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+# Journal of Applied Cybersecurity and Systems Engineering (JACSE)
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+## About
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+The Journal of Applied Cybersecurity and Systems Engineering (JACSE) is a scholarly publication dedicated to advancing the interdisciplinary fields of cybersecurity and systems engineering. Our mission is to bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical application, fostering innovation and knowledge dissemination in the rapidly evolving landscape of secure systems design and implementation.
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+JACSE serves as a premier platform for researchers, practitioners, and educators to share cutting-edge research, methodologies, and case studies that address contemporary challenges in cybersecurity and systems engineering. We are committed to promoting rigorous academic inquiry while maintaining a strong focus on real-world applicability and impact.
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+## Focus Areas
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+JACSE welcomes original research and comprehensive reviews in the following areas:
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+### Cybersecurity
+- Applied cryptography and security protocols
+- Network security and intrusion detection
+- Secure software development and application security
+- Threat intelligence and vulnerability analysis
+- Security risk assessment and management
+- Privacy-preserving technologies and data protection
+- Cloud security and distributed systems
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+### Systems Engineering
+- Secure systems architecture and design
+- Safety-critical systems and reliability engineering
+- Systems integration and interoperability
+- Model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
+- DevSecOps and continuous security integration
+- Cyber-physical systems security
+- Internet of Things (IoT) and embedded systems security
+
+### Interdisciplinary Topics
+- Human factors in cybersecurity
+- Security policy and governance
+- Incident response and digital forensics
+- Security education and workforce development
+- Emerging technologies and future threats
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+## Publications
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+JACSE publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed articles including:
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+- **Research Articles**: Original research contributions presenting novel methodologies, frameworks, or empirical findings
+- **Technical Reports**: Detailed technical analyses and implementation studies
+- **Case Studies**: Real-world applications and lessons learned from practical deployments
+- **Review Articles**: Comprehensive surveys of current state-of-the-art in specific domains
+- **Short Communications**: Brief reports on preliminary findings or emerging topics
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+All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the highest standards of academic integrity and scientific quality.
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+## Contributing
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+We welcome contributions from the academic and professional communities. Researchers and practitioners interested in submitting their work are encouraged to review our submission guidelines and editorial policies.
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+### For Authors
+- Ensure your work aligns with JACSE's focus areas and scope
+- Follow proper academic citation practices and ethical guidelines
+- Submit original work that has not been previously published
+- Prepare manuscripts according to our formatting requirements
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+### For Reviewers
+We are always seeking qualified experts to join our peer review panel. If you are interested in contributing as a reviewer, please contact our editorial team with your areas of expertise and qualifications.
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+### Community Engagement
+- Participate in discussions and knowledge sharing
+- Propose special issues or thematic collections
+- Collaborate on interdisciplinary research initiatives
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+## Contact
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+For editorial inquiries, submission guidelines, or general information:
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+- **Editorial Office**: [Contact information to be added]
+- **Website**: [Journal website to be added]
+- **GitHub Organization**: https://github.com/JACSE-Journal
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+We encourage researchers, practitioners, and organizations to engage with our community and contribute to the advancement of applied cybersecurity and systems engineering.
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+*JACSE is committed to open science, reproducible research, and fostering a diverse, inclusive scholarly community.*