ESL Special Issues

External Reviewer Application

Reviewers are the single most important pillar of a peer review system. IEEE ESL is inviting applications from researchers in all fields of embedded systems to serve as reviewers in IEEE ESL.

Writing good reviews is a rewarding service not only to the authors of the manuscript, but also to the reviewers themselves. It’s an opportunity to stay at the forefront of emerging research, enhance your own understanding, and contribute to shaping the future of the embedded systems field. Additionally, if you are interested in serving as an Associate Editor for IEEE ESL in the future, becoming a reviewer is an excellent first step. We closely monitor the quality of reviews, and those who demonstrate a strong commitment to insightful, constructive feedback will be considered for AE positions.

Apply to Serve as External Reviewer

Special Issues

IEEE Embedded Systems Letters (ESL) and the community values special issues on emerging and impactful topics in embedded systems. Special issues provide a unique platform to highlight cutting-edge research and foster collaboration within focused areas of interest. By inviting contributions from top experts in the field, IEEE ESL aims to drive innovation, attract high-quality submissions, and enhance the journal’s visibility and impact. We encourage proposals for special issues that explore new trends, challenges, and advancements in embedded systems, and look forward to showcasing the latest breakthroughs in this rapidly evolving domain.

A successful special issue application must have:

  1. A compelling and current research topic.
  2. Recommended 3 guest editors, but at most 5 guest editors.
  3. At least one of the guest editors must be a current Associate Editor in IEEE ESL.
  4. Guest editors must have publications in the area they are proposing.
  5. Guest editors must have prior publications in IEEE ESL, or some major embedded systems, computer architecture, design automation, or systems conferences and/or journals, like ESWEEK, DAC, DATE, ACM TECS, etc.

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