Journal Metrics

The Science & Technology Journal (STJ) is committed to editorial transparency and timely communication with authors. We report key workflow metrics below. These figures reflect current operations and are updated periodically.

Peer Review

  • Model: Double-blind
  • Median time to first decision: ~15 days
  • Time to decision (with peer review): Typically ~2–4 months
  • Acceptance rate: ~60%

Publication

  • Frequency: Quarterly (4 issues/year)
  • Open Access License: CC BY 4.0
  • APC Waiver: Through 31 August 2026

Archiving & Preservation

  • PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN) via LOCKSS
  • Internet Archive: @stj_mzu
  • OAI-PMH feed: /journal/oai

Indexing & Identifiers

  • Crossref DOI registration Prefix: 10.22232
  • ORCID author identifiers supported
  • Google Scholar indexing
  • DOAJ: Re-apply in April 2026

Notes & Policies

  • Archiving: All published content is preserved through the PKP PN (via LOCKSS) and mirrored at the Internet Archive to ensure long-term availability.
  • Review Process: Submissions undergo initial editorial screening followed by double-blind peer review.
  • Indexing & Impact: Currently not indexed in Scopus or Web of Science; therefore, an official Impact Factor is not applicable.

Methodology: Turnaround figures are rolling medians based on recent editorial data; acceptance rate is calculated as accepted manuscripts divided by total decisions (accept + reject), excluding withdrawals.

Last updated: October 2025