What to Look for When Choosing a Journal
Before submitting your research, evaluate journals on these key criteria:
- Software engineering scope — development methods, testing, architecture, DevOps, security
- CrossRef DOI and Google Scholar indexing for academic citation tracking
- Expert peer review by software engineers and computing scientists
- Open access — ensures practitioners and academics worldwide can access your findings
- Fast review timeline — top software engineering journals complete review in 2–4 weeks
- Transparent APC with no hidden publication fees after acceptance
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.
Software Engineering Research Scope at Keith Publications
Keith Publications engineering journals welcome software engineering research across all major areas: agile and DevOps methodologies, software architecture and design patterns, microservices and distributed systems, cloud-native application development, software testing and quality assurance, code review and static analysis, software security and vulnerability assessment, formal verification, requirement engineering, human-computer interaction (HCI), software metrics and empirical software engineering, and open source software development.
Empirical Software Engineering Research
Empirical software engineering — research that uses quantitative or qualitative data from real software projects, developers, or organisations — is a growing and highly valued strand of the discipline. Keith Publications welcomes empirical studies using surveys, interviews, repository mining, controlled experiments, and case studies to advance understanding of software development practices, team dynamics, technical debt, code quality, and software project management.
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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