Join JRIS Team

Invitation to Authors, Reviewers, and Editorial Board Members

The Journal of Robotics and Intelligent Systems (JRIS) invites researchers, academics, scientists, engineers, and industry professionals from around the world to join our growing international scholarly community.

Published by Birmand Scientific Publishing Ltd., a United Kingdom–based academic publishing company, JRIS is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research in robotics, intelligent systems, artificial intelligence, automation, autonomous systems, machine learning, computer vision, mechatronics, control engineering, and related interdisciplinary fields.

Our mission is to promote scientific excellence through rigorous peer review, ethical publishing practices, editorial transparency, and the global dissemination of innovative research.

As the journal continues to expand, we welcome applications from qualified individuals interested in contributing to the journal in one or more of the following roles.

Opportunities Available

JRIS currently welcomes applications for:

  • Associate Editors
  • Section Editors
  • Editorial Board Members
  • Guest Editors
  • Peer Reviewers
  • Authors
  • Guest Editors for Special Issues (future)
  • Student Editorial Assistants (where applicable)

Areas of Expertise

Applications are welcomed from researchers with expertise in areas including, but not limited to:

  • Robotics
  • Intelligent Systems
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Deep Learning
  • Computer Vision
  • Autonomous Systems
  • Mobile Robotics
  • Industrial Robotics
  • Medical Robotics
  • Agricultural Robotics
  • Humanoid Robotics
  • Swarm Robotics
  • Control Systems
  • Automation Engineering
  • Mechatronics
  • Embedded Systems
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Cyber-Physical Systems
  • Digital Twins
  • Industry 4.0
  • Industry 5.0
  • Smart Manufacturing
  • Autonomous Vehicles
  • Sensor Networks
  • Computational Intelligence
  • Signal Processing
  • Optimization
  • Human–Robot Interaction
  • Reinforcement Learning
  • Edge Computing
  • Cloud Robotics
  • Emerging Technologies in Robotics and Intelligent Systems

Why Join JRIS?

Members of the JRIS scholarly community benefit from:

  • Participation in an international peer-reviewed scholarly journal.
  • Collaboration with researchers from around the world.
  • Opportunities to contribute to the development of a growing scientific journal.
  • Recognition for academic and professional service.
  • Participation in a transparent and ethical editorial process.
  • Experience using the Open Journal Systems (OJS) editorial platform.
  • Opportunities to expand international academic collaborations.

Recognition and Certificates

JRIS recognizes the valuable contributions of its editors and reviewers.

Active contributors may receive official certificates issued by Birmand Scientific Publishing Ltd., including:

Editorial Certificates

  • Editor-in-Chief Certificate
  • Managing Editor Certificate
  • Associate Editor Certificate
  • Section Editor Certificate
  • Editorial Board Member Certificate
  • Guest Editor Certificate

Reviewer Certificates

  • Certificate of Peer Review
  • Certificate of Editorial Contribution
  • Outstanding Reviewer Award
  • Excellent Reviewer Award
  • Annual Reviewer Recognition Certificate

These certificates may support:

  • Academic promotion
  • University Quality Assurance (QA) documentation
  • Annual academic performance evaluation
  • Professional development portfolios
  • Institutional service recognition

The issuance of certificates is based on meaningful and active contributions to the journal and is subject to the journal's recognition policy.

Responsibilities

Depending on the appointed role, responsibilities may include:

  • Managing manuscript submissions.
  • Coordinating the peer-review process.
  • Conducting scientific peer review.
  • Recommending editorial decisions.
  • Advising on journal development.
  • Promoting the journal within the international research community.
  • Supporting publication ethics and research integrity.

Publication Standards

JRIS is committed to maintaining high editorial and ethical standards through:

  • Double-blind peer review.
  • Editorial independence.
  • Publication ethics based on internationally recognized best practices.
  • Transparent editorial procedures.
  • Responsible research assessment.
  • Open-access dissemination of scientific knowledge.

How to Apply

Researchers interested in joining JRIS are invited to submit the following:

  • A current Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  • A short professional biography (100–200 words).
  • Institutional affiliation.
  • Areas of expertise (keywords).
  • ORCID iD (if available).
  • Google Scholar profile (if available).
  • A list of recent publications.
  • The position(s) for which they wish to be considered.
  • Contact information.

Applications should be sent by email to:

Editorial Office
Journal of Robotics and Intelligent Systems (JRIS)

Email: [email protected]

Please use the subject line:

Application – [Position] – [Your Full Name]

Example:

Application – Associate Editor – John Smith

or

Application – Reviewer – Jane Doe

All applications are evaluated by the Editorial Office based on the applicant's academic qualifications, research expertise, publication record, and alignment with the journal's scope.

Successful applicants will receive a formal appointment email together with information regarding their responsibilities, access to the journal's online editorial management system, and the journal's editorial policies.

About the Publisher

Birmand Scientific Publishing Ltd. is an independent academic publishing company incorporated in the United Kingdom. The company is dedicated to advancing scholarly communication by publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed, open-access journals across engineering, technology, computing, health sciences, and related scientific disciplines.

The publisher is committed to academic excellence, publication ethics, editorial transparency, research integrity, and the global dissemination of scientific knowledge through internationally recognized publishing standards.

Contact

Journal of Robotics and Intelligent Systems (JRIS)
Birmand Scientific Publishing Ltd.
Registered in the United Kingdom

Website: https://www.birmandpublishing.com
Journal Website: https://jris.birmandpublishing.com
Email: [email protected]