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R&D Journal

Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering · South Africa · Est. 1985

ISSN0257-9669eISSN2309-8988
DOAJOpen Access
15
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
DOAJ Verified+15
Total15

Aims & Scope

The R&D Journal aims to advance the field of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering by publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed research. The journal serves as a platform for disseminating innovative and impactful research findings, fostering the exchange of knowledge and ideas among researchers, practitioners, and industry professionals. The journal welcomes original research articles and advanced applications (case studies) that contribute to the understanding and advancement of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, particularly in a South African context. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: Advanced manufacturing processes and technologies Computational mechanics and simulations Materials science and engineering Energy systems and sustainability Biomechanics and biomedical engineering Mechatronic systems and applications Design and optimisation of mechanical systems Fluid dynamics and thermal sciences Robotics and automation Control systems and instrumentation The journal encourages submissions that explore new methodologies, present experimental and theoretical advancements, and demonstrate practical applications in the field. The journal aims to bridge the gap between research and practice by providing a comprehensive and inclusive platform, contributing to developing innovative solutions to engineering challenges.

General Information

Country / RegionSouth Africa
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1985
StatusActive
Total Publications
Publisher OrgAcademy of Science of South Africa
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Submission Info

Peer ReviewDouble anonymous peer review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

9/12 · 75%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
0257-9669 / 2309-8988
Indexed in a trusted database?
DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Double anonymous peer review
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
Primary language documented?
English

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Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Additive Manufacturing Materials and ProcessesMetallurgy and Material FormingFluid Dynamics and Turbulent FlowsWind Energy Research and DevelopmentTurbomachinery Performance and OptimizationRocket and propulsion systems researchComputational Fluid Dynamics and AerodynamicsFatigue and fracture mechanicsAdditive Manufacturing and 3D Printing TechnologiesEnergetic Materials and Combustion
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