About the Journal

SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

ISSN: 2744-2527 (Online); ISSN: 2831-1043 (Print)

Science, Engineering, and Technology (SET Journal) is a multidisciplinary, open-access, double-blind peer-reviewed journal advancing knowledge in science, engineering, and technology through practical applications. Major topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

Computer Science and ICT
Traffic and Transportation Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Civil Engineering
Architecture and Planning
Industrial Engineering and Management
Logistics, Distribution, and Warehousing
Environmental Science and Engineering
Applied Mathematics and Statistics
Multidisciplinary (SET)
Interdisciplinary Applications
Engineering (miscellaneous)

SET Journal publishes research articles, reviews, and case studies. Special issues may include editorial articles that shape thematic focuses and explore impactful research areas. Dedicated to advancing knowledge and technology, the journal encourages cross-disciplinary research and innovative applications in science, engineering, and technology. We welcome replication studies that offer new insights into previously published findings and evaluate these submissions with the same rigorous editorial standards as other submissions.

Our mission is to promote open science, foster knowledge sharing, and support researchers in their quest for discovery. By adhering to open-access principles, SET Journal contributes to the global exchange of scientific ideas.

All article submissions are processed online by our Editorial team and reviewers. We provide detailed instructions and author guidelines to ensure the submission of high-quality content.

Publisher information
O.D. IMS Vogosca
Branilaca Hotonja 190
Vogošća 71 320, Bosnia and Herzegovina
E-mail: info@setjournal.com / info@geoims.com, www.geoims.com

Co-Publisher information
University of Sarajevo - Faculty of Traffic and Communications Sarajevo
Zmaja od Bosne 8 (Campus UNSA)
Sarajevo 71 000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
E-mail: set.journal@fsk.unsa.ba, www.fsk.unsa.ba

Revenue sources: The funding model of the journal relies on Article Processing Charges (APC). Additionally, we warmly welcome sponsorships and institutional support. Due to the generous support of our sponsors, the journal frequently facilitates the publication of articles without requiring payment of APCs. Please check the author guidelines to see if articles for the next issue have been sponsored.

Publication Frequency

Science, Engineering and Technology journal adopts a continuous publication model, whereby articles are promptly (continuously) published online upon completion of the peer-review, acceptance, and copy-editing processes. These articles are accessible and searchable on the journal website under the 'Online First' section, preceding the print edition. The journal organizes these publications into archival 'volumes' (one per year) and 'issues' (two issues per year), released in April and October.

Although articles published online first do not yet have page numbers, readers can access them well in advance of their print publication. This online-first approach significantly accelerates the dissemination of critical research findings within the scientific community.

Furthermore, the journal intends to arrange special issues aimed at compiling collections of articles centered on specific topics. These special issues will be curated by Guest Editors, esteemed authorities in their respective fields.

Special Issue Policy

The journal intends to publish special issues in the future to further enrich its scholarly contributions.

Special issues are an integral part of our journal's commitment to disseminating cutting-edge research and fostering academic discourse. These issues consist of a collection of articles centered on a specific theme or topic within the journal's scope. Special issues aim to highlight recent advancements, provide in-depth analyses, and address emerging trends within the chosen subject area. By focusing on specific topics, special issues foster discussion, deepen understanding, and advance knowledge within the scientific community.

Objectives and Benefits of Special Issues are:

Consolidated Resources: They provide readers with a comprehensive resource on a particular topic, emphasizing significant sub-disciplines or exploring new cross-disciplinary applications.
Focused Research: Publishing a special issue allows for deeper exploration of a specific area, driving innovation and collaboration.

Proposal and Procedures

Special issues can be initiated by the Editorial Board or by Guest Editors who are recognized experts in the field. Proposals may stem from conferences, workshops, or collaborations among researchers. The process involves:

Proposal Submission:
- Proposals must include a detailed outline of the theme, rationale, and potential contributions.
- Guest Editors are responsible for submitting their proposals via email to: info@setjournal.com.
Evaluation:
- Proposals undergo rigorous evaluation by the Editorial Board to assess their relevance, originality, and contribution to the field.
- The Editor-in-Chief holds the final decision on approving or rejecting proposals.
Call for Articles:
- Upon approval, a call for articles is issued, inviting researchers to submit their work.
Peer Review:
- Submissions are peer-reviewed according to the journal’s standard procedures.
- Articles are selected based on quality and alignment with the special issue's scope.

Guidelines for Proposals

Proposals should balance a broad enough scope to attract diverse submissions while maintaining a focused theme for coherence. The proposal must include:

Special Issue Title
Special Issue Section
Abstract/Scope: Rationale, significance, and targeted audience.
Keywords and Topics: A comprehensive list of potential topics.
Timeline: Suggested milestones for the special issue.
Guest Editors’ Credentials: Academic qualifications and affiliations.
Potential Authors and Reviewers: Optional but encouraged.

Guest Editors: Roles, Responsibilities, and Benefits

Selection of Guest Editors: Guest Editors may be selected by the Editorial Board or invited by the Editor-in-Chief based on expertise and reputation in the field. Qualifications include:

A doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in a relevant field.
Demonstrated research expertise.
Previous editorial experience (e.g., reviewing, editorial boards, or editing publications).
Recognition within the academic community.

Responsibilities:

Propose the theme and scope.
Solicit high-quality submissions.
Oversee the peer review process.
Ensure adherence to the journal’s policies, including ethical guidelines.
Collaborate with authors to enhance coherence and quality.

Benefits:

Visibility and reputation enhancement within the academic community.
Leadership and expertise acknowledgment.
A certificate of recognition upon successful publication of the special issue.
A 100% APC discount for one submission to the journal, applicable to a regular issue.

Submission Guidelines and Policies

Authors submitting to a special issue must adhere to the journal’s submission policies. All submissions will be managed online via the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform and undergo rigorous peer review.

Submissions by Editorial Board members must undergo independent peer review, and a Transparent Statement confirming this process must accompany the publication.

Reviewer Selection:

Articles should be reviewed by at least two independent experts.
Guest Editors are responsible for selecting qualified reviewers and evaluating potential conflicts of interest.

Additional Notes

Article Count: A special issue typically includes 5–20 articles, accompanied by an editorial by the Guest Editors. If fewer than 5 articles are accepted, they will be published in regular issues instead of forming a standalone special issue.
Consistency with Journal Policies: The review procedure, publication ethics, open access, copyright, and repository policies for special issues remain consistent with those of regular issues. Unethical practices may result in the cancellation of the special issue by the Editor-in-Chief.
Timeline: The timeline for the special issue will be collaboratively determined between the Guest Editors and the Editor-in-Chief and clearly communicated on the journal’s website.

Special issues enable the journal to address emerging trends and foster collaboration across disciplines. By offering a platform for focused research, we aim to advance scholarly discourse and contribute meaningfully to the scientific community.

Copyright & Licensing

Open-access articles in Science, Engineering, and Technology journal are published under CC (Creative Commons) licenses, providing an industry-standard framework to facilitate the easy re-use of open-access material. Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication, with the work simultaneously licensed under the CC BY license (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The CC BY license is widely regarded as the most open license available and is considered the industry 'gold standard' for open access. This license enables others to share the work with proper acknowledgment of the authorship and initial publication in this journal. Therefore, the author(s) retain copyright, in accordance with CC BY 4.0, allowing others to share the work with proper acknowledgment of the authorship and initial publication in this journal.

Therefore, authors are free to share (copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format for any purpose, even commercially) and adapt (remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially) under terms defined by CC BY 4.0. More information.

Open Access

Science, Engineering and Technology is an open-access scientific journal dedicated to providing high-quality research freely and openly to readers worldwide. We firmly believe that open access to scientific knowledge fosters collaboration, accelerates research progress, and facilitates the global dissemination of scholarly findings. Consequently, all articles are freely available for reading and reuse upon publication, without any subscription fees or paywalls.

We are committed to promoting open science practices and research transparency. As part of this commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and fostering collaboration, we strongly encourage authors to embrace data sharing and reproducibility.

Registered Open Access Policy: Sherpa/RoMEO
Signed the Budapest Open Access Initiative and DORA Declaration.

Repository Policy

Science, Engineering, and Technology journal supports the principles of open access and encourages authors to share and disseminate their research findings widely. Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories, on their websites, or on social networking sites, etc.). We believe in empowering authors to share and disseminate their work while retaining control over their intellectual property."

Archiving

Science, Engineering and Technology journal is committed to ensuring the long-term accessibility and preservation of the scholarly content. We support the archiving and long-term preservation of published articles.

Print Preservation: The content is continually archived and preserved in the National library of Bosnia and Herzegovina and COBISS.BH.

Digital Preservation: All published articles are digitally preserved in a secure and reliable digital archives. We collaborate with reputable archiving services and organizations to ensure the continued accessibility of our content. Articles are archived in CORE, ZENODO, Fatcat!, and other archiving, abstracting and indexing services, providing permanent archiving for electronic scholarly journals.

Persistent Identifiers: The journal is a member of CrossRef to provide our authors with stable DOI management for their articles and to increase visibility and citation. Each published article is assigned a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI). DOIs provide permanent and stable links to the content, ensuring that articles remain discoverable and accessible even if the journal's website structure or URL changes.

Open Access Archiving: The journal advocates for archiving its content in open-access repositories to enhance the widespread discovery and accessibility of research outputs. We encourage authors to deposit their postprints in appropriate repositories, following our repository policy.

License for Archiving: The journal applies a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) to all published articles. This license allows for the archiving and redistribution of content, as long as proper credit is given to the original authors and the source is acknowledged.

Abstracting and Indexing: The journal is indexed in various databases (please refer to our abstracting and indexing section). dditionally, we supply metadata to third-party indexing services via the Open Archives Initiative (OAI-PMH Registration Record).

Peer Review

Science, Engineering and Technology journal operates under a double-blind peer review model. All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous review process to ensure the high quality of published articles. If a submission is deemed suitable and falls within the scope of the journal, the peer-review process is initiated. List of Reviewers / Find out more

Sustainable Development Goal

The SET Journal is dedicated to supporting the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by actively encouraging authors to contribute research that addresses these vital global objectives. The journal welcomes scholarly work that aligns with categories such as Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Affordable and Clean Energy, among others.

By fostering contributions that advance SDG-related themes, the SET Journal aims to provide a platform for innovative research and practical solutions that support sustainable development. Authors are encouraged to explore and present work that impacts the achievement of the SDGs, creating opportunities for academic collaboration and meaningful progress toward a more sustainable world.

Sponsorship and Advertising

The basic funding model of the journal relies on APCs. However, we gratefully accept sponsorships and support from institutions. Thanks to our sponsors, we often publish issues without APCs. The purpose of this advertising policy is to outline guidelines and requirements for accepting advertisements in the Science, Engineering, and Technology journal. We are committed to providing high-quality, peer-reviewed content, and advertising does not influence treview process and editorial decision-making. Advertisements must meet the following criteria:

Advertisements are not related to editorial decisions and are kept separate from published content. Advertisers should not have any influence over the journal's editorial process or content.
Advertisements must be relevant to the journal's target audience and must not compromise its reputation for integrity and academic excellence.
Advertisements promoting tobacco, alcohol, drugs, gambling, adult content, or any illegal activities are strictly prohibited.
Advertisements should not be deceptive, offensive, or misleading.
Any potential conflicts of interest between advertisers and members of the Editorial Board or journal staff will be disclosed and managed appropriately.

The Science, Engineering, and Technology journal reserves the right to decline any advertising content that does not meet these criteria. Therefore, advertisements may be accepted, rejected, or require modifications at the discretion of the Editorial Board. Advertisements will be placed in designated areas of the printed and online issues of the journal, subject to review to ensure compliance with visual standards. Advertising fees will apply based on the type and placement of the advertisement, with all fees communicated to the advertiser upon approval.

For more information or inquiries about advertising opportunities in the Science, Engineering, and Technology journal, please contact [info@setjournal.com].

Online Submission

The editor and reviewers handle all article submissions online through the Open Journal Systems (OJS). OJS is an open-source software application designed for managing and publishing scholarly journals.

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