About the Journal
Voltarea is an international peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal founded in 2023 by the Faculty of Technology, Universidad Técnica de Oruro, Bolivia. The journal was established with the purpose of promoting the dissemination, visibility, and exchange of scientific knowledge in the field of Digital Technologies for Intelligent Energy Systems.
Since its establishment, Voltarea has progressively expanded its editorial scope, scientific contributions, and international outreach, strengthening its role as a specialized platform for research on the digital transformation of modern energy systems.
The journal provides a dedicated scholarly platform for the publication of original research articles, systematic reviews, scoping reviews, technological studies, scientific communications, and other academic contributions aimed at advancing scientific knowledge and technological innovation in intelligent energy systems.
Voltarea addresses the growing convergence of artificial intelligence, data science, digital twins, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), cyber-physical systems, energy informatics, and cybersecurity, promoting interdisciplinary research focused on the development of intelligent, resilient, secure, and data-driven energy infrastructures.
The journal welcomes contributions from researchers, academics, engineers, professionals, graduate students, research centers, technology companies, public and private organizations, and institutions involved in scientific and technological development at the intersection of digital technologies and intelligent energy systems.
Voltarea conducts its editorial activities through its official platform:
https://voltarea.dbeditorial.org/index.php/voltarea
Aim
Voltarea aims to publish and disseminate original scientific research, high-quality review articles, and technological developments that contribute to advancing knowledge in artificial intelligence, digital technologies, energy informatics, digital twins, Industrial Internet of Things, cyber-physical systems, and cybersecurity applied to intelligent energy systems.
The journal seeks to promote rigorous scientific evidence that supports innovation, automation, operational intelligence, resilience, cybersecurity, and digital transformation within modern energy infrastructures through the responsible application of emerging technologies.
Mission
The mission of Voltarea is to contribute to the scientific and technological advancement of intelligent energy systems through the publication, evaluation, and dissemination of high-quality research addressing contemporary challenges related to digital transformation, intelligent automation, data-driven decision-making, infrastructure monitoring, cybersecurity, and resilient digital infrastructures.
The journal promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, knowledge exchange, technological innovation, and the responsible adoption of emerging digital technologies to accelerate the development of intelligent, connected, secure, and sustainable energy ecosystems.
Editorial Scope
Voltarea adopts a specialized interdisciplinary approach focused on Digital Technologies for Intelligent Energy Systems, integrating artificial intelligence, data analytics, energy informatics, digital twins, Industrial Internet of Things, cyber-physical systems, and cybersecurity to support the digital transformation of modern energy infrastructures.
The journal welcomes original scientific contributions from researchers worldwide related to the following thematic areas:
1. Artificial Intelligence for Intelligent Energy Systems
This area includes research focused on the development and application of artificial intelligence techniques for analysis, automation, optimization, and intelligent decision-making in energy systems.
Topics include:
Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI), Reinforcement Learning, Generative AI for Engineering Applications, Intelligent Control Systems, Predictive Maintenance, Intelligent Fault Detection and Diagnosis, Load Forecasting, AI-based Decision Support Systems, Computer Vision for Infrastructure Inspection, and Edge AI.
2. Digital Technologies and Energy Informatics
This area includes research related to digital technologies, intelligent platforms, data-driven approaches, and information systems supporting the digital transformation of energy systems.
Topics include:
Energy Informatics, Smart Grid Analytics, Big Data Analytics for Energy Systems, Data Analytics for Energy Systems, Energy Data Management, Digital Energy Platforms, Cloud-based Energy Platforms, Digital Transformation of Energy Systems, Energy Management Systems (EMS), Intelligent Energy Operations, Demand Response Analytics, and Virtual Power Plants (Digital Coordination).
3. Digital Twins, Industrial IoT and Intelligent Infrastructure
This area encompasses research on digital models, connected infrastructures, industrial Internet of Things technologies, and advanced monitoring solutions for intelligent energy assets and infrastructures.
Topics include:
Digital Twins, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Cyber-Physical Energy Systems, Smart Sensors, Sensor Fusion, Intelligent Monitoring, Asset Management, Condition Monitoring, Digital Substations, Industrial Edge Computing, Real-Time Simulation, and Industrial Digitalization.
4. Cybersecurity and Resilient Digital Energy Infrastructure
This area focuses on cybersecurity, resilience, and protection mechanisms for digital infrastructures supporting intelligent energy systems and critical technological environments.
Topics include:
Cybersecurity for Energy Systems, Smart Grid Security, SCADA Security, IEC 61850 Security, Secure Communications, Intrusion Detection Systems, Cyber Risk Assessment, Cyber-Physical Security, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Security Monitoring, Incident Response, and Digital Infrastructure Resilience.
Manuscripts may employ experimental, computational, analytical, simulation-based, modeling, technological validation, theoretical, or mixed-method approaches, provided that they demonstrate scientific rigor, originality, methodological transparency, technical quality, and significant academic contribution.
Open Access and No-Fee Policy
Voltarea operates under a fully Open Access publishing model, ensuring free, immediate, and permanent access to all published scientific content.
All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to read, download, distribute, reuse, and reproduce published content, provided that appropriate credit is given to the authors and the original source of publication.
Voltarea does not charge manuscript submission fees, peer-review fees, article processing charges (APCs), or publication fees, reaffirming its commitment to equitable scientific communication, accessibility, and the global dissemination of scientific knowledge.
Publication Frequency
Voltarea was established in 2023 and followed an annual publication schedule from 2023 to 2025, publishing one issue per year during its initial stage of editorial development.
Starting in 2026, and as part of the journal’s editorial consolidation, growth strategy, and increasing scientific activity, Voltarea adopts a semiannual publication schedule, publishing two issues per year:
First Issue: January–June (official publication date: January 1).
Second Issue: July–December (official publication date: July 1).
The journal follows a continuous publication model within each issue, allowing accepted manuscripts to be published online immediately after the successful completion of the editorial and peer-review process.
Manuscript submissions are accepted throughout the year.
Publishing Institution
Voltarea is published by the Faculty of Technology, Universidad Técnica de Oruro, Bolivia, an academic unit committed to promoting scientific research, technological innovation, and international scholarly communication.
The publishing institution provides institutional support for editorial management while ensuring editorial independence, scientific integrity, digital preservation, open-access dissemination, and compliance with international standards of publication ethics, editorial quality, and scholarly interoperability.
