About the Journal

The International Journal of Combinatorial Optimization Problems and Informatics (IJCOPI) provides a forum for the dissemination of research in combinatorial optimisation and informatics. The journal publishes peer-reviewed contributions addressing both theoretical and applied aspects of computational methods, algorithms, and intelligent systems.

IJCOPI supports interdisciplinary research and encourages contributions that address emerging challenges in areas such as artificial intelligence, data science, smart technologies, and complex systems.

Scope and Coverage

The journal welcomes contributions in areas including, but not limited to:

  • Artificial Intelligence and Data Science: machine learning, computational intelligence, computer vision, big data analytics
  • Combinatorial Optimization and Operations Research: optimisation models, heuristics and metaheuristics, computational complexity
  • Smart and Emerging Technologies: smart cities, IoT, digital twins, blockchain, metaverse, smart infrastructure
  • Computing Systems and Engineering: cloud computing, distributed systems, cybersecurity, software engineering
  • Applied Informatics: bioinformatics, health informatics, educational technology, sustainable systems

Open Access and Academic Sustainability Contribution

IJCOPI provides free and immediate access to all published content. Readers do not pay subscription fees or access charges.

IJCOPI operates under a non-commercial open-access model supported by an Academic Sustainability Contribution requested only after academic acceptance. The contribution is used exclusively for DOI registration, hosting, preservation, metadata management, plagiarism detection, and editorial workflow tools, and does not influence peer review or editorial decisions.

The journal does not charge submission fees or peer-review fees.