What to Look for When Choosing a Journal
Before submitting your research, evaluate journals on these key criteria:
- Initial screening decision within 2–5 business days
- Full peer review completed within 2–4 weeks of submission
- Online publication within 5–10 days of acceptance
- Continuous publication model — no waiting for a scheduled issue
- Clear author communication on review progress and outcomes
- Quality double-blind peer review maintained despite fast turnaround
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.
Why Publication Speed Matters for Engineering Researchers
Engineering and technology research is among the fastest-moving in academia — discoveries in AI, materials science, biomedical engineering, and software can become outdated within months. For researchers with promotion deadlines, grant reporting requirements, or conference submission targets, fast publishing engineering journals provide a critical advantage. Keith Publications journals complete initial screening within 2–5 business days and full peer review within 2–4 weeks — making total submission-to-publication as short as 4–6 weeks for well-prepared manuscripts. This speed keeps your research timely, relevant, and ahead of the field.
How Keith Publications Ensures Fast Review Without Compromising Quality
Fast does not mean low-quality at Keith Publications. Every engineering and technology manuscript undergoes rigorous double-blind peer review by subject experts — the same standard as any reputable journal. Speed is achieved through efficient editorial management: experienced editors conduct initial screening immediately, reviewer assignments are made quickly with clear deadlines, and the production team publishes accepted articles online with CrossRef DOIs within 5–10 days of acceptance. The result is fast, credible, open access engineering publication indexed in Google Scholar.
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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