Focus and Scope
SKY EAST: Education of Aviation Science and Technology is an open-access journal that publishes original articles on the latest issues and trends occurring nationally and internationally in aviation science, technology, management, sustainability, regulation, and education. The journal aims to advance knowledge and professional practice in aviation by promoting rigorous research, interdisciplinary dialogue, and innovation that contribute to the development of aviation systems, services, and human resources. In addition to original articles, the journal features the following special sections:
- Airport Engineering, Operation and Services: consisting of theoretical and empirical research studies on the planning, design, operation, management, and maintenance of airport infrastructure and services. We invite manuscripts that investigate airport systems and their development from engineering, technological, managerial, and sustainability perspectives. Topics include airport operation and management, airport electricity systems, airfield lighting systems, airport design, planning and maintenance, runway maintenance, Kawasan Keselamatan Operasi Penerbangan (KKOP), water aerodromes, airport mechanical systems, airport electronics, airport automation, and renewable energy applications in aviation infrastructure.
- Information and Communications Technology in Aviation: consisting of analytical, empirical, and technological research on communication, navigation, surveillance, and information systems in aviation. Manuscripts may address air traffic services, aeronautical information services, aeronautical telecommunications, flight data processing systems, and the implementation of the Rules of the Air in increasingly digital and automated environments. Studies examining system integration, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and technological innovation in air transport systems are particularly encouraged.
- Airline Industry: consisting primarily of analytical, empirical, and strategic studies on operational and service aspects of the airline industry. This section promotes informed discussion on current and emerging trends such as the future of the airline industry, airline customer satisfaction, collaborative decision making (CDM), aviation security and dangerous goods management, and passenger and baggage handling systems. Manuscripts may present quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-method approaches to improve airline efficiency, service quality, and competitiveness.
- Safety and Human Factor: consisting of original empirical and/or theoretical research examining safety systems, human performance, and organizational behavior in aviation. Topics include Safety Management Systems (SMS), Human Fatigue Risk Management Systems (FRMS), human factors in aviation operations, and aviation human resources management. Studies exploring the interaction between human performance, technology, organizational culture, and safety outcomes are highly welcomed.
- Aviation Business: consisting of research and scholarly discussions on economic, managerial, and strategic dimensions of aviation enterprises. Topics include logistics management, supply chain management, airport business, airline business, regulated agent business operations, and multimodal transportation. Papers that analyze market dynamics, innovation strategies, financial sustainability, and industry resilience are encouraged.
- Aviation Sustainability and Environment: consisting of analytical, empirical, and policy-oriented research addressing environmental and organizational sustainability within the aviation sector. Papers should examine environmental sustainability, organizational sustainability, noise management, Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), and aviation meteorology. Research focusing on climate change mitigation, carbon reduction strategies, sustainable aviation initiatives, and environmental governance is particularly encouraged.
- Aviation Educational Technology: consisting of theoretical and empirical research on aviation education and training systems. Topics include aviation education, instructional design, educational evaluation, advanced learning technologies, lifelong learning (including elderly students), and Aviation English. Manuscripts that investigate curriculum development, competency-based training, simulation-based instruction, digital learning environments, and quality assurance in aviation education are welcomed.
- Innovation of Aviation Technology: consisting of studies that explore emerging and transformative technologies in aviation. Topics include unmanned vehicles, vehicle innovation, cyber technology in aviation systems, and artificial intelligence in air transport systems. Research that integrates technological advancement with operational efficiency, safety improvement, and regulatory compliance is highly encouraged.
- Aviation Rules and Regulation: including reports and analytical papers about the goals, principles, and implementation of aviation laws and regulations at national and international levels. Topics include air law, national aviation regulation, and international aviation regulation. Research examining regulatory harmonization, policy impacts, governance frameworks, and compliance mechanisms in aviation systems is welcomed.
In addition, the journal accepts high-quality research in a broad range of topics related to aviation education and professional development that contribute to the advancement of aviation knowledge and practice. The Journal Editorial Board invites any manuscript addressing a relevant topic in aviation science, technology, management, sustainability, regulation, or education that employs an established and recognized scholarly approach and demonstrates clear implications for theory, policy, or professional practice at national and international levels. Quantitative research reports employing rigorous and advanced research designs and qualitative research reports that systematically follow established methodological frameworks are preferred. Studies with limited analytical rigor or insufficient methodological clarity are discouraged. All manuscripts must provide a comprehensive review of the literature establishing the research problem or issue under investigation, as well as a thorough discussion that clearly addresses findings, implications, limitations, and recommendations for future research.
