About the Journal
TAIS (Transactions on Adaptive and Intelligent Systems) is a peer-reviewed academic repository operated by the TAIS Young Scholars Initiative, a team of undergraduate students from leading universities including Shanghai University, Fudan University, and more.
Our mission is to provide a premier platform for outstanding undergraduate students worldwide to showcase, share, and protect their original research. We function as a peer-reviewed preprint server, while authors retain full copyright and the freedom to submit their work to any other conference or journal.
Aims & Vision
Transactions on Adaptive and Intelligent Systems (TAIS) aims to be the authoritative source for novel research at the intersection of machine learning, system design, and human-computer interaction. Our vision is to foster a global, interdisciplinary dialogue that bridges the gap between technical innovation and societal well-being, emphasizing principles of transparency, fairness, and ethical design in all intelligent systems.
Scope
We welcome high-quality, original submissions on all aspects of adaptive and intelligent systems. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Core Methodologies: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning.
- Sequential & Dynamic Systems: Time Series Analysis & Forecasting, NLP, State-Space Models.
- Human-Centered AI: Explainable AI (XAI), Human-in-the-Loop Systems, Adaptive Interfaces.
- Applications: Autonomous Systems, Computational Social Science, and other applied domains.
News & Announcements
- [July 15, 2025] We are now officially accepting submissions. See our submission guidelines for more information.
Author Guidelines & Publication Policy
Our Core Commitments to Authors
- You Retain Full Copyright: Authors retain 100% of the copyright to their work. We operate under a non-exclusive license, meaning you are free to submit your work to any other venue at any time.
- No Impact on Future Submissions: TAIS functions as a peer-reviewed preprint repository. Posting your work here is not considered a formal publication by most academic conferences and journals (e.g., NeurIPS, CVPR, Nature).
- Protect Your Idea with a DOI: Every article published on TAIS receives a permanent, citable DOI from Zenodo, providing a public, time-stamped record of your original work to prevent intellectual property theft.
Submission Process
We welcome submissions from undergraduate students worldwide. To submit, please email your manuscript in PDF format to , with the subject "TAIS Submission: [Your Manuscript Title]". Our student-led editorial board will conduct a rigorous peer review to provide constructive feedback and ensure quality.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What kind of work do you accept?
A: We accept high-quality course projects, competition reports, literature reviews, and original research reports authored by undergraduate students.
Q: Is there a publication fee?
A: No. TAIS is completely free for both authors and readers.
Q: How do I verify if my target journal accepts preprints?
A: We recommend checking the journal's official policy or using a service like Sherpa/RoMEO to verify.
Call for Special Issues
Propose a Special Issue
TAIS invites proposals for Special Issues on timely and significant topics within our scope. If you are interested in leading an issue as a Guest Editor, please contact the Editor-in-Chief.
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