About the Journal

Engineering and Technology Horizons (ETH), formerly known as Ladkrabang Engineering Journal, is an academic refereed journal organized by the School of Engineering, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) in Thailand. ETH is an open-access scientific journal that focuses explicitly on publishing original academic and research articles related to engineering and technology. The journal provides a platform for researchers, scientists, and academicians to share their knowledge and ideas with the broader scientific community through online publications.

Journal Abbreviation: Eng. & Technol. Horiz.

ISSN: 2985-1688 (Online)

Aims and Scope

Engineering and Technology Horizons publishes high-quality international articles that promote the exchange of research findings and knowledge among researchers, engineers, and academicians. The journal encourages contributions that present new ideas, principles, or innovations supported by solid theoretical or experimental evidence.

The journal welcomes original research articles, experimental studies, design innovations, and applied engineering solutions in which authors have directly participated. The journal's fields of engineering and technology broadly cover 4 categories:

  • Mechanical and Industrial Engineering: Machine design and analysis, manufacturing processes, mechatronics, robotics, industrial systems, logistics, agricultural and food engineering, and maintenance engineering.
  • Civil Engineering: Structural design and construction, transportation systems, water resources, environmental and geotechnical engineering, architecture and infrastructure management, and sustainable development.
  • Electrical Engineering: Power generation and distribution, electronics, computer engineering, telecommunications, information systems, electromagnetism, and control and measurement technologies.
  • Chemical Engineering: Chemical process design, materials transformation, petroleum and energy systems, biochemical and pharmaceutical production, and applications in biomedical and environmental technologies.

Type of Article

Engineering and Technology Horizons accepts two types of articles.

  • Research Article: (length between 6,000 and 10,000 words) This article presents a structured investigation conducted according to academic standards. It begins with a clearly defined originality, hypothesis or research problem, establishes specific objectives, and employs a systematic methodology with data collection, analysis, and interpretation. The conclusions should address the stated objectives and contribute meaningfully to academic advancement or practical application in engineering and technology.
  • Academic Article: (length between 6,000 and 10,000 words) This article provides scholarly reflection through reviews, technical commentary, or critical evaluations of established theories, methods, or developments in the field. It synthesizes existing knowledge to enhance understanding, support academic discourse, and guide future research or professional practice.

Language

Engineering and Technology Horizons (ETH) accepts manuscripts that are all written in English. The manuscript should be written in clear and concise language with proper grammar and correct spelling. Authors are encouraged to have their manuscripts reviewed by a native English speaker prior to submission.

Peer Review

All manuscripts submitted to Engineering and Technology Horizons (ETH) undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process. At least three independent experts evaluate each article to ensure academic quality and constructive feedback.

Before peer review, Editors assess whether each submission is technically sound, scientifically valid, and suitable for consideration. Authors may suggest potential reviewers in the submission form; however, the final decision rests solely with the Editor, and authors should avoid recommending recent collaborators or colleagues from the same institution. When an Editor has a competing interest, another member of the editorial team will manage the review process.

Manuscripts with a plagiarism rate exceeding 30% (excluding references) are automatically rejected. Authors should also provide copies of relevant work upon submission.

For more details, please see <Peer Review Process>.

Editorial Policy

Independent reviewers will evaluate academic and research articles for publication. The articles must include substantial supported theories, innovative work, substantial experimental results, useful and constructive discussions, and academic articles in the fields of engineering and technology. An electronic journal is available on the website (https://ph01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/lej/). The Editors have the right to request revisions to the submitted manuscript before it is finally accepted. The institute and the editorial board do not take responsibility for the views or content expressed by the authors of individual articles. Acknowledgment is required for any copying.

Open Access and Archiving Policies

This journal promotes the global exchange of ideas and knowledge by providing open access to its research content.

Engineering and Technology Horizons' articles are available on Thailand's central electronic journal database, Thai Journal Online (ThaiJO). You can access all the published articles for free from the archives section on their website (https://ph01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/lej/issue/archive). The authors hold the copyright of their articles, and they are permitted to self-archive their articles in PDF format.

Publication Fee Policy

Engineering and Technology Horizons  is an open-access publication founded by the School of Engineering, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang in Thailand. Its purpose is to publish high-quality academic and research articles on engineering and technology. The journal is open to anyone whose research work meets the editorial board's criteria, and there are no page charges for submissions. The School of Engineering fully covers the cost of publication.

Publication Frequency

The journal is published every three months, with four issues per year. 

  • Issue 1: January - March
  • Issue 2: April - June
  • Issue 3: July - September
  • Issue 4: October – December

Ownership and Management

The School of Engineering at KMITL is the rightful owner of Engineering and Technology Horizons. The school provides all necessary facilities to ensure the journal maintains its high publication standards, rigorous peer-review process, and open-access availability to researchers and readers worldwide. The Office of Academic Journal Administration, under the President's Office, has been assigned to oversee the overall management of the journal, in line with the School of Engineering's vision. For further information about the School of Engineering, KMITL, please visit https://engineer.kmitl.ac.th/.

Copyright and Licensing

Engineering and Technology Horizons values copyright protection and licensing to secure the author’s rights. We publish articles under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), which allows sharing, adaptation, and proper attribution, while authors retain copyright ownership. This fosters openness, accessibility, and responsible sharing, benefiting authors and the research community while honoring intellectual property rights.

Revenue Sources

The School of Engineering at KMITL is the primary revenue source for the journal, which is utilized to sustain its operations and ensure transparency. The journal also gratefully acknowledges funding from Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI), channeled through the Thai-Journal Citation Index Centre, which is dedicated to improving the journal's operations and management to achieve high quality.

Any revenue sources for the journal do not influence editorial decisions. Manuscripts submitted for publication are evaluated solely on their scientific merit. Throughout the submission and publication process, we maintain transparency and high publication standards.

Advertising and Direct Marketing

Our advertising policy is transparent and ethical. Advertisements, if any, are displayed separately from published content, and decisions regarding advertising are made based on relevance and quality. We prioritize professionalism, ethics, and the separation of advertising from scientific content to uphold editorial independence and article integrity. Additionally, we approach direct marketing activities cautiously to maintain ethical standards, prioritize transparency, obtain consent, and respect data privacy regulations.

Journal History

The School of Engineering, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) established Ladkrabang Engineering Journal (ISSN (Print): 0125-1724; ISSN (Online): 2730-3888) in 1983. The journal is published in both print and electronic forms in Thai and English.

In September 2023, the journal was renamed Engineering and Technology Horizons (ISSN (Online): 2985-1688) and is exclusively published online in Thai and English through the official Engineering and Technology Horizons website.

Since June 2024, the journal has accepted submissions in English only. This means that all articles and any other submissions must be in English.

Publisher

School of Engineering, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
No. 1, Chalong Krung 1, Chalong Krung Road, Lat Krabang Sub-district,
Lat Krabang District, Bangkok, 10520, Thailand
Tel/Fax: 02-329-8301 Ext. 249, E-mail: kmitl.eng.jnl@gmail.com