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Empirical Software Engineering

An International Journal

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Overview

Empirical Software Engineering serves as a vital forum for applied software engineering research with a strong empirical focus.

  • A platform for empirical results relevant to both researchers and practitioners.
  • Features industrial experience reports detailing the application of software technologies.
  • Addresses the gap between research and practice.
  • Promotes industry-relevant research.
  • Encourages studies that can be replicated or expanded upon.

Main Editor
  • Thomas Zimmermann,
  • Robert Feldt

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3.5 (2023)
5-year Journal Impact Factor
4.5 (2023)
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25 days
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753.7k (2024)

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AI Foundation Models and Software Engineering

This Special Issue on AI Foundation Models and Software Engineering in the Empirical Software Engineering journal (EMSE) seeks to convene experts...

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Submission deadline
28 December 2025
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Electronic ISSN
1573-7616
Print ISSN
1382-3256
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