords

  • Emerging computing paradigms (quantum, bio-inspired, and neuromorphic computing)
  • High-performance, edge, and cloud computing architectures
  • Data-centric and distributed systems
  • Advances in software engineering and programming models
  • Intelligent, adaptive, and autonomous systems
  • Cybersecurity, dependability, and trust in complex systems
  • Human-centered, ethical, and sustainable computing
  • Applications in science, industry, and society
  • Sustainable computing solutions

Submission Guidelines

When preparing manuscripts, we suggest that you use e-manuscript samples that meet the publisher's requirements.

Submission guidelines of Programming and Computer Software (web site)

Submission guidelines of Programming and Computer Software (download)

Note: See the paper template

Submitting Extended Papers from Conisoft 2025

The following guidelines should be followed by the Conisoft 2025 presenters submitting extended versions of their conference papers for publication in our Special Issue.

Submission Requirements

Major Requirements:

  • Include at least 40% new material (additional theory, concepts, experimentation, data, and results)
  • Create a new title and abstract
  • Cite the original Conisoft 2025 paper
  • Discuss the conference paper and summarize the new contributions
  • Revise the introduction and conclusions to reflect the expanded content
  • Use different images and tables from the original when possible

Required Submission Documents:

  1. Extended paper with significant new content
  2. Original Conisoft 2025 paper
  3. Cover letter confirming 40% new content
  4. Paraphrasing analysis report comparing original and extended versions

Recommendations for Creating Extended Papers

  • Incorporate feedback received during the conference
  • Address questions and comments from the conference presentation
  • Develop a new, expanded introduction
  • Significantly enhance background material
  • Include additional related work and references
  • Add more examples, explanations, tables, and figures
  • Expand results and discussion sections
  • Begin with a citation to the original conference paper using wording such as: "This paper is an extension of work originally presented in conference name [1]"

Cover Letter Guidelines, your cover letter should

  • Indicate this is an expanded version of a Conisoft 2025 paper
  • Include the original conference paper title
  • Summarize key differences between the original and expanded versions
  • Include the paraphrasing analysis report

Paraphrasing Analysis Guidelines, to ensure originality:

  • Use a reliable paraphrasing analysis tool
  • Conduct bi-directional analysis (extended vs. conference paper and vice versa)
  • Carefully interpret the results
  • Include the tool-generated analysis output with your submission

All submissions must be in English, regardless of the original publication language. For questions or assistance, please contact us through the conference website.

Sending articles

Manuscripts should be submitted online at:

Microsoft CMT

The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.

Important dates

  • Manuscript submission deadline: March 15, 2026
  • Final decision notification: May 1, 2026
  • Camera-ready: June 1, 2026
  • Publication date: end of 2026

Guest editors

Andrei Tchernykh

CICESE Research Center, carretera Tijuana-Ensenada 3918, 22860, Ensenada, BC, México.

Ivannikov Institute for System Programming, RAS Moscow, Alexander Solzhenitsyn st., 25. 109004, Moscow, Russia

e-mail: chernykh@cicese.mx

http://usuario.cicese.mx/~chernykh/

Reyes Juárez Ramírez

Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Avenida Universidad 14418, Parque Industrial Internacional Tijuana, 22427, Tijuana, Baja California, México.

e-mail: reyesjua@uabc.edu.mx

Carlos A. Fernández y Fernández

Universidad Tecnológica de la Mixteca, Av. Doctor Modesto Seara Vázquez No.1, Huajuapan de León, Oaxaca, México.

e-mail: caff@mixteco.utm.mx

Luis Bernardo Pulido Gaytan

National College of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland

Jorge Mario Cortés-Mendoza

Cloud Competency Centre, National College of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland