Peripheral journals from own generation at the Autonomous University of Chihuahua, México: identification of indicators for quality

Abstract

This paper represents the results of an investigation into seven serials edited by the Autonomous University of Chihuahua (Mexico), which constitute its full catalog, for which we proceeded to develop a bibliometric analysis to identify the main regularities and determine editorial quality conditions currently observed for the subsequent derivation of proposals for change. These publications represent a mechanism for the dissemination of knowledge through individual and collective work of its scholars, which were classified as peripheral journals and not mainstream, due to a number of limitations in their processes identifying indicators of impact and visibility. According to the results derived several recommendations to quality and possible change of status editorial, such as consistency and improvement in the processes of reception and evaluation of papers to publish, definition of scientific committee composed of members of recognized standing, identifying strict editorial policies towards standardization, increased visibility of publications and Theme shoulder avoiding dispersion unskilled discipline without specialization.