Focus and Scope
JSTAS (Journal of Sustainable Technology and Applied Science) is the online journal under the Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (LPPM) ITN Malang. JSTAS is ready to publish research articles and reviews from sustainable technology, engineering, and applied science researchers. The journal aims to integrate the study of these disciplines to achieve sustainable development (SD) and help stimulate debate to define common, effective responses to tomorrow’s challenges.
JSTAS (Journal of Sustainable Technology and Applied Science) considers a broad range of topics, and papers can address subjects theoretically or empirically through either a descriptive or critical approach. Suitable topics include but are not limited to:
- Science, technology and innovation (STI).
- Role of STI in achieving SD.
- SD policies and strategies and the government's involvement in SD practices and regulations.
- Research and development
- ICTs and SD.
- Education and SD.
- Engineering, industry and sustainable manufacturing systems.
- Food security policies and sustainable food production systems.
- Future trends in STI
- UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
- Water, energy and climate change
- Impact of innovation and knowledge upon productivity increase/enhancement
- Knowledge-based economy and SD
- The role of the informal sector in sustainable economic growth








