Logos Ciencia & Tecnologia

Scope & Guideline

Fostering collaboration to tackle today's societal challenges.

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of Logos Ciencia & Tecnologia with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageSpanish
ISSN2145-549x
PublisherPOLICIA NAC COLOMBIA
Support Open AccessNo
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AbbreviationLOGOS CIENC TECNOL / Logos Cienc. Tecnol.
Frequency2 issues/year
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AddressCENTRO INVESTIGACIONES CRIMINOLOGICAS DIJIN, AVE EL DORADO 75-25, BOGOTA 00000, COLOMBIA

Aims and Scopes

Logos Ciencia & Tecnologia is dedicated to advancing knowledge in various interdisciplinary domains, particularly those intersecting with security, technology, and societal challenges. The journal emphasizes empirical research and innovative methodologies to address contemporary issues in policing, societal behavior, and technological impacts.
  1. Interdisciplinary Research on Security:
    Focuses on the intersection of security, law enforcement, and societal issues, providing insights into the dynamics of crime prevention, police ethics, and community safety.
  2. Technological Innovations and Methodologies:
    Explores the application of technology in security practices, including the use of data analytics, digital tools, and innovative policing strategies.
  3. Socioeconomic and Cultural Analyses:
    Investigates the influence of social, economic, and cultural factors on crime rates, public safety, and community interactions, particularly in the Latin American context.
  4. Public Health and Safety:
    Addresses the implications of public health issues, including the impact of pandemics on crime and policing, as well as the mental health of law enforcement personnel.
  5. Environmental and Ecological Considerations:
    Examines the role of environmental factors in security and community resilience, including studies on socio-environmental conflicts and ecological impacts.
Recent publications indicate a dynamic shift towards emerging themes that reflect current societal challenges, technological advancements, and evolving methodologies in security and policing. These trends highlight the journal's responsiveness to contemporary issues.
  1. Cybersecurity and Digital Policing:
    A growing focus on cybersecurity strategies within law enforcement, including the incorporation of gamification and innovative digital solutions to combat cyber threats.
  2. Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Crime:
    Increased research on how socioeconomic conditions influence crime rates and public safety, reflecting a more nuanced understanding of the root causes of criminal behavior.
  3. Public Health and Safety Integration:
    Emerging themes linking public health issues, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, with security practices, emphasizing the need for integrated approaches to health and safety in policing.
  4. Community and Citizen Engagement in Security:
    Research emphasizing the role of community participation and citizen involvement in shaping security policies and practices, highlighting a shift towards collaborative approaches.
  5. Environmental Security and Sustainability:
    An increase in studies focusing on environmental issues related to security, including the impacts of pollution and ecological degradation on community safety and resilience.

Declining or Waning

As the journal evolves, certain themes have shown a noticeable decline in focus, reflecting changing societal concerns and research priorities. These waning topics may indicate a shift in the journal's overall direction or a saturation of research in these areas.
  1. Traditional Criminal Justice Approaches:
    There has been a decline in publications focused solely on conventional criminal justice methods, suggesting a shift towards more innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to security and policing.
  2. Generalized Studies on Crime without Specific Context:
    Research that lacks specific regional or contextual analysis is becoming less prominent, indicating a preference for localized studies that provide deeper insights into particular issues.
  3. Basic Theoretical Frameworks without Empirical Evidence:
    The journal seems to be moving away from purely theoretical discussions that do not incorporate empirical data or case studies, favoring research that demonstrates practical applications and real-world implications.

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