Open Access Statement

Open Access Statement
The Journal of Applied Engineering Sciences & Technology (JAEST) is committed to the principles of open science and unrestricted access to scholarly research. All articles published in JAEST are made freely and permanently accessible online immediately upon publication, without any financial, legal, or technical barriers.

Full Open Access
JAEST follows a diamond open access model, meaning there are no article processing charges (APCs), submission fees, or publication costs for authors. Furthermore, access to all content is entirely free for readers — both online and in print, where applicable.

Licensing and Usage

The Journal of Applied Engineering Sciences & Technology (JAEST) publishes all articles under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license permits users to share, copy, redistribute, adapt, transform, and build upon the published material for any purpose, including commercial purposes, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and source, a link to the license is provided, and any changes made are indicated.

Authors retain the copyright of their published work and grant JAEST the right of first publication. Copyright is not transferred from the authors to the journal or publisher.

Our Mission
By removing economic barriers, JAEST aims to support the global dissemination of high-quality research in engineering, materials science, energy systems, and related disciplines. We believe that free access to scientific knowledge enhances innovation, transparency, and cross-border collaboration.