Complexity (journal)
Complexity is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by Wiley-Blackwell. The journal focuses on the interdisciplinary study of complex systems. These systems are characterized by emergent behavior, self-organization, and adaptation, and are often studied using computational and mathematical models.
Scope:
The journal's scope encompasses a broad range of disciplines including, but not limited to: physics, biology, computer science, ecology, economics, social sciences, and engineering. It publishes original research articles, reviews, and perspective pieces that explore the fundamental principles underlying complex systems. Specific topics covered often include:
- Network science: Analysis of the structure and dynamics of networks.
- Agent-based modeling: Simulation of systems composed of interacting agents.
- Nonlinear dynamics: Study of systems with non-proportional relationships between cause and effect.
- Emergence: Investigation of how collective behavior arises from the interaction of individual components.
- Self-organization: Study of systems that spontaneously form patterns and structures.
- Evolutionary computation: Application of evolutionary algorithms to solve complex problems.
- Information theory: Analysis of information flow and processing in complex systems.
Abstracting and Indexing:
Complexity is abstracted and indexed in several databases, including:
- Science Citation Index Expanded
- Scopus
- Google Scholar
- Web of Science
Impact Factor:
The journal's impact factor is a metric used to assess its relative importance within its field. This value changes from year to year and is reported annually. Interested readers should consult the latest Journal Citation Reports for the most current impact factor.
Editorial Leadership:
The journal is overseen by an editor-in-chief and an editorial board composed of leading researchers in the field of complex systems. This board is responsible for ensuring the quality and relevance of the published content through the peer-review process.