Strategic Journal Targeting
Evidence-Based Journal Selection from Recent Publications
Yusri Yusup, Wan Zafira Wan Zakaria, Lee Chee Keong, Norli Ismail, Abdorezza Mohammad Nafchi, Mohd Nurazzi Norizan, Melbi Mahardika
01 March 2026
Prepared by: Research Trends Committee 2025, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Executive Summary
This report presents an evidence-based overview of journals in which PPTI academics have successfully published in the last two years. It is intended to support:
- Strategic journal targeting for new manuscript
submissions
- Reduction of desk rejections through scope and
outlet alignment
- Informed publication planning aligned with PPTI research strengths
This document should be used as a living reference, updated periodically to reflect emerging publication trends and shifts in journal performance.
Report Objective
This report lists journals where PPTI lecturers published within the last two years. It serves as a recommended journal targeting reference for future manuscript submissions.
How to use this report
- Use the search box to find journals quickly.
- Sort by Total Citations to identify high-impact outlets.
- Click Scopus links to view the top cited articles.
Summary
Total Target Journals
302
Total PPTI Contributors
68
Publication Window
Feb 2024 – Feb 2026
Recommended Journal Target List
Interpretation Guide
The terms used in this report is defined below.
- Citations: Visibility and research influence.
- Open Access: Suitable for grant-funded and high-impact dissemination.
- Publication Count: Proven PPTI publication success.
- Scopus Link: Reference article for targeting and scope matching.
Top 10 Journals
