Engineering Innovation and Practice

Online ISSN: 2759-8403

Aims and Scope

Engineering Innovation and Practice is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0). The journal is dedicated to advancing research in energy and agricultural sciences and their interdisciplinary integration. It aims to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial application by highlighting engineering innovations, applied practices, and sustainable development technologies. The journal welcomes original research articles and comprehensive review papers that address critical challenges in agriculture, energy, and global resource systems, as well as emerging technological advancements.

Publication and Archiving

The journal adopts a continuous publication model to facilitate the rapid dissemination of high-quality research. All articles are published as open access and are freely available worldwide through the journal’s official website, ensuring broad global visibility and accessibility. To ensure long-term digital preservation, all published content is archived in Zenodo, which guarantees permanent accessibility and preservation. Additionally, published articles are deposited in the National Diet Library of Japan, further securing their enduring availability for the global scholarly community.

Article Processing Charges (APC) & Academic Career Advancement

(1) Current APC Policy: A Commitment to Accessibility

Guided by the "First Principles" of academic publishing, the journal does not charge any APCs. By leveraging AI-driven automation to minimize operational overhead, the journal ensures that high-impact research is published and shared globally without financial barriers.

(2) The Academic Credit System: Measuring Contribution

The journal views peer contribution as a tangible intellectual asset. The Credit System is designed to quantify and honor the dedication of researchers who uphold the journal's rigorous standards. Credits are earned through high-quality, constructive peer reviews and exceptional contributions to open-review discussions. These credits do not represent monetary value but serve as the exclusive metric for Academic Recognition and Career Advancement within the journal’s ecosystem.

(3) A Merit-Based Pathway to Editorial Leadership

Accumulated credits provide a transparent and meritocratic pathway for researchers to transition from contributors to leadership roles.

- Reviewer Board Appointment: Consistent high-quality contributors are first invited to join the official Reviewer Board, receiving formal certification for their expertise.

- Promotion to Editorial Board: As credits accrue, members become eligible for appointment to the Editorial Board, where they take on active roles in curating special issues and shaping the journal’s thematic direction.

- Senior Leadership Roles: The most distinguished contributors—those who have demonstrated long-term commitment and academic excellence—are prioritized for promotion to Senior Editor, Section Editor, and ultimately, Co-Editor-in-Chief.

This system ensures that the journal’s governance is composed of its most active and proven community members, fostering a leadership team deeply rooted in the principles of scientific integrity.

(4) Ethical Integrity and Editorial Independence

To maintain the highest ethical standards, the acquisition of credits is strictly decoupled from the acceptance of a contributor’s own research. The credit system measures the quality of service to the scientific community, ensuring that editorial decisions remain impartial, evidence-based, and entirely independent of an individual’s rank or credit balance.

Bridging Theory and Reality: A New Chapter for Engineering Innovation and Practice

Engineering Innovation and Practice was established to serve as a high-quality academic platform driving the convergence of cutting-edge technology and real-world value. Grounded in interdisciplinary integration, the journal focuses on key sectors including agriculture and energy. We are dedicated to publishing original research and case studies that bridge the gap between laboratory innovation and marketplace application.

As an inclusive and progressive platform, we welcome submissions from scholars and engineers worldwide. We are committed to a rigorous peer-review process to maintain high academic standards while championing open access to ensure the widespread dissemination of scientific achievements.

2025 marks a significant milestone as our first full publishing year. Upholding our mission of being "innovation-driven and practice-oriented," we aim to deepen the integration of theory and practice. In the coming year, we will focus on enhancing manuscript quality, expanding international collaboration, and solidifying our role as a bridge between academia and industry.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all authors, reviewers, and readers. Your contributions are the driving force behind our progress. We look forward to collaborating with researchers worldwide to advance engineering innovation and create a brilliant future together.

Submission

Authors should follow the submission guidelines detailed in the Instructions for Authors. To submit your manuscript, please use the email below.

Contact Us

Email Address: eipoffice(at)jcom.zaq.ne.jp (change "(at)" to "@")

Address: 1-45 Odaka Ward, Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan

The journal editorial team

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

1. Authorship and Contributorship

1.1. Authorship Criteria: All listed Authors must have made substantial intellectual contributions and participated in the research. Authorship requires meeting all four criteria: significant contributions to the work; drafting or critically revising the manuscript; final approval of the version to be published; and accountability for all aspects of the work.

1.2. CRediT Taxonomy: To enhance transparency and accountability, the journal strongly encourages Authors to adopt the CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) for specifying individual contributions.

1.3. Ethical Oversight: The journal strictly prohibits ghost authorship, guest authorship, and gift authorship to maintain integrity.

1.4. Changes to Authorship: Any addition, removal, or reordering of Authors after submission must be accompanied by a written justification and explicit consent from all Authors. Changes after acceptance are generally disallowed.

2. Complaints and Appeals

2.1. Procedure: The journal implements a transparent and fair process to handle complaints related to the journal, its staff, or the editorial board.

2.2. Appeals: Authors may submit a formal appeal within two weeks of the editorial decision. Appeals must be supported by evidence. The final ruling lies with the Editor-in-Chief or Executive Editor.

3. Handling Allegations of Misconduct

3.1. Scope: Misconduct includes but is not limited to fabrication, falsification, plagiarism (including self-plagiarism), and inappropriate use of AI-generated content.

3.2. Investigation: Allegations are investigated rigorously following COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

3.3. Outcomes: Potential outcomes include Expressions of Concern, formal Retractions, or referral to the Author’s institution for further action.

4. Conflicts of Interest

4.1. Disclosure: All Authors, reviewers, and editors are required to disclose any potential competing interests—financial or non-financial—at submission or assignment.

4.2. Neutrality: Editors or reviewers with conflicts of interest will be recused from the decision-making process to preserve impartiality.

5. Data Sharing, Reproducibility, and Preprints

5.1. Data Availability: Authors are encouraged to deposit data and code in publicly accessible repositories and cite these using DOIs. Data sharing should comply with ethical and privacy considerations where applicable.

5.2. Preprints: The posting of manuscripts on recognized preprint servers (e.g., arXiv, bioRxiv) is supported and does not affect the originality status of the paper, provided this is disclosed upon submission.

6. Ethical Oversight of Research

6.1. Human and Environmental Ethics: Research involving human participants must have approval from an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or equivalent ethical body.

6.2. Geographical Sensitivity: Studies involving sensitive environmental data or vulnerable regions should be conducted with appropriate ethical responsibility.

7. Intellectual Property and Plagiarism

7.1. Licensing: Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License. Authors retain copyright.

7.2. Screening: All submissions undergo plagiarism detection via iThenticate or CrossCheck to ensure originality.

7.3. Jurisdictional Neutrality and Maps: Authors must use internationally recognized standards for map preparation. The journal maintains strict neutrality on territorial claims and jurisdictional boundaries and expects Authors to adhere to these standards.

8. Post-publication Discussion

The journal provides a formal platform for scholarly critique. Authors will have an opportunity to respond to substantive post-publication comments before their publication.

9. Corrections and Retractions

9.1. Corrections: Minor errors are addressed through Corrigenda or Errata.

9.2. Retractions: Retractions follow COPE Retraction Guidelines strictly. Retraction notices remain permanently linked to the original publication DOI.

10. Safeguarding the Scholarly Record (AI Policy)

10.1. Generative AI: AI tools may not be listed as Authors. Any AI-assisted language polishing must be transparently disclosed in the manuscript. The use of AI to generate primary scientific data (e.g., maps, results) constitutes a serious ethical breach.

10.2. Policy Evolution: This statement is reviewed annually to ensure alignment with COPE and international publishing standards.

Google Sites

Report abuse