About the Journal
Scope and Focus
The Journal Boliviano de Ciencias is a peer-reviewed, Open Access academic journal published by Universidad Privada del Valle (Bolivia) and affiliated with its Transdisciplinary Research Centre for Environmental Restoration and Management "Tierra" (CIT Tierra). The journal aims to publish studies in the fields of Engineering Sciences, Technology, Computer Science, Architecture and Urbanism, Interior Design, and Exact Sciences. It is intended for lecturers, students, academics, professionals, and others interested in these areas of knowledge. The Journal Boliviano de Ciencias accepts for publication scientific articles, literature reviews, reflective essays, and applied engineering projects. The journal charges no fees for article review or publication and has been published biannually since 2020, although it was originally established in 1998 with a triannual print edition.
Mission and Vision
Mission
To foster the advancement of knowledge in the fields of Engineering Sciences, Technology, Computer Science, Architecture and Urbanism, Interior Design, and Exact Sciences through the publication of rigorous, high-quality research. The journal is committed to providing an open access platform for scientific dissemination, where academics, professionals, lecturers, and students can share and access meaningful knowledge. It seeks to promote development and innovation within these disciplines, encouraging diverse perspectives and contributing to global scientific progress.
Vision
The journal envisions itself as a leading scientific publication in the dissemination of research within the fields of Engineering Sciences, Technology, Computer Science, Architecture and Urbanism, Interior Design, and Exact Sciences, recognised for its academic excellence and its commitment to open access. It aspires to serve as a benchmark for the academic community, offering a forum for the presentation and discussion of scientific advances. The journal aims to promote innovation, research ethics, and excellence in scientific communication, while continually evolving in line with technological progress and the needs of the scientific community, maintaining a steadfast commitment to quality and accessibility in knowledge dissemination.
Review and Peer-Review Process
Each submission undergoes an initial review by the section editor. Authors may submit supplementary files (databases, etc.) as evidence of the results presented in the manuscript. The section editor has the authority to request necessary corrections to address deficiencies in the manuscript, reject it, or forward it for review.
Once deficiencies are addressed, the blind peer-review process begins. The submission is reviewed by two external evaluators who are experts in the subject area. They will be invited to conduct the review by each section editor according to the specific subject(s) of the submission, becoming part of the journal's editorial committee. Therefore, the committee may have different members for each issue.
These peer reviewers conduct a thorough assessment of the study and may ask the author to make necessary corrections to improve the work's quality.
The peer-review process concludes when the external reviewers issue a final decision on whether to recommend the publication. The editor reserves the right to follow or disregard the recommendations made by the reviewers.
Open Access Policy
The Journal Boliviano de Ciencias adheres to various initiatives promoting free access to knowledge. As such, all content in the Journal Boliviano de Ciencias is freely accessible and published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Licence.
Publication Frequency
Journal Boliviano de Ciencias is published on a biannual basis. Issues are released every six months, at the end of June and December respectively (one volume covering January to June, and the other from July to December).
Plagiarism Detection and Originality Reporting
All submissions are evaluated using Plagiarism Checker X to detect plagiarism. The journal accepts submissions with a plagiarism index of no more than 25%. If a manuscript exceeds this threshold, authors will be given the opportunity to reduce the percentage and resubmit their work.
Ethical Statement on Publication and Misconduct
The publication of articles in the peer-reviewed Journal Boliviano de Ciencias represents a continuous knowledge production process. The journal promotes the publication of open access digital articles and views it as a duty to ensure the transmission of scientific knowledge with rigour and quality, adhering to an ethical commitment to the scientific and academic community. The protocols and guidelines described here reflect best practices commonly observed by prestigious international publishers. The journal refers to the Code of Conduct established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) for journal editors.
Obligations and Responsibilities
The Journal Boliviano de Ciencias commits to:
- Ensuring the quality of scientific material it publishes;
- Protecting freedom of expression;
- Upholding the academic integrity of its content by ensuring adherence to internationally accepted ethical standards;
- Being willing to publish corrections, clarifications, retractions, and apologies when necessary.
Authors’ Obligations
Authors must guarantee the authorship of the documents they submit. Authorship is attributed to those who have made significant contributions to the work. If the work has significant contributions from more than one author, all should be listed as co-authors.
Authors must provide contact information to facilitate communication between other researchers regarding the published work. This information will be made available with the publication.
Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure they hold the rights to their submitted work and have appropriately cited other authors' work. Any manuscript found to contain plagiarism will be rejected. Additionally, authors must not submit manuscripts that describe essentially the same work published elsewhere.
Peer-Review Process
The editorial committee’s decisions to accept or reject a manuscript for publication are based solely on the work’s relevance, originality, clarity, and the alignment of the study with the journal's editorial focus.
All submitted material will be treated as confidential during the review process, and if rejected, no reviewer will disclose the original manuscript. The identity of the reviewers remains protected at all times, ensuring their anonymity.
Complaints
The Journal Boliviano de Ciencias is committed to responding promptly to complaints. If the complainants are not satisfied, they have the right to escalate their protests to other relevant bodies.
Protection of Individual Data
The Journal Boliviano de Ciencias guarantees the confidentiality of personal information. Authors are ultimately responsible for obtaining permissions for the use of images, trademarks, and other personal data (age, gender, social status, etc.) presented in their work.
Handling of Misconduct
The Journal Boliviano de Ciencias is obliged to take appropriate action in cases of suspected misconduct or improper behaviour. Manuscripts that raise doubts about potential misconduct will be rejected.
Every reasonable effort will be made to ensure that submitted works are rigorous and ethically sound.
Academic Integrity and Rigour
Whenever it becomes evident that a published work contains significant inaccuracies, misleading statements, or distortions, it must be corrected immediately.
If a published work is found to contain fraudulent content, it will be retracted as soon as it is discovered, with immediate notification to both readers and indexing systems.
Complaints/Grievances
Any author, reader, or reviewer may file complaints via the Bolivian Journal of Sciences email:
