About the Journal

Presentation of the Archivalía Journal

Focus and Scope

Archivalía is a publication edited by the General University Archive of the National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León (UNAN-León). Its topics focus on Document Management and Archive Administration, as well as the auxiliary sciences of archival studies.

Brief Historical Overview

The first publication of Archivalía was released in 2008 as an informational bulletin. Five years later, in 2013, it transitioned into Archivalía Journal, making a national impact as the first journal dedicated to archival topics and featuring contributions from both national and international experts. The journal is disseminated through emails, websites, and social media platforms of colleagues and institutions that collaborate with it.

Since 2015, the journal has participated in training workshops on the editing of printed and digital scientific journals. By the end of 2021, work began on an electronic version of the journal to become part of UNAN-León's literary journal portal, allowing for broader dissemination. Currently, continuous improvements are being made to ensure a high-quality, scientifically rigorous publication for scholars in this field.

Objectives of Archivalía Journal

  • Publish articles related to any research fields within archival science and related disciplines, featuring contributions from national and international academics.
  • Disseminate research findings through full articles, short communications, doctoral dissertation summaries, master's theses, and books.
  • Provide contributors with a space in the Informative Asterisks section to share activities and special events organized by their institutions. The Interview section, with a mixed approach, allows readers to learn more about professionals in various aspects of their lives.

Publication Frequency

The journal is published semiannually. Articles are received between November and July.

Editorial Committee

The editorial committee consists of the Secretary General, the Head of the General Archive Office, the Computer Operator of the Archive Office, a Language and Literature professor, and an expert researcher in archival studies serving as an external peer reviewer for UNAN-León