Information and Software Technology is the international technical journal covering software development. It bridges the gap between the theories of software engineering and the application of information technology within organizations. The journal covers the entire area of information processing, from state-of-the-art research, through software development and implementation, to information systems management. Papers published in the journal are drawn from current developments in areas such as: empirical and experimental analyses. software metrics. software processes and development methods. project management. quality control and standards. object orientation. concurrency. human factors. testing. implementation techniques. database design. information systems. The journal focuses on international research on software development and its application in industry; discusses techniques for tailoring software and information systems for institutional, industrial, and commercial use; explains in depth the techniques that produce more efficient and reliable systems and emphasizes the use of proper methodologies and formal practices to improve software productivity. Months of publication: Monthly. Index bound in last issue of calendar year.