The ABUAD Journal of Engineering Research and Development (AJERD) is steadily establishing itself as a significant contributor to the global engineering community. Recently, the journal achieved an important milestone by being indexed in the AR Index, a notable database for academic research publications. This recognition underscores the journal’s commitment to promoting innovative research and fostering the development of engineering knowledge.
About AJERD
AJERD is a double-blind peer-reviewed open access journal, operating under the auspices of the College of Engineering at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Ekiti State, Nigeria. The journal is dedicated to the dissemination of original research and development findings across various branches of engineering, making it a vital resource for academics, researchers, and industry professionals.
Key Features of AJERD
1. Peer Review Process: AJERD maintains a rigorous double-blind peer review process, ensuring that every article published meets high academic standards. The review process typically involves 1-2 rounds and spans 3-5 months, offering thorough feedback and evaluation to authors.
2. Open Access and Licensing: One of the key advantages of AJERD is its open access policy, which allows readers from around the world to access research articles freely. The journal operates under the CC BY-NC-SA license, encouraging the sharing of knowledge while protecting the authors’ rights.
3. Submission and Publication Fees: To sustain its operations and ensure the high quality of its publications, AJERD charges a submission fee of $50 and a publication fee of $150. These fees support the journal’s editorial process, peer review, and the wide dissemination of research findings.
4. Indexing and Archiving: The journal’s inclusion in the AR Index reflects its growing influence and the quality of research it publishes. This indexing will enhance the visibility of articles published in AJERD, facilitating their discovery by a broader audience. In addition to being indexed, the journal provides DOIs (Digital Object Identifiers) for all articles, ensuring they are permanently accessible and citable.
Journal Details and Contact Information
- Title: ABUAD Journal of Engineering Research and Development
- Acronym: AJERD
- Publisher: College of Engineering, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD)
- ISSN (Online): 2645-2685
- ISSN (Print): 2756-6811
- Frequency: Semi-annual
- Editor: Engr. Prof. J.O. Dada
- Managing Editor: Engr. Dr. M.A. Lala
- Official Email: ajerd@abuad.edu.ng
Manuscript Submission and Publication Ethics
Authors interested in submitting their work to AJERD should adhere to the journal’s submission guidelines. Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. AJERD emphasizes ethical research practices, discouraging any form of data fabrication or falsification. Consistency in the use of language (either US or UK English) is also required.
Conclusion
The ABUAD Journal of Engineering Research and Development (AJERD) is making notable strides in the engineering field. Its recent indexing in the AR Index is a testament to the journal’s quality and its dedication to advancing engineering research. For researchers and professionals in the engineering community, AJERD offers an invaluable platform for sharing and discovering cutting-edge research.
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The African Research (AR) Index is a comprehensive scholarly directory and database focused explicitly on journal publishers that publish and disseminate African research.
