Journal of Advanced Quantum Engineering and Microelectronics

Aim

The Journal of Advanced Quantum Engineering and Microelectronics aims to advance research at the intersection of quantum science, engineering, microelectronics, semiconductor technology, advanced materials, devices, photonics, and computing.

The journal provides an international platform for scientists, engineers, researchers, and technology professionals working on next-generation quantum and electronic technologies. It supports research spanning fundamental concepts, theory, simulation, device development, fabrication, characterization, system integration, and practical applications.

The journal particularly welcomes interdisciplinary research connecting quantum technologies with microelectronics, semiconductor devices, materials science, nanotechnology, photonics, computer engineering, and advanced manufacturing.

Scope

The journal considers original research, theoretical and computational studies, experimental investigations, review articles, technical studies, short communications, and interdisciplinary contributions in quantum engineering and advanced electronic technologies. The scope includes, but is not limited to:

Quantum Science and Engineering

• Quantum computing, quantum information, quantum algorithms, and quantum simulation.
• Quantum communication, networking, cryptography, and secure quantum technologies.
• Quantum sensing, metrology, measurement, and precision technologies.
• Quantum control, quantum architectures, quantum-classical computing, and system integration.
• Quantum error correction, fault-tolerant approaches, and quantum system engineering.
• Quantum software, computational methods, and quantum system modeling.

Quantum Devices and Technologies

• Qubits and qubit technologies, including superconducting, semiconductor, spin, and photonic approaches.
• Quantum dots, quantum photonic devices, quantum sensors, and quantum memories.
• Quantum interfaces, cryogenic quantum systems, and quantum control electronics.
• Quantum device fabrication, characterization, measurement, and performance evaluation.

Microelectronics and Semiconductor Technology

• Semiconductor devices, semiconductor device physics, and emerging semiconductor technologies.
• Integrated circuits, microelectronic circuit design, analog, digital, and mixed-signal systems.
• VLSI and ULSI design, testing, verification, and system-on-chip technologies.
• Electronic design automation, circuit simulation, hardware description, and design methodologies.
• Low-power and energy-efficient electronics, power electronics, solid-state electronics, and embedded systems.

Nanoelectronics, MEMS/NEMS, and Advanced Devices

• Nanoelectronics, nanoscale electronic systems, and nanodevices.
• MEMS and NEMS, microfabricated sensors, actuators, and integrated microsystems.
• Flexible, wearable, and emerging electronic technologies.
• Neuromorphic devices, emerging memory technologies, and unconventional computing hardware.
• Optoelectronic devices, photonic integrated devices, and advanced sensing systems.

Advanced Materials and Quantum Materials

• Semiconductor materials, quantum materials, nanomaterials, and two-dimensional materials.
• Graphene and related materials, wide-bandgap semiconductors, and advanced dielectric materials.
• Functional electronic materials, metamaterials, and materials for quantum devices.
• Materials characterization, computational materials science, and materials-device integration.

Photonics and Quantum-Electronic Integration

• Integrated photonics, silicon photonics, quantum photonics, and optoelectronics.
• Photonic computing, optical communication devices, and photonic-electronic integration.
• Microwave and RF technologies, high-frequency electronics, and quantum-electronic interfaces.

Fabrication, Packaging, Reliability, and Manufacturing

• Semiconductor fabrication, microfabrication, nanofabrication, and advanced lithography.
• Electronic packaging, 2.5D and 3D integration, chiplet technologies, and advanced interconnects.
• Thermal management, cryogenic electronics, reliability engineering, testing, and failure analysis.
• Advanced manufacturing and process optimization for semiconductor and microelectronic systems.

Computational and Systems Engineering

• Quantum-system modeling, electronic simulation, device modeling, and circuit simulation.
• Quantum-classical co-design and hardware-software co-design.
• Embedded quantum systems, control systems, and advanced computing architectures.
• AI-assisted electronic design, computational engineering, and engineering optimization.

Emerging Applications

• Quantum-enhanced sensing and measurement.
• Quantum communications and secure computing technologies.
• Advanced semiconductor computing and energy-efficient computing.
• Edge, embedded, and intelligent electronic systems.
• Biomedical electronics, scientific instrumentation, and other technology applications involving advanced quantum or microelectronic systems.

Manuscript Types

• Original Research Articles
• Review Articles and Systematic Reviews
• Case Reports / Case Series, where appropriate
• Short Communications and Technical Articles
• Editorials, Commentaries, Perspectives and Letters

Manuscript Preparation

• Manuscripts must be original, unpublished and not under consideration elsewhere.
• Submit in clear English and ensure the work fits the selected journal's Aim and Scope.
• Include: Title Page, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion and References, as applicable.
• Title page should include author names, affiliations, corresponding-author details and 3–8 keywords.
• Abstract: maximum 250 words, summarizing the objective, methods, main findings and conclusion.
• Tables and figures must be numbered, titled, cited in the text and supplied in suitable quality.
• References should be complete and consistently formatted according to the journal's requirements.

Submission & Peer Review

• Submit through the official AJEN submission system or submission route stated on the journal website.
• A brief cover letter should identify the article type, originality and significance.
• Each submission undergoes an initial editorial assessment before external review.
• AJEN's standard review model is single-blind peer review; reviewers' identities are not normally disclosed to authors.
• Editors may request revisions. Acceptance is based on editorial assessment and peer-review recommendations.

Research Ethics

• Human and animal research must comply with applicable ethical requirements and include approval/consent information where required.
• Authors must disclose funding and relevant conflicts of interest.
• Plagiarism, duplicate publication, fabricated/falsified data and misleading image manipulation are unacceptable.
• Material use of generative AI or AI-assisted tools should be disclosed; AI tools cannot be listed as authors.

Publication Charges

Payment: The APC is due only after acceptance. Payment does not influence the editorial decision or guarantee publication. If an author requests withdrawal after peer review has commenced or after substantial editorial/production work, a manuscript withdrawal charge of €499 may apply. AJEN may consider full or partial APC waivers in cases of genuine financial need.

After Acceptance

• Accepted manuscripts proceed to production and publication.
• Authors receive proofs for final checking and should return corrections promptly.
• Published articles are freely accessible under AJEN's applicable open-access terms.