About the Journal

Journal of Scientific and Technological Innovation (JSTI)

The Journal of Scientific and Technological Innovation (JSTI) is an international, peer-reviewed academic journal established by LTU Education Center – Academic Publishing Division. The journal is dedicated to promoting scientific research, technological advancement, and innovative thinking across interdisciplinary domains.

JSTI provides a structured academic platform for emerging researchers, particularly at the secondary education level, to present original research, engineering design, experimental studies, and innovation-based projects in a formal scholarly format.

The journal is published quarterly in English and follows internationally recognized publication ethics, transparency standards, and editorial principles consistent with those of leading academic publishers.

Publication Model

JSTI operates under an international peer-review system and follows a double-blind review process. All submissions are evaluated based on originality, clarity, methodological soundness, and academic integrity. Manuscripts are assessed by at least two qualified reviewers with relevant subject expertise.

The journal is published quarterly in English and adheres to internationally recognized publication ethics and transparency standards, in alignment with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Peer Review: Double-blind review process
Publication Frequency: Quarterly
Language: English (primary); Chinese available for special issues
Access Model: Open Access — all published articles are freely available online
DOI Assignment: Every accepted article receives a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Plagiarism Screening: All submissions undergo screening prior to review

Educational Mission

While maintaining rigorous academic standards, JSTI recognizes the developmental stage of its primary contributors. The journal emphasizes constructive peer review, academic mentorship, and research literacy development. Reviewers are selected not only for subject expertise but also for their commitment to providing developmental feedback that helps young authors improve.

JSTI serves as a formal bridge between secondary education research initiatives — including science fairs, invention exhibitions, and competition-based projects — and higher education scholarship. A publication record with JSTI represents a tangible and verifiable academic achievement for students preparing for university applications.

Indexing and Visibility

Accepted manuscripts are published online with permanent DOI links, enabling citation and discovery by the broader academic community. JSTI is actively pursuing indexing with major academic databases to maximize the visibility and impact of contributor work.

Publisher

LTU Education Center

Academic Publishing Division

www.ltuedu.net