Journal ownership and governance

Ownership

Mission

The Journal of Applied Research in Technology & Engineering (JARTE) is an academic journal dedicated to disseminating scientific research in the field of engineering. Its ownership and governance structure is designed to guarantee editorial independence and transparency in management.

The journal was created on the initiative of the Universitat Politècnica de València, which acts as the publisher responsible for its strategic development and is recognised as the owner of the title and the assigned ISSN.

The ownership of the journal does not interfere with editorial decisions, guaranteeing the academic and scientific freedom of its authors, reviewers and editors. The intellectual property rights over the published content belong to the authors, who grant the journal the first public communication.

The UPV is a Spanish public academic institution, and among the services it provides is the publication of scientific journals. The selection and operation of these journals is governed by the UPV Scientific Journal Regulations and is specified in a contract signed by the interested parties (the responsible institution and the UPV, the institution providing the service), which establishes the temporary link and the commitments acquired by each party. Thus understood, the journal complies with the UPV Scientific Journals Regulations and undertakes to maintain the criteria established therein, both in its organisational structure and in its operation.

The Universitat Politècnica de València is the technical publisher of the journal, as stated in the ISSN and in all the databases where the journal is indexed.

Objectives

  • To publish high-impact research that contributes to the development of knowledge in the field of engineering.
  • To guarantee the quality and scientific rigour of the articles published, complying with international criteria in scientific communication.
  • To promote ethics in scientific publication, ensuring compliance with international standards on integrity and good editorial practices, as set out in the section on ethical code and good practices.
  • To disseminate knowledge in open access, promoting the democratisation of scientific information.
  • To promote the internationalisation of the journal, attracting contributions from authors and reviewers from different regions of the world.
  • To facilitate interdisciplinary dialogue among members of the scientific community.


Scope

  • The journal JARTE is aimed at the scientific, academic and professional community interested in the field of engineering. Its scope includes:
    • Topics covered: Provide solutions to engineering and technology challenges in the areas of chemical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, logistics, management, production, artificial intelligence, and textile engineering.
    • Types of articles published:
      • Original research articles.
      • Systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
      • Case studies.
      • Reflection articles and theoretical essays.
      • Technical and methodological reports.
      • Reviews of relevant books in the field.


Target audience

Researchers, teachers, postgraduate students, professionals and decision-makers in the field of engineering.

Geographical coverage

The journal has an international focus and accepts contributions in English.

Governance

The journal is governed by the structure outlined in the Editorial Team section, with the aim of establishing the journal's strategy, coordinating and supervising its smooth running, and ensuring its proper functioning under principles of scientific integrity.

The journal has an organizational structure designed to ensure the academic quality and scientific rigor of its publications. The Editorial Committee is responsible for defining editorial policies, ensuring compliance with ethical standards, and coordinating the overall editing process. It collaborates in the planning of each issue, proposes topics of interest, and advises on manuscript management. The Scientific Committee, composed of renowned experts in the journal's various subject areas, is responsible for evaluating the relevance and originality of the submissions, supporting the peer review process, and ensuring the excellence of the published content. This structure enables efficient and transparent management of the editorial process.

Selection, duration and renewal process of the scientific team

The Editorial Committee selects members based on their suitability and commitment. They will be selected for their research profile and specialisation, and must have a recognised track record in research, with publications in indexed journals.

The journal will appoint a person to act as director and coordinate the scientific team, seeking rotation in this position to distribute the workload.

The incorporation of new members to the committee will be approved by all members of the team, and a balance will be sought between the different areas covered by the journal.

At all times, a person affiliated with the UPV will be listed as a member of the scientific team in compliance with the UPV Scientific Journal Regulations.

The journal's technical team is made up of people with technical qualifications to support the publication and visibility of the journal.

Rights and duties of the scientific team

  • Select the members of the journal's editorial team.
  • Supervise the quality and academic rigour of published articles.
  • Have experience in peer review and academic editorial processes.
  • Maintain institutional affiliation with a university, research centre or recognised academic entity.
  • Demonstrate ethical commitment and respect for the principles of scientific integrity.
  • Advise on editorial policy and improvements to the journal.
  • Propose thematic issues and special calls for papers.
  • Guarantee the quality and originality of published content.
  • Address and resolve any conflicts that may arise between authors.


Selection of the technical team

The Technical Editorial Team is responsible for the operational management and editorial production of the journal. It includes roles such as editorial coordinator, style editors, graphic designers and platform managers. The role of the technical team will be:

  • Editorial coordinator
  • Style editors
  • Layout
  • Metadata curation
  • Dissemination of the final version
  • Indexing and impact measurement
  • Manage the platform and assist with the editorial flow
  • Ensure the proper digital preservation of content
  • Coordinate communication with authors and reviewers

 

Transparency and accountability

The journal operates under an open access/Creative Commons (CC-BY-NC-SA) licence policy and is committed to providing clear information on publication criteria, funding and any commercial or institutional relationships that may influence its content.

Any changes in ownership or governance structure will be communicated to authors, reviewers and readers to maintain the trust and integrity of the publication.