Introduction
The International Journal of Next-Generation Computing (IJNGC) is a peer-reviewed journal aimed at providing a platform for researchers to showcase and disseminate high-quality research in the domain of next-generation computing. With the introduction of new computing paradigms such as cloud computing, IJNGC promises to be a high-quality dissemination forum for new ideas, technology focus, research results and discussions on the evolution of computing.

Coverage Areas
Although the list is not prescriptive, IJNGC intends to focus on advances in the following sub-domains:
 

1.	Cloud Computing
2.	Peer-to-Peer Computing/Networks
3.	Grid Computing
4.	Evolutionary Computing
5.	Autonomic Computing
6.	Bio-Inspired Systems
7.	Storage Networks/Systems
8.	Sensor Networks/Computing
9.	Pervasive Computing
10.	Mobile Computing
11.	Agent-Based Systems
12.	Algorithms for Parallel Computing

Types of Papers The Journal accepts the following categories of papers:
 

a)	Original research
b)	Position papers/review papers
c)	Short-papers (with well-defined ideas, but lacking research results or having preliminary results)
d)	Technology Discussion/Overview Papers

Peer Review Process
All submitted papers are subjected to a comprehensive blind review process by at least 2 subject area experts, who judge the paper on its relevance, originality, clarity of presentation and significance. The review process is expected to take 8-12 weeks at the end of which the final review decision is communicated to the author. In case of rejection authors will get helpful comments to improve the paper for resubmission to other journals. The journal may accept revised papers as new papers which will go through a new review cycle. 

Periodicity
The Journal is published in  3 issues per year. The journal is available in both online and print versions.

Subscription
Institutions/Individuals can subscribe to the journal on payment of annual charges.

Indian Institutions: Rs 3000/ year
Indian Citizens: Rs 2000/year
International Institutions: $160/year
Other Individuals: $95/year

Print Copy
Authors of accepted papers can order the print copy of the journal issue in which their paper appears on payment of Rs. 1250 (Indian Authors) or 60$ (Foreign Authors).

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