Saint Leo University is proud to host a premiere digital repository for interdisciplinary scholarship, housing three distinct peer-reviewed publications: ICT Latin America, Kaleidoscope, and JVBB. Together, these journals represent the university's commitment to academic excellence, social impact, and global collaboration. While ICT Latin America bridges the digital divide through bilingual research in information systems, Kaleidoscope provides a vibrant platform for the arts and sciences, and JVBB (Journal of Values-Based Business) advances ethical leadership in the global marketplace. This centralized hub offers open-access to cutting-edge research, fostering a diverse community of emerging scholars and established experts dedicated to addressing the complex challenges of the 21st century.
Journals
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ICT Latin America
ICT Latin America: A Bilingual Journal of Information Systems and Technology
Mission
ICT Latin America is a peer-reviewed, bilingual academic journal dedicated to advancing research and practice in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) across Latin America and beyond. Our mission is to foster inclusive, cross-cultural academic dialogue by publishing high-quality research in both English and Spanish, bridging the gap between Spanish-speaking academic communities and the global information systems research landscape.
We aim to support emerging scholars, graduate students, and established researchers by providing a platform for innovative, interdisciplinary, and socially impactful ICT research that addresses the unique challenges and opportunities in Latin American contexts.
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Kaleidoscope: Integrating Research Across Disciplines
Kaleidoscope from the Greek kalos, meaning “beautiful,” eidos meaning “form,” and scopos meaning “to look at.”
Kaleidoscope: Integrating Research Across Disciplines is a peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary research journal published online by the College of Arts, Sciences, and Allied Services and the Faculty Council of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Allied Services of Saint Leo University.
Kaleidoscope embodies the beauty of intellectual diversity. Just as a kaleidoscope reveals a dynamic symphony of patterns and colors, this publication brings together a vibrant array of perspectives from multiple academic disciplines to illuminate a wide range of subjects.
In the spirit of its Greek roots, Kaleidoscope offers a unique platform for scholars to explore issues, problems, and topics of interest through the lens of interdisciplinary research. Each paper we publish is a testament to the power of this approach, harnessing the resources of multiple academic disciplines to cast new light on the subject under consideration.
Our mission is to foster a deeper understanding of the world around us by encouraging scholars to move beyond the confines of their own discipline and to engage with other fields of study. The result is a richer, more nuanced analysis that offers fresh insights and broadens the horizons of knowledge.
In essence, Kaleidoscope is not just a journal—it is a celebration of the beautiful forms that emerge when we dare to look at the world through multiple lenses. Join us in this exciting journey of discovery and enlightenment.
(NOTE ON SUBMISSIONS: The Next Call For Papers should be issued in Fall 2026) -
Journal of Values-Based Business
The Journal of Values‑Based Business is a peer‑reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to advancing research and practice at the intersection of ethics, leadership, organizational behavior, and sustainable business strategy. We publish work that explores how values—personal, organizational, societal, and cultural—shape business decisions, stakeholder relationships, and long‑term organizational outcomes.
Our mission is to foster a global conversation around business practices that prioritize integrity, accountability, and human flourishing. As organizations navigate increasingly complex economic, environmental, and social landscapes, values‑based thinking offers a powerful framework for creating positive impact and building resilient, purpose‑driven enterprises.