Focus and Scope

2026-03-01

JOTMI is a quarterly, peer-reviewed, and indexed electronic journal published by the Faculty of Business and Economics at Alberto Hurtado University. Its mission is to disseminate original and pioneering research on technology management and innovation, with a global outlook and particular attention to Latin America and the Caribbean. The journal examines the societal impact of technological change and highlights effective management practices in companies and organizations.

Readership
JOTMI’s readership includes academic scholars, government representatives, policymakers, business leaders, and professionals interested in the latest developments and insights in technology management and innovation.

Subject Coverage

The Journal of Technology Management & Innovation accepts articles in the following categories:

  • Management of Technology and Innovation
  • Business and International Management
  • Strategy and Management

The journal seeks clear, academically rigorous contributions that enhance the understanding of current challenges in technology management and innovation. The following nine thematic areas guide our editorial focus:

  1. Science, Technology, and Innovation Policies for the Digital and Sustainable Era
    Research examining how policies, regulations, and institutional frameworks influence the development, dissemination, and governance of digital and green innovations, considering the roles of public institutions, the private sector, and society at large.

  2. Responsible and Ethical Innovation in Emerging Technologies
    Studies exploring the social, regulatory, and trust-related aspects of emerging technologies (e.g., AI, biotechnology, large-scale data analysis), as well as approaches that promote transparency, integrity, and responsible applications.

  3. Innovation Economy and the Reconfiguration of Global Value Chains
    Analyses of how digitalization, platform-based models, and changes in value chain structures affect competitiveness, productivity, R&D investment, and sustainable economic growth on both global and regional scales.

  4. Technology Access, Literacy, and Participation in Innovation
    Research on building digital capabilities, disseminating technological knowledge, and improving skills that enable various actors—individuals, organizations, and regions—to engage effectively in innovation processes.

  5. Innovation in the Public Sector and Digital Governance
    Investigations into how public sector modernization, supported by digital technologies, government innovation labs, and governance models, can strengthen efficiency, transparency, and public engagement.

  6. Technological Strategy, Open Innovation, and Collaborative Ecosystems
    Studies on how organizations develop technological strategies, adopt open innovation practices, establish inter-organizational alliances, and integrate into ecosystems (clusters, hubs, technology parks) to accelerate learning and innovation performance.

  7. Entrepreneurship, Emerging Markets, and Sustainable Business Models
    Analyses of entrepreneurial ecosystems—particularly in Latin America and other emerging contexts—that address the rise of technology-based, socially oriented, or environmentally focused ventures, along with their financing mechanisms, capacity-building efforts, and strategies to adapt to evolving environments.

  8. Management of Creativity, Talent, and Organizational Adaptation
    Research on how firms foster creativity, develop digital competencies, encourage continuous learning, and build capabilities to adapt and thrive amid uncertainty and rapid change.

  9. Geopolitics, Token-Based Economies, and Community-Driven Innovation
    Studies on how geopolitical dynamics influence technological sovereignty, the emergence of token-based economies, value creation centered on communities, and the development of new indicators to assess corporate and institutional performance in transforming technological landscapes.

Selection Criteria Policy

  1. Submission Priority:

    • Research papers with original, rigorous studies receive top priority.
    • Case studies providing real-world applications and insights receive second priority.
    • Review papers summarizing existing knowledge and trends receive third priority.

  2. Quality and Relevance:
    Submissions should be novel, relevant, concise, practical, and informative. They must engage with current issues in technology management and innovation.

  3. Clarity and Rigor:
    Manuscripts must demonstrate methodological rigor, coherent argumentation, and clear presentation.

  4. Practical Implications:
    Preference is given to work offering actionable guidance for practitioners, policymakers, and other stakeholders in the field.