About the Journal
History of the Journal
The ECOCIENCIA Scientific Journal was founded in December 2014 by the Universidad Tecnológica ECOTEC, located in Samborondón, Ecuador. Since 2017, it has published all its content free of charge, reaffirming its commitment to open access and the democratization of scientific knowledge.
The journal seeks to disseminate the most relevant findings from academic research conducted by professors, scholars, and researchers. It also aims to foster academic debate and critical reflection within the scientific and educational community.
ECOCIENCIA accepts a wide range of scholarly contributions, including:
- Research articles
- Reflective articles
- Literature reviews
- Technical reports
- Conference proceedings
- State-of-the-art articles
- Letters to the editor
- Other relevant academic submissions
Its readership includes professors, researchers, students, and scientists, who engage not only as readers but also as authors and reviewers this latter role subject to strict eligibility requirements.
Focus and Scope
The ECOCIENCIA Scientific Journal publishes a broad spectrum of academic contributions, including research articles, reflective essays, literature reviews, technical reports, conference proceedings, state-of-the-art articles, letters to the editor, and other scholarly works relevant to the academic and scientific community.
Prospective authors should note that simultaneous submission of manuscripts to ECOCIENCIA and other journals is strictly prohibited. Likewise, previously published manuscripts will not be accepted for consideration. All submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere at the time of submission.
The journal’s target audience includes professors, researchers, students, scientists, and other specialists, who engage with the journal not only as readers but also as authors and peer reviewers—a role that requires the fulfillment of rigorous academic criteria.
The keywords that best define the ECOCIENCIA Scientific Journal are: science, academia, research, scientific community, multidisciplinary articles
Peer Review Process
The ECOCIENCIA Scientific Journal adheres to a rigorous and transparent peer review system to ensure the academic integrity, quality, and originality of all manuscripts submitted for publication. Each manuscript undergoes a double-blind peer review process, maintaining the anonymity of both authors and reviewers to ensure impartiality.
Before entering the peer review phase, all manuscripts are subjected to a similarity check using Compilatio, with a maximum allowable similarity threshold of 10%. Manuscripts exceeding this limit are returned to the authors for revision or rejection.
The peer review process comprises three structured phases:
Phase 1: Editorial Screening
The Editor-in-Chief conducts an initial screening to verify compliance with the journal’s editorial policies, formatting requirements, and thematic scope.
The Editorial Board then assesses the scientific quality and relevance of the manuscript to determine its eligibility for peer review.
Phase 2: Double-Blind Peer Review
Eligible manuscripts are assigned to two external reviewers with expertise in the subject matter.
Reviewers independently evaluate the manuscript and provide one of the following recommendations:
- Accept without revisions
- Accept with minor or major revisions
- Resubmit for a new round of review
- Reject
A clear timeline is established for the completion of evaluations and author revisions.
Reviewer feedback is shared anonymously with the authors to guide necessary improvements.
Phase 3: Final Editorial Decision
Based on the peer review reports, the Editorial Committee issues a final decision on publication.
In cases of conflicting reviewer recommendations, a third expert reviewer is consulted to provide a conclusive evaluation.
Publication Frequency
The ECOCIENCIA Scientific Journal is published quarterly, with issues released on the following dates each year:
- March 30
- June 30
- September 30
- December 30
Digital Content Preservation Policy
To ensure long-term accessibility and integrity of its content, the journal utilizes Amazon Web Services (AWS) for secure cloud-based digital storage. All content is updated weekly.
Additionally, ECOCIENCIA supports a self-archiving policy, allowing authors to deposit the final published version (post-print) on:
- Personal academic websites
- Institutional repositories
- Scientific social networks
- Blogs or other academic platforms
Publication Fees
The journal follows an open access policy and does not charge any article processing fees (APCs), either for manuscript submission or for accepted publications. All content is freely accessible through its official website: https://revistas.ecotec.edu.ec/index.php/ecociencia
Sponsors & Funding Sources