The Revista Tecnológica Espol – RTE® presents Volume 38, Issue 1: 50 Years of Excellence, a commemorative edition celebrating five decades of contribution to scientific and technological knowledge. Since its foundation in 1976, the journal has evolved alongside research, innovation, and higher education, becoming a multidisciplinary reference for publishing significant contributions in engineering, technology, social sciences, and life sciences, thanks to the collective work of authors, reviewers, and editors.
This issue highlights artificial intelligence as a driving force for innovation, advances in inclusive and technology-mediated education, studies on business, economics, and sustainable development, and contributions to sustainable agriculture focused on food security and efficient resource use.
In its fiftieth anniversary year, Revista Tecnológica Espol – RTE® celebrates its inclusion in Scopus, one of the most prestigious international bibliographic indexes, recognizing its scientific and editorial quality. This edition also features a commemorative article that traces the journal’s history, evolution, and key milestones.
Through this publication, the journal reaffirms its commitment to editorial excellence, scientific integrity, and the internationalization of knowledge in service of society.