Aims & Scope

International Scientific Technical and Economic Research (ISTAER) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing rigorous empirical and experimental research at the dynamic intersection of science, technology, and the economy. The journal focuses exclusively on studies that employ robust data-driven or experimental methodologies to examine how technological innovation influences markets, policies, and economic outcomes.

ISTAER serves as a platform for original research articles that test theoretical models, validate empirical assumptions, and provide actionable evidence for researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders. The journal is committed to publishing work that demonstrates methodological transparency, analytical clarity, and practical relevance.

Topics Covered

ISTAER welcomes empirical and experimental submissions on a wide range of topics related to the interaction between technology and the economy, including but not limited to:

Technological innovation and economic growth

Digital transformation and market structures

R&D investment and productivity analysis

Technology diffusion and adoption studies

Economics of artificial intelligence and automation

Data-driven policy evaluation

Innovation ecosystems and industrial dynamics

Intellectual property and technology markets

Sustainable technology and green economy

Behavioral experiments in technology adoption

Economic analysis of platform technologies

Science and technology policy assessment

Big data analytics in economic research

Experimental economics in technology contexts

Innovation measurement and indicators

Submission Guidelines

We invite researchers to submit original empirical studies and controlled experimental research that advance understanding in the fields of science, technology, and economics. The journal does not publish review articles, purely theoretical papers, opinion pieces, editorials, or studies involving human/animal subjects.