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Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (J-STIP) serve as a platform for dialogue and exchange among the diverse community of scholars, practitioners, and policymakers engaged with issues at the intersection of science, technology and innovation policy. The journal seeks to promote communication among faculty, researchers, and students from fields as varied as engineering, the natural sciences, social sciences, management, economics, public policy, and the humanities, who are interested in the dynamics of innovation and the governance of scientific and technological change.

It also welcomes participation from professionals in government, industry, and academia involved in research and development, economists, policy analysts, and administrators shaping innovation strategies. A further category of readership includes members of civil society, journalists, and public-interest organisations concerned with how innovation and technology influence economic progress, social inclusion, and sustainable development.

Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy is a peer-reviewed journal that includes original research articles, policy analyses, review papers, and reflections on emerging issues in the science, technology and innovation (STI) ecosystem. The journal emphasises work of general relevance to researchers, educators, and practitioners that can inform policymaking, curriculum development, and institutional strategies at various levels.

Aim and Objectives

The Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy invite contributions that encourage critical reflection, interdisciplinary analysis, and informed debate on how science and technology can be effectively harnessed to advance innovation-driven growth, equity, and sustainability.

In light of this, subjects covered include, but are not limited to:

• National, regional and sectoral innovation systems and policy frameworks
• Science, technology, and innovation governance
• Technology transfer, commercialisation, and intellectual property rights
• Innovation management and entrepreneurship ecosystems
• Policy evaluation, metrics, and indicators for innovation performance
• Societal and ethical implications of emerging technologies
• Digital transformation and innovation for sustainable development
• Science Diplomacy
• Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators

INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS

1. Electronic Submissions should be sent in MS Word format to: Dr. Vikas Kumar, Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Information Technology Vadodara-International Campus Diu,
e-mail: vikaskumarcug@gmail.com

2. The research article must be an original and unpublished work. The author(s) must also confirm that the manuscript is not being considered for publication elsewhere in any form.

3. Word Limit: The prescribed word limit is 8000-10000 words including references.

4. The submission must include an abstract of 150-250 words which should contain a minimum of five keywords arranged alphabetically.

5. Submissions must be made in the MS Word (.doc/.docx) format.

6. The body of the manuscript should be in Times New Roman, Font Size 12 and in 1.5 line spacing.

7. The text should be justified and a margin of 2.54 centimetres shall be left on all sides of the paper.

8. Include notes and references in the written text, using the APA Citation style, with a full and updated bibliographical list at the end of the article.

9. Authors are encouraged to use abbreviations except most common ones.

10. Acknowledgments: These must be put before the references and be less than 200 words.

11. All research articles submitted will be checked for plagiarism. The author(s) are strictly expected to acknowledge the references made use of.

12. Author should Identify sources of all information and cite those publications that have been used during the research process.

13. Information obtained privately, as in conversation or correspondence, should not be used or reported without prior permission from the source. Such work may be cited as “personal communication”.

14. Authors are advised to use own data and good resolutions (minimum 300 DPI) maps/ photographs/ drawings/illustrations/ flow charts, etc. in case of reuse of such materials, authors are responsible for necessary written permission from the concerned persons or institutions.

15. Separate from your manuscript, your submission should contain enumerating the following details in a separate page.

• Title of the Research Article.
• Name of the Author(s).
• Name of the Institution.
• E-mail Address.
• Postal Address.
• Mobile/Whatapp Number

16. Author(s) must strictly adhere to guidelines, failing which their submissions may not be considered.

17. Notification of Acceptance/Rejection: Within 30-50 days from the date of Submission.

Plagiarism Policy: Every paper should accompany a similarity index report in Turnitinanti plagiarism software. The plagiarism percentage should not exceed 10-15% per cent (excluding 8 words). Further it should not be more than one percent from one source. 

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Dr. Vikas Kumar, Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Information Technology Vadodara-International Campus Diu, e-mail: vikaskumarcug@gmail.com