Call for Papers IET Control Theory and
Transcription
Call for Papers IET Control Theory and
Call for Papers IET Control Theory and Applications OPEN PUBLI ACCESS SHING AVAILA NOW BLE Special Issue: Co-operative Multi-Agent Systems with Engineering Applications The current study of multi-agent systems is pervading many scientific disciplines, ranging from physical to biological, even to economic sciences. Its impact on modern engineering and technology is prominent and will be far-reaching. Typical co-operative behaviors of multi-agent systems include consensus, flocking, swarming, rendezvous and so on. Research on co-operative multi-agent systems has become overwhelming today, which not only helps the better understanding of the mechanisms of natural collective phenomena, but also benefits the applications of networked cyber-physical systems, such as multi-robots and unmanned autonomous vehicles. The purpose of this Special Issue is to provide an opportunity for scientists, engineers, and practitioners to present their latest theoretical and technological achievements in co-operative multi-agent systems. All the submissions are expected to contain original ideas and novel approaches. Papers presenting newly emerging fields are especially welcome. Potential topics include, but are not limited to: n Co-ordinated control of multi-agent systems nSynchronization and pinning control of nModeling, identification, and optimization of complex networks nDistributed estimation and control for mobile sensor networks nDistributed fault diagnosis of mobile sensor networks nControllability and observability of complex complex networked systems networked systems nApplications of co-ordinated control of complex networked systems All submissions are subject to the journal’s peer-review procedures. The authors should follow the journal’s Author Guide at http://digital-library.theiet.org/journals/author-guide when preparing papers for submission to the Special Issue. For enquiries regarding this Special Issue please contact the Guest Editors Important dates: Submission deadline: 31 May 2014 Tentative publication date: May 2015 Dr. Michael Z. Q. Chen Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, P.R. China, E: [email protected] Professor Xiaofan Wang Department of Automation, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P.R. China, E: [email protected] Professor Guanrong Chen Department of Electronic Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, P.R. China, E: [email protected] Dr. Housheng Su School of Automation,Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, P.R. China, E: [email protected] Professor Mario di Bernardo Department of Engineering Mathematics, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom, E: [email protected] Professor Tamás Vicsek Department of Biological Physics, Eötvös University Budapest, Budapest, Hungary, E: [email protected] All papers must be submitted through the journal’s Manuscript Central system: http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/iet-cta Open Access Publishing Now Available In addition to the traditional subscription-funded model, The IET now offers a gold open access publication option in IET Control Theory and Applications. This allows authors to disseminate their research to a wider audience. Please contact us if you require any further information. What is Open Access Publishing? Open access publishing enables peer reviewed, accepted journal articles to be made freely available online to anyone with access to the internet. Open access publishing with the IET is funded through author publication charges. This model differs from the subscription based publishing model, whereby readers (or more commonly, readers’ institutions) pay for access to journal articles. For more information, contact us on [email protected]. Why publish in IET Control Theory and Applications? Worldwide readership and database coverage - including IET Inspec, SCI, Scopus and EI Compedex allows your research to be easily accessed n Online submission and tracking for up-to-date progress of your paper n Prompt and rigorous peer review provides authors with a quick decision about publication n Open access option available in all IET journals allows authors to disseminate their research to a wider audience n IET journals are available online via the IET Digital Library and IEEE Xplore for easy sharing of your research n Articles are published as e-first in advance of printed publication making your research available at the earliest opportunity n Contact us: IET Control Theory and Applications IET Research Journals Dept. Michael Faraday House Six Hills Way Stevenage SG1 2AY United Kingdom Kruna Vukmirovic, Journal Development Editor T: +44 (0)1438 765504 E: [email protected] www.ietdl.org/IET-CTA The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is working to engineer a better world. We inspire, inform and influence the global engineering community, supporting technology innovation to meet the needs of society. The Institution of Engineering and Technology is registered as a Charity in England and Wales (No. 211014) and Scotland (No. SCO38698).