Mechanical engineering research, reviewed the way it’s supposed to be.
Kalahari Journals publishes original, peer-reviewed research across mechanical engineering — from thermal systems to robotics. No processing fee at launch, no “published in 48 hours” promises. A transparent editorial process and a named board that reads what you send us.
What we publish
Full aims & scope →Thermal & Fluid Sciences
Heat transfer, combustion, HVAC systems, and computational and experimental fluid dynamics.
Design & Manufacturing
CAD/CAE methods, precision machining, additive manufacturing, and production systems engineering.
Materials Engineering
Metallurgy, composites, tribology, and materials characterization for structural applications.
Robotics & Mechatronics
Actuation, control systems, sensor integration, and human-robot interaction in mechanical systems.
Energy Systems
Renewable energy conversion, storage, power plant engineering, and energy efficiency in industry.
How review works
Four stages, every manuscript, no exceptions purchased.
Editorial screening
The editorial office checks scope fit, formatting, and originality before a manuscript goes to review.
Double-blind review
Two independent reviewers in the relevant sub-field assess the manuscript without knowing the authors' identities.
Editorial decision
Accept, minor revision, major revision, or decline — with the reviewers' comments sent to the author in full.
Production
Copyediting, DOI assignment, and placement in the next issue. No fee is due until this stage.
What we do differently
No fee through Volume 2
No article processing charge for manuscripts accepted in our first two volumes. Any future fee will be published at least two issues in advance.
A named, working board
Every editor listed on this site reads submissions in their field. No honorary names, no board that exists only on paper.
One review speed
There is no paid fast-track. Every manuscript gets the same 6–8 week review, regardless of when it was submitted.
Volume 1, Issue 1 is open for submissions.
We’re accepting original research articles, technical notes, and review papers across all five scope areas for our inaugural issue. Submission deadline: 30 September 2026.
Editorial board
Full board →Dr. Vikram Sathe
Editor-in-Chief · Thermal Engineering
Dr. Priya Chandran
Assoc. Editor · Design & Manufacturing
Dr. Naveen Iyer
Assoc. Editor · Materials Engineering
Dr. Meera Krishnan
Assoc. Editor · Robotics & Mechatronics