About this journal

Aim
The Journal of the Chinese Institute of Engineers ( JCIE ) is devoted to publishing articles in all aspects of engineering and related fields in applied sciences, ranging from fundamental principles to practical applications. A platform for the timely dissemination of original engineering researches and emerging technologies, the findings and ideas published in this journal are considered to have significant enduring value in the field.

JCIE is published eight times a year in January, March, April, June, July, September, October and December, to ensure effective distribution of research results. For years, the journal has brought its readers the latest in technology trends, by the very creators and innovators of these technologies. JCIE has been recognized as one of the leading international journals in its field.

Because of our dedication to constant improvement, we aim to extend our reach by establishing relationships with prestigious authors via international conferences, and inviting them to publish with us. To facilitate references of related topics, we also prepare special sections or issues compiled of accepted technical papers, to highlight a particular technology of interest.

Scope
Encompassing a wide range of engineering disciplines and industrial applications, JCIE includes the following topics:

1. Chemical engineering
2. Civil engineering
3. Computer engineering
4. Electrical engineering
5. Electronics
6. Mechanical engineering

and fields related to the above.

Peer Review Process
As soon as the Editorial Office receives a submitted manuscript, the Editorial office will forward the manuscript to an appropriate Subject Editor based on the paper content and initiate the review process. The Subject Editor examines the submitted paper to determine whether it falls within the scope of JCIE . If it does, the Subject Editor selects a panel of referees to perform the paper's review.

Referees are normally asked to respond within four weeks. If they are late, reminders are sent. If the Subject Editor does not receive a timely response from the referee, the manuscript is then sent to an alternative referee. The Subject Editor then evaluates reviews when they come in. If a review is deemed lacking in critical quality (i.e. the technical and scientific strengths or shortcomings of the work have not been adequately addressed), then an additional review is sought.

Copies of the reviews (at least two) are referred to the Subject Editor who examines all materials and decides on a course of action. The decision is also checked by the Executive Editor and is then conveyed to the author by the Editorial Office.

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Editor-in-Chief
Jia-Yush Yen - National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan

Executive Editor
Shun-Feng Su - National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan

Assistant Editor
Kuo-Lung Lian - National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
I-Tsyuen Chang - National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan 

Chemical Engineering
Co-Editor-in-Chief
Jo-Shu Chang - Tunghai University and National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

Civil Engineering
Co-Editor-in-Chief
Yu-Chun Ou - National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Associate Editor
Jeng-Tzong Chen - National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan

Electrical Engineering
Co-Editor-in-Chief
Cheng-Chien Kuo - National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
Associate Editor
Guoliang Chen - Liaocheng University of Technology, China
Lei Liu - Liaoning University of Technology, China
Shun-Feng Su - National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
Wen-June Wang - National Central University, Taiwan
Xuefeng Zhang - School of Sciences, Northeastern University, China

Electronic Engineering
Co-Editor-in-Chief
Chen-Yi Lee - National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
Associate Editor
Li-Wei Ko - Department of Biological science and Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
Tian Song - University of Tokushima, Japan
Wen-Jiao Liao - National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan

Information Engineering
Co-Editor-in-Chief
Sun-Yuan Hsieh - National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
Associate Editor
Chi-Yeh Chen - National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
Chia-Heng Tu - National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
Chia-Wei Lee - National Taitung University, Taiwan
Chien-Chung Ho - National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
Debiao He - Wuhan University, China
Fan-Hsun Tseng - National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
Hsin-Hung Cho - National Ilan University, Taiwan
Hung-Min Sun - National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
Jyh-haw Yeh - Boise State University, USA
Li Xu - Fujian Normal University, China
Li-mei Lin - Fujian Normal University, China
Ling-Ju Hung - National Taipei University of Business, Taiwan
Peter Rossmanith - RWTH Aachen University, Germany
Ralf Klasing - Université de Bordeaux, France
Shyan-Ming Yuan - National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan

Mechanical Engineering
Co-Editor-in-Chief
Shu-San Hsiau - National Central University, Taiwan
Associate Editor
De-Shih Liu - National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan
Jhy-Cherng Tsai - National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan
Jenn-Kun Kuo - National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan
Jia-Yang Juang - National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Yeau-Ren Jeng - National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

International Advisory Board
Ai-Chun Pang - National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Alexander H.-D. Cheng - University of Mississippi, USA
Bing Joe Hwang - National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
Bohr-Ran Huang - National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
C. K. Michael Tse - City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Chen, Jeng-Tzong - National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan
Ching-Ting Lee -  Yuan Ze University and National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
Hung-Min Sun - National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
Jih-Sheng(Jason) Lai - Virginia Tech., USA
Jyh-Horng Chou - National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
Kandarpa Kumar Sarma - Gauhati University, Guwahat
Khan Muhammad - Sejong University, Republic of Korea
Liang-Jenq Leu - National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Ping-Hei Chen - National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Po-Han Chen - Concordia University, Canada
Shang-Yao Yan - National Central University, Taiwan
Shen-Haw Ju - National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
Shen-Iuan Liu - National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Shyan-Ming Yuan - National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
Thomas Hanne - University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, Switzerland
Wen-Hsien Fang - National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
Wen-June Wang - National Central University, Taiwan
Yeau-Ren Jeng - National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

News, offers and calls for papers

The Chinese Institute of Engineers (CIE), a non-profit entity, is one of the oldest-established and largest multimodal professional organizations in Taiwan. CIE consists of more than 10,000 members from all engineering disciplines across industry, the public sector, relevant organizations and academic institutions.

CIE, with significant influence in Chinese engineering community, aims to bring together engineers of different disciplines to promote the interests of the engineering profession. CIE is also responsible for advancing engineering technology and techniques through sharing experiences, collecting information, defining issues and developing solutions both for our members and the government.CIE maintains close links with professional organizations of engineers around Taiwan. This Institute also represents Taiwan, R.O.C. in the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO) in promoting goodwill and fellowship among all engineers in the world.

Mission and Objectives CIE's mission is to advance the science and profession of engineering, to improve the quality of life, and to create prosperity through the joint dedication of members and the authorities attached to the Institute.

The objectives of CIE are:

• To keep abreast of knowledge of engineering science and technology, and to promote the best practice in engineering community;
• To set up the standards of engineering ethics and conducts;
• To provide extensive services to members, to assist them in developing their careers, and to maintain fellowship amongst members;
• To facilitate engineering education and to encourage continuing training for the professional development for engineers;
• To speak as the authoritative voice of the engineering profession for government and other appropriate organizations in Taiwan;
• To establish strategic links with other engineering organizations both in Taiwan and overseas.