Journal profile · Engineering-Engineering (miscellaneous)
Journal of Techniques
ISSN 1818-653X · eISSN 2708-8383 · middle technical university · Iraq
Journal of Techniques: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 6 weeks (community reports); acceptance rate 27% (journal website); 44 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Techniques is published by middle technical university. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Dental materials and restorations, Polymer Science and Applications and Photovoltaic System Optimization Techniques, together about 21.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Mechanical Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Aim: The Journal of Techniques is a peer-reviewed scholarly publication dedicated to advancing industry-oriented engineering research. The journal specializes in publishing original applied research that addresses current industry challenges and emerging technological trends. Our focus is on practical engineering solutions and innovations that bridge the gap between academic research and industrial applications. Published by the Middle Technical University, the journal leverages the institution's extensive technical expertise and strong industry connections to ensure high-quality, relevant research that aligns with both academic excellence and industrial needs Scope: Journal of Techniques publishes original research papers, and review papers. The publication dedicates to bringing together intellectual and professional engineers from the private, public and academic sectors who are engaged in efforts to advance engineering in fields of: Engineering (miscellaneous): includes Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Control and Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Civil and Structural Engineering, Surveying and Geomatics Engineering, and Architecture Engineering. Mechanical Engineering: includes Applied Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Welding Engineering, Thermal Engineering, and Renewable Energy. Chemical Engineering (miscellaneous): includes Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Water-treatment Engineering, and Environmental Engineering. Material Science (miscellaneous): includes Materials Engineering, Nanotechnology, Nanomaterials Science, and Metallurgy.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering-Engineering (miscellaneous)
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Dental materials and restorationsDentistry9.7%
- Polymer Science and ApplicationsEngineering6.6%
- Photovoltaic System Optimization TechniquesEnergy5.2%
- Advanced Welding Techniques AnalysisEngineering4.5%
- Agricultural Science and FertilizationAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.5%
- Dental Implant Techniques and OutcomesDentistry4.2%
- Water Quality and Pollution AssessmentEnvironmental Science4.2%
- Agricultural Engineering and MechanizationEngineering4.2%
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.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering (miscellaneous) | Q2 | 150/300 | 50th |
| Mechanical Engineering | Q3 | 394/740 | 46th |
| Materials Science (miscellaneous) | Q3 | 152/256 | 40th |
| Chemical Engineering (miscellaneous) | Q3 | 67/106 | 37th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.6LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.23LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.48LetPub ·
- h-index
- 16OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 46OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.17OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 602 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33 | 33 | 433 |
| 2025 | 44 | 44 | 311 |
| 2024 | 44 | 44 | 500 |
| 2023 | 124 | 124 | 128 |
| 2022 | 108 | 108 | 29 |
| 2021 | 49 | 44 | 28 |
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 6 weeksLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 27%Publisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 6 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
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
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 prepare8 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 300 words
- Keywords
- ≤ 5
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Required, 5
- Highlights
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted1
- reviewArticles submitted to the Journal of Techniques should be associated with the Engineering (miscellaneous), Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Mat…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteLicense & copyright, Preprints
- License & copyright Copyright
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC-BY 4.0) license Model summary
Journal of Techniques is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, which allows users to copy, to create extracts, abstracts and new works from the Article, to alter and revise the Article, and to make commercial use of the Article (including reuse and/or resale of the Article by commercial entities), provided the user gives appropriate credit (with a link to the f…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints
No clinical-trial data involving administration/injection of new drugs into human subjects Model summary
This journal does not publish clinical-trial data where it involves the administration/injection of new drugs into human subjects.
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
- middle technical university
- Country or region
- Iraq
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1818-653X
- Electronic ISSN
- 2708-8383
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 8, Issue 2 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Techniques
How long does peer review take at Journal of Techniques?
Authors report an average review time of about 6 weeks; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 27%. 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 Techniques?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 300 words; Keywords: ≤ 5; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Required, 5; Highlights: Optional; Graphical abstract: Optional; Cover letter: 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.
Which databases index Journal of Techniques?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Techniques is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Journal of Techniques open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Techniques is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
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: .