Aims and Scope
The Journal of Advanced and Sustainable Technologies (ASET) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing original research that advances knowledge and applications in advanced and sustainable technology. ASET focuses on the intersection of advanced engineering and environmental sustainability, specifically targeting technology-driven solutions for industrial, infrastructural, and agricultural contexts.
Our Mission
ASET provides a high-level platform for researchers to disseminate innovations that promote resource efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and support the global transition toward a circular economy. The journal prioritizes manuscripts that demonstrate technical rigor alongside a clear contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Thematic Pillars & Subject Areas
ASET covers a broad spectrum of engineering and technology, organized into five core pillars:
1. Sustainable & Advanced Manufacturing
The Focus: Transitioning industrial production toward carbon neutrality, zero-waste processes, and high-efficiency operations.
Key Topics: Additive and Virtual Manufacturing, Advanced Material Processing, Industrial Machining and Fabrication, Industrial Automation and Robotics, and Green Manufacturing systems.
2. Smart Energy & Electrification
The Focus: Accelerating global decarbonization through clean energy generation, resilient power grids, and the electrification of mobility.
Key Topics: Sustainable and Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Bioenergy), Power Electronics and Machine Drives, Electric Transportation and Charging Infrastructure, Power-plant Operation and Maintenance, and Rail Operations and Energy Management.
3. Intelligent Systems for Sustainability
The Focus: Leveraging digital intelligence and data-driven technologies to optimize resource consumption, monitor environmental impacts, and enhance operational safety.
Key Topics: Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and AI, Telecommunication and Network Technology, Computer Systems, Smart Building Management Systems (BMS), and Industrial Safety and Health.
4. Circular Economy & Resource Engineering
The Focus: Designing closed-loop engineering solutions that eliminate waste, maximize resource recovery, and ensure the sustainable lifecycle of chemicals and materials.
Key Topics: Recycling Technology and Waste Management, Green Chemistry, Sustainable Process Engineering, and the valorization of industrial by-products.
5. Resilient Infrastructure & AgriTech
The Focus: Modernizing the built environment and global food systems through engineering solutions that withstand climate challenges and promote precision resource use.
Key Topics: Construction and Infrastructure Management, Smart and Sustainable City development, Railway Technology and Maintenance, Precision Farming, Agricultural Automation, and Post-harvest Technology.
ASET welcomes high-quality research that bridges the gap between advanced technological development and practical, sustainable application.
Readership
ASET is intended for a global audience of researchers, industrial practitioners, and policy-makers seeking evidence-based technological advancements that support a sustainable future.
Out of Scope
To maintain the thematic focus of ASET, the following topics are generally considered outside the scope of the journal. Submissions in these areas will likely be returned to authors without review unless they demonstrate a direct and significant link to sustainable technology applications:
- Arts & Humanities: Pure fine arts, literature, history, or aesthetic design studies that lack a quantitative engineering framework. (Note: Research on sustainable architecture or industrial design is welcome, provided it includes clear technical and environmental metrics.)
- Pure/Fundamental Sciences: Theoretical physics, pure mathematics, or basic chemistry without a clear application in advanced technology or engineering.
- General Management & Social Sciences: General business administration, social policy, or educational studies that do not focus on the technical implementation of sustainable systems.
- Routine Case Studies: Standard engineering reports or routine maintenance case studies that do not offer new theoretical or practical insights into sustainable innovation.
- Conventional Military Technology: Research focused solely on defense or weaponry without a primary objective of environmental sustainability or resource efficiency.
- Medical & Biological Sciences: Clinical medical research or pure biological studies. (Note: Biotechnologies are only accepted if they focus on industrial waste treatment, biofuels, or green chemical processes.)
- General Computing: Standard software development, gaming, or general IT topics that do not contribute to Industrial IoT, AI for sustainability, or energy optimization.
