What to Look for When Choosing a Journal
Before submitting your research, evaluate journals on these key criteria:
- Computer engineering scope — hardware, embedded systems, networking, architecture
- Google Scholar and CrossRef DOI indexing for academic discoverability
- Expert peer review by computer engineers and computing scientists
- Open access to reach both academic and industry audiences
- Fast review turnaround — 2–4 weeks keeps pace with fast-moving computing research
- Affordable, transparent APC with no hidden publication fees
Recommended Journals — Cluster 2: Engineering, Technology & Applied Sciences
All journals below are published by Keith Publications — open access, peer-reviewed, and indexed for global discoverability.
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Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Technology Journal
(ASETJ)
Applied sciences, engineering disciplines, technology innovation, and interdisciplinary research bridging theory with real-world application.
Applied Sciences Engineering Research Technology Innovation Interdisciplinary Studies -
Columbia Journal of Engineering and Technology
(CJET)
Electrical, mechanical, civil, computer, software, environmental, and industrial engineering with a focus on emerging technologies.
Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering -
Journal of Medical Technology and Innovation
(JMTI)
Medical technology, biomedical engineering, health informatics, clinical innovation, and translational research at the medicine-technology interface.
Medical Technology Biomedical Engineering Health Informatics Clinical Innovation
Fast Publication: All Keith Publications journals complete initial review within 2–5 business days and full peer review within 2–4 weeks. Articles are published online within 5–10 days of acceptance — making us one of the fastest open access publishers in the engineering and technology field.
Computer Engineering Research Scope
Keith Publications engineering journals welcome computer engineering research across all major areas: processor and microarchitecture design, embedded systems and real-time computing, FPGA and hardware description languages, computer networks and protocols, parallel and distributed computing, VLSI design, computer-aided design (CAD), memory systems, operating systems, and hardware security. Applied research addressing performance, energy efficiency, or scalability challenges is particularly valued.
Computer Engineering at the Hardware-Software Interface
The most exciting computer engineering research often occurs at the hardware-software interface — where system design decisions directly affect software performance, security, and functionality. Keith Publications encourages research that bridges this boundary, including hardware acceleration for machine learning, RISC-V architecture development, neuromorphic computing, edge computing hardware design, and the co-design of hardware and software for embedded and IoT systems.
Tips to Maximise Your Acceptance Chances
- Align your topic with the journal's scope — read the aims and scope carefully before submitting.
- Write a compelling abstract — it's the first thing editors and reviewers read. Make it clear, concise, and keyword-rich.
- Ensure strong methodology — clearly describe your research design, experimental setup, or computational approach.
- Use current and relevant citations — include recent publications (within the last 5 years) alongside seminal engineering works.
- Follow formatting guidelines exactly — non-compliant manuscripts are often desk-rejected without review.
- Present results clearly — use tables, figures, and graphs to communicate quantitative findings effectively.
- State practical implications — explain how your engineering or technology findings can be applied in practice.
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