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Journal of Software submission template

Journal of Software (软件学报) is a Chinese software-systems journal. Online at jos.org.cn only—no email or paper mail.

Journal of Software first page

Layout facts

Language
Chinese
Columns
One column
Paper
A4
Review
double-blind
Length
typically ~8,000–15,000 characters (see the current CFP)
Front matter
Chinese and English title / abstract / keywords

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This venue

Software engineering, systems, and domestic software ecosystems; for general CS theory, compare 计算机学报 or JCRaD.

Review often takes ~6 months. ISBN proceedings papers are usually ineligible; conference extensions need a clear delta. Production after acceptance is usually Word.

Length

Official FAQ: no length cap at submission—write the comparison and contribution fully. Length is constrained later, if accepted. Do not crop to a conference page limit.

Review

Online, single-blind. Submit once the draft is final—IDs often cannot be replaced. A signed declaration is requested after desk review. Typical decisions ~6 months. Dual submission and ISBN proceedings papers are usually ineligible.

Typesetting

Prefer their Word template for production. LaTeX is acceptable for review (PDF); convert to Word if accepted. Include bilingual title/abstract/keywords. Figures must be editable, with captions.

Before you write

  • Submitted via jos.org.cn, not email.
  • Prior conference version has no ISBN / is eligible.
  • Ready to convert to Word if accepted.
  • Contact details are correct.

Official pages

Summarized from public calls (as of 2026-09). Always match the CFP you are submitting to.

FAQ

Why no length cap at submit?
So reviewers see the full comparison; length is set later if accepted.
How long is review?
Often ~6 months; follow the FAQ if it runs long.
Can I submit a conference paper?
ISBN proceedings are usually ineligible; extensions need a clear delta.

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