📚 Knowledge Connect: Elsevier Science Direct Journals on "Smart Grid"

Journal Name	Publisher	Established	Scope / Focus	Impact Factor / Metrics	APC / Fees	Open Access Type / License	Review Time	Website
Pervasive and Mobile Computing	Elsevier	2005	Mobile computing, pervasive computing, sensor networks	Impact Factor ~3.5 (approx.)	Subscription-based	Hybrid / Subscription	~ weeks (varies)	Link
Future Batteries	Elsevier	2023	Battery technologies, energy storage, new battery materials	New journal, no IF yet	Open Access (details n/a)	Gold Open Access	Not specified	Link
Sustainable Cities and Society	Elsevier	2010	Urban sustainability, smart cities, environmental impact	Impact Factor ~5.4 (2021)	Subscription-based	Hybrid / Subscription	Not specified	Link
Journal of Electronic Science and Technology	Elsevier	2003	Electronics, semiconductor tech, communications	Impact Factor ~1.2 (approx.)	Subscription-based	Hybrid / Subscription	Not specified	Link
Journal of Process Control	Elsevier	1991	Process control engineering, automation	Impact Factor ~3.3 (2021)	Subscription-based	Hybrid / Subscription	Not specified	Link
Sustainable Energy Grids and Networks	Elsevier	2015	Sustainable energy systems, grids, networks	Impact Factor ~4.4 (2021)	Subscription-based	Hybrid / Subscription	Not specified	Link
Applied Energy	Elsevier	1975	Energy engineering, sustainable energy, policy	Impact Factor 11.446 (2021)	Subscription-based	Hybrid / Subscription	Not specified	Link
Energy	Elsevier	1976	Energy research, renewable energy, fossil fuels	Impact Factor 7.147 (2021)	Subscription-based	Hybrid / Subscription	Not specified	Link
Global Energy Interconnection	Elsevier	2018	Global energy networks, power systems	No IF available yet	Subscription-based	Hybrid / Subscription	Not specified	Link
E-Prime Advances in Electrical Engineering Electronics and Energy	Elsevier	2018	Electrical engineering, electronics, energy	No IF available yet	Subscription-based	Hybrid / Subscription	Not specified	Link
Green Technologies and Sustainability	Elsevier	2020	Green tech, sustainability, environmental science	No IF available yet	Subscription-based	Hybrid / Subscription	Not specified	Link
Journal of Radiation Research and Applied Sciences	Elsevier	2008	Radiation research, applied sciences	Impact Factor ~1.6 (approx.)	Subscription-based	Hybrid / Subscription	Not specified	Link
Energy and Buildings	Elsevier	1979	Energy use in buildings, energy efficiency	Impact Factor 5.611 (2021)	Subscription-based	Hybrid / Subscription	Not specified	Link
Energy Reports	Elsevier	2015	Broad energy topics: renewable energy, storage, policy, efficiency	Impact Factor 4.937 (2021), 5-Year IF 5.0	Up to $2,360 USD (waivers available)	Gold Open Access CC BY-NC-ND 3.0	~16 weeks	Link

Knowledge Connect (6): Elsevier Science Direct Journals for "Smart Grid"

 

Journal Name	Publisher	Established	Scope / Focus	Impact Factor / Metrics	APC / Fees	Open Access Type / License	Review Time	Website
Pervasive and Mobile Computing	Elsevier	2005	Mobile computing, pervasive computing, sensor networks	Impact Factor ~3.5 (approx.)	Subscription-based	Hybrid / Subscription	~ weeks (varies)	Link
Future Batteries	Elsevier	2023	Battery technologies, energy storage, new battery materials	New journal, no IF yet	Open Access (details n/a)	Gold Open Access	Not specified	Link
Sustainable Cities and Society	Elsevier	2010	Urban sustainability, smart cities, environmental impact	Impact Factor ~5.4 (2021)	Subscription-based	Hybrid / Subscription	Not specified	Link
Journal of Electronic Science and Technology	Elsevier	2003	Electronics, semiconductor tech, communications	Impact Factor ~1.2 (approx.)	Subscription-based	Hybrid / Subscription	Not specified	Link
Journal of Process Control	Elsevier	1991	Process control engineering, automation	Impact Factor ~3.3 (2021)	Subscription-based	Hybrid / Subscription	Not specified	Link
Sustainable Energy Grids and Networks	Elsevier	2015	Sustainable energy systems, grids, networks	Impact Factor ~4.4 (2021)	Subscription-based	Hybrid / Subscription	Not specified	Link
Applied Energy	Elsevier	1975	Energy engineering, sustainable energy, policy	Impact Factor 11.446 (2021)	Subscription-based	Hybrid / Subscription	Not specified	Link
Energy	Elsevier	1976	Energy research, renewable energy, fossil fuels	Impact Factor 7.147 (2021)	Subscription-based	Hybrid / Subscription	Not specified	Link
Global Energy Interconnection	Elsevier	2018	Global energy networks, power systems	No IF available yet	Subscription-based	Hybrid / Subscription	Not specified	Link
E-Prime Advances in Electrical Engineering Electronics and Energy	Elsevier	2018	Electrical engineering, electronics, energy	No IF available yet	Subscription-based	Hybrid / Subscription	Not specified	Link
Green Technologies and Sustainability	Elsevier	2020	Green tech, sustainability, environmental science	No IF available yet	Subscription-based	Hybrid / Subscription	Not specified	Link
Journal of Radiation Research and Applied Sciences	Elsevier	2008	Radiation research, applied sciences	Impact Factor ~1.6 (approx.)	Subscription-based	Hybrid / Subscription	Not specified	Link
Energy and Buildings	Elsevier	1979	Energy use in buildings, energy efficiency	Impact Factor 5.611 (2021)	Subscription-based	Hybrid / Subscription	Not specified	Link
Energy Reports	Elsevier	2015	Broad energy topics: renewable energy, storage, policy, efficiency	Impact Factor 4.937 (2021), 5-Year IF 5.0	Up to $2,360 USD (waivers available)	Gold Open Access CC BY-NC-ND 3.0	~16 weeks	Link

Notes:

• Impact Factors and metrics are approximate for some journals where exact recent values weren’t available.

• APC (Article Processing Charges) are mostly for open access; many journals are hybrid (both subscription and open access options).

• Review times vary and are mostly not publicly specified except for Energy Reports.

• Scope is a short summary; all journals cover broader areas related to energy, engineering, and sustainability.

• All journals are Elsevier-published, as seen on ScienceDirect.

Report on National Reading Day - 19th June 2025

 Webinar on Reading Innovations: Embracing the Future of Libraries on 19th June 2025

Date: 19th June 2025 (National Reading Day)

Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Platform: Google Meet

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📚 Event Overview

On the occasion of National Reading Day, the Learning and Information Resource Centre (LIRC) at SFIT organized an enriching online session titled “Reading Innovations: Embracing the Future of Libraries”. The session featured Dr. Paritosh D. Pawar, an esteemed academic librarian from KET’s V.G. Vaze College, as the resource person.

With an audience of 50 participants, this initiative aimed to shed light on innovative strategies for library services that can deepen user engagement, nurture reading habits, and foster a culture of academic and leisure reading.

🎯 Objectives

The webinar focused on:

• Exploring innovative approaches in library services.
• Understanding ways to cater to diverse user needs.
• Focusing on the role of digital and interactive platforms in fostering a reading culture.

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🔑 Key Highlights

1️⃣ Book Talks

• Interactive sessions allowing students and faculty to present and recommend books.
• Enhancing critical thinking, public speaking, and engagement with literature.
• Can be integrated into classroom assessments or extracurricular activities.

2️⃣ Reading Corner

• A comfortable, low-pressure space for leisure and reflective reading.
• Aims to foster independent reading habits and mental well‑being.

3️⃣ Themed Displays

• Monthly book displays based on social themes, authors, or special academic events.
• Enables students and staff to explore lesser-known titles and broadens their subject-based interests.

🎥 Watch the Session

Click here to view the recording on YouTube

🌟 Outcome

This initiative sparked valuable conversations about the role of libraries in nurturing reading habits and supporting academic growth. By introducing ideas such as Book Talks, Reading Corners, and Themed Displays, the session inspired SFIT staff and students to explore new ways of engaging with books and knowledge.

📚✨ Tales and Thoughts: A Space for Expression, Inspiration, and Storytelling

Are you someone who:

• 📖 Gets lost in the pages of a book?

• 🎧 Loves diving into podcasts?

• 📺 Binge-watches documentaries or thoughtful YouTube essays?

• 💭 Reflects deeply on the media you consume?

If so, Tales and Thoughts is the space made just for you.

🗓️ Event Details

Date: 17 July 2025
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Library, St. Francis Institute of Technology
Open to: All SFIT Students

🌟 What is Tales and Thoughts?

Tales and Thoughts is a student-led initiative that creates a safe, open, and inclusive space where SFIT students can freely share their thoughts on everything they read, watch, or listen to. Whether it’s a novel that moved you, a podcast that made you think, or a YouTube video that sparked a new idea—this is your platform to express, explore, and connect.

💬 What to Expect

🔹 Engaging conversations on:

• Books | Magazines | E-books

• Audiobooks | Podcasts | Documentaries

• YouTube Videos & More

🎤 Open mic sessions to share your stories, reviews, or reflections
🧩 Fun surprise activities in every session
👥 Peer-led atmosphere with no genre restrictions, no rules—just honest expression
🤝 A chance to meet like-minded readers, listeners, and thinkers

📝 Why You Should Join

This isn’t a lecture. It’s not a competition. It’s your space—to be heard, to listen, and to reflect. You’ll walk away with:

• New perspectives

• Inspiring recommendations

• A deeper connection with the SFIT community

• And maybe even a few new friends!

📲 How to Join

Simply fill out your details and register. Once done, join the exclusive WhatsApp group to stay updated and connected!
👉 Click here to register

Let’s come together to read, watch, share, and discuss.
Let’s celebrate stories and spark meaningful conversations.

Follow us, Join in, and Be Heard.
Tales and Thoughts — Because ideas deserve to be shared.

📚 Knowledge Connect: Upcoming Webinars & Academic Opportunities

Date & Time	Event Title	Speaker(s)	Organized By	Registration Link
11th Jun 20256:30 PM IST	Exploring the Efficacy and Applications of Small Language Models	Dr. Sridhar Dasaratha (Head of AI Research, Client Technology)Dr. Karmvir Singh Phogat (Senior AI Researcher, Client Technology, EY GDS)	CSI Chennai, IEEE CS Madras, ACM Chennai	Register Here
25th Jun 20256:30 PM IST	Study in the USA: A Step-by-Step Guide to Applying to U.S. Universities	Ms. Shanthi Mohan (EducationUSA Adviser, USIEF Chennai)	IEEE CS Madras, CSI Chennai, ACM Chennai	Register Here
16th Jul 20256:30 PM IST	Choice Computing and Humanized AI	Dr. Parag Arun Kulkarni (Professor, Tokyo International University, Japan & Founder, iKnowlation Research Labs Pvt Ltd.)	CSI Chennai, IEEE CS Madras, ACM Chennai	Register by 15th Jul
15–17 Dec 2025	ICBAI-2025: International Conference on Business Analytics and Intelligence	—	MKU Madurai	Abstract Submission Deadline: 15th Jul 2025

Vacation Reads 2025: Relax, Recharge, and Read!

Vacations are the perfect time to unwind, reflect, and dive into the world of books. Whether you're traveling, enjoying a staycation, or just looking to escape into a good story, we’ve got you covered. The SFIT Library has curated a special selection of books—ideal companions for your summer break.

From heartwarming tales for kids to inspiring biographies for adults, these books promise to make your holidays more memorable and meaningful. Let the reading journey begin!

🌈 For Young Readers (Ages 5–12)

📖 Vikas Stories for Children – Green Book

Perfect for cozy afternoons or bedtime reading, this colorful book is full of fun, values-based stories that spark imagination and kindness.

🐘 The Best of Jataka Tales

A timeless treasure of moral stories featuring talking animals, wisdom, and wit. Great for kids—and nostalgic adults!

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🌟 For Teens (Ages 13–18)

📚 Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul

Relax with this inspiring collection of real-life stories about friendship, self-discovery, and overcoming challenges. A true feel-good companion for any vacation.

🔄 Who Moved My Cheese? by Dr. Spencer Johnson

Quick, insightful, and surprisingly fun, this book will help you reflect on how to embrace change—even during your school break.

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🎒 For College Students and Young Adults

💼 The Almanack of Naval Ravikant

Vacation is a great time to rethink your goals and life philosophy. Naval Ravikant’s wisdom on wealth, happiness, and decision-making makes for reflective poolside reading.

🔁 Atomic Habits by James Clear

Want to return from break as a better version of yourself? This practical guide to forming good habits is easy to read and even easier to apply.

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🌍 For Working Professionals

🧠 Tata Stories by Harish Bhat

Engage your mind with real-life tales of leadership, innovation, and values from one of India’s most respected business groups.

🌱 Just Aspire by Ajai Chowdhry

Get inspired by the co-founder of HCL as he shares stories of entrepreneurship, perseverance, and the power of dreaming big.

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🧳 For Seniors and Lifelong Learners

🥊 The Unbreakable by Mary Kom

An easy-to-read and incredibly motivating autobiography of India’s boxing champion. A reminder that it's never too late to fight for your dreams.

🖥️ Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson

If you prefer deeper, thought-provoking reading during your vacation, this detailed biography captures the vision, genius, and complexity of Apple's co-founder.

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📚 All Books Available at SFIT Library

Whether you're reading under a tree or on your couch, these books can be found at the SFIT Library. 

📧 Contact us: sfitlibrary@sfit.ac.in

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✨ Take a Break. Take a Book.

Vacations may end, but the impact of a good book lasts forever. Explore these titles and let your holidays be filled with imagination, insight, and inspiration.

Happy Reading and Happy Holidays!