The ITFIPVIRTUAL Research Journal is a scientific and technical publication aimed at promoting the exchange of knowledge, research, and advances in various fields of engineering. The journal was established in 2016 and is intended for researchers, professionals, and academics interested in technological innovation and the development of engineering for the management and optimization of processes in this sector.

The journal is part of the Faculty of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Sciences of de la Institucion universitaria de el Espinal  (UNIESPINAL). Its main focus is to contribute innovative solutions aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting efficiency in engineering processes and fostering the adoption of emerging technologies and sustainable projects that support the development of society.

The journal holds ISSN 2539-2506 and is committed to disseminating knowledge that fosters continuous improvement in agroindustry. You can view the ISSN record here.

Some articles published during earlier editorial stages retain previously assigned DOI identifiers, which are preserved as part of the journal’s historical record and do not necessarily reflect the journal’s current digital identification policy.

Announcements

Call for Scientific Papers – ITFIPVIRTUAL Journal of Educational Technology Research, Vol. 8, No. 2 (July – December 2026)

2026-07-25

La revista ITFIPVIRTUAL Journal of Educational Technology Research , publicada por la Institución Universitaria de El Espinal – UNIESPINAL (Colombia) , invita a investigadores, académicos, profesionales y estudiantes de posgrado a enviar manuscritos originales e inéditos para el Volumen 8, Número 2 (julio-diciembre de 2026) .

En este número , la Dra. Laura Beatriz Vidal Turrubiates (México) participará como editora invitada de la monografía .

Current Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Electronic Journal of Research on Educational Technologies ITFIPVIRTUAL

Portada revista volumen 8 numero 1

The ITFIPVIRTUAL Journal of Educational Technology Research is an open-access scientific journal, founded in 2016 by the Faculty of Engineering and Agroindustrial Sciences, currently part of the Institución Universitaria de El Espinal – UNIESPINAL (formerly the Instituto Tolimense de Formación Técnica Profesional – ITFIP, Colombia).

Its mission is to promote the dissemination and social appropriation of scientific knowledge through the publication of original research articles, review articles, case studies, academic reflections, and innovative educational experiences related to educational technologies, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, engineering, pedagogical innovation, and other interdisciplinary fields that contribute to the advancement of education, science, and society.

With a multidisciplinary and international scope, the journal is intended for researchers, academics, undergraduate and graduate students, and professionals interested in the development of technological solutions for education and the generation of knowledge with social impact. The journal publishes manuscripts in Spanish and English under the Diamond Open Access model, promoting the unrestricted dissemination of scientific knowledge and strengthening national and international academic collaboration.

This issue brings together research addressing current challenges and emerging opportunities in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), cybersecurity, educational innovation, software engineering, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, reflecting the scientific community's commitment to sustainable development, innovation, and the continuous improvement of educational and technological processes.

Guest Monograph Coordinator

Dr. Carlos Garrido Quintanilla
Universidad Andrés Bello – Continuing Education, Chile

Dr. Carlos Garrido Quintanilla serves as the Guest Monograph Coordinator for this issue, contributing his academic and research expertise to strengthen the scientific excellence, editorial quality, and international visibility of the journal.

Published: 2026-07-01

Full Issue

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Research Articles

Evaluation and Selection of Low-Power Hardware Platforms for Energy Optimization in IoT Nodes for Livestock Traceability

Juan Pablo Moreno, Lorena Barigorria, German Montejano, Bruno Ruartes (Author)

10-28

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Participatory Design of a Web-Based Inventory Management Prototype for Neighborhood Stores: A Technology Appropriation Experience with Shopkeepers in Balmoral, Fusagasugá

Jorge Rolando Pardo Morales, Julián David Alvarado Caicedo, Camilo Andrés Mendivelso Fajardo (Author)

29-42

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Digital Security Awareness: A Theoretical and Practical Guide based on Preventive Cybersecurity to strengthen the protection of digital identity in university students

Sandra Yasmin Samudio López, Marcia Catalina Pulido Córdoba, Gina Paola Suárez Ávila (Author)

43-74

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Pedagogical Mediations for Strengthening Oral Expression in Sixth-Grade Students at a Rural Public School in Colombia

Genny Andrea Cabrera Malte, Anyul Sánchez Calderón, Hernán Rafael Medina Cantillo, Wilmer Guarnizo Bustos (Author)

75-97

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Integration of IoT and Artificial Intelligence Using ESP32 for Smart Applications

Fredery Fabian Polanias Soto, Alvaro José Feria Rodriguez, Jeniffer Julieth Palencia Quezada (Author)

98-113

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Welcome to ITFIPVirtual

The ITFIPVirtual Electronic Journal of Educational Technology Research is a scientific publication of the INSTITUCIÓN UNIVERSITARIA DE EL ESPINAL UNIESPINAL, which disseminates research in engineering, applied technologies, education, and agroindustry. It was created in 2016 and is registered under the ISSN 2539-2506. Through this journal, we aim to promote innovation and the advancement of knowledge in various technological fields, with a special focus on the application of these technologies in education and other productive sectors.

 

Call for Papers

ITFIPVirtual invites researchers, professionals, and students to submit their papers for Vol. 1, No. 1 (January – June 2025).

Click here to view the submission guidelines.