About the Journal

Focus and scope

The Nordic Journal of Science and Technology Studies (NJSTS) is an Open Access academic journal published at NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture.  

The journal has a broad interest in the interrelationship between science, technology and society with a particular focus on research in the Nordic region. We welcome contributions on  topics related to science and technology that engages with Science and Technology Studies (STS) different ways, including: the making of technology and science , the role of scientific and technological governance, the relationship between politics, technology and science, public understanding of science, as well as user perspectives on technology and science and the social consequences of technology. NJSTS is committed to advancing cross-disciplinary studies at the intersection of social science, the humanities, and the natural and technical sciences. However, the journal requires that submitted manuscripts engage with STS scholarship in some form.  

The journal provides research, analysis, and commentary from both established and emerging themes in the Nordic STS communities. Since its launch in 2013, the journal has published research on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: sustainable energy and climate change, digitalization, RRI, citizen science, biotechnology, food, animals, video games, and security. We have also published special issues on the intersections of care, policies, and technology (Care in STS) and how the study of craft can help us (Crafting sustainability).  

STS is a broad and multifaceted field, and we welcome contributions from diverse set of fields and disciplines that seeks to understand the ever changing role of technology and science in society; media studies, anthropology, history, sociology, economics, philosophy, architecture, sociology, disability studies, gender studies, sport science, computer science i.e.

Research that explores themes of injustice and inclusion in science and technology is particularly welcome.  As we are witnessing growing inequality in society, we are in urgent need of research-based knowledge and solutions. NJSTS is committed to give visibility to marginalized perspectives, peoples and communities.

 Submission types

The journal is organized into three sections: peer-reviewed articles, book reviews, and commentary. Submissions to all three sections are welcomed.  Peer-reviewed articles are primarily empirical articles, but we are also open to more theoretical/conceptual work and literature reviews.  

We also welcome special issue proposals. Please submit to the main NJSTS editors the proposed theme, an abstract, and the names and short bios of editor(s).

Peer Review Process 

All articles are subjected to double-blind peer review by two qualified peers with knowledge about the relevant theory and/or empirical situation described.   

Submissions will go through editorial review within 1 month, and if approved for review the time from submission and publication is 6-8 months.

Article Processing Charge (APC) 

As the journal is run on a volunteer basis without a funding source, authors must cover an Article Processing Charge (APC) of 4000 NOK (≈340€). The APC charge is used to cover costs related to hosting and typesetting. As NJSTS is a non-profit journal, no editors receive any monetary compensation. After submission is accepted for publication, the authors will be invoiced.

APC does not apply to book reviews and commentary pieces.

Authors without access to institutional funding may apply to have APC waived. Please contact editor in chief for more information if this is relevant for you.

Publication Frequency 

NJSTS publishes one to two volumes per year, with occasional special issues. However, articles will be published online first (with DOI) as soon as they are ready.

Privacy

The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Authors contributing to the journal retain the copyright of their article but agree to publish their articles under the terms of the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).