Parallel and Distributed Algorithms

Developments in communication technology and the ever-increasing power of parallel and distributed systems require effective algorithmic techniques in order to unleash the enormous computational power of these environments and attain the promising performance of parallel and distributed computing. The section “Parallel and Distributed Algorithms” of the Algorithms journal provides a forum for the dissemination of original scientific research work, enabling researchers to be informed of developments in the field and publish their research results.  This section will publish original research papers and timely review articles on the theory, design, analysis, and implementation of parallel and distributed algorithms. The section will also feature Special Issues on the below scientific topics. 

Topics of this section will include but not be limited to: 

• The theory of parallel and distributed computing;
• Parallel and distributed algorithms;   
• Algorithm engineering in parallel and distributed computing;  
• Algorithms on GPUs and multicore and manycore platforms;  
• Load balancing and scheduling techniques; 
• Concurrency theory;  
• Scientific computing;  
• Parallel processing of graph and irregular applications;  
• Parallel and distributed programming models;  
• Game theoretic approaches in parallel and distributed computing;  
• Quantum computing and nonstandard models of computing;  
• Nature-inspired algorithms (e.g., genetic algorithms, neural networks, swarm intelligence); 
• Protocols for communication networks and peer-to-peer systems;   
• Algorithmic techniques and protocols for mobile, sensor, and ad hoc networks;  
• Parallel and distributed algorithms for the Internet of Things;  
• Parallel and distributed algorithms for artificial Intelligence and big data;  
• Algorithmic techniques in cloud computing and edge/fog computing;  
• Distributed ledger algorithms; 
• Interconnection networks: graph properties and routing; 
• Distributed computing in cyber-physical systems; 
• Parallel I/O techniques; 
• Green computing. 

In general, only original papers will be considered for publication. Papers previously presented in a preliminary form in conference proceedings may be submitted in an adequately enhanced form. In this case, the authors must clearly indicate the new results and the differences between the article that appeared in the conference proceedings and the current submission. 

 The authors should ensure that the submitted articles are written using proper English, without grammatical or spelling errors. Submissions which do not satisfy these criteria may be rejected without being sent to reviewers.