Biocenosis is a biannual publication managed by the Centro de Educación Ambiental (CEA), under the auspices of the Universidad Estatal a Distancia de Costa Rica.
Presently, the journal boasts ISSN: 1659-4991 for its online version and ISSN: 0250-6963 for its print edition, a format exclusively employed for the publication of special issues.
The primary aim of Biocenosis is to contribute to the process of raising awareness and instigating action through environmental education. Directed at a target audience composed of educators, high school and university students, natural resource administrators, as well as environmental educators and managers. An outstanding characteristic is its commitment to publishing articles in plain language, without compromising scientific rigor. This distinction has solidified its position as a publication that aids in disseminating scientifically sound information accessible to a wider audience.
The journal welcomes scientific articles, essays, and bibliographic reviews, along with biographies of distinguished scientists in the respective fields. It also encourages the submission of didactic guides serving as resources to facilitate the sensitization, comprehension, and learning of a specific subject, utilizing diverse resources such as illustrations, photographs, tables, graphics, examples, diagrams, comparisons, schematics, case studies, activities, and recommended bibliography, among others, contingent on the author's creative approach.
In general, contributions will be evaluated by members of the editorial committee or by external experts in a double-blind peer review, depending on the theme and format of the submitted text for evaluation.
All published works are available for free download and utilization, provided authorship is acknowledged and no commercial use is intended, in accordance with the license Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International license.
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Historical review
The Biocenosis journal has a rich history dating back to the 1970s and 1980s when it was conceived as part of the Environmental Education Program led by Mr. Mario Boza at the Distance State University (UNED), now known as the Center for Environmental Education (CEA). During that period, the journal took off strongly and contributed significantly to the recognition of UNED in the environmental field, thanks to its visionary contributions to this emerging theme.
In its beginnings in 1979, Biocenosis emerged as a monthly informative bulletin, aimed at educators, students, and the general public. Through its pages, the environmental situation of the time and the growing concern for the conservation of natural resources in the country were disseminated. However, it also addressed topics such as the use of medicinal plants, environmental pedagogy, and biodiversity preservation.
In its early months, the journal adopted a foldable format, but later it was decided to produce it in "offset" editions, allowing the inclusion of photographs, a new design, and greater typographic clarity. In 1979, the frequency changed from monthly to quarterly and finally to biannual in 1981.
The year 1982 marked an important milestone, as the informative bulletin transformed into a journal. This new presentation format had a significant impact and reach in various Latin American countries.
Today, the journal continues to promote the reading and analysis of a wide range of topics related to environmental education. It offers its readers new thematic lines that complement and enrich this field, characterized by its diversity and complexity.
Biocenosis. The environmental journal announces the opening of the submission period for Volume 35, Issue 1. It starts on August 1, 2024, and ends on October 31, 2024. When submitting your contribution, please ensure that the document complies with the author guidelines, which are available on the journal’s website.
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Within the framework of the month dedicated to the Environment, Biocenosis magazine shares with you volume 35, number 1(January-June, 2024). In this issue, you will learn about different environmental projects and initiatives that are part of the important and valuable work of our collaborators in relation to the conservation of our natural resources.
Cover: Photograph by Giovanni Delgado Herrera, Northern Shoveler, Spatula discors, November 2023. Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.