What to Look for When Choosing a Journal
Before submitting your research, evaluate journals on these key criteria:
- Transparent APC with no hidden or surprise fees after acceptance
- Waiver programme for eligible researchers from developing economies
- Competitive APC relative to comparable engineering peer-reviewed journals
- No submission or review fee charged before peer review decision
- Flexible payment options for institutional and individual authors
- Value proposition: quality open access engineering publication at accessible cost
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.
Understanding Article Processing Charges in Engineering Journals
Open access engineering journals are funded by Article Processing Charges (APCs) paid by authors or their institutions after acceptance — not by readers. This model ensures global readability with no paywalls. Keith Publications maintains competitive, transparent APCs across all engineering and technology journals. There are no submission fees, no review fees, and no hidden charges. The APC is only due after your manuscript has been peer-reviewed and accepted for publication, so you only pay if your research meets our standards.
APC Waivers and Discounts at Keith Publications
Keith Publications is committed to making engineering research accessible to authors worldwide, including those from lower-income countries and institutions with limited publication budgets. Researchers from eligible countries, early-career researchers, or those facing genuine financial hardship can apply for APC waivers or discounts. Waiver requests are considered on a case-by-case basis and do not affect the peer review decision. Our goal is to ensure that cost is never a barrier to publishing quality engineering and technology research.
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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