JST — Smart Systems and Devices is an Open Access, peer-reviewed, English-language scholarly journal published three times annually — in January, May, and September. The journal highlights recent advances and original research in intelligent automation, sensor technologies, and interconnected smart systems.

Key topics of interest include smart cities, smart grids, and the Internet of Things (IoT); unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) robotics and control; advanced materials for sensor applications; artificial intelligence (AI) and computational optimization techniques; as well as smart healthcare devices and systems.

The journal places particular emphasis on the integration of hardware, software, and communication technologies to enable intelligent decision-making and automation across diverse domains.

JST — Smart Systems and Devices aims to provide a focused platform for academic researchers, engineers, and practitioners to share innovative solutions, theoretical insights, and practical implementations that advance the state of the art in smart, interconnected technologies.

The journal is published by Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Bach Khoa Publishing House for the printed version, with editorial leadership provided by an international board of experts. All manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure high standards of scholarly quality, technical accuracy, and scientific contribution.

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Publishing timeline

1.42 days
Time to first decision
7.34 authors
Average number of authors per article
73.52 days
Submission to acceptance
34.61 days
Acceptance to publication

Vol. 36 No. 3 (2026): Journal of Science and Technology - Smart Systems and Devices 2026 (9/2026)

Date Published: 15/09/2026

Table of Contents

Research article

Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient-Based Intelligent Control Strategy for Industrial Dual-Tank System
Anh Nguyen Minh, Lam Tran Tung, Dat Lai Quoc, Lam Hoang Phuc, Ha Nguyen Thu
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Page: 001-009
Microgrid Optimization with Mixed-Integer Linear Programming-based Demand Side Management
Quan Le Anh, Thanh Trinh Xuan, Anh Nguyen Tuan , Vinh Pham Thanh, Hung Ta Xuan, Tuyen Nguyen Duc, Son Tran Thanh
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Page: 010-018
Techno-Economic Evaluation of Hybrid Photovoltaic-Battery Energy Storage Systems-Integrated Energy Trading in a Microgrid-Tied Electric Vehicle Charging Cluster
Muhammad Adnan, Myungchin Kim
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Page: 019-026
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