Published: 2026-10-26 | Publisher: Future Journals — the official publishing platform of The Future Association
Computing moves fast. A method that is new this year can be standard practice the next, and a result that matters to one community — machine-learning researchers, software engineers, data scientists, educators — may be invisible to another if it is published in the wrong place. That is why Future Journals publishes two distinct computing titles, rather than one general technology journal: so authors can reach the readers most likely to use, test and build on their work.
This spotlight introduces both titles, both peer-reviewed and open-access, in the Future Journals portfolio of 18 titles, welcoming submissions through the same online portal.
1. Two journals, one fast-moving field
The Future of Artificial Intelligence — ISSN 2694-331X / 2694-3328 — is the home for research on intelligent systems: how machines learn, reason, perceive, decide and interact, and what those capabilities mean in practice.
The Future of Computer Science — ISSN 2694-3115 / 2694-3123 — covers the broader discipline of computing: algorithms, systems, software, networks, data and theory, and the ways computing is applied across other fields.
The distinction is practical. A paper whose main contribution is a new learning method or an evaluation of an intelligent system will usually fit the artificial intelligence title best. A paper whose main contribution is a new algorithm, system design or computing theory will usually fit the computer science title best. Many papers touch both — choose the title whose readers will use your findings, and say clearly in your cover letter what is new and why it matters to them.
If your work spans computing and another discipline — for example, AI applied to agriculture, medicine or education — consider the computing title, the field title, or The Future of Applied Science (ISSN 2767-181X online / 2767-178X print) for genuinely interdisciplinary work.
2. What kind of computing research fits here?
Computing research takes many forms, and a good journal home depends on the contribution, not just the topic. Before you submit, ask which of these best describes your paper:
- A new method or model — an approach you propose and evaluate against what came before.
- A system or tool — software, a platform, a dataset or a benchmark others can use, described in enough detail to reproduce or extend.
- An empirical study — a measurement of how a system, method or technology performs in the real world, reported honestly, including limitations.
- A critical or conceptual analysis — an evidence-based examination of an assumption, practice or implication in computing, such as fairness, safety, reliability or interpretability.
Whichever form your paper takes, the same standards apply: a clear question, methods in enough detail to be understood, results that support the conclusions, and fair credit to prior work. Check the author guidelines linked from the submission portal for the title you choose.
3. Why open access matters especially for computing
Computing is a field where practitioners matter as much as academics. The people who might use your work include researchers, but also software engineers, data scientists, teachers, clinicians, policymakers and students — many without access to a university library subscription.
Open access removes that barrier: published Future Journals articles are freely available to readers worldwide. Future Journals reports over one million article views across its platform, and its editorial boards comprise more than 1,000 researchers across 100+ disciplines. For fast-moving computing research, that breadth matters: a paper that is free to read can be cited, tested, implemented and taught far sooner than one locked behind a subscription.
Open access also helps early-career researchers: a PhD student or postdoc whose first papers are freely readable can be discovered on the strength of the work itself, not their institution’s library budget.
4. Peer review: what to expect after you submit
Every Future Journals submission goes through an editorial check followed by peer review, as explained in our earlier guide, “Peer Review Explained.” The editorial office first checks that your manuscript is complete, original, not under consideration elsewhere, and within scope. Independent researchers then assess the question, methods, evidence and originality, and recommend acceptance, revision or rejection; the editor makes the final decision.
For computing papers, reviewers pay particular attention to reproducibility. Can another researcher understand what you did, and repeat it? Describe datasets, experimental setups, evaluation measures and baselines clearly, and be honest about where your approach does not work as well. A paper that reports its limitations plainly is more trustworthy than one that claims more than its evidence shows.
Revisions are normal. Most published papers are not accepted on first submission. Answer each reviewer comment, explain the changes you made, and where you disagree, explain why, with evidence.
5. How to prepare your computing manuscript
A strong submission starts before you open the portal:
- Write a clear abstract. State the problem, what you did, what you found, and why it matters.
- Make the contribution explicit. Say what is new and how it differs from prior work.
- Show your working. Report methods, data and evaluation in enough detail for scrutiny.
- Cite fairly. Credit the work you build on, including competing approaches.
- Follow the guidelines. Formatting and reference style are checked first; getting them right avoids an early return.
- Submit original work only. Your manuscript must be unpublished and not under consideration at another journal.
Future Journals accepts manuscripts in Word (.doc/.docx) and PDF formats through its online submission portal, which includes a step-by-step guide. The portal also links to the author guidelines, ethics, peer-review and article processing charge pages — read those for the title you choose. This post does not quote fees or turnaround times, because those are stated on the journal’s own pages, not here.
6. Who should submit — and who should review?
These two titles are for anyone doing serious computing research: professors, PhD researchers, postdocs, industry researchers, and postgraduate students with a supervisor’s support. If you are an experienced computing researcher, you can also ask about joining a Future Journals reviewer pool or editorial board via the website.
Frequently asked questions
Should I submit to the artificial intelligence title or the computer science title?
Choose the title whose readers will use your findings: intelligent systems, learning methods or reasoning approaches fit the artificial intelligence title best; algorithms, systems, software methods or computing theory fit the computer science title best.
What if my paper combines AI with another field, like agriculture or medicine?
Choose the journal whose readers will use your results — the computing title or the field title — or consider The Future of Applied Science for genuinely interdisciplinary work.
What file formats can I submit?
Future Journals accepts Word (.doc/.docx) and PDF manuscripts through its online submission portal.
Is Future Journals open access?
Yes. Future Journals is an open-access publisher: published articles are freely available to readers worldwide.
Does this post state the article processing charge or how long review takes?
No. Check the APC and peer-review pages linked from the submission portal for the title you choose, where the journal states its own terms.
How do I start a submission?
Open the submission portal, follow the step-by-step guide, upload your manuscript and author details, and confirm. You will receive an acknowledgement with your submission reference.
Ready to submit?
If you are working in artificial intelligence or computer science, these two journals are open for your next manuscript. Submit it open access, and give it the global readership it deserves.
Submit here: https://home.futurejournals.org/future-journals/submission-portal/
Browse all 18 Future Journals: https://www.futurejournals.org
Questions about fit or scope? Contact the editorial office via the website — and if you are an experienced computing researcher, ask about reviewing for Future Journals.
