What to Look for When Choosing a Journal
Before submitting your research, evaluate journals on these key criteria:
- Industrial engineering scope — operations research, supply chain, quality, systems engineering
- CrossRef DOI and Google Scholar indexing for academic and industry reach
- Peer review by industrial engineers and operations researchers
- Open access to reach practitioners and academics in manufacturing and service industries
- Review speed — 2–4 weeks for applied industrial research
- Transparent APC structure with affordable, clearly stated 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.
Industrial Engineering Research Scope
Keith Publications accepts industrial engineering research across all core areas: operations research and optimisation, supply chain design and management, production planning and scheduling, quality control and Six Sigma, lean manufacturing and waste reduction, ergonomics and human factors engineering, facility layout and logistics, reliability engineering, systems engineering and integration, project management, and the application of simulation modelling (discrete event, agent-based) to industrial systems.
Industry 4.0 and Industrial Engineering
Industrial engineering is being transformed by Industry 4.0 — the integration of IoT, big data, AI, and cyber-physical systems into manufacturing and service operations. Research on smart manufacturing, digital supply chains, predictive quality control, autonomous logistics, and human-robot collaboration in industrial settings is of growing strategic importance. Keith Publications encourages industrial engineering research that addresses these emerging themes and demonstrates measurable operational impact.
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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