About the Journal

Objective

The journal aims to disseminate and consolidate multidisciplinary scientific research through the publication of original research articles, review papers, and academic essays, all subjected to a peer-review process, under an open access and free-of-charge publication model.

Its purpose is to foster critical, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary analysis of contemporary issues related to science, technology, and society, integrating perspectives from the social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, engineering, architecture, humanities, and arts, in accordance with the UNESCO classification of knowledge areas.

The journal seeks to contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge, the strengthening of academic dialogue across disciplines, and the generation of contributions with academic, social, educational, ethical, and cultural impact, promoting rigorous research, responsible innovation, and evidence-based decision-making.

Scope

The journal adopts a multidisciplinary approach, structured according to the UNESCO classification of knowledge areas, and is oriented toward the publication of original research that integrates scientific, technological, humanistic, and social perspectives.

Priority is given to interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary studies, as well as empirical, theoretical, and applied research that contributes to the advancement of knowledge, critical analysis of contemporary challenges, and the reinforcement of academic dialogue among diverse disciplines.

Indicatively and without limitation, the main areas of interest include:

  • Social Sciences and Law
  • Engineering and Architecture
  • Natural Sciences
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Health Sciences

Manuscripts may employ quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methodological approaches, provided they meet the journal’s standards for scientific rigor, originality, academic relevance, and thematic appropriateness.

Open Access and Free Publication Policy

The journal follows an open access model, ensuring free, immediate, and unrestricted access to all published content.

No fees are applied for submission, evaluation, processing, or publication (APC), reaffirming the commitment to the democratization of scientific knowledge, academic equity, and the removal of financial barriers for both authors and readers.

Publication Frequency

The journal is published annually and maintains permanent open calls for submissions.

Articles are published according to the editorial calendar once they have successfully passed the peer-review process.

Editorial Process and Evaluation Timeline

The editorial process is managed entirely in electronic format, following principles of quality, transparency, and good editorial practices, with the following approximate timelines:

  • Initial editorial evaluation: 7–15 days, depending on manuscript complexity.
  • External peer review (double-blind): 20–45 days.
  • Revision, editing, layout, and publication: 10–20 days.

The editorial team aims to balance academic rigor in peer review with efficient editorial management, facilitating timely publication of accepted manuscripts.

Promotion and Dissemination Strategy

The journal implements an academic and digital dissemination strategy to enhance the visibility and impact of published articles, through its website, academic networks, digital platforms, institutional repositories, and other scientific communication channels, aiming to strengthen knowledge circulation nationally and internationally.

Aquí tiene la versión en inglés con redacción formal, consistente con estándares de DOAJ, Latindex y proyección SciELO:

Diamond Open Access Model, Editorial Governance, and Academic Independence

Journal of Multidisciplinary Novel Journeys & Explorations is a scholarly journal edited and managed by Editorial JOGB S.A.S., the entity responsible for comprehensive editorial coordination, administration of the peer review system, management of technological infrastructure, and digital preservation of academic content.

The journal operates under the Diamond Open Access model, on a non-commercial and non-profit basis. In accordance with this model, no fees are charged for submission, evaluation, peer review, editorial processing, publication, access, or preservation of articles. There are no hidden charges, post-acceptance fees, or payment mechanisms associated with expedited editorial processes. Publication is entirely free of charge for both authors and readers.

This editorial approach aims to ensure the free, immediate, and universal circulation of scientific knowledge, eliminating economic barriers and promoting equitable conditions of participation for researchers, institutions, and academic communities at national and international levels.

Editorial Sustainability

The journal’s institutional sustainability is grounded in a responsible management model assumed by the publishing entity, the voluntary academic work of the editorial team and external reviewers, and the implementation of specialized platforms for editorial management and digital scholarly preservation.

The journal does not rely on revenue derived from the volume of published articles or from charges associated with editorial processes. Its continuity and operational stability reflect an institutional commitment to high-quality scholarly communication, ensuring coherence between ethical principles, technical viability, and academic responsibility.

Editorial Governance and Independence Principles

Decisions regarding the evaluation, acceptance, or rejection of manuscripts are made autonomously and independently, based exclusively on scientific quality, originality, thematic relevance, methodological rigor, and compliance with international ethical standards.

The publishing entity does not intervene in academic content or in the decisions issued within the peer review process. The journal operates in accordance with its formally established editorial policies and internationally recognized principles of best practices in scholarly publishing, ensuring transparency, academic integrity, and the proper management of potential conflicts of interest.