Criteria for acceptance

ACM Transactions on Algorithms seeks original research papers of lasting value dealing with the mathematical aspects of discrete algorithms. TALG aims to provide coverage of the most significant work in the area of design and analysis of algorithms. Further details can be found by consulting the Aims and Scope statement, the list of Editorial Board members and the Referee Instructions.

Manuscripts must be organized in the standard journal style, including Abstract, Introduction, appropriate technical sections and Bibliography. The Abstract and Introduction taken together must include a clear statement of the research contributions and their significance, as well as a comparison with recent work in the area.