Information For Authors

Frontiers of Science, Technology, and Innovations (FSTI) invites researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to submit original work that advances STEM knowledge and its real-world applications. As a diamond open-access journal, FSTI charges no publication fees (no APCs), ensuring equitable access for authors worldwide.

Why Publish in FSTI?

  1. High Visibility – Your work reaches a global audience, including academia, industry, and policymakers.

  2. Rigorous Peer Review – Double-blind review ensures quality and credibility.

  3. Practical Impact – We prioritize studies with clear applications in technology transfer, green energy, digital solutions, and agri-tech.

  4. Author-Friendly Policies – Retain copyright under CC BY while enabling broad dissemination.

Submission Guidelines

  • Scope Alignment – Ensure your manuscript fits FSTI’s focus areas (e.g., patents, smart manufacturing, AI for development).

  • Structure – Follow standard research article format (abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, references).

  • Ethical Standards – Avoid plagiarism; disclose conflicts of interest.

  • Open Data – Encourage data sharing where feasible.

Publication Process

  1. Submit via email (fsti@busitema.ac.ug) with a cover letter.

  2. Peer Review – Typically completed within 8 weeks.

  3. Publish – Fast-tracked online publication upon acceptance.

FSTI is your platform to amplify the impact of STEM research in Africa and beyond.

Interested in submitting to this journal? We recommend that you review the About the Journal page for the journal's section policies, as well as the Author Guidelines. Authors need to register with the journal prior to submitting or, if already registered, can simply log in and begin the five-step process.