Information For Librarians

RAN – Revista Academia & Negocios is a peer-reviewed, Diamond Open Access journal published by the Universidad de Concepción (Chile). We invite academic libraries, research institutions, and information professionals to include the journal in their catalogs, electronic journal collections, institutional repositories, and discovery services, thereby expanding free access to high-quality scholarly research.

Why Include RAN in Your Collection?

  • Immediate and permanent Diamond Open Access, free for both readers and authors.
  • Rigorous double-blind peer review.
  • Original research in business, management, economics, and related disciplines.
  • Articles available in PDF, HTML, and XML formats.
  • DOIs assigned to all published articles.
  • Indexed in major international databases and abstracting services.
  • Long-term digital preservation through LOCKSS and CLOCKSS.

Access and Digital Preservation

RAN is published using the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform, ensuring interoperability with library catalogs, institutional repositories, indexing services, and scholarly discovery tools. The journal also implements recognized digital preservation services to guarantee the long-term accessibility of its published content.

Supporting Scholarly Communication

We appreciate libraries that include RAN in their electronic collections and promote its content among researchers, faculty members, students, and professionals. By supporting open-access journals, libraries play a key role in expanding the dissemination, accessibility, and impact of scientific knowledge.

Contact

If your institution requires additional information regarding metadata, open access policies, digital preservation, indexing, or any other aspect related to the inclusion of RAN in your collections, please do not hesitate to contact the Editorial Office.

Technical Information

  • Access Model: Diamond Open Access
  • License: Creative Commons CC BY
  • Publishing Platform: Open Journal Systems (OJS)
  • Persistent Identifiers: DOI assigned to all published articles
  • Digital Preservation: LOCKSS and CLOCKSS
  • Languages: English and Spanish
  • Publication Frequency: Biannual