Editor Letter

Abstract

The International Journal of Information Science and Technological Applications (IJISTA), founded by research group of Robotics and Virtual Reality, affiliated with the Faculty of Computer Science in Culiacán at the Autonomous University of Sinaloa, presents volume II, number 1 for May 2026. This edition brings together academic contributions that document the progress of applied research in information sciences, technological development, and computational innovation.

The published articles share a common purpose: to design, analyze, and implement technological solutions that respond to contemporary needs in educational, institutional, urban, and productive contexts. This edition emphasizes the importance of computer science as a transversal discipline that articulates theoretical foundations with development methodologies, experimental validation, and practical application.

The issue includes five relevant contributions: a comparative analysis of MobileNetV2 architecture performance in precision agriculture; a remote monitoring system to optimize energy consumption in educational institutions; an interactive cartographic tool for Mazatlán that facilitates urban planning; an intelligent assistant based on natural language processing for academic inquiries; and the design of EduSelf, a web application to strengthen self-regulated study habits.

Collectively, these contributions reflect the thematic diversity and methodological rigor of contemporary research. IJISTA recognizes the transformative potential of this research to address current challenges and develop innovative solutions of social and institutional relevance. The journal is grateful to the authors, reviewers, and contributors who help strengthen its position as a leading platform for scientific dissemination.