About the Journal

   Journal title  : NexTech Engineering Journal (NTEJ)
   Initials  : NTEJ
   Abbreviation  : Elevate Bus. Rev.
   Frequency  : 3 issues per year
   DOI  : https://doi.org/10.55681/poltekamadigital by Crossref
   Online ISSN  : xxxx-xxxx
   Editor-in-Chief  : Ishep Tahta Maulana
   Publisher  : LPPM STKIP Harapan Bima
   Citation Analysis  : [Sinta] [Google Scholar]
 
NexTech Engineering Journal (NTEJ) is a peer-reviewed, open-access international journal dedicated to publishing pioneering research at the forefront of next-generation engineering and technological innovation. Positioned as a premier multidisciplinary scholarly forum, the journal serves visionary engineers, applied scientists, technology developers, and industrial researchers worldwide. NTEJ prioritizes rigorous empirical studies, advanced systems modeling, and cutting-edge design frameworks that address the complex engineering challenges of the 21st century. By bridging foundational engineering principles with breakthrough emerging technologies, the journal fosters a deep, comprehensive understanding of how advanced automation, smart infrastructure, and next-generation systems can drive industrial resilience, sustainable development, and global technological progress.

Scope and Topics
Reflecting its mandate to champion next-generation technologies, the journal welcomes high-quality original research articles, critical technical reviews, and empirical case studies that offer significant contributions to the following thematic areas:
  • Advanced Computing & Software Engineering: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning applications in engineering, Internet of Things (IoT), cybersecurity architectures, cloud computing, and advanced algorithm design.
  • Electrical, Electronics & Communications: Embedded systems, robotics, microelectronics, signal processing, next-generation telecommunications, and renewable energy systems.
  • Mechanical & Industrial Innovation: Industry 4.0 and 5.0, advanced manufacturing, automation, 3D printing, smart materials, and supply chain technology optimization.
  • Civil Engineering & Smart Infrastructure: Smart city frameworks, sustainable construction materials, structural health monitoring, green building technologies, and intelligent transportation systems.
  • Multidisciplinary & Systems Engineering: Nanotechnology, aerospace and aeronautical engineering advancements, bioengineering, and the integration of complex cyber-physical systems.
Publication Frequency
To ensure rigorous editorial oversight, thorough peer review, and the rapid dissemination of critical technological breakthroughs, NTEJ is published semi-annually (2 issues per year, typically scheduled for release in June and December). Special thematic issues focusing on paradigm-shifting technological disruptions (e.g., breakthroughs in quantum engineering or smart grid resilience) may be commissioned by the Editorial Board.

Peer Review Process
NTEJ enforces a strict double-blind peer review policy to maintain the highest standards of scientific integrity, analytical objectivity, and methodological validity across all engineering disciplines.
  • Initial Desk Evaluation: Every submission undergoes a preliminary screening by the Editor-in-Chief or a relevant Subject Editor to assess thematic alignment, methodological soundness (experimental, theoretical, or computational), and structural compliance. Plagiarism screening via Turnitin/iThenticate is strictly executed at this stage, requiring a similarity index below the journal's maximum threshold.
  • Expert Peer Review: Manuscripts passing the desk evaluation are anonymized and assigned to at least two independent international reviewers who are established academic experts or senior industry leaders in the specific domain of engineering or applied technology.
  • Editorial Decision: Based on the reviewers' recommendations, the Editorial Board renders one of four decisions: Acceptance, Revisions Required (Minor/Major), Resubmit for Review, or Rejection. The final decision rests entirely on the intellectual merit, technical rigor, and practical applicability of the work to advanced engineering.

Mission Statement: "The mission of the NexTech Engineering Journal (NTEJ) is to deconstruct technological limitations and catalyze the development of transformative, sustainable, and highly efficient engineering solutions within a rapidly evolving global society. Grounded in the philosophy that true technological advancement requires the bold integration of foundational engineering and next-generation innovation, the journal aims to democratize advanced scientific knowledge by providing an unrestricted, high-impact platform for global scholarly dialogue. Through the promotion of diverse and rigorous methodological approaches, NTEJ seeks to empower visionary engineers, inspire industrial pioneers, and shape future-proof, intelligent, and highly resilient technological ecosystems worldwide."