About the Journal

JSIR is a monthly English-language Journal that serves as an information link between science, technology, and society. It welcomes research from all fields of science and engineering, provided it meets its mission of bridging fundamental scientific knowledge with practical industrial applications. It should encompass interdisciplinary research that advances science and industrial innovation, particularly emphasising applied research with tangible outcomes.

We welcome original research articles and reviews in the following broad areas:

Applied Sciences and Engineering

  • Materials science and engineering
  • Nanotechnology and advanced manufacturing
  • Mechanical, civil, chemical, and electrical engineering
  • Robotics, automation, and industrial control systems

Industrial Processes and Innovation

  • Process optimisation and modelling
  • Industrial chemistry and catalysis
  • Biotechnology and bioengineering
  • Food processing and agricultural innovations
  • Environmental technologies and waste management

Energy and Sustainability

  • Renewable and alternative energy systems
  • Energy efficiency in industrial applications
  • Carbon capture and clean technologies
  • Sustainable materials and green manufacturing

Digital Transformation in Industry

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Data Science in industrial applications
  • Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0 technologies
  • Cyber-physical systems and smart manufacturing
  • Software systems for industrial automation and productivity

Policy, Safety, and Management in Industrial Contexts

  • Industrial safety and risk assessment
  • Industrial policy, R&D management, and innovation ecosystems
  • Technology transfer and commercialisation
  • Quality assurance, standardisation, and regulatory frameworks

Articles that are purely theoretical or on basic science without a clear industrial relevance, irrelevant agricultural trials, or isolated product development with no industrial context and unsubstantiated design concepts lacking experimental validation are out of scope for this journal.

Peer Review Process

Review Policy: All submissions in JSIR undergo a rigorous review process to maintain a high-quality publication. All submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential documents and are reviewed by a double-blind peer review process, which may take a minimum of 04 to 06 weeks from the submission date. Submitted manuscripts are referred to at least 3 subject experts (reviewers) as suggested by the editorial board. Manuscripts with negative feedback from any of the reviewers are declined. Manuscripts with positive feedback from at least two reviewers are accepted for publication.

The journal’s Editor makes all publication decisions based on the referees’ reports (reviewers' reports). In addition, the Editor may seek additional reviews when needed. The Editor's decision will be final, considering the manuscript and the research paper's publication. 

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global knowledge exchange.

CSIR-NIScPR Policy on Plagiarism

The system of formal communication in science through publication in primary journals is based on originality and quality of information, which are the only criteria for publication. However, there have been tendencies to misuse the system and vitiate the process of scientific communication for personal benefit. One of the ills afflicting science communication is plagiarism. Attempts at plagiarism may range from verbatim copying of extensive material of other authors, misappropriating results/data of others with minor changes in language/presentation without giving credit to the original source, and publishing essentially the same information more than once.

As the premier institution of publishing primary scientific journals in various disciplines of science and technology in India, CSIR-NIScPR strongly reiterates its policy of discouraging plagiarism. All efforts are made to detect and frustrate attempts at plagiarism through editorial screening and rigorous peer review with respect to communications received for publication in the CSIR-NIScPR publications. Cooperation of the scientific community is sought in our efforts to frustrate all attempts at plagiarism.

In case any attempt at plagiarism is brought to our attention, accompanied by convincing evidence, the following steps would be taken:

(a) After consulting the respective Editorial Board Members, authors guilty of plagiarism will be debarred from publishing their papers in CSIR-NIScPR journals.

(b) Heads of the departments/institutes of the offending authors will be informed of such incidences of plagiarism.

(c) Such incidents of plagiarism will be publicised through the concerned CSIR-NIScPR journals in consultation with the respective Editorial Board Members.

CSIR-NIScPR does not levy Article Processing Charges (APCs) or Article Submission Charges.