期刊名称：COMMUNICATIONS OF THE ACM
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ISSN： | 0001-0782
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版本： | SCI-CDE
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出版频率： | Monthly
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出版社： | ASSOC COMPUTING MACHINERY, 2 PENN PLAZA, STE 701, NEW YORK, USA, NY, 10121-0701
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出版社网址： | http://www.acm.org/cacm/
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期刊网址： | http://www.acm.org/cacm/
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影响因子： | 4.654 |
| 主题范畴： | COMPUTER SCIENCE, HARDWARE & ARCHITECTURE; COMPUTER SCIENCE, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING; COMPUTER SCIENCE, THEORY & METHODS |
 期刊简介(About the journal)
投稿须知(Instructions to Authors)
编辑部信息(Editorial Board)
About the journal
Communications of the ACM is the flagship publication of the ACM and one of the oft-cited magazines in the computing field. Established in 1957 as a vehicle for ACM members to communicate their research findings and ideas, Communications has flourished into the premier computing magazine, internationally renowned and respected for its coverage of both existing and emerging technologies.
Every month Communications brings its readers the latest in technology trends as written by the very creators and innovators of those technologies. Our news coverage and commentaries offer engaging perspectives involving diverse topics and the impact of the technologies we cover.
Most issues include a special section spotlighting a particular technology in detail with the help of many of the leading experts in the field. Every issue includes a rich assortment of feature articles that examine a vast array of technical subjects and implementations all written for a very broad-based audience of computing professionals. Our recognized roster of columnists provide valuable professional insight and wisdom regarding such topics as legal issues, business strategies, professional growth, programming acumen, safety risks, and political matters, among others.
The prestige that Communications enjoys today has been built on a strong foundation of the highest quality editorial and ACM's steadfast dedication to advancing the arts, sciences, and applications of information techology.
Instructions to Authors
The Communications of the ACM readership represents approximately 85,000 professionals from every known computing discipline: 80% are computing practitioners working in industry; 20% work in government and academia. The majority of readers have been involved in computing for over 12 years, and 65% have advanced degrees. Therefore, it is imperative that authors consider these audience dynamics when developing articles. Moreover, submitted articles must address topics of relevance and value to our very broad-based audience.
A manuscript is selected for consideration on the basis of a significant and general interest to our readers. It must be clear and concise in tone and practical in nature. It is best to remember the majority of readers will not be expert in your particular domain, but they surely want to learn how your work will affect and inspire their work. Our readers will look to you to cut through the thick layers of theory and verbosity for them and to make sense of it all in a clean, cohesive manner. Articles that are obviously written for a specific niche group or have been written in a dense, theoretical tone will be returned.
Communications' editorial categories include general interest articles, case studies, experience reports, and special sections. There are also several channels for expressions of opinion and technical commentary. All submissions that do not follow these guidelines will be returned upon receipt.
General interest articles (3,000 words maximum) cover material of substance and emphasize concepts and principles. An article sets the background, defines fundamental concepts, compares alternate approaches, and explains the significance or application of a particular technology or result by means of well-reasoned text and pertinent graphical material. Reference lists (12 references maximum) should indicate the most significant items supporting and substantiating the article; all listed references must be cited within the text of the article. Submissions in this category are reviewed for technical accuracy, importance to the field, appropriateness to the audience, and effectiveness of style and presentation.
Articles should not exceed 3,000 words and have no more than three figures and three tables.
A word about survey articles: Communicationsreceives many articles based on recent survey findings. It is extremely important that authors keep in mind the readers want to know what was surveyed, what were the findings, and how those findings can/should be interpreted. There is no need for a preamble about the survey itself, how it was conducted, how it was calculated, and so on. Simply present what was found and what those findings mean. When illustrating findings in tables, charts, graphs, it is imperative that the information is displayed in a manner that is accessible to a very general audience. In other words: clear and concise. No mean variables, standard deviations, f-values, canonical correlation, and so on.
Survey articles should not exceed 2,500 words and have no more than three figures and three tables.
Special sections are collections of articles on a specific topic. Persons interested in serving as guest editors or in proposing special sections should submit a brief outline of the goals and content of the section as well as a description of the potential articles and authors to be included. The proposal should also include reasons why the topic is appropriate for the Communicationsaudience. The number of articles in a special section should not exceed the combined length of five feature articles (15,000 words total). We encourage a sampling of short, sidebar-like articles (500 to 1,000 words maximum) to complement the feature articles. Guest editors and Communicationseditors collaborate to create the strongest mix of editorial possibilities, but all material must be prepared according to these guidelines.
Case studies report on experiences gained and lessons learned designing and using various computer systems, methodologies, and techniques. They take a comprehensive view of selected systems, from requirements through design, implementation, and use. Case studies should maintain an objective perspective on the systems they describe, and should be both analytical and descriptive. Persons interested in working on case studies are encouraged to contact a Communications editor for initial consultation.
Signed Commentaries:
On Site columns offer readers first-person experiences with new applications, unique solutions to common technical problems, or innovative new uses for existing tools and techniques. An On Site report should be presented in a clear, essay-like manner, impart valuable firsthand information of professional relevance and usefulness to readers, and should not exceed 2,500 words. Contact a Communications editor with your ideas or proposals.
Viewpoints (1,000 words) are carefully reasoned commentaries in which all positions are substantiated by facts or principled arguments. They pertain to any industry issue relevant to the computing field.
Technical Opinions (1,000 words) are treated as informal commentary on technical matters.
Forum letters (200 words) comment on any timely subject. Email correspondence must include postal address. Because of limited space, Communications cannot publish all submitted letters. Preference will be given to items that begin new discussions, add significant new points to previous discussions, or are highly time-sensitive.
Manuscript Preparation Initial submissions can be sent electronically or in hard copy. Upon acceptance, a Communications editor will provide you with additional information regarding electronic submissions. Please remember you are preparing a magazine article. Communications does not publish abstracts, key words, numbered subsections, appendices, algorithms, indexing descriptors, complex matrices/programming code/equations, schema, hypotheses, bibliographies, or acknowledgments. Appropriate tables and figures are limited to three each. All tables of data must indicate the source(s) of the data. The article's title should be short and created to draw the readers into the article by indicating its general subject. Manuscripts must not exceed the 3,000-word maximum.
References References (12 citations maximum) of previous work or work cited should be included at the end of the article. References must be ordered alphabetically by first author and all listed references must be referred to in text.
Artwork Final artwork does not need to be included with the first draft of the manuscript, clear sketches and accurate graphs are sufficient. Upon acceptance of the article, authors will be given instruction regarding the submission of final artwork. Any artwork derived from sources other than the author's own must be accompanied by an appropriate letter of permission and source citation. It is the author's responsibility to obtain such copyright permission and credit wording.
Submission Procedures
Authors working on special sections will be given detailed submission instructions from the Communications editor working on the project. For authors of individual articles, three copies of the double-spaced manuscript should be mailed to the Executive Editor of Communications of the ACM, 1515 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Articles may also be sent electronically to crawfordd@acm.org.
A cover letter must accompany the submitted manuscript. It is imperative this letter contain these components:
1. Title and the central theme of the article.
2. Statement addressing why the material is important in its field and why the material should be published in Communications.
3. Names, addresses, and email addresses of two or more recognized experts who would be considered appropriate to review the submission.
Inappropriate submissions will be returned to authors. Factors leading to this action include excessive length, technically inappropriate material, subject not of interest to readers, manuscripts simultaneously submitted to other publications, and manuscripts not adhering to author guidelines.
Accepted Submissions
The final draft of an accepted article should be submitted electronically via email or on disk. Authors will be given submission instructions upon final acceptance of their articles.
The author will be contacted as soon as the article has been scheduled for publication. Once scheduled, Communications editors will edit the article for substance and presentation. All articles will also be copyedited to conform to The Chicago Manual of Style (University of Chicago Press) as well as to our own house style.
Please note that ACM, like all publishers today, is moving into the online publishing arena with deliberate speed. Communications initiated the Virtual Extension in 1996 as a vehicle for publishing more material than is possible in print. These Extensions are online-only editions of Communications that offer immediate dissemination of the articles, not just to the ACM audience, but far beyond it. They have been hugely successful. ACM hopes to publish more Virtual Extensions in the future; any decisions regarding the publication venue (print or online) are the responsibility of the editorial staff.
ACM Policy on Original Publication
Articles that have been submitted simultaneously to other magazines or journals will be rejected outright and will not be reconsidered. Republication of an article, possibly revised, that has been disseminated via conference proceedings or newsletter is permitted if the editor of the publication to which it has been submitted judges there are significant additional benefits to be gained from publication. The full article may also appear in the proceedings with reference to Communications.
For further information or inquiries regarding the development and submission of manuscripts for Communications, please contact one of our editors:
Diane Crawford (crawfordd@acm.org)
Thomas Lambert (tlambert@acm.org)
Robert Fox (fox_r@acm.org)
Andrew Rosenbloom (rosenbloom@acm.org)
Editorial Board
Editors in Chief
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Journal of the ACM |
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Prabhakar Raghavan |
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Data and Information Quality |
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Yang Lee |
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Stuart E Madnick |
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