Short-term certificate CTU Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development (CTUJoISD), ISSN 2588-1418 and e-ISSN 2815-6412 (https://ctujs.ctu.edu.vn), was officially accepted into the Scopus database. The Scopus Title Evaluation Team officially announced the acceptance on July 6th, 2025.
The acceptance letter from the Scopus Title Evaluation Team
Being accepted by Scopus is a testament to the unwavering efforts made over the years by the editorial team, researchers, and all those who have supported the Journal, marking a significant milestone in its journey toward international integration.
According to the evaluation by the Scopus Content Selection and Advisory Board (CSAB), CTUJoISD satisfies the criteria for inclusion in the Scopus database. The Journal features an internationally diverse editorial board and contributing authors, and its content is well aligned with its stated aims and scope. The articles are professionally presented and adhere to high academic standards. Indicators such as an average manuscript turnaround time of 210 days, an acceptance rate of 24% in 2024, and the inclusion of submission, revision, and acceptance dates in each article reflect the Journal’s commitment to rigorous peer review and robust quality management. The articles are research-based, well-grounded in literature and consistently referenced. The Journal's citation performance is encouraging. It enjoys good editorial standing.
In addition, CTUJoISD includes articles that are academically sound and relevant to an international academic or professional audience in the field. The Journal has scholarly relevance as evidenced by citations in other journals currently covered by Scopus. The abstracts are in keeping with Scopus English Language requirements. In general, the content of the articles is consistent with the scope and aims of the Journal.
Evaluation tracking of CTUJoISD
CTUJoISD is an international journal with a rigorous double-blind peer-review process. The Journal focuses on innovation and sustainable development across a wide range of disciplines, including engineering and technology, computer science, life sciences, economics and management, and education. With its strong academic quality, globally diverse editorial team, and strict review process, CTUJoISD serves as a vital bridge of knowledge for the research community.
The website interface of CTUJoISD
Prior to its acceptance into Scopus on July 6th, 2025, CTUJoISD had steadily built its academic reputation and international presence by being indexed in several prestigious scholarly databases. In October 2021, the Journal was included in the ASEAN Citation Index (ACI), marking its recognition within the regional scientific community. By December 2024, CTUJoISD was further indexed by two major databases of the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI), CAB Abstracts and Global Health, enhancing its visibility among researchers in agriculture, biosciences, and global health. In May 2025, the Journal was accepted into the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), an international directory for open-access academic journals, reaffirming CTUJoISD’s commitment to academic transparency and broad accessibility. Additionally, in 2024, the articles published in the Journal are awarded academic points by the Disciplinary or Interdisciplinary Professor Councils, reinforcing CTUJoISD’s role as a credible scholarly publishing platform both nationally and internationally.
This achievement not only marks a significant milestone in the Journal’s remarkable growth but also stands as a source of pride for Can Tho University in affirming its academic standing and contributing to the global knowledge network in the field of innovation and sustainable development.
Can Tho University extends its sincere gratitude to the scientists, experts, reviewers, authors, and readers who have continuously placed their trust in, supported, and contributed to the Journal’s journey toward international integration.
(Website Editorial Board)
