Journal profile
Journal of Applied Sciences and Nanotechnology
ISSN 2788-6867 · University of Technology, Baghdad · Iraq
Journal of Applied Sciences and Nanotechnology: fully open access; APC about USD 50; review about 13 weeks (community reports); acceptance rate 19% (journal website); 21 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Applied Sciences and Nanotechnology is published by University of Technology, Baghdad. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications, Laser-Ablation Synthesis of Nanoparticles and Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications, together about 28.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Materials Chemistry. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Journal of Applied Sciences and Nanotechnology (JASN) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access publication focusing on applied sciences and nanotechnology. Its primary aim is to promote the exchange of high-quality research that integrates scientific theory with technological innovation. It supports interdisciplinary collaboration to advance practical, sustainable solutions addressing scientific, industrial, and societal challenges.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Adawiya J. HaiderPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Iraq 13, Iran 4, India 3, Malaysia 3, United States 2 (35 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Nanoparticles: synthesis and applicationsMaterials Science12.2%
- Laser-Ablation Synthesis of NanoparticlesEngineering9.6%
- Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and ApplicationsMaterials Science6.6%
- Silicon Nanostructures and PhotoluminescenceMaterials Science6.6%
- ZnO doping and propertiesMaterials Science6.1%
- TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar CellsEnergy5.6%
- Advanced Photocatalysis TechniquesEnergy4.1%
- Polymer Science and ApplicationsEngineering4.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
ROAD, Iraqi Academic Scientific Journals (IASJ), Google ScholarPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 16OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 37OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.39OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 180 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 16 | 170 |
| 2025 | 21 | 21 | 245 |
| 2024 | 20 | 20 | 229 |
| 2023 | 37 | 37 | 220 |
| 2022 | 49 | 49 | 127 |
| 2021 | 37 | 37 | 49 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 13 weeksLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 19%Publisher website ·
- Desk decision
- 20 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 13 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 50 | Yes | CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 50 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 50 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 50 | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Submission fee
- USD 50
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 10,000 words
- Reference style
- IEEE
- Templates
- LaTeX and Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
Article types accepted6, with length limits
- meta-analysisThe journal publishes two types of contributions: Original research articles: Full-length articles that present in-depth, original experimental and/or theoretic…Length not stated
- original research articleThe journal publishes two types of contributions: Original research articles: Full-length articles that present in-depth, original experimental and/or theoretic…Length not stated
- original research articlesOriginal research articles: Full-length articles that present in-depth, original experimental and/or theoretical research in fields relevant to applied sciences…Length not stated
- original studiesOriginal StudiesLength not stated
- review articleThe journal publishes two types of contributions: Original research articles: Full-length articles that present in-depth, original experimental and/or theoretic…main text ≤ 10,000 words
- review articlesReview articles: Comprehensive, critical overviews of recent developments in a specific area covered by the journal’s scope.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Authorship Author Contributions (CRediT)
Starting from Volume 6, Issue 1 (2026), authors must include an Author Contributions statement specifying the role of each author in the research and manuscript preparation. Example statement: “All authors contributed to the study conception and design. Material preparation, data collection, and analysis were performed by [full name], [full name], and [full name]. The first draft of the manuscript…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Conflicts of Interest
Authors are required to disclose all financial and non-financial interests that are directly or indirectly related to the work submitted for publication. As a guideline, interests within the last 3 years of conducting the research and preparing the manuscript should be reported; older interests should also be disclosed if they could reasonably be perceived as influencing the submitted work. Exampl…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data Availability
JASN encourages authors to include a Data Availability statement in their manuscript. This statement should indicate where the data supporting the results can be found and, where applicable, provide persistent links to publicly archived datasets generated or analyzed in the study. If data are not publicly available, authors should state whether they can be obtained from the corresponding author on…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license Model summary
The APC covers editorial management, peer review coordination, plagiarism screening, copyediting, typesetting, digital hosting, indexing support, and permanent open-access archiving under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0), replacing the previously used CC BY 4.0 license.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
Open access Model summary
Open access means that accepted articles are made freely and permanently available online immediately upon publication, so that anyone can read, download, share, and cite the work without subscription barriers, subject to the applicable Creative Commons license.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review
Double-blind peer review Model summary
All manuscripts submitted to JASN undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process, in which the identities of authors and reviewers are concealed from each other to ensure objectivity and fairness. After the initial editorial screening for scope, originality, and basic quality, suitable experts in the field are invited to provide critical evaluations of the scientific quality, clarity, and sig…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
iThenticate plagiarism screening Model summary
To verify originality, all manuscripts submitted to JASN are checked for similarity and potential plagiarism using iThenticate plagiarism-detection software.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- University of Technology, Baghdad
- Country or region
- Iraq
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2788-6867
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 6, Issue 3 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Applied Sciences and Nanotechnology
How long does peer review take at Journal of Applied Sciences and Nanotechnology?
Authors report an average review time of about 13 weeks; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 19%. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Journal of Applied Sciences and Nanotechnology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Manuscript length: ≤ 10,000 words; Reference style: IEEE; Templates: LaTeX and Word; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Journal of Applied Sciences and Nanotechnology based?
Of the 35 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Iraq (13), Iran (4) and India (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Applied Sciences and Nanotechnology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Applied Sciences and Nanotechnology is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Journal of Applied Sciences and Nanotechnology open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Applied Sciences and Nanotechnology is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 50.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .