About the Journal

Voltarea International Journal (VTRIJ), edited by DB Ediciones and founded in 2025, was established as an annual digital scientific publication aimed at disseminating research, community experiences, and technological developments related to rural electrification and energy transition in non-interconnected areas. Its purpose is to become a rigorous and accessible platform for researchers, professionals, community leaders, and policymakers interested in the convergence of technological innovation, sustainability, and local energy governance.

The journal is committed to the quality, social relevance, and originality of the published works, promoting critical thinking and the generation of contextualized solutions to address energy challenges in rural and dispersed communities. Voltarea International Journal (VTRIJ) is projected as an academic and technical reference in sustainable and decentralized electrification processes, both nationally and internationally.

Areas of Interest

General Area: Energy Transition in Rural Territories

Specific Areas:

Rural Innovation in Electrification

  • Design, implementation, and evaluation of hybrid microgrids in non-interconnected areas

  • Community electrification using appropriate technologies and local participation

  • Self-sufficient housing prototypes with integrated energy systems

  • Energy management models in dispersed rural territories

Energy Policy and Local Governance

  • Critical analysis of regulatory frameworks in rural electrification

  • Public policies for equitable energy access in vulnerable communities

  • Community energy governance and territorial planning instruments

  • Evaluation of state and multilateral electrification programs

Applied Technology in Decentralized Contexts

  • Development and validation of converters, inverters, and backup systems

  • Application of IoT sensors, home automation, and predictive control in rural housing

  • Power electronics adapted to extreme climatic conditions

  • Interoperability between electrical systems and community digital platforms

Territories in Energy Transition

  • Geographical studies on electrification in border, mountain, or jungle areas

  • Social, cultural, and environmental impacts of energy transition in communities

  • Technological adaptation in indigenous and peri-urban territories

  • Participatory energy mapping and territorial diagnostics

Local Voices and Energy Narratives

  • Systematization of technical experiences from community actors

  • Testimonials on electrification, resilience, and territorial transformation

  • Integration of ancestral and technical knowledge in energy solutions

  • Visual, sound, and written narratives on energy access

Open Access Policy

Voltarea International Journal (VTRIJ) is firmly committed to open access, ensuring free, immediate, and unrestricted availability of all its content. In line with the principles of the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI), any reader can consult, download, reuse, and share published articles, always acknowledging the original authorship.

This model promotes the democratization of knowledge and enhances the impact of research in rural electrification and energy transition.

Ethical Commitment and Editorial Standards

Editorial Board:
The editorial team ensures the integrity of the publication process, providing clear guidelines for manuscript submission and overseeing an objective, confidential, and transparent peer review. It also guarantees fair treatment to all authors and clear, timely communication of editorial decisions.

Editorial Committee:
Responsible for assigning manuscripts to specialized reviewers, verifying the quality of evaluations, and strengthening the academic visibility of the journal. It also promotes continuous improvements in editorial processes and the international projection of content.

Authors:
Must submit original, unpublished works aligned with the editorial guidelines available on the journal portal. Manuscripts should be submitted in Word format, meeting academic and ethical standards. Articles simultaneously submitted to other publications will not be accepted.

Reviewers:
Commit to providing well-founded, objective, and constructive feedback on manuscripts, maintaining confidentiality of the material under review, and declaring any conflicts of interest.

Plagiarism Prevention

Voltarea International Journal (VTRIJ) uses plagiarism detection tools such as Turnitin® to verify text originality. All contributions must be properly cited and referenced, respecting the principles of academic integrity.

Peer Review

The journal applies a double-blind review system, where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous. Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two specialists within an estimated period of 3 to 5 weeks, ensuring solid and transparent editorial decisions.

Ethical Publishing Principles

Publishing in Voltarea International Journal (VTRIJ) represents a commitment to the highest academic and ethical standards. Authors, reviewers, editors, and the editorial committee must act responsibly, transparently, and professionally, guaranteeing content quality and respecting the editorial process.

Editorial Decisions and Confidentiality

Publication decisions are based on the relevance and scientific rigor of the works. Manuscript confidentiality is ensured at all stages of the editorial process, sharing information only with those directly involved in its review.

Conflicts of Interest

The editorial team commits not to use any information contained in manuscripts for personal purposes without the authors’ explicit consent.

Responsibilities of Authors and Reviewers

Authors must provide accurate, verifiable, and replicable descriptions of their research. If significant errors are detected, they are obliged to correct or retract their publications. Reviewers must provide critical, respectful, and objective evaluations, actively contributing to the improvement of articles.