FSE Topic & Venue Selection
Evaluates software engineering research projects to determine fit for ACM ESEC/FSE versus sibling venues like ICSE, ASE, and ISSTA.
The FSE Topic Selection skill helps software engineering researchers determine whether their research project aligns with the scope, contribution maturity, and PACMSE journal-style expectations of ACM ESEC/FSE versus sibling venues like ICSE, ASE, ISSTA, MSR, or top SE journals (EMSE, TSE, TOSEM). By applying diagnostic tools such as the model-swap and re-label tests, examining reviewer pool overlaps, and evaluating evidence maturity, this skill prevents costly submission misalignments and directs research to the venue offering the highest likelihood of impactful publication.
Key Features
01Routes SE papers between ESEC/FSE, ICSE, ASE, ISSTA, MSR, ICSME, and top SE journals
02Applies targeted diagnostics including the Model-Swap and Re-Label tests for ML/SE work
03Identifies ideal contribution profiles including empirical studies, tools, and methodologies
04Evaluates empirical and technical evidence maturity against PACMSE journal standards
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06Conducts rapid scope, citation balance, and submission calendar checks
Use Cases
01Checking whether an AI or LLM-focused development tool belongs in SE or ML/PL venues
02Deciding between submitting a paper to FSE or ICSE based on contribution shape and submission deadlines
03Routing specialized testing, automation, or repository mining papers to ISSTA, ASE, or MSR