Information For Authors

Thank you for considering RAN – Revista Academia & Negocios as a venue for your research. We publish original, unpublished manuscripts that advance knowledge in business, management, economics, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, innovation, public administration, and related disciplines, with particular interest in the challenges and opportunities faced by Latin America and other developing economies.

RAN is a peer-reviewed, Diamond Open Access journal. We do not charge submission, processing, or publication fees, ensuring that publishing and accessing research remain free for both authors and readers.

Why Publish in RAN?

  • Immediate and unrestricted Diamond Open Access.
  • No submission, processing, or publication fees (no APCs).
  • Rigorous double-blind peer review.
  • Manuscripts accepted in English or Spanish.
  • Titles, abstracts, and keywords published in both English and Spanish.
  • International visibility through major indexing and abstracting services.

Types of Manuscripts

RAN welcomes original contributions in the following categories:

  • Research Articles.
  • Literature Reviews.
  • Case Studies.

Submitted manuscripts should make a clear contribution to the literature, demonstrate methodological rigor, and fall within the journal's scope.

Before You Submit

Before submitting your manuscript, please ensure that:

  • Your manuscript follows the official RAN template.
  • You have reviewed the Author Guidelines and Submission Checklist.
  • The manuscript is original and is not under consideration by another journal.
  • References and formatting comply with the APA 7th edition guidelines.
  • All authors have approved the final version of the manuscript.

Submission resources, including manuscript templates, originality statements, and submission checklists, are available in the Author Guidelines section.

Our Editorial Commitment

Our editorial team is committed to providing a fair, confidential, and efficient peer-review process. Manuscripts are evaluated solely on their scientific merit, originality, methodological quality, and contribution to the literature. When revisions are requested, authors receive constructive feedback aimed at strengthening their work prior to publication.

Ready to Submit?

If your manuscript complies with the journal's requirements, we invite you to register on the journal's website and submit your manuscript through our online editorial system. Authors can monitor the progress of their submissions at every stage of the review and publication process.

We appreciate your interest in publishing with RAN and your contribution to the advancement of research in business, management, and economics.