What to Look for When Choosing a Journal
Before submitting your research, evaluate journals on these key criteria:
- Global indexing — Google Scholar and CrossRef DOI are minimum requirements
- Peer review rigour — double-blind review ensures quality and fairness
- Review speed — top journals complete review within 2–4 weeks
- Open access model — removes barriers and maximises citations
- Disciplinary breadth or depth — decide if you need a broad or specialist venue
- Submission guidelines — clear, author-friendly submission requirements
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.
How to Identify a Top Engineering Journal
A top engineering journal is characterised not just by its name or reputation, but by measurable quality indicators: a functioning editorial board, clear peer review policy, consistent publishing schedule, CrossRef DOI assignment, Google Scholar indexing, and transparent APC structure. Keith Publications' Cluster 2 journals meet all of these benchmarks — ASETJ, CJET, and JMTI are all fully operational, indexed, and actively publishing engineering and technology research in 2026.
Breadth vs. Specialisation: Which Journal Is Right for You?
If your engineering or technology research spans multiple disciplines, a broad-scope journal like ASETJ or CJET may be ideal. If your work sits at the intersection of medicine and technology — such as biomedical devices, health informatics, or clinical innovation — JMTI offers a focused audience of medical technology specialists. Consider where your intended readers are most likely to be searching, and match your journal choice accordingly.
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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