Focus and Scope

Focus and Scope

International Journal of Intelligent Computing, Data Science, and Cyber Systems for Defense (ICyDef) is an international peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality research articles, reviews, and technical reports in the field of intelligent computing and its strategic applications for defense, security, and national resilience. The journal provides an interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners, industry experts, and policymakers to discuss innovations, trends, challenges, and solutions in the integration of computing technologies within modern defense ecosystems.

The journal welcomes manuscripts that focus on, but are not limited to, the following areas:

1. Artificial Intelligence for Defense

  • Machine learning, deep learning, and reinforcement learning

  • AI-based decision support systems

  • Autonomous systems, robotics, and unmanned defense platforms

  • AI for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR)

2. Data Science & Defense Analytics

  • Big data analytics for strategic and tactical operations

  • Predictive analytics for threat detection

  • Data mining and pattern recognition in security contexts

  • Real-time data processing for defense applications

3. Cybersecurity & Cyber Defense Systems

  • Cyber threat intelligence and mitigation

  • Cryptographic methods and secure communication

  • Cyber resilience and risk management

  • Network security for defense infrastructures

4. Optimization and Algorithms in Defense Systems

  • Computational optimization for resource allocation

  • Algorithms for logistics, scheduling, and mission planning

  • Swarm intelligence and evolutionary algorithms for defense

  • Algorithmic modeling of defense operations

5. Intelligent Information and Software Systems

  • Defense information systems and secure architectures

  • Software engineering for mission-critical applications

  • Simulation, modeling, and digital twin technologies

  • Intelligent command-and-control systems

6. Defense Technology Integration

  • Cloud, edge, and fog computing for defense

  • IoT and sensor systems for battlefield environments

  • Human–machine teaming and cognitive systems

  • Smart defense platforms and emerging technologies

ICyDef aims to advance scientific knowledge and practical solutions that contribute to national security, military innovation, and technological superiority. The journal encourages studies that integrate theoretical foundations with real-world defense applications.