Journal of Applied AI and Smart Technologies
JAAST | Inaugural Issue 2026
CALL FOR PAPERS
Now Accepting AI & Smart Technology Research
The Journal of Applied AI and Smart Technologies (JAAST) invites researchers, developers, and technologists to submit original research on real-world applications of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and intelligent systems for our inaugural issue launching January 2026.
Published by Scholarnex Insights & Consultancy, JAAST is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal connecting researchers shaping the smart future through cutting-edge AI applications across industries.
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Standard APC: $60 USD
$30 USD
Inaugural Issue Rate
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Additional Support: Fee waivers available for authors from low-income countries, unfunded researchers, and students. Simple application process upon acceptance.
Research Areas & Applications
JAAST welcomes research on real-world AI applications solving industry problems across domains:
✓ Machine Learning & Deep Learning
✓ Natural Language Processing & GenAI
✓ Computer Vision & Image Processing
✓ IoT & Smart Systems
✓ AI in Healthcare & Biomedical Applications
✓ Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0
✓ Autonomous Systems & Robotics
✓ AI Ethics & Responsible AI
✓ AI for Supply Chain & Logistics
✓ Smart Cities & Urban Computing
✨ Why Publish With JAAST?
Expert Peer Review
Double-blind review by domain experts in AI and technology ensures rigorous evaluation
Maximum Visibility
Open access under CC BY 4.0 - your AI research reaches practitioners and academics globally
Rapid Publication
Fast turnaround with first decisions in 6-8 weeks - timely for rapidly evolving AI field
Industry Impact
Focus on applied research bridges academic innovation with real-world implementation
📝 Submission Guidelines
| Manuscript Types: | Original research, case studies, technical reviews, applications |
| Word Limit: | 4,000-8,000 words (excluding references and code appendices) |
| Format: | MS Word only, following author guidelines |
| Code & Data: | Encouraged to share code repositories and datasets for reproducibility |
| Language: | English (editorial support available for non-native speakers) |
| Ethics: | Compliance with COPE guidelines and ethical AI research standards |
📅 Important Dates
| 📤 Submission Deadline: | December 30, 2025 |
| 🔖 ISSN/DOI Registration: | January 2026 |
| 🚀 Publication Date: | January 2026 |
Commitment to Excellence
As a newly launched journal in the rapidly evolving AI field, we are finalizing our ISSN and CrossRef DOI registration (expected January 2026). All accepted manuscripts will receive proper academic identifiers before publication in January 2026. We maintain the highest standards of scholarly publishing and peer review.
Submission deadline: December 30, 2025
📧 Contact & Information
Publisher: Scholarnex Insights & Consultancy
Website: scholarnex.org
Journal Page: About JAAST
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