Computer Science Scholarly and Trade Resources

Scholarly and trade resources are both reputable places to find information in any given discipline, as articles are written by experts in the field. Professionals in the computer science discipline are likely to consult a number of scholarly as well as trade resources to research topics that may be of interest. This post will cover a few scholarly and trade resources that I think would be useful, including when and how each resource is used.

Scholarly Resources

1. IEEE Transactions on Computers
   • Transactions on Computers (TC) is a monthly scholarly journal publication for those in the field of computer science research, development, and education. It was established in 1952 and covers nearly every aspect of computer design, with a focus on current areas of interest to professionals in the discipline. Although the scope is extremely broad, TC regularly publishes articles on computer organizations, operating systems, computer components, networks, design, performance, and many more topics. It is perhaps the most contributed to and well-known scholarly journal in the field of computer science.
2. Journal of the ACM
   • The Journal of the ACM (JACM) is another broadly focused journal in the field of computer science that only accepts articles on the most significant work in the field. It was established in 1954 and is the Association for Computing Machinery’s main scholarly journal. JACM is a good source for researchers in the field to consult for information on current trends in the discipline, as well as on the boundaries of subdisciplines within computer science, and the boundaries between computer science and other disciplines. Some of the areas covered in the journal include algorithms and data structures, artificial intelligence, computational biology, logic and computation, networking, programming languages, software engineering, and many more.
3. ACM Journal on Emerging Technologies in Computing Systems
   • The Journal on Emerging Technologies in Computing Systems (JETC) is another well-known journal in the field of computer science, but has a much more specific focus. It was established in 2005 and is published quarterly. Professionals in the field may consult or contribute to this journal when conducting research on future developments in computer technology, specifically nanotechnology. Areas of focus include the specification, design, and synthesis of logic primitive, system-level, software-level, and mixed-technology systems.
4. Computers in Industry
   • Computers in Industry is a slightly less broad scholarly journal that focuses on the applications of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in other industries and fields. Articles in this journal must link or integrate multiple technology fields. It was established in 1979 and is published by Elsevier, a leading publishing company in the science and technology fields. Professionals may consult this journal for information and unique research on how computer science can be applied to other industries or disciplines. Topics covered include application of ICT in business processes, engineering fields, logistics, demonstration of capabilities of current and future technologies.

Trade

1. IEEE Computer Magazine
   • Computer began publication in 1970 as the IEEE Computer Society’s main magazine/trade journal dedicated to all aspects of the computer science discipline. All articles are written by professionals in the discipline and go through a peer-revision process, but the audience for the magazine also includes the general reader interested in computer science. Because of this broader audience, readability is enhanced so that non-professionals can gain a better understanding of difficult to understand topics. Readers can consult the magazine for information related to trends, practices, and current research in the field of computer science.
2. InfoWorld
   • InfoWorld began print publication publication in 1978 as a trade journal/magazine in the field of information technology, a subdiscipline of computer science. In 2007, the magazine shifted to an online-only publication. InfoWorld is a great resource for IT professionals or those interested in the trends in the field of computer science and IT specifically. Articles are written by experienced professionals in the field and are aimed to inform tech professionals on current trends and practices in the field, as well as provide reviews and specifications on new software and hardware products.
3. ComputerWeekly
   • Computer Weekly is another leading trade magazine in the computer science industry. It began in 1966 as a print magazine, but switched to an online-only format in 2011. The intended audience is IT professionals, but language is not overly complicated so those starting out in the field can still understand the material. The magazine’s goal is to help IT professionals make better purchasing decisions, gain knowledge and skills, and receive information they need to be successful in their careers. Topics covered include security, information management, cloud computing, computer hacking, and much more.

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Information taken from each resource’s respective website.