About the Journal

Sapiens Evolución Científica (ISSN: 3072-8193) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access, interdisciplinary scientific journal, founded in 2023, dedicated to publishing original research that advances the understanding of socioecological and territorial transformations, sustainability, resilience, governance, and innovation as fundamental pillars of sustainable development across local, regional, and global contexts.

The journal provides an academic platform for the dissemination of original research articles, systematic reviews, theoretical studies, applied research, methodological papers, and critical reviews that contribute scientific evidence on the interactions among society, the environment, the economy, technology, and institutions, fostering evidence-based solutions to address the environmental, social, and territorial challenges of the twenty-first century.

Sapiens Evolución Científica promotes the integration of knowledge from environmental sciences, social sciences, territorial studies, economics, governance, innovation, planning, public administration, and related disciplines, encouraging interdisciplinary approaches to the analysis of socioecological systems and transition processes toward more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive development models.

The journal maintains a strong commitment to academic excellence, scientific integrity, editorial transparency, open science, research ethics, knowledge diversity, and the international dissemination of research with significant scientific and societal impact.

All manuscripts undergo a rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review process, ensuring objectivity, independence, methodological rigor, scientific quality, and transparency throughout all editorial decisions.

Editorial Update (Effective from 2026)

In order to strengthen its scientific specialization, consolidate its editorial identity, and enhance its international visibility, beginning with the volume corresponding to the year 2026, Sapiens Evolución Científica has updated its thematic structure and reorganized its editorial research areas.

This update reflects the evolution of international research in sustainability, socioecological systems, and territorial development while preserving the journal's interdisciplinary nature. At the same time, it focuses its scientific scope on three major strategic editorial research areas encompassing the various fields of research related to sustainable territorial transformations.

Mission

To advance scientific knowledge through the publication and dissemination of rigorous, original, and interdisciplinary research on socioecological systems, territorial governance, innovation, resilience, and sustainability transitions, promoting the generation of scientific evidence that supports public policy formulation, strategic planning, and evidence-informed decision-making for sustainable development.

Vision

To become a leading international scientific journal in the field of socioecological and territorial transformations, recognized for its editorial excellence, scientific impact, internationalization, commitment to open science, and contribution to sustainable development, while achieving the highest standards of quality and inclusion in the world's leading international scientific indexing and abstracting systems.

Objective

To publish high-quality original research articles, systematic reviews, theoretical studies, applied research, and methodological contributions that enhance the understanding, explanation, and assessment of socioecological, territorial, and institutional transformations related to sustainability, resilience, governance, and innovation.

The journal promotes interdisciplinary research integrating environmental, social, economic, technological, and institutional perspectives to address the complex challenges faced by territories and societies in the context of global change.

Scope

Sapiens Evolución Científica publishes scientific research related to sustainable territorial transformation processes and socioecological systems.

The journal prioritizes contributions that integrate knowledge from environmental sciences, social sciences, economics, governance, innovation, territorial planning, public policy, and related disciplines, encouraging interdisciplinary approaches that contribute to understanding the complexity of human and natural systems.

Beginning in 2026, submissions are organized under the following three strategic editorial research areas.

Editorial Research Areas (Effective from 2026)

1. Socioecological Systems and Sustainability Transformations

This research area brings together studies focused on the relationships between society and nature, global change processes, and strategies aimed at strengthening the sustainability and resilience of territories.

Topics of Interest

  • Climate change, adaptation, and mitigation.
  • Socioecological systems.
  • Socioecological resilience.
  • Biodiversity conservation.
  • Ecological restoration.
  • Ecosystem services.
  • Sustainable natural resource management.
  • Water security.
  • Nature-based solutions.
  • Environmental impact assessment.
  • Integrated ecosystem management.
  • Environmental sustainability.

2. Territorial Governance, Development, and Innovation

This research area addresses the institutional, economic, and social dynamics that drive sustainable development through governance, strategic planning, and innovation.

Topics of Interest

  • Environmental governance.
  • Territorial governance.
  • Multi-level governance.
  • Sustainable territorial development.
  • Local and regional development.
  • Territorial planning and land-use planning.
  • Public policy.
  • Citizen participation.
  • Public administration.
  • Circular economy.
  • Bioeconomy.
  • Green economy.
  • Sustainable production systems.
  • Territorial competitiveness.
  • Sustainable value chains.
  • Innovation for sustainability.
  • Environmental innovation.
  • Science, technology, and innovation.
  • Sustainable entrepreneurship.

3. Sustainability Transitions, Foresight, and Resilience

This research area encompasses research related to transition processes, long-term planning, technological transformation, and the development of resilient territories.

Topics of Interest

  • Strategic foresight.
  • Futures studies.
  • Sustainability scenarios.
  • Strategic intelligence.
  • Long-term planning.
  • Socioecological transitions.
  • Territorial transformations.
  • Energy transition.
  • Renewable energy.
  • Disaster risk management.
  • Community resilience.
  • Resilient infrastructure.
  • Sustainable cities.
  • Smart cities.
  • Sustainable mobility.
  • Urban climate change adaptation.
  • Urban environmental quality.
  • Assessment of sustainable development pathways.

Types of Manuscripts

The journal welcomes the following types of scientific contributions:

  • Original research articles.
  • Systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
  • High-quality narrative review articles.
  • Theoretical studies.
  • Applied research.
  • Methodological papers.
  • Case studies with scientific contributions.

Publication Frequency

Sapiens Evolución Científica is published on an annual basis.

The journal publishes one volume per year, with each annual volume commencing on January 1, under a continuous publication model, whereby accepted articles are progressively incorporated into the corresponding annual volume immediately upon completion of the editorial process.

Languages of Publication

The journal accepts manuscripts in the following languages:

  • Spanish.
  • English.
  • Portuguese.

Open Access

Sapiens Evolución Científica operates under the Diamond Open Access model, ensuring that all published content is freely, immediately, permanently, and universally accessible to readers worldwide.

The journal does not charge any fees for manuscript submission, peer review, editorial processing, or publication. Likewise, no fees are required for accessing, reading, consulting, or downloading published content.

Target Audience

The journal is intended for:

  • Researchers.
  • Academics.
  • University faculty members.
  • Specialized professionals.
  • Environmental managers.
  • Territorial and regional planners.
  • Public policy makers.
  • Government agencies.
  • Non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
  • Research centers.
  • Higher education institutions.
  • International organizations.
  • Scientific networks engaged in sustainability, territorial development, and socioecological systems.

Final Statement

Sapiens Evolución Científica aspires to establish itself as a leading international platform for the publication of interdisciplinary research on sustainable transformations, socioecological systems, territorial resilience, governance, and innovation for sustainable development.

The journal promotes the generation and dissemination of high-quality scientific knowledge that contributes to understanding and addressing the environmental, social, economic, and institutional challenges of the twenty-first century, strengthening sustainability, resilience, and the well-being of societies and territories at the local, regional, and global levels.