WUST Journal of Science and Technology

Aims and Scope

The WUST Journal of Science and Technology (WJST) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal published by Washington University of Science and Technology. WJST is dedicated to advancing the frontiers of science, technology, and interdisciplinary innovation by publishing original research articles, review papers, and technical communications that address both theoretical foundations and real-world applications.

WJST provides a rigorous and inclusive platform for researchers, academics, engineers, and practitioners to share their findings and contribute to the global body of knowledge across the sciences and emerging technologies. The journal particularly encourages submissions that bridge disciplines, connect academic research to industry challenges, and address problems relevant to a globally diverse scholarly community.

Scope areas include, but are not limited to:

Open Access Statement

WJST is a fully open-access publication. All published articles are freely available online immediately upon publication, with no subscription or access fee for readers. Authors retain copyright of their work under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) license, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

The publication costs of accepted manuscripts are covered through Article Processing Charges (APC) paid by the author or their supporting institution. Details are available on the Manuscript Submission page.

Peer Review Policy

All manuscripts submitted to WJST undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process. Author identities are not disclosed to reviewers, and reviewer identities are not disclosed to authors. Manuscripts are evaluated by at least two independent experts in the relevant field. The editorial decision is based on originality, scientific rigor, significance of contribution, and clarity of presentation.

Target review turnaround: 6–8 weeks from submission.

Publication Ethics

WJST adheres to the principles established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The journal is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scientific record and upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. Key principles include:

• Originality: All submitted manuscripts must represent original, unpublished work not under review elsewhere.
• Authorship: All listed authors must have made a meaningful intellectual contribution to the work.
• Plagiarism: All submissions are screened for plagiarism. Manuscripts found to contain plagiarized content will be rejected without review.
• Conflict of Interest: Authors must declare any financial, personal, or professional relationships that could be perceived to influence their work.
• Data Integrity: Authors must ensure the accuracy and authenticity of all reported data and results.
• Human and Animal Research: Studies involving human subjects must confirm ethical approval from the relevant institutional review board and compliance with the Declaration of Helsinki.

Abstracting and Indexing

WJST is actively pursuing indexing in major academic databases. Current and planned indexing includes:

• Crossref (DOI assignment for all articles)
• Google Scholar
• (Additional indexing applications in progress — list to be updated)

Journal Metrics

Metrics will be populated following the launch of the inaugural issue.