Current Special Sections
Intersection of Machine Learning with Control (recurring) — Extended through May 31, 2026
Previous Special Sections
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The first eight papers published in the Machine Learning special section are eligible for a 50% discount on APCs.
IEEE Members receive a 5% discount. IEEE Control Systems Society Members receive a 20% discount.
Restrictions apply. Please contact the editorial assistant for more information.
Effective 1 January 2025, the APC is US$2075.
For other possible APC discounts, please see the Article Processing Charges section of the For Authors page.
Special Section Proposals
Special Sections cover state-of-the-art topics, aiming to contribute to a growing area of interest. Special Sections include articles, overviews, position/outlook and tools papers in a specific technology area.
To be considered as a Guest Senior Editor of a Special Section, first view the Special Section Proposal Guidelines. You may then submit a proposal via the online submission system. Potential Guest Senior Editors should be renowned experts in the field the section focuses on. Proposals should include a timeline, specific topics, list of potential guest associate editors that would assist with the review process, as well as a list of potential authors.