About the Journal
Publisher: Universidad Central del Ecuador
Facultad de Ingeniería en Geología, Minas, Petróleos y Ambiental (FIGEMPA)
Postal Code: 170521
Email: revista.figempa@uce.edu.ec
ISSN e: 2602-8484
Printed ISSN: 1390-7042 (up to 2020)
Mission
Disseminate the knowledge resulting from research, reflection, intellectual confrontation and innovation, through the publication of articles with a high level of quality, contributing to make knowledge visible and allow self-evaluation and continuous improvement complying with academic rigor and its projection and social commitment in such a way that it produces a sociocultural and scientific impact encouraging the participation of the national and international academic community with affinity thematic to the earth sciences.
Vision
By 2030 to become an arbitrated and indized journal of scientific and technological dissemination, recognized nationally and internationally as a serious and reliable means of dissemination of knowledge for its scientific foundation, flexibility and academic wealth, for its relevance and timeliness to support academic and research work, disseminating reflections of the structure and dynamics of Earth Sciences.
Values
Congruence.- Each author must express their ideas, contributions and personal positions with affinity to the research axes that guide the journal.
Respect.- We assume respect as the autonomy of authors to disseminate their opinions, research and processes in relation to their environment; this value plays a fundamental role in the search for truth, always with an eye on the common good, with objectivity and truthfulness.
Honesty.- Commitment to be guided with coherence and authenticity; respecting and recognizing copyright and freedom of expression; rejecting in a timely manner any action that violates these rights.
Search for truth.- Quality of intelligence by which the human being is trained and perfected to reach the causes of things.
Justice.- Set of principles that we adopt in order to ensure order and coexistence among its members.
Freedom.- Ability to express facts derived from scientific research.
We respect the integrity of others by promoting the common good and respect for difference in being, thinking and doing.
Scope and approach
The journal FIGEMPA: Investigación y Desarrollo (ISSN 1390-7042 (print), ISSN 2602-8484 (on line)) is a publication series of open access, peer-reviewed review by pairs (double blind) and indexed, where research results are published original and unpublished, technical studies, and other cases.
The main scientific area is attached to the journal FIGEMPA: Investigación y Desarrollo according to the OECD is:
Large area: Sciences
Area: Physical sciences
Disciplines: Engineering in Geology, Mines, Petroleum and Environmental
Topics: Engineering Sciences, Exact and Natural Sciences
Subtopics : Energy, geology, mining engineering, oil engineering, environmental engineering, technology, safety.
Articles from the disciplines are also published such as:
52 Engineering and related professions
54 Industry and production
86 Security
42 Life Sciences Biology, botany, bacteriology, toxicology, microbiology, zoology, entomology, ornithology, genetics, biochemistry, biophysics, other related sciences, except medicine and veterinary.
46 Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics, operations research, numerical analysis, actuarial sciences, statistics and other related sectors.
48 Computer science: System design, computer programming, data processing, networks, operating systems - software development only (material and equipment must be classified in the engineering sector).
The objectives of the JournalFIGEMPA: Investigación y Desarrollo are:
- Promote the dissemination and dissemination of locally, nationally and internationally generated knowledge.
- Form a space for building academic communities and discussing the defined sections.
- Promote the institutional and geographical diversity of the authors involved in the publication.
- To enhance the discussion of scientific experiences and exchanges between researchers and professionals.
- Publish original and unpublished articles that have passed through peer review, to ensure that ethical, quality, scientific validity, editorial and research standards are met.
- Encourage the dissemination of research and activities carried out at the Universidad Central del Ecuador and other IES of Ecuador.
Explanatory notes:
The Journal FIGEMPA: Investigación y Desarrollo publishes a limited number of articles by volume and seeks the balance between the sections, which is why, even if an article is accepted or continued to be reviewed, it may be deferred to be published in next issue; in this case, the author will be able to withdraw the application of the article or include it in the bank of articles of the next issue.
The editor and editors of the thematic areas of the FIGEMPA: Investigación y Desarrollo are responsible for establishing contact between authors and reviewers, as these processes are carried out anonymously.
Frequency of publication
From 1999 to 2004 and 2010 to 2016, FIGEMPA: Investigación y Desarrollo published one volume per year, from 2016 two issues are published per year: June and December, from 2022: January and July. Since July 2024, it has been published in continuous flow.
The Journal FIGEMPA: Investigación y Desarrollo is disseminated through digital versions (PDF, HTML, XML or EPUB).
Reception-review-acceptance times can take between one to six months depending on the editorial flow of each section and the review and editing process in advance.
With the username and password assigned, authors can enter the editorial management platform and check the status of review, editing or publication of the article.
Publication mode
Continuous flow, open call.
Journal history
The journal FIGEMPA: Investigación y Desarrollo is aimed at the academic and professional community in fields related to the sustainable utilization of natural resources. The first issue was published in 2000 with an annual frequency. Since 2016, it has been published semi-annually. It is indexed in SciELO. Starting from 2021, the journal is electronic. The journal is edited by Facultad de Ingeniería en Geología, Minas, Petróleos y Ambiental (FIGEMPA) of Universidad Central del Ecuador in Quito (Ecuador). Since 2022, it has been published in January and July, and starting in July 2024, it is published in continuous flow. The journal accepts articles in both English and Spanish.