Journal profile · Engineering-General Engineering
Nigerian Journal of Technology
ISSN 0331-8443 · eISSN 2467-8821 · University of Nigeria · Nigeria
Nigerian Journal of Technology: fully open access; APC about USD 200; review about 11 weeks (community reports); 85 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Nigerian Journal of Technology is published by University of Nigeria. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Materials Engineering and Processing, Concrete and Cement Materials Research and Agricultural Engineering and Mechanization, together about 25.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Civil and Structural Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The aim of establishing the Nigerian Journal of Technology is to create a forum for the publication of well-researched articles in all areas of Engineering and Technology and for fast dissemination of such research reports. We accept multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary manuscripts that have application and relevance in Engineering. Manuscripts submitted to NIJOTECH should fall within any of the following broad areas Building, Civil and Geotechnical Engineering Chemical, Industrial, Petroleum and Production Engineering Mechanical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Computer, Telecommunications, Software, Electrical and Electronics Engineering Agricultural, Bioresources, Biomedical and Food Engineering Water Resources and Environmental Engineering General and Emerging Engineering All papers submitted to the journal should be an original thought-provoking appraisal of existing knowledge, collation of relevant data of interest or investigation and exploration of new fields in applied science and technology. Only original articles which have been peer-reviewed to show new or additional knowledge can be considered for publication Publication Frequency
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering-General Engineering
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Nigeria 22, India 3, United States 2, Canada 1, Malaysia 1 (29 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Materials Engineering and ProcessingEngineering9.3%
- Concrete and Cement Materials ResearchEngineering9%
- Agricultural Engineering and MechanizationEngineering7%
- Geotechnical and construction materials studiesEngineering7%
- Innovative concrete reinforcement materialsEngineering4.7%
- Structural Behavior of Reinforced ConcreteEngineering4.4%
- Geotechnical Engineering and Soil StabilizationEngineering4.4%
- Recycled Aggregate Concrete PerformanceEngineering4.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
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CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
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CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
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CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Engineering | Q4 | 273/351 | 22nd |
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
Indexing the journal's website claims
Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Crossref, EBSCO Host, African Journals Online (AJOL)Publisher 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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.2LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.22LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.28LetPub ·
- h-index
- 27OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 252OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.93OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,923 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 67 | 67 | 727 |
| 2025 | 85 | 85 | 1,006 |
| 2024 | 101 | 101 | 1,242 |
| 2023 | 69 | 69 | 1,203 |
| 2022 | 139 | 139 | 1,158 |
| 2021 | 124 | 124 | 1,118 |
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 11 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 11 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 | NGN 80,000 / USD 200 | No | CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 185 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 185 | No | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 200 | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Submission fee
- NGN 10,000
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 prepare7 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 300 words
- Reference style
- IEEE
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Required
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted2
- original researchOriginal research manuscripts should not exceed 18 pages, typed in Times New Roman font 12, with 1.5 line spacing and an all-round margin of one inch.Length not stated
- review papersReview papers can be allowed up to 20 pages or more (excluding references), typed in Times New Roman font 12, with 1.5 line spacing and an all-round margin of o…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Authorship Qualification For Authorship
All listed authors must make substantial contribution to the manuscript being submitted and it is the sole responsibility of the corresponding author to ensure that. It is also the duty of the corresponding author to get the consent of all contributing authors before submission. By submitting an article to NIJOTECH, the corresponding author agrees to bear responsibility for any dispute arising fro…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Conflict of Interest or Competing Interest
Authors must ensure that they have no conflict of interest regarding the research they intend to publish in NIJOTECH. All potential conflicts of interest or resemblance thereof should be stated at the end of the manuscript, before the references.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
No simultaneous submission to other journals or conferences. Model summary
A key policy is that articles submitted to NIJOTECH should not have been nor will be submitted to any other journal or conference while still under review or after being accepted for publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Statement
The contents of the articles are the sole opinion of the author(s) and not of NIJOTECH. NIJOTECH is OPEN ACCESS implying that all contents become available immediately after publication for ease of dissemination. Dissemination of articles has to be in whole, not in parts. A key policy is that articles submitted to NIJOTECH should not have been nor will be submitted to any other journal or conferen…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
Open access journal. Model summary
NIJOTECH is OPEN ACCESS implying that all contents become available immediately after publication for ease of dissemination.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
Double-blind peer review; plagiarism check before review; similarity index must be below 15%; zero tolerance for plagiarism. Model summary
All articles published in NIJOTECH must undergo peer review. Peer review is defined as obtaining advice on individual manuscripts from reviewers. Papers submitted to NIJOTECH are usually sent out for review after initial editorial screening. Articles will be subjected to and must pass a plagiarism check before they can be sent out for peer review.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Similarity index must be below 15%; journal runs plagiarism checks. Model summary
All submitted manuscript should have similarity index of less than 15%.
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.
Before you submit
Five checks before submitting to Nigerian Journal of Technology
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Materials Engineering and Processing, Concrete and Cement Materials Research.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatAbstract: ≤ 300 words; Reference style: IEEE; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required.Author guidelines ↗
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
- 4FeesNGN 80,000 (DOAJ)Fee details
- 5Expected review timeabout 11 weeks · Community averageReview data
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- University of Nigeria
- Country or region
- Nigeria
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 0331-8443
- Electronic ISSN
- 2467-8821
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 45, Issue 3 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Nigerian Journal of Technology
How long does peer review take at Nigerian Journal of Technology?
Authors report an average review time of about 11 weeks. 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 Nigerian Journal of Technology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 300 words; Reference style: IEEE; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Required; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Required; 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Nigerian Journal of Technology based?
Of the 29 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Nigeria (22), India (3) and United States (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Nigerian Journal of Technology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Nigerian Journal of Technology is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Nigerian Journal of Technology open access, and what is the APC?
Nigerian Journal of Technology is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 200.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .