About the Journal

The Journal of Sustainable Technology and Applied Science (JSTAS) is an accessible and peer-reviewed journal that publishes current findings from cutting-edge research in sustainable technology, sciences, and related issues. The journal focuses on theoretical and empirical research on technologies and sciences, including associated theories and applications of technologies and sciences, chemistry, technology management, architecture, technology transfer, and green technology. Contributions must be original, not previously or simultaneously published elsewhere, and critically reviewed before publication. Papers must be written in English and have sound grammar and proper terminologies. The journal is published online twice a year, in May and November. The Journal of Sustainable Technology and Applied Science (JSTAS) is accredited in SINTA (Science and Technology Index) at GRADE 4 (SINTA 4-Certificate) by the Ministry of Research and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, Decree No.204/E/KPT/2022, valid from Volume 1 Issue 1 (2020) to Volume 5 Issue 2 (2024).

Focus and Scope

JSTAS (Journal of Sustainable Technology and Applied Science) is the online journal under the Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (LPPM) ITN Malang. JSTAS is ready to publish research articles and reviews from sustainable technology, engineering, and applied science researchers. The journal aims to integrate the study of these disciplines to achieve sustainable development (SD) and help stimulate debate to define common, effective responses to tomorrow’s challenges.

JSTAS (Journal of Sustainable Technology and Applied Science) considers a broad range of topics, and papers can address subjects theoretically or empirically through either a descriptive or critical approach. Suitable topics include but are not limited to:
•    Science, technology and innovation (STI)
•    Role of STI in achieving SD
•    SD policies and strategies and the government's involvement in SD practices and regulations
•    Research and development
•    ICTs and SD
•    Education and SD
•    Engineering, industry and sustainable manufacturing systems
•    Food security policies and sustainable food production systems
•    Future trends in STI
•    UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
•    Water, energy and climate change
•    Impact of innovation and knowledge upon productivity increase/enhancement
•    Knowledge-based economy and SD
•    The role of the informal sector in sustainable economic growth

Publications Ethics

Our ethical statements are based on COPE’s Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

Three parties should consider the ethical policy of JSTAS (Journal of Sustainable Technology and Applied Science).

ETHICAL POLICY FOR AUTHORS

The authors are responsible for ensuring that any manuscript submitted to JSTAS (Journal of Sustainable Technology and Applied Science) includes assurance of originality, acknowledged assistance from co-authors and editors, requisite citations, and is completely free from plagiarism. Authors must understand that plagiarism takes many forms, including inappropriate paraphrasing, which may lead to a misinterpretation of the source. Additionally, authors must use discretion when knowingly publishing information that may harm those named in their academic work. Information of this kind cannot be published without explicit, written permission from the person it pertains to.

JSTAS (Journal of Sustainable Technology and Applied Science) uses a very strict code of conduct for disseminating knowledge. It always has an editorial deep awareness that all published manuscripts must meet a very high, qualified academic standard to protect the journal's and author's integrity. JSTAS (Journal of Sustainable Technology and Applied Science) is also committed to providing free issues with highly qualified publications as part of the worldwide network of open journals.

All authors that use doctrinal and desk research should ensure that their references provide diverse and balanced information to take a neutral position when proposing an argument. Authors that use empirical data should provide enough rich information to help them develop analyses and propositions. The authors must also declare that their manuscript is original and cite all references properly. 

ETHICAL POLICY FOR EDITORS

EDITORS should be accountable and responsible for everything published in the JSTAS (Journal of Sustainable Technology and Applied Science). To ensure that editors can achieve all ethical standards, they must operate under the standard of a double-masked review process to ensure the quality of the manuscript and decide whether the manuscript will be accepted or rejected solely based on its originality, quality, and prospect for knowledge dissemination for readers. Editors are prohibited from applying a discriminatory policy by prioritising or discouraging specific authors based on their religion, beliefs, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or personal background.

The ethics policy may also require editors to re-check manuscripts before making a decision. Editors are often asked to communicate with reviewers and authors to clarify and enrich the substance of manuscripts. This communication does not reduce editors' authority to accept or decline manuscripts. 

ETHICAL POLICY FOR REVIEWERS

All reviewers must know they are only mandated to review substances, not manuscript layout or language spelling. A copy editor will complete the layout, while a copy editor or language proofreader will check language spelling and grammatical errors. 

All reviewers cannot disclose the confidentiality of the author's information. 

All reviewers can decline the editorial office's offer to review the manuscript if they think there will be a potential conflict of interest between them and the author. They can also decline the offer to review the manuscript if they believe their review work will not help the authors enrich the substance of the manuscript.