Computer and information sciences is a multidisciplinary field that involves the study of how information is created, stored, and shared. It combines computer science with information systems and data science. F1000Research supports researchers to share their research findings in this field openly and rapidly, advancing the understanding, usage, application and protection of digital information.
At F1000Research, we feel strongly about representing a broad range of topics within Computer & Information Sciences including but not limited to:
Computer hardware and software
Cybersecurity
Information systems and databases
Data analysis
Algorithms
Artificial intelligence
Web and mobile applications
F1000Research is the ideal publishing platform for all your Computer & Information Sciences research outputs – from traditional Research Articles to more unique formats, such as Software Tool Articles, Study Protocols, Data Notes, and Method Articles.
Combining this unique publication model with our progressive Open Data Policy makes F1000Research the perfect home for Computer & Information Sciences research with the potential to make real-world impact. Get in touch or take a look at our comprehensive website which has a detailed ‘How to Publish‘ and ‘About‘ section.
Find the perfect home for your research
At F1000Research, there are a number of different publishing options to make the most of your Computer & Information Sciences research. Our Gateways provide thematic content hubs which collect together publications related to a particular organization or research community. Submitting your article to a Gateway ensures additional visibility for your work and publication alongside other high-quality contributions from your research community.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
The Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Gateway provides researchers and policymakers with a dedicated publishing venue to openly disseminate research focused on the development and applications of machine learning and AI.
Bioinformatics
The Bioinformatics Gateway, in collaboration with the International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB), enables researchers with a designated venue to publish research content related to all areas of bioinformatics.
Software and Hardware Engineering
The Software and Hardware Engineering Gateway provides researchers and policymakers with a dedicated publishing venue to openly disseminate research focused on the development and applications of all aspects of computer engineering technology.
Ready to submit?
Starting your publication journey with F1000Research couldn’t be easier.
Thanks to our rapid publication model, your research is quickly available to read, share and cite. Once published, all articles undergo our unique post-publication peer review process that encourages a collaborative and constructive approach to research.
Why publish your Computer and Information Sciences research on F1000Research?
Accelerate the Impact of your Research
Our post publication peer review model helps your research make an impact sooner. See your article published within weeks, fully citable, and ready for peer review.
Reduce Research Waste
At F1000Research, we believe you should be able to tell the full story of your research and get credit for all your outputs, no matter what format they take. Alongside traditional Research Articles, we also welcome Data Notes, Software Tool Articles, Method Articles, Study Protocols, and more. We welcome confirmatory and negative results, as well as null studies: all research is suitable irrespective of perceived novelty or interest, meaning no research gets wasted.
Increase the Visibility of your Research
Once your article has passed peer review, inclusion in Scopus, PubMed, Google Scholar and other major indexers will help it reach more readers. On F1000Research, your article is supported by machine-readable metadata to boost discoverability.
Ready to Submit your Paper?
Article Guidelines
We’ve prepared guidelines for every article type we publish, from Research Articles to Data Notes. Check the relevant instructions for authors to ensure that you’ve prepared your paper correctly for submission to F1000Research.
Data Guidelines
F1000Research requires all authors to share the underlying data which relates to their article. Learn more about how to make your data Finable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable, with our quick guide for researchers.
Peer Review
Peer review of articles on F1000Research takes place after publication; once the article is published, expert reviewers are formally invited to review under our open and transparent peer review model. Learn more about our peer review process.