[2026.04] The International Journal of Automation and Smart Technology Monthly Summary

Welcome to the April, 2026 Summary of the International Journal of Automation and Smart Technology.

We are deeply grateful for the dedication of our distinguished Researchers, Reviewers and Authors, as well as the interest, support of our valued readers. 

AUSMT aims to highlight key developments in the fields of Intelligent Automation Technology, Ambient Intelligence, Context Awareness, Sensor Networks, Human-Computer Interface, Optomechatronic Systems, and Robotics.

AUMST is proud to present of the April, 2026 insights.

I. Monthly Total Views:

• Number of visitors: 2845 (+0.4% compared to last month)
• Articles Abstract Views: 5055 
• Articles File Views: 5750 
• Issue Views: 771 (+6.9% compared to last month)
• Issue Downloads: 38

These figures are among the highest statistics that our AUSMT has ever reached.

II. Top-view Papers:

       Rising Stars of the Month:

• Identification and Detection of Electrical Fault Location in Underground Cables Using Machine Learning Algorithms. (2026). International Journal of Automation and Smart Technology, 16(1).  by Manjusha Kanawade et al (205 views).
• UAV p­­­arcel Delivery System with Deep Reinforcement Learning Based Collision Avoidance and Route Optimization. (2024). International Journal of Automation and Smart Technology, 14(1) by Chung-Hsien Kuo et al. (193 views).
• Leveraging Continuous Glucose Monitoring Data to Forecast Future Nocturnal Hypoglycemia Episodes with Extended Prediction Horizon. (2026). International Journal of Automation and Smart Technology, 16(1). by Geetha G et al.(167 views).

      Veterans of Last Year (last 12 months):

• Design of smart and self-controlled Solar Grass Cutter with Lawn Coverage. (2024). International Journal of Automation and Smart Technology, 14(1) by  Muhammad Raza. (1318 views)
• UAV p­­­arcel Delivery System with Deep Reinforcement Learning Based Collision Avoidance and Route Optimization. (2024). International Journal of Automation and Smart Technology, 14(1) by Chung-Hsien Kuo et al. (1204 views).
• Internet of Things Assisted Improved Fuzzy Aggregation Data Management in Smart Manufacturing Enterprise. (2025). International Journal of Automation and Smart Technology, 15(1) by  Mohanarangan Veerappermal Devarajan  et al. (967 views)

III. Editorial Activity:

• New Submissions Received: 42
• All Submissions Declined: 28
• Submissions Accepted: 4
• Submissions Published: 2
• Days to First Editorial Decision: 4 (compared to 5 of last month)

IV. Up to date Cite Score 2025: 1.4 

Maintaining the positive momentum established since the beginning of the year, AUMST’s April 2026 update shows another month of strong performance. We are steadily becoming a go-to venue for innovation in automation and smart technology. Thank you to our authors and reviewers for your continued support!

Thai-Nguyen Chau
Production Editor
Editorial Office, AUMST.