International Journal of Ad Hoc and Ubiquitous Computing

Top Research Topics at International Journal of Ad Hoc and Ubiquitous Computing?

The journal is organized to address concerns in the fields of Computer network, Wireless sensor network, Distributed computing, Real-time computing and Network packet. Computer network research presented in International Journal of Ad Hoc and Ubiquitous Computing encompasses a variety of subjects, including Wireless ad hoc network and Vehicular ad hoc network. Wireless ad hoc network research is the primary subject tackled in it with a focus on Ad hoc wireless distribution service.

Topics in Wireless sensor network explored in International Journal of Ad Hoc and Ubiquitous Computing were investigated in conjunction with research in Energy consumption, Key distribution in wireless sensor networks, Mobile wireless sensor network, Wireless network and Efficient energy use. The studies in Distributed computing featured incorporate elements of Wireless Routing Protocol, Link-state routing protocol, Dynamic Source Routing, Scheduling (computing) and Cloud computing. Cloud computing research discussed connects with the study of Computer security.

It focuses on Real-time computing as well as the interrelated topic of Wireless. In particular, the Network packet works presented emphasize discussions on Routing protocol. Routing protocol study tackled is connected to the field of Network topology.

• Computer network (45.65%)
• Wireless sensor network (25.78%)
• Distributed computing (14.91%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• High-performance target tracking scheme with low prediction precision requirement in WSNs (30 citations)
• Distributed clustering approach for UAV integrated wireless sensor networks (20 citations)
• Smart care spaces: pervasive sensing technologies for at-home care (15 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at International Journal of Ad Hoc and Ubiquitous Computing:

The most cited papers facilitate discussions on Real-time computing, Wireless sensor network, Wireless network, Efficient energy use and Computer network. The works on Wireless sensor network tackled in the published articles bring together disciplines like Node (networking), Tracking (particle physics), Computer simulation and Energy consumption. Computer network study tackled in the most cited papers is connected to the field of Mobile device.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

• Computer network
• Operating system
• The Internet

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

International Journal of Ad Hoc and Ubiquitous Computing mostly deals with topics like Computer network, TRICKLE, Cloud computing services, Distributed computing and The Internet. Attendees of International Journal of Ad Hoc and Ubiquitous Computing participated in discussions that delve into both Cloud computing services and Mechanism (sociology). Most of the works presented in the journal deals with The Internet but it intersects with the subject of Routing protocol.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Efficiency Evaluation of HRF mechanism on EDoS attacks in Cloud Computing Services (0 citations)
• Architecture and Routing Protocols for Internet of Vehicles: A Review (0 citations)
• Design and Implementation of a Mobility Support Adaptive Trickle (MSAT) Algorithm for RPL in Vehicular IoT Networks (0 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in International Journal of Ad Hoc and Ubiquitous Computing (based on the number of publications) are:

• Ningrinla Marchang (4 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Santanu Chatterjee (3 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Shenghui Zhao (3 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Chih-Min Chao (3 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Haibao Chen (3 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in International Journal of Ad Hoc and Ubiquitous Computing (based on the number of publications) are:

• Thapar University (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
• COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (5 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Tamkang University (5 papers) absent at the last edition,
• National Central University (5 papers) absent at the last edition,
• National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli (5 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2022 edition, 100.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, nan% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another nan% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included nan% of all publications and nan% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

• Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
• Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
• Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
• Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
• Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Future Perspectives and Research Opportunities

While the International Journal of Ad Hoc and Ubiquitous Computing has made significant contributions to the field of Computer Network, Wireless Sensor Network, and Distributed Computing, the rapidly evolving nature of these disciplines offers numerous opportunities for future research. In the realm of Computer Network, advancing technologies such as quantum computing and advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) could redefine our understanding and application of Computer Network concepts. Breakthroughs in energy-efficient designs could make Wireless Sensor Networks even more ubiquitous, particularly with the increasing importance of Internet of Things (IoT).

Onwards, Distributed Computing can be influenced by the efficiency of Blockchain technology for secure data distribution. Furthermore, the growth in real-time applications also indicates the gravity towards Real-time Computing. Another exciting area of exploration could be the application of these topics in the field of education, such as the use of AI-driven tools for teaching complex subjects like Mathematics. An in-depth study on how long does it take to become a middle school math teacher in north carolina could provide novel insights into this matter.

While the journal has effectively facilitated research on these subjects, future editions could benefit from including studies exploring these perspectives. This addition would not only enrich the journal's content but also provide researchers with insights into potential future avenues for indispensable research in these fields.