About the Journal

Aims and Scope

Recent Science and Technology (RST) originally published as Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya Research Journal (since 2009), is a by at least three independent reviewers, published by the Research and Development Institute, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya, Thailand. This journal publishes high-quality research articles and reviews in English, specific topics covered by the journal include Science and Technology and related disciplines:

  • Agriculture
  • Agro-industry
  • Biotechnology
  • Biological Science
  • Physical Science
  • Engineering
  • Technology
  • Environment and Natural Resources

Types of manuscript

The journal publishes original research articles and review articles, which have not been published nor simultaneously submitted for publication elsewhere.

  1. Original article represents comprehensive research, involving data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Original articles are considered by their systematic approach to presenting methods, results, and discussions.
  2. Review article offers a panoramic overview of existing research on a specific topic. It integrates findings from various sources, critically assesses the state of the field, and may provide insights into emerging trends and areas of debate.

Publication Frequency

3 issues per year
       Issue I: January - April
       Issue II: May - August
       Issue III: September - December

Starting from Volume 18, Issue 1 (2026), the journal will publish 15–20 English-language articles in each issue.

Publication Fees

Publication in this journal is free of charge.

Language

RST 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 Process

All manuscripts submitted to RST are subject to review by three experts through a double-blind peer review process. The process will be undertaken by experienced experts, from different institutions who are not affiliated with the authors. The full process can be viewed here.

Open Access Policy

RST is committed to open access publishing. All articles are freely available online immediately upon publication without any subscription charges or registration barriers.

Archiving Policy

All articles published in Recent Science and Technology are permanently archived in the Thai Journal Online (ThaiJO) database, managed by the Thai-Journal Citation Index (TCI) Centre. The journal maintains secure electronic backups to ensure long-term preservation and accessibility of its content. In the event that the journal ceases publication, all published articles will remain accessible through the ThaiJO archive. Authors retain the copyright of their articles and are permitted to self-archive the final published PDF version of their work.

Ownership and management

RST is owned and funded by Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya, which is responsible for supervising and managing every stage of the publication process. All financial support contributes to the sustainability of a rigorous peer-review process and the continued excellence of scholarly publishing.

Publisher

Research and Development Institute, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya, Thailand.

Address: 179 M.3, Maifad, Sikao, Trang 92150, Thailand.
Tel: +66 92 260 0439
Email: rst.journal@rmutsv.ac.th

Copyright and Licensing

All contents of an article published in the journal, including text, equations, formulas, tables, figures, and other illustrations, are copyrighted by, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) license. Reproduction of these contents in any format for commercial purposes requires a prior written consent of the Editor of the journal.

Revenue Sources

Recent Science and Technology is funded and supported by Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya to sustain its operations, including editorial management, online hosting, and archiving. The journal operates on a non-profit basis and provide an academic platform for researchers to disseminate their scientific findings.

Advertising and Marketing

Recent Science and Technology does not accept advertising revenue or paid advertisements and does not engage in direct marketing activities. Journal promotions, calls for papers, and related announcements are communicated only through the journal’s official websites and official social media channels.

Any informational notices are clearly separated from editorial content and have no influence on editorial decisions, peer review, manuscript evaluation, or publication outcomes. All editorial processes are conducted independently and based solely on the academic merit and quality of submitted manuscripts.