Editorial Policy

Engineering, Sustainability and Society Journal

1. Scope and Focus

The journal Engineering, Sustainability and Society publishes original articles, reviews, and academic essays that integrate engineering, environmental sustainability, and social sciences, all oriented towards sustainable development. Priority is given to works that present scientific innovations, technological solutions, and critical reflections with social impact.

2. Types of Manuscripts Accepted

  • Original research articles
  • Literature reviews
  • Academic essays and reflections
  • Case reports
  • Short communications on preliminary results

All manuscripts must be unpublished and not under review in other journals.

3. Peer Review Process

Each manuscript undergoes a double-blind review process (anonymity of authors and reviewers) to ensure impartiality. The process includes:

  • Initial editorial review
  • Evaluation by two external experts
  • Final decision based on reviewers' reports

The average review and publication times will be communicated to the author once the process begins.

4. Open Access Policy

The journal is open access under the license Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0), allowing free consultation and download of all its content.

5. Originality and Anti-Plagiarism

Submitted manuscripts must be original. The journal uses the Turnitin software for plagiarism and self-plagiarism detection. Any significant matches with previously published works may result in immediate rejection.

6. Copyright

Authors retain the copyright of their articles and authorize the journal to reproduce, publish, distribute, and publicly communicate the material in any format or medium, always citing the corresponding authorship.

7. Publication Fee

Engineering, Sustainability and Society does not charge any fees for submission, review, or publication of articles. The entire process is completely free for authors and readers.

8. Digital Preservation Policy

The journal guarantees the digital preservation of its content through the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform and assigns a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to each published article to ensure long-term accessibility and traceability.

9. Code of Ethics

The journal adheres to the principles of academic integrity recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to act responsibly, honestly, and respectfully at all stages of the editorial process.

10. Interoperability and Indexing

The journal ensures the availability of high-quality metadata to facilitate its indexing in national and international databases, thereby increasing its visibility and academic impact.

11. Ownership and Management

The journal is owned by the University of Pamplona and managed by the Vice-Rectorate for Research. Its publication and funding are made possible by budget allocations for scientific publications.

12. Contact

For inquiries or manuscript submissions, please contact us via the journal's official email or through the institutional portal: www.unipamplona.edu.co