The Institute of Software, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ISCAS) is a comprehensive research institution dedicated to the research and development of computer science theories and leading-edge software technologies. Founded on March 1st, 1985, it is located in Beijing, China.

ISCAS serves as a pilot unit of the CAS Knowledge Innovation Program and houses multiple State Key Laboratories and National Engineering Research Centers. The institute has established three major research systems: the basic research system in frontier areas, the High-Tech research system, and the application research system, all led by several State Key Laboratories and National Engineering Research Centers. Specializing in fields such as computer science, software engineering, and computer application technology, ISCAS comprises the Basic Research Department, High-Tech Research Department, Applied Research Department, Software Development Research Department, and General Department. Additionally, ISCAS sponsors four academic journals: the Journal of Software, Journal of Chinese Information Processing, Computer Systems & Applications, and International Journal of Software and Informatics.

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