Focus and Scope
Focus and Scope
Journal of Technology and Heavy Equipment Engineering (JTRAB) aims to publish high-quality research articles, scientific analyses, and technological innovations that contribute to the advancement of knowledge and practical applications in the field of heavy equipment and railway engineering. JTRAB emphasizes scientific innovations and applied solutions that enhance performance, efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of engineering and management systems in the heavy equipment industry.
JTRAB welcomes original research papers, case studies, review articles, comparative studies, and exploratory works focusing on the integration of technology, innovation, and management in heavy equipment systems. The scope of JTRAB includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:
Predictive Maintenance: development of data-driven, intelligent systems for condition monitoring and failure prediction.
Failure Analysis: studies on causes, mechanisms, and mitigation strategies of component and system failures.
Monitoring Systems for Heavy Equipment: innovation in sensors, data acquisition, and IoT-based monitoring for real-time performance tracking.
Dynamic Analysis of Heavy Equipment: analytical and experimental investigations on vibration, load dynamics, and system behavior.
Diesel Engines: research on performance optimization, emission reduction, alternative fuels, and hybrid technologies.
Management Systems and Information for Spare Parts Warehousing: digital innovation and automation for logistics optimization and inventory control.
Management of Heavy Equipment Utilization: strategic planning, operational efficiency, and productivity analysis of heavy equipment fleets.
Engineering Control of Heavy Equipment: development and application of automation, control systems, and human–machine interfaces.
Research in Railway and Locomotive Systems: studies on design innovation, maintenance, safety, and energy efficiency in railway transportation.
Through these focuses, JTRAB encourages contributions that highlight technological innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the integration of modern engineering and information systems to improve the reliability, sustainability, and competitiveness of heavy equipment and railway industries.









