Scope and Research Areas

The Review of Applied Science and Technology (RAST) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that provides an academic and professional platform for the dissemination of applied scientific research and technological advancements across a diverse range of domains. The journal is grounded in the principle that the application of scientific knowledge and engineering innovation is essential to addressing complex industrial, environmental, societal, and technological challenges in the modern world.

RAST welcomes contributions from academia, industry, and government research institutions that demonstrate originality, rigor, and a clear link between theoretical insight and real-world application.

 

Aim and Focus

RAST seeks to:

  • Advance practical scientific knowledge with tangible outcomes
  • Promote engineering innovation and sustainable technological development
  • Foster interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary collaboration
  • Support applied research that impacts industrial systems, public health, digital transformation, and infrastructure
  • Bridge the gap between laboratory research and field deployment

The journal accepts a wide variety of manuscript types, including original research papers, systematic reviews, technology reports, case studies, design briefs, and applied modeling papers. All submissions should clearly articulate their relevance to applied science and/or engineering practice.

Disciplinary and Cross-Disciplinary Areas

The scope of RAST covers—but is not limited to—the following thematic domains:

 

  1. Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
  • Machine design and optimization
  • Robotics and mechatronic systems
  • Fluid mechanics and thermodynamics
  • Manufacturing systems and quality control
  • Computer-aided design (CAD) and finite element analysis (FEA)
  • Industrial automation and process improvement
  • Maintenance, reliability, and operations research

 

  1. Electrical, Electronics, and Communication Engineering
  • Power electronics and embedded systems
  • Control systems and signal processing
  • Wireless sensor networks and IoT
  • Communication protocols and network design
  • Instrumentation and electronic measurements
  • Smart grid technologies and automation
  • Electromagnetic interference and compliance

 

  1. Computer Science and Information Technology
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications
  • Software engineering and data modeling
  • Cybersecurity and blockchain technologies
  • Human-computer interaction and usability engineering
  • Cloud computing and edge systems
  • Big data analytics and real-time processing
  • Computational intelligence and algorithmic innovation

 

  1. Materials Science and Nanotechnology
  • Composite and advanced materials
  • Smart materials and functional surfaces
  • Nanomaterials for biomedical and energy applications
  • Corrosion science and surface engineering
  • Material behavior under stress and fatigue
  • Additive manufacturing and material informatics
  • Characterization methods (SEM, TEM, XRD, etc.)

 

  1. Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Structural analysis and design
  • Earthquake engineering and seismic resilience
  • Geotechnical and foundation engineering
  • Smart cities and intelligent infrastructure
  • Construction technology and building information modeling (BIM)
  • Sustainable and green building materials
  • Transportation systems and traffic optimization

 

  1. Chemical and Process Engineering
  • Process control and systems engineering
  • Catalysis and reaction engineering
  • Separation and purification technologies
  • Biochemical and polymer process design
  • Membrane systems and chemical sensors
  • Environmental chemical analysis and waste minimization
  • Energy integration and process intensification
  1. Energy and Environmental Engineering
  • Renewable energy systems (solar, wind, bioenergy, geothermal)
  • Energy storage technologies and smart grid integration
  • Sustainable waste management and circular economy models
  • Water treatment and resource recovery technologies
  • Life cycle assessment (LCA) of industrial processes
  • Carbon capture, storage, and emission control
  • Climate resilience engineering and policy modeling
  1. Biomedical and Health Technologies
  • Medical devices and instrumentation
  • Bioinformatics and healthcare analytics
  • Drug delivery and biomedical polymers
  • Tissue engineering and biomaterials
  • Wearable sensors and diagnostics
  • Engineering solutions for healthcare accessibility
  • Telemedicine and remote patient monitoring
  1. Agricultural and Food Engineering
  • Precision agriculture and smart farming technologies
  • Post-harvest engineering and food processing
  • Irrigation, drainage, and soil management systems
  • Controlled environment agriculture (greenhouses, hydroponics)
  • Agricultural robotics and remote sensing
  • Food safety, preservation, and quality control
  • Supply chain analytics in agritech
  1. Applied Physics and Emerging Technologies
  • Applied optics and photonics
  • Laser-based manufacturing and diagnostics
  • Semiconductor devices and quantum materials
  • Plasma technology and radiation engineering
  • Magnetism and superconductivity applications
  • Thermoelectric and piezoelectric systems
  • Integration of physical principles into industrial systems

Interdisciplinary Application Areas

RAST strongly encourages submissions that cross disciplinary boundaries and contribute to broader application themes, such as:

  • Smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0
  • Sustainability engineering and green innovation
  • Digital twins and simulation-based design
  • Disaster resilience and infrastructure safety
  • Technology in education, smart campuses, and virtual labs
  • Climate-smart engineering and environmental adaptation
  • Human-centric AI and ethical design in applied systems

 

Methodological Diversity

RAST supports a broad array of applied research methodologies:

  • Experimental and laboratory-based studies
  • Simulation and modeling (e.g., CFD, FEA, ANSYS, COMSOL)
  • Mathematical modeling and optimization
  • Design and prototyping in industrial contexts
  • Field studies and real-time deployment data
  • Case studies and industrial process analysis
  • Technological evaluation and usability testing

All submitted manuscripts must demonstrate scientific rigor, methodological soundness, and clear articulation of their applied relevance.

 

Real-World Impact and Innovation

The journal particularly values research that leads to:

  • Industrial scalability
  • Cost-effective engineering solutions
  • Environmental protection and sustainability
  • Energy efficiency and conservation
  • Technological equity and access in underserved communities
  • Innovation in small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
  • Contributions to national or global development goals (e.g., SDGs)

Submissions with co-authors from academia and industry, or those involving field trials, policy engagement, or community partnerships, are especially welcome.

Global Perspective

RAST is international in scope and welcomes submissions from researchers and practitioners around the world. We prioritize geographic diversity and support cross-border research that addresses region-specific challenges or demonstrates global applicability.

We also welcome translated, adapted, or regionally contextualized studies that present applied innovations within local ecosystems, particularly in emerging economies and climate-vulnerable regions.