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Welcome to RAN – Revista Academia & Negocios

RAN – Revista Academia & Negocios is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal published by the Universidad de Concepción, Chile. The journal publishes original research that advances knowledge in business, management, economics, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, innovation, public administration, and related fields, with particular attention to issues relevant to Latin America and other developing economies.

Our mission is to disseminate high-quality scientific research that contributes to academic debate and informs decision-making in organizations, public institutions, and society.

Why Read RAN?

Readers of RAN have free access to:

  • Original empirical and theoretical research.
  • Studies addressing contemporary challenges in business and economics.
  • Research with practical implications for managers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers.
  • Articles published in either English or Spanish, accompanied by bilingual titles, abstracts, and keywords.
  • Research focused on Latin America while maintaining an international perspective.

Open Access

RAN follows a Diamond Open Access model. All articles are freely available immediately upon publication, without subscription fees or article processing charges (APCs). This ensures unrestricted access to scientific knowledge for researchers, students, professionals, and the general public.

Stay Connected

We encourage readers to register with the journal. Registration allows you to:

  • Receive notifications when new issues are published.
  • Follow the journal's latest publications.
  • Manage your reader profile.
  • Receive information about calls for papers and special issues.

Support the Dissemination of Research

You can help increase the visibility and impact of published research by:

  • Citing RAN articles in your own work.
  • Sharing articles with colleagues and students.
  • Including relevant publications in course syllabi and reading lists.
  • Sharing articles through academic and professional networks.

Become Part of the RAN Community

RAN welcomes readers from academia, industry, government, and nonprofit organizations. We invite you to become an active member of our scholarly community by reading, sharing, citing, reviewing, and submitting research that contributes to advancing knowledge in business and economics.

Thank you for supporting open scientific communication and for being part of the RAN community.