The IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering (T-ASE) publishes foundational research in automation, focusing on scientific findings that enhance efficiency, quality, productivity, and reliability. The journal encourages interdisciplinary contributions from fields such as computer science, control systems, electrical engineering, mathematics, mechanical engineering, and operations research. T-ASE invites research that is applicable to various industries, including agriculture, biotechnology, healthcare, home automation, maintenance, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, retail, security, service, supply chains, and transportation. To support a collaborative research community, each paper features a "Note to Practitioners," summarizing practical applications and potential extensions of the findings.