Enfoque y Alcance
Focus and Scope
Rigorous research, interdisciplinary dialogue, and knowledge aimed at scientific, technological, professional, and social development.
Purpose of POLITÉKNOS
POLITÉKNOS is an open-access academic and scientific journal published by the Research Directorate of Universidad Politécnica de El Salvador (UPES). Its purpose is to disseminate research findings and promote academic reflection in fields related to engineering, architecture, economic sciences, and legal and social sciences.
The journal is intended for researchers, faculty members, professionals, higher education students, and other members of national and international academic communities interested in the production, analysis, and application of knowledge in these fields.
POLITÉKNOS welcomes original manuscripts presenting research findings, literature reviews, or well-founded academic reflections that contribute to scientific, technological, professional, or social development.
Thematic Areas
POLITÉKNOS welcomes contributions in four broad fields of knowledge. The research areas listed below are illustrative rather than exhaustive.
Engineering
Research, innovation, and technological applications in processes, systems, infrastructure, and industrial development.
- Innovation in design, materials, and industrial processes.
- Renewable energy and energy efficiency.
- Artificial intelligence and embedded systems.
- Software engineering and information systems.
- Automation, control, and robotics.
- Infrastructure and sustainability in civil engineering projects.
- Emerging technologies applied to manufacturing.
- Environmental impact assessment in engineering projects.
Architecture
Studies on design, territory, heritage, sustainability, and the transformation of the built environment.
- Sustainable and resilient architectural design.
- Conservation and restoration of built heritage.
- Urban planning and territorial development.
- Digital technologies applied to architectural design, including BIM and 3D modeling.
- Architecture and community participation.
- Critical studies on architectural theory and history.
- Social housing and the right to adequate habitat.
- Bioclimatic architecture and energy efficiency in buildings.
Economic Sciences
Economic, business, and financial analysis focused on development, innovation, and productive transformation.
- Economics applied to local and regional development.
- Public policy and economic analysis.
- Social and solidarity economy and cooperativism.
- Sustainable finance and risk management.
- Business innovation and entrepreneurship.
- International trade and competitiveness.
- Digital economy and transformation of production models.
- Economic impact assessment of programs and projects.
Legal and Social Sciences
Legal and social research related to rights, governance, justice, inclusion, and social transformation.
- Human rights and access to justice.
- Governance, citizen participation, and democracy.
- Constitutional, criminal, civil, and administrative law.
- Social policy and inclusive development.
- Gender perspectives and social justice.
- Culture, identities, and processes of social change.
- Citizen security, migration, and transnational rights.
- Legal innovation and digital transformation in the legal field.
Scope of Contributions
POLITÉKNOS particularly welcomes manuscripts that:
- Present original findings supported by sound methodological approaches.
- Examine issues relevant to national, regional, or international contexts.
- Establish connections between research, professional practice, and social transformation.
- Promote interdisciplinary dialogue.
- Provide evidence, analysis, or relevant proposals that contribute to the scientific and professional development of the fields covered by the journal.
The topics listed above are not intended to be exhaustive. Manuscripts addressing other related subjects may also be considered, provided that they clearly align with the academic and disciplinary focus of POLITÉKNOS.
