Azcatl is a biannual, open-access electronic journal whose objective is to publish outreach articles in the fields of Basic Sciences and Engineering. Each issue is composed of a selection of articles that are evaluated with academic rigor under a double-blind review process.
Its editing and funding are the responsibility of the Division of Basic Sciences and Engineering of the Autonomous Metropolitan University, Azcapotzalco Unit (DCBI-A).
Objectives
The objectives and goals of Azcatl Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation Outreach are as follows:
• To publish outreach articles distinguished by their quality, addressing concepts, facts, ideas, and experiences related to teaching, scientific research, and technological innovation in the disciplines of Engineering and Basic Sciences.
• To provide clear and understandable information for both specialists and non-specialists in these areas.
• To facilitate access to scientific, technological, and innovative knowledge for the university community, primarily students, young researchers, and the general public.
• To present advances and achievements that are important in scientific, technological, and innovation research in a didactic and attractive manner.
• To promote dialogue and discussion on scientific, technological, and innovation-related topics.
• To provide a reliable and accessible source of information for readers.
Topics
The topics, contents, and main ideas addressed in Azcatl are those related to academic activity, education, and professional development in Basic Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
The articles published in Azcatl are distinguished by their readability and ease of understanding, even though their content may be scientific or specialized in nature. The journal is aimed primarily at academics and students at the secondary and higher education levels, both Spanish- and English-speaking.
Peer Review Process
Regarding submitted manuscripts. All manuscripts submitted to Azcatl must be original and unpublished. Texts that constitute total or partial plagiarism, as well as works submitted simultaneously to other publications, will not be accepted.
Authorship should include only those who have made substantial contributions to the conception, development, and writing of the work. The inclusion of "honorary authors" is prohibited. Authors are responsible for the accuracy of the data, results, and references presented. Any inaccuracies detected must be corrected promptly.
Regarding evaluation. Manuscripts submitted to Azcatl will undergo an initial evaluation to determine whether the article satisfies the requirements established in the instructions for authors and to verify its originality with the support of specialized software. The publication request will be denied if the article does not satisfy this review or if copyrighted content is detected that has been used without authorization from the copyright holder.
The Editorial Committee will evaluate submissions exclusively on the basis of their academic merit, clarity, relevance, and contribution to knowledge, without discrimination based on gender, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, or ideology.
Regarding reviewers. All manuscripts will be subject to a confidential and objective peer-review process conducted by three referees specialized in the relevant area of knowledge under a double-blind review system.
Reviewers must provide objective and well-founded evaluations aimed at improving the quality of the texts. At least two favorable reviews are required for a decision authorizing publication to be issued. The Editorial Committee is committed to ensuring the transparency and fairness of this process.
Reviewers must refrain from evaluating manuscripts when there is a conflict of interest with the authors or the content. No content from the manuscripts under review may be disclosed or used by reviewers prior to its publication in Azcatl.
Regarding editorial ethics. Editorial decisions shall be made independently, both institutionally and personally, guaranteeing academic and scientific freedom of expression.
The Editorial Committee and reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and may not use their content for personal or professional benefit.
The Editorial Committee shall resolve any situation not provided for in the current editorial guidelines and, when deemed necessary, shall seek the opinion of the UAM General Counsel's Office or any other university authority.
Open Access Policy
Azcatl adheres to the criteria established by the Creative Commons (CC) licenses under the terms of the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Attribution/Recognition–NonCommercial–NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
"CC licenses are based on the principle of creative freedom for academic, scientific, and cultural purposes, and complement copyright law without opposing it."