About the Journal

History
 
The International Journal of the Technological University (UTEC, Uruguay), called LINKS, was created in 2022 as an initiative of the UTEC Global Engagement Center (CVG) team and, since then, has experienced sustained growth in both the quality and volume of publications. In just two years, two volumes were published (2023 and 2024), comprising four issues with a total of 33 academic works by national and international authors. This evolution reflects the growing interest in the topics covered by the journal and the consolidation of LINKS as a key platform for academic exchange and the internationalization of research conducted at UTEC. Starting in 2025, the journal's management will be strengthened with the addition of the Research and Development Department. Furthermore, it adopts a continuous publication format, maintaining open and digital access to all its issues on its website and on the Open Journal Systems (OJS) online academic journal management and publishing software, thus consolidating itself as a space for disseminating and showcasing national and international research.
 
Focus and Scope
 
LINKS is a peer-reviewed academic journal (ISSN 2982-4389), published continuously, with open access and no cost to authors. It is distributed in digital format and is available on the Open Journal Systems editorial management platform as well as on the UTEC website.
 
Academic works are published in Spanish, Portuguese, and English.
 
Its purpose is to disseminate original and unpublished academic, scientific, and informational works in areas and disciplines related to the current educational programs at UTEC, with the aim of contributing to society through the dissemination of knowledge.
 
Its focus is on Science, Technology, and Innovation—in the areas of knowledge and professional practice—which can be in dialogue with other disciplines. It is a publication open to the UTEC community and the broader scientific and academic community, both nationally and internationally.
 
From its inception until 2025, LINKS defined specific thematic axes for each of its issues. Starting in 2026, the journal will focus its subsequent volumes on the following thematic areas:
 
  • TECHNOLOGIES APPLIED TO THE ENVIRONMENT
Includes: logistics and sustainability, agroecology, environment, irrigation systems, agrophotovoltaic systems, bioresources, biotechnology and environmental chemistry, instrumental analysis, and space research.
 
  • TECHNOLOGIES APPLIED TO EDUCATION
Includes: learning and society, social and educational implications of technologies, and educational technology.
 
  • TECHNOLOGIES APPLIED TO ENERGY PRODUCTION AND USE
Includes: research in wind energy, green hydrogen and electromobility, and energy processing and control.
 
  • TECHNOLOGIES APPLIED TO INDUSTRY
Includes: intelligent maintenance of industrial systems, applied intelligent and cyber-physical systems, emerging technologies for smart industry, applied mechanics, education, and innovation in logistics.
 
  • ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DATA
Includes: applications of artificial intelligence, robotics and artificial intelligence, neuroscience and applied artificial intelligence, data, analysis, representation, and systems.
 
  • FOOD TECHNOLOGY
Includes: dairy science and technology, honey and bee product technology, and sustainable agri-food production.
 
 
Funding Statement
 
LINKS is funded by UTEC, which operates with public funds. The journal does not charge article processing or publication fees (APC). It also does not offer subsidies for article writing.
 
All editorial costs are covered by UTEC, and there are no subscription fees.