International Journal of Science and Technology
International Journal of Science and Technology
ISSN(O): 2049-7318
Frequency: Continuous
Mode: Online
Policy: Open Access and Peeer Review
Editor in Chief: Dr P.Ch.Praveen Kumar
The International Journal of Science and Technology (IJST) is a peer-reviewed, open-access, multidisciplinary journal dedicated to the advancement of scientific knowledge and technological innovation. Our mission is to provide an agile platform for researchers, academicians, and professionals to share transformative findings that bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical application.
Aim
The primary aim of IJST is to foster global collaboration by publishing high-quality, original research that addresses complex challenges across diverse scientific and technological landscapes. We strive to:
- Promote Multidisciplinary Synergy: Encourage studies that integrate multiple fields to solve real-world problems.
- Support Global Visibility: Provide an open-access forum that ensures research is accessible to a worldwide audience, particularly in developing regions.
- Maintain Academic Excellence: Uphold rigorous double-blind peer-review standards to ensure the integrity and accuracy of published work.
- Accelerate Innovation: Shorten the gap between discovery and dissemination to keep pace with the rapid evolution of modern technology.
Scope
IJST welcomes original research articles, comprehensive reviews, case studies, and short communications. The journal’s multidisciplinary nature covers a broad spectrum of topics, including but not limited to:
1. Engineering & Applied Technology
- Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical, Electronics, and Computer Engineering
- Robotics, Automation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Materials Science and Nanotechnology
- Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering
2. Physical & Mathematical Sciences
- Applied Physics and Chemistry
- Pure and Applied Mathematics and Statistics
- Earth Sciences and Geology
- Space Science and Astronomy
3. Biological & Health Sciences
- Biotechnology and Bioengineering
- Microbiology and Genetics
- Pharmacology and Health Informatics
- Agricultural Science and Food Technology
- Pharmacy
- Health Science
- Veterinary Science
4. Computer Science & Information Technology
- Data Science and Big Data Analytics
- Cybersecurity and Blockchain Technology
- Software Engineering and Cloud Computing
- Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
5. Interdisciplinary Studies
- Science Education and Policy
- Technological Management and Innovation
- Bio-Medical Ethics and Environmental Impact Studies
Note to Authors: IJST prioritizes manuscripts that demonstrate significant original contribution, methodological rigor, and clear implications for future research or industrial practice. Submissions that cross traditional disciplinary boundaries are particularly encouraged.
Dr P.Ch.Praveen Kumar
Editor in Chief
Principal, Balaji Institute of IT and Mangement ,Kadapa
Mobile: 91- 8919065810
Editorial Board Members
Dr. Elizabeth Sterling
Chief Editor & Professor of Data Science
Stanford University, USA
Email: esterling@stanford.edu
Dr. Rajesh V. Nangaonkar
Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay
Email: r.nangaonkar@me.iitb.ac.in
Dr. Chloe Beaumont
Senior Lecturer in Biotechnology
University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
Email: cb702@cam.ac.uk
Dr. Hans-Ulrich Meyer
Director of Sustainable Energy Research
ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Email: ulrich.meyer@ee.ethz.ch
Dr. Sun-Hwa Choi
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Robotics
Seoul National University, South Korea
Email: shchoi@snu.ac.kr
Dr. Felipe Barbosa
Head of Civil and Environmental Engineering Department
University of São Paulo, Brazil
Email: fbarbosa@usp.br
Dr. Amina El-Gazzar
Professor of Chemical Sciences
Cairo University, Egypt
Email: a.gazzar@sci.cu.edu.eg
Dr. Jonathan Thorne
Senior Research Scientist, Artificial Intelligence
National University of Singapore (NUS)
Email: j.thorne@nus.edu.sg
Dr. Catherine Dubois
Professor of Materials Science and Nanotechnology
Sorbonne University, France
Email: catherine.dubois@sorbonne-universite.fr
IJST is indexed in the following databases:
- Google Scholar
- Zenodo
- OpenAIRE
- ROAD
- WorldCat
1. Instructions for Authors
- Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration by any other journal.
- Formatting: Submissions should be in Microsoft Word format, 12pt Times New Roman, double-spaced.
- Citations: Authors must follow the APA Style (view guidelines) or IEEE Citation Style (view guidelines) consistently.
- Structure: Papers must include an Abstract (max 250 words), Keywords (4–6), Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References.
- Declarations: Authors must include a “Conflict of Interest” statement and “Funding Acknowledgments” at the end of the manuscript.
2. Peer Review Policy
- IJST employs a Double-Blind Peer Review process.
- Identity of both the author and the reviewer is kept anonymous.
- Every manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent subject experts.
- The final decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief.
3. Instructions for Editors & Reviewers
- Editors: Responsible for the initial screening and ensuring a fair, unbiased review process.
- Reviewers: Expected to provide constructive, honest, and prompt feedback. Reviewers must declare any conflict of interest and treat manuscripts as confidential documents.
4. Open Access & CC BY-NC Policy
- IJST is a Gold Open Access journal. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license.
- Legal Code: Detailed license terms can be found at Creative Commons CC BY-NC 4.0.
- Users are free to share and adapt the material for non-commercial purposes, provided appropriate credit is given.
5. Plagiarism Policy
- IJST has a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism. All submissions are screened using iThenticate / Turnitin.
- A similarity index above 15%–20% (excluding references) may result in immediate rejection.
- Self-plagiarism (text recycling) is also strictly monitored.
6. Publication Charges (APC)
- To support open-access publishing, IJST charges an Article Processing Charge (APC).
- Standard Fee: [Insert Amount Here] per accepted manuscript.
- Waivers: Partial waivers are available for authors from low-income countries.
7. Article Retraction & Correction
- Retraction: Occurs if findings are found to be unreliable, unethical, or plagiarized after publication.
- Correction: Issued for significant errors that do not invalidate the core findings of the paper.
8. COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) Policies
- IJST adheres to the COPE Core Practices to ensure the highest standards of publication ethics.
- Ethics Guidelines: We follow the principles outlined at COPE Core Practices.
- We are committed to investigating allegations of misconduct and protecting the confidentiality of all parties.
Additional Information
- Digital Archiving Policy: To ensure long-term preservation of digital scholarship, IJST archives all published content with CLOCKSS and Portico.
- Data Availability Statement: Authors are encouraged to share their research data in public repositories such as Zenodo or Figshare.
- Human & Animal Rights: Research involving humans or animals must include a statement of approval from an Institutional Review Board (IRB) and follow the Declaration of Helsinki.
- Appeals Process: Authors who wish to appeal a rejection must submit a formal letter to the Editorial Office within 30 days of the decision.
