Latin-American Journal of Computing
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Since 2014, the Latin-American Journal of Computing (LAJC) is a semiannual diamond open-access peer-reviewed publication sponsored by the Faculty of Systems Engineering of the National Polytechnic School of Ecuador, one of the top research universities in Computer Science in Latin America. This journal invites academics and professionals worldwide to submit original research articles (full papers), preliminary research results (short papers), state-of-the-art reviews, technical reports and systematic literature reviews within the various academic and professional fields of Informatics, Computer Science and Information and Communication Technologies. Some of the research areas which this journal focuses on are: Security and Privacy; Information Systems; Intelligent Systems and Other Technology Trends; Software Engineering and Applications; Science, Technology and Society (STS); and Computer Science and Information Technologies for inclusive education and disability. This Journal has NO ARTICLE PROCESSING AND/OR PUBLICATION FEES.
We cordially invite researchers and professionals worldwide to publish in LAJC by submitting their manuscripts preferably in English, or Spanish for our January to June issue, or July to December issue.
e-ISSN: 1390-9134
ISSN: 1390-9266
Academics, professionals and students from around the world can submit their original research papers and technical reports. We currently accept submissions preferably in English, or Spanish, in the following research areas:
All manuscripts submitted to the Latin-American Journal of Computing (LAJC) undergo a rigorous peer review process to ensure scientific quality, originality, relevance, and academic contribution.
1. Initial Editorial Screening
Upon submission, the Editor-in-Chief or a Section Editor conducts a preliminary evaluation based on the following criteria:
Manuscripts that do not meet formal requirements are returned to the authors for correction. If the manuscript shows conceptual deficiencies or is outside the scope of the journal, it will be rejected at this stage (desk reject).
2. Peer Review
Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to two or three external reviewers who are experts in the article’s subject area. LAJC follows a double-blind peer review process, in which authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other. In exceptional cases, a fourth reviewer may be invited to resolve conflicting opinions.
Reviewers assess the methodological soundness, scientific relevance, clarity, and originality of the manuscript and provide one of the following recommendations:
3. Editorial Decision
The final decision to accept or reject a manuscript rests solely with the Editor-in-Chief or the Section Editor, who considers the reviewers' reports and, if needed, may initiate additional review rounds.
It is important to note that editors are not bound by the reviewers’ recommendations, although these are taken into serious consideration during the decision-making process.
4. Timeframe
The expected timeframe for completing the peer review process is up to 12 weeks, depending on reviewer availability and the number of revision rounds required. LAJC is committed to maintaining a transparent, efficient, and fair review process for both authors and reviewers.
The editorial team is made up of academics from recognized and accredited universities worldwide. The list of its members can be found at the following link.
LAJC publishes two issues per volumen on a semiannual basis, corresponding to:
Manuscript submissions are accepted year-round. Authors can submit or update their manuscripts at any time during the editorial process.
For every manuscript submitted to LAJC, a notification of acceptance or rejection will be issued within an average time of 12 weeks, not exceeding the maximum notification due date. Please note that publication and notification dates are referential and subject to change to ensure better editorial management. These dates do not represent a guarantee of publication.
Check the Call for Papers section to find the exact submission, notification, and publication dates currently in effect.
At the Latin-American Journal of Computing (LAJC), we understand the importance of timely dissemination of research. That is why we offer the unique opportunity to publish your Accepted Version immediately after your article successfully passes the rigorous peer-review process.
This Accepted Version allows your work to gain early visibility in the academic community, ensuring that your research is shared and cited without delay. Once the editorial process is fully completed, including copyediting and formatting, the Final Version of your article will be published in the corresponding issue of the journal.
By choosing LAJC, you not only benefit from accelerated publication but also showcase your research to a broader audience while maintaining the high quality and standards of our journal.
The Latin-American Journal of Computing (LAJC) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. We are a diamond open-access journal which means that all content is freely available without any charge fees to either authors or readers. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author. This is in accordance with the BOAI definition of open access.
LAJC's Scientific Committee are specialists in their corresponding research area. They act as reviewers in order to guarantee a high quality publication by providing feedback and valuable comments to authors throughout the whole evaluation process. If accepted, their feedback must be considered by authors for ammending the article before submitting its final version.
Reviewers must follow the Revision Guidelines to assess every article based on its Originality, Significance, Relevance, Presentation and Content (see Considerations for Evaluation Criteria).
Revisions must be done using this review form which has been automated and implemented inside our OJS Platform (see Evaluation Method).
The Latin American Journal of Computing (LAJC) aims to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to present original research papers, technical reviews and state-of-the-art reviews for publication.
The LAJC undertakes to defend the rules of ethical behavior in every stage of the publishing process. Our efforts are oriented to guarantee that all the persons involved in the publishing process (authors, editorial board members and reviewers) must comply with ethical standards at every stage of the process.
The LAJC is a member of the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). As such, this journal follows the DOAJ Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing. In addition, the LAJC adopts and promotes the standards set by Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) by their Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors. Both organizations, the DOAJ and the COPE, have collaborated to identify principles of transparency and best practice for scholarly publications.
1. Authors’ Responsibilities
2. Editorial Responsibilities
3. Reviewers’ Responsibilities
4. Ethical Publishing Practices
5. Retractions, Corrections, and Expressions of Concern
LAJC reserves the right to retract, correct, or issue expressions of concern regarding previously published articles if serious errors, ethical violations, or scientific misconduct are identified.
All such actions will follow COPE recommendations and will be communicated transparently to readers.
6. Complaints
Any author, reader or reviewer may send complaints by email to Latin-American Journal of Computing: lajc[at]epn.edu.ec
This Journal only accepts submissions of original contributions. As a commitment to protecting the integrity of published academic content, LAJC's peer review process includes an anti-plagiarism review process using the Turnitin tool, ensuring case detection of duplicate submissions and plagiarism.
Articles should not have been previously published nor be under consideration by another journal or conference. If a previous version of the article has been published, LAJC may consider the current submission ONLY IF IT CONTAINS SIGNIFICANT ORIGINAL AND ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS compared to the original published version. During submission, it is imperative for authors to submit (alongside with the article's current version) a cover letter addressed to the Editorial Committee with a brief description of the differences between the published and the version being submitted. Also, a statement must be included as a footnote in the article's current version, indicating that it is indeed an extension of a previous article. If accepted, once authors are asked to de-anonimize the article, please include the full citation of the published version in the footnote's statement.
NOTICE: If an article is deemed plagiarized, it will be automatically rejected. Authors will be notified by email about this decision with a copy of the plagiarism report for their consideration. Authors may appeal to this decision by sending a letter to the editor with the proper justifications and evidence.
The Latin-American Journal of Computing (LAJC) respects the rights (including the intellectual property rights) of others and we ask our Authors to do the same. LAJC may in appropriate circumstances and in its sole discretion, report names and contact information of authors that infringe or otherwise violate such rights of others.
LAJC, under no circumstance, endorses the accuracy or reliability of any content, results, and/or views contained on, distributed through, or linked to any article submitted for evaluation prior to publication. The Authors hereby acknowledge that any content submitted to this Journal is under their own responsibility. LAJC reserves the right, in its sole discretion and without any obligation, to withdraw an article if there are copyright claims from a third party.
LAJC IN NO EVENT SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT CLAIMS RELATED TO ARTICLES THAT HAVE BEEN EITHER SUBMITTED FOR EVALUATION, OR PUBLISHED IN ANY ISSUE OF THIS JOURNAL. ALSO, LACJ DOES NOT ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE POINT OF VIEW AND STATEMENTS MADE BY THE AUTHORS IN THEIR WORK.
The Latin-American Journal of Computing is an initiative of the Faculty of Systems Engineering of the National Polytechnic School, which aims to contribute to the open and free dissemination of scientific and technological knowledge in the field of Informatics and Computer Science, according to The Open Archives Initiative (OAI).
LAJC is a member of The Ecuadorian Network of Editors and Scientific Journals (RERCIE).
Latin-American Journal of Computing – e-ISSN 1390-9266 / ISSN 1390-9134, Escuela Politécnica Nacional - Facultad de Ingeniería de Sistemas (www.epn.edu.ec)
Address: Av. Ladrón de Guevara E11-253, Quito, Ecuador. Tel: +593 297-6300 Extensión 4741. E-mail: lajc [at] epn.edu.ec
LAJC is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.