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Software & Systems Modeling (SoSyM)

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Impact Factor:
3.2
Publisher:
Springer
ISSN:
1619-1366
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Software & Systems Modeling (SoSyM) is an academic journal published by Springer. (ISSN 1619-1366, impact factor 3.2, CCF B).

Aims and scope Software and Systems Modeling (SoSyM) is a bi-monthly international journal (published in English) that focuses on theoretical and practical issues pertaining to the development and application of modeling languages and techniques for software, as well as engineered and natural systems and processes. The aim of the journal is to publish high-quality works that (1) further understanding of the theoretical and foundational underpinnings of modeling languages and techniques, (2) present rigorous analyses of modeling experiences, and (3) introduce scalable modeling techniques and processes that facilitate rigorous and efficient development and understanding of software and systems. SoSyM encompasses several communities involving modeling languages and techniques, such as Model-Driven Engineering, Modeling and Simulation, or Data Engineering. The journal is unique in its emphasis on theoretical foundations of modeling languages and techniques, and on rigorous analyses of "real-world" modeling experiences. The balance of theoretical works and works based on in-depth analyses of experiences offers insights to researchers that can inform future investigations into better modeling languages and techniques, and provides modeling practitioners with a deeper understanding of modeling languages and techniques that can lead to more effective application. The journal targets researchers, practitioners and students who have a vested interest in results generated by high-quality modeling research and by rigorously analyzed modeling experiences. We invite authors to submit papers that discuss and analyze research challenges and experiences pertaining to software and system modeling languages, techniques, tools, practices and other facets. The following are some of the topic areas that are of special interest, but the journal publishes on a wide range of software and systems modeling concerns: Domain-specific models and modeling standards Model-based testing techniques Model-based simulation techniques Formal syntax and semantics of modeling languages such as the UML Rigorous model-based analysis Model composition, refinement and transformation Software Language Engineering Modeling Languages in Science and Engineering Language Adaptation and Composition Metamodeling techniques Measuring quality of models and languages Ontological approaches to model engineering Generating test and code artifacts from models Model synthesis Methodology Model development tool environments Modeling Cyberphysical Systems Data intensive modeling Derivation of explicit models from data Case studies and experience reports with significant modeling lessons learned Comparative analyses of modeling languages and techniques Scientific assessment of modeling practices More information can be found at www.sosym.org, which contains recent editorials, as well as information about the submission process for different paper categories (such as regular survey/overview, and special themes).
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Special Issues

Special Issue on Theme Section: Software and Systems Modeling in Industry 5.0 Submission Date: 2026-07-15 Model-based and model-driven engineering approaches have become well-established practices in manufacturing with the emergence of Industry 4.0 and now Industry 5.0 is gaining momentum, leveraging a range of widely-known modeling languages and tools. For instance, AutomationML, Asset Administration Shells, OPC UA, SysML, and many more. Alongside modeling standards, numerous domain-specific languages and tools accommodate specific requirements across different applications. In addition, low-code development recently has emerged as a significant success story of modeling, allowing a broader audience to engage in Industry 5.0 processes where the human factor is in the center. Yet, rigorous reports on successful and unsuccessful applications of software and system modeling in Industry 5.0 are rare. To address this gap, this theme section of the Journal on Software and Systems Modeling (SoSyM) aims to provide a platform for researchers and practitioners to report emerging results, evidence of success or failure, and best practices on software and systems modeling in Industry 5.0. Therefore, SoSyM invites original, high-quality submissions for its Theme Section on Industry 5.0 Applications of Software and Systems Modeling. The Journal of Software and Systems Modeling (SoSyM) invites original, high-quality articles describing any aspect of modeling in industrial practice are in scope and we would particularly encourage submissions addressing: AI support and human-AI interaction in software and systems modeling Application of new and emerging technologies, e.g., AI-based simulation, virtual commissioning or digital twins, to software and systems modeling Asset modeling, such as with the digital product passport Collaborative modeling support within and across enterprises Ecosystems in software and systems modeling (i.e., large-scale modeling in Industry 5.0) Empirical inquiries, systematic surveys, tool evaluations Industry reports, case studies, frameworks, and tools Novel domain-specific modeling languages, techniques, and methods Usability and scalability in industrial software and systems modeling applications Evaluation Criteria Submissions must provide an appropriate form of validation of the claims made in the paper. This can come in many forms and combinations, such as an empirical study on the performance or a controlled experiment of some tool approach related to the operational function compared to other similar tools, a human-based empirical evaluation, a deep user survey that assesses a new modeling approach and its benefits toward users, or a very detailed case study on some real system that provides argumentation and demonstration of the benefits of a modeling technique. Papers submitted to this theme section will be evaluated primarily on the potential impact of their findings. Specifically: The manuscript must describe the context of the application of modeling and which problem this addresses. The manuscript should include a concise explanation of the approaches, techniques, methodologies, and tools used. The manuscript should report on the efficacy of the application, ideally in comparison to alternatives, and/or what new lessons have been learned or insights have been gained. Manuscripts that report negative results must include a thorough discussion of the possible causes of the failure and, ideally, provide a perspective on how to address them. Authors are encouraged to make artifacts publicly available, e.g., via a GitHub repository or an alternative that is expected to provide long-term availability. General Author Information Papers must be written in a scientifically rigorous manner with adequate references to related work. Submitted papers must not be simultaneously submitted in an extended form or in a shortened form to other journals or conferences. It is however possible to submit extended versions of previously published work. Manuscripts in which at least 75% of the content appears in a non-journal publication or in which at least 40% appears in a journal publication will not be published. Please see the SoSyM Policy Statement on Plagiarism for further conditions. Submitted papers do not need to adhere to a particular format or page limit. Please consult the SoSyM author information for submitting papers for more details. Each paper will be reviewed by at least three reviewers. Making a Submission Communicate your intent to submit a paper by emailing the theme section editors the following information before the Intent to Submit deadline: Title, Authors, and an Abstract. Possible submission formats are: Word (.doc, without macros) Rich Text Format (.rtf) PostScript (.ps, special fonts must be embedded) PDF (saved as readable in version 5.0 or earlier) Due to a change of the online submission system of SoSyM, details on how to submit your work will follow after the intent to submit deadline. Important Dates Intent to Submit: 15-Feb-2026 Paper Submission: 15-Jul-2026 Notification: 15-Oct-2026 Authors should prepare their manuscript according to the Instructions for Authors available from the Journal’s submission guidelines https://link.springer.com/journal/10270/submission-guidelines. Submitted papers should present original, unpublished work, relevant to one of the topics of the special issue. All submitted papers will be evaluated on the basis of relevance, significance of contribution, technical quality, scholarship, and quality of presentation by at least two independent reviewers. It is the policy of the journal that no submission, or substantially overlapping submission, be published or be under review at another journal or conference at any time during the review process. All final decisions made by the Editors-in-Chief.
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Best Papers

YearBest Papers
2019Generating instance models from meta models
2019A Multi-Paradigm Modelling approach to live modelling
2019RoboChart: modelling and verification of the functional behaviour of robotic applications
2019Trade-off analysis for SysML models using decision points and CSPs
2019Model execution tracing: a systematic mapping study
2019Applying static code analysis for domain-specific languages
2019Evaluating user interface generation approaches: model-based versus model-driven development
2019Thirteen years of SysML: a systematic mapping study
2019Questionnaire-based variability modeling for system configuration
2018Reducing accidental complexity in domain models
2018Using language workbenches and domain-specific languages for safety-critical software development
2018A feature-based survey of model view approaches
2018Hybrid co-simulation: it's about time
2018Toward testing from finite state machines with symbolic inputs and outputs
2018Understanding and improving UML package merge
2017The next evolution of MDE: a seamless integration of machine learning into domain modeling
2017SQL-PL4OCL: an automatic code generator from OCL to SQL procedural language
2017Lessons learned from developing mbeddr: a case study in language engineering with MPS
2017Managing design-time uncertainty
2017Synthesis and exploration of multi-level, multi-perspective architectures of automotive embedded systems
2017Reusable specification templates for defining dynamic semantics of DSLs
2017Assert and negate revisited: Modal semantics for UML sequence diagrams
2017Assert and negate revisited: Modal semantics for UML sequence diagrams
2016Process mining: a two-step approach to balance between underfitting and overfitting
2016On challenges of model transformation from UML to Alloy
2016Process mining using BPMN: relating event logs and process models
2016Visual modeling of RESTful conversations with RESTalk
2016VMTL: a language for end-user model transformation
2016Model-driven performance prediction of systems of systems
2015Identifying duplicate functionality in textual use cases by aligning semantic actions
2015Enhanced graph rewriting systems for complex software domains
2015A situational method for semi-automated Enterprise Architecture Documentation
2015Formalizing and verifying stochastic system architectures using Monterey Phoenix
2015Survey of reliability and availability prediction methods from the viewpoint of software architecture
2015Survey of reliability and availability prediction methods from the viewpoint of software architecture

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