Journal of Science and Technology Policy (JSTP)

    The Journal of Science and Technology Policy (JSTP) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to advancing research, scholarship, and critical discourse in the fields of science policy, technology policy, and innovation studies. Published by the National Research Institute for Science Policy (NRISP), Iran, the journal provides an interdisciplinary platform for examining the development, governance, and management of science, technology, and innovation, as well as their broader societal implications. JSTP seeks to foster theoretical, empirical, and methodological contributions that advance understanding of the complex relationships among science, technology, innovation, and public policy. The journal particularly welcomes research on science and technology policymaking, national and regional innovation systems, technology assessment and foresight, technology transfer and localization, technological entrepreneurship, and the economics of science and technology. In recognition of the increasingly influential role of science and technology in shaping contemporary societies and national development pathways, JSTP aims to strengthen the connections between academic research, policy analysis, and evidence-informed decision-making. It provides a forum for researchers, policymakers, scholars, and practitioners to exchange ideas, critically examine policy approaches, and address emerging challenges and opportunities in the governance of science, technology, and innovation. The journal welcomes original research articles, review articles, and other scholarly contributions that offer significant theoretical insights, methodological advances, or practical implications for science and technology policy. Through its interdisciplinary scope and international outlook, JSTP seeks to advance scientific knowledge, support evidence-informed policymaking, promote responsible technological development, and contribute to sustainable innovation. All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure their originality, scholarly quality, relevance, and adherence to standards of academic integrity.

• Journal title: Journal of Science and Technology Policy
• Country of Publication: Iran
• Publisher: National Research Institute for Science Policy (NRISP)
• Format:    Print & Online
• Print ISSN: 2008-0840
• Online ISSN: 2783_4476
• Subject Areas: Science Policy; Technology Policy; Science, Technology and Innovation (STI); Science, Technology and Society (STS); Innovation Systems; Technology Assessment; Technology Foresight; Technology Transfer; Technological Entrepreneurship; Economics of Science and Technology.
• Acceptance Rate: 14%
• Frequency: Quarterly
• h-index:15
• i10-index:32
• Language: Persian
• Scope: Macro-level issues in STI Policy Article
• Processing Charges: Free
• Type of Journal: Scientific research
• Open Access: Yes
• Indexed: ISC, Magiran, MSRT
• Review Policy: Double-blind, at least two reviewers
• Review Time: 1-3 Months
• Contact E-mail: Jstp88@gmail.com

*100% increase in compensation for manuscript review in Journal of Science and Technology Policy. Journal of Science and Technology Policy is among the first quartile of journals indexed by the Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC).
*Screened by the editor, manuscripts passing the initial conditions will be referred to double-anonymized reviewers within a week.
*The journal utilizes the Hamyab similarity checker to protect the intellectual property rights of scholars and authors of scientific articles and prevent duplicated research.
*The journal respects the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines, following executive regulations on preventing and dealing with scientific fraud.

All submitted manuscripts are checked for similarity through a trustworthy software named iThenticate to ensure their originality.