Aims and scope

Journal of Engineering Management and Systems Science (JEMSCI) is an international, peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality theoretical, methodological, and applied research in engineering management, systems science, and intelligent decision support.

The journal aims to advance knowledge related to the design, analysis, optimization, and management of complex engineering and organizational systems operating under uncertainty, risk, and technological change.

JEMSCI encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates engineering, management science, operations research, computer science, economics, and sustainability studies. The journal welcomes contributions that develop innovative methodologies, analytical frameworks, computational models, and decision-support approaches for addressing contemporary engineering and management challenges.

Key Areas of Interest

1. Engineering Management and Organizational Systems

  • Engineering and technology management;
  • Project, program, and portfolio management;
  • Quality management and continuous improvement;
  • Innovation and R&D management;
  • Performance measurement and organizational effectiveness;
  • Strategic planning and decision-making;
  • Knowledge and technology transfer;
  • Digital transformation and organizational change.

2. Systems Science, Modelling, and Simulation

  • Systems thinking and systems engineering;
  • Complex adaptive systems;
  • System dynamics and simulation modelling;
  • Digital twins and cyber-physical systems;
  • Network and infrastructure systems analysis;
  • Computational modelling and scenario analysis;
  • Data interpretation and system performance evaluation.

3. Intelligent Decision Support and Optimization

  • Decision support systems;
  • Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM);
  • Optimization methods and metaheuristics;
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning for decision-making;
  • Fuzzy, rough, and uncertainty-based approaches;
  • Hybrid intelligent systems;
  • Business analytics and data-driven decision support.

4. Risk, Reliability, and Resilience Engineering

  • Risk assessment and management;
  • Reliability engineering and maintenance systems;
  • Safety analysis and failure assessment;
  • Resilience and robustness evaluation;
  • Uncertainty modelling and analysis;
  • Critical infrastructure and operational risk management.

5. Sustainable Engineering and Operations Management

  • Sustainability assessment and management;
  • Sustainable production and consumption systems;
  • Green and circular economy practices;
  • Sustainable supply chains and logistics;
  • Environmental performance evaluation;
  • Resource efficiency and energy management.

6. Smart Manufacturing and Industrial Systems

  • Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0;
  • Advanced and additive manufacturing;
  • Automation, robotics, and intelligent production systems;
  • Industrial digitalization;
  • Smart logistics and supply chain systems;
  • Industrial analytics and process optimization.

JEMSCI publishes original research articles, review papers, methodological studies, and applied case analyses. The journal particularly values interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary contributions that combine methodological rigor with practical relevance and contribute to improved decision-making, system performance, sustainability, and organizational effectiveness in complex engineering environments.