Focus and Scope

@Limentech Journal of Food Science and Technology aims to disseminate high-impact research in the field of food technologies, covering a wide range of disciplines such as Innovation and Technology in the Food Industry, Food Safety and Quality, Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology in Food, Sustainability and Circular Economy in Food Production, Food Engineering and Processing, Packaging and Preservation Material Science, Artificial Intelligence and Automation in the Food Industry, Nutrition and Public Health, and Food Sector Regulations and Standards. Its purpose is to contribute to academic development and serve as a reference channel for scientific knowledge exchange and development, promoting advances in food engineering and technology.

Published semiannually and with both national and international coverage, the journal provides a platform for knowledge exchange among academics and researchers from diverse contexts and sectors. Its mission is to disseminate technological advances and foster inter-institutional collaboration, attracting contributions from researchers affiliated with academia and industry worldwide. In addition to original research articles, the journal also publishes review articles that examine the state of the art, identify emerging trends, and suggest future directions in developing areas. Manuscripts must be products of research, review, or reflection, and must be submitted in both Spanish and English for peer review. The journal is managed by the Vice-Rectorate for Research at the University of Pamplona, aiming to establish it as a publication of scientific excellence, supported by an editorial board composed of nationally and internationally renowned experts, reaffirming its commitment to making a significant impact in the academic community.

Publication Frequency

Publication frequency: Semiannual.
Vol. 1: January to June.
Vol. 2: July to December.

Open Access Policy

Open Access Logo

This is an open access journal, which means all content is freely available to users or their institutions. The material is published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). This allows users to:

  • Copy, distribute, and share the material in any medium or format.
  • Remix, transform, and build upon the material without the obligation to apply the same license.

However, these freedoms are subject to the following conditions:

  1. Attribution (BY): Proper credit must be given to the author and original source, including a link to the license and an indication of any changes made.
  2. Non-Commercial (NC): The material may not be used for commercial purposes, either in its original form or as a derivative work.

This license facilitates the use of journal content for educational purposes, summaries, analysis, or other non-profit activities, provided original authorship is respected. For commercial use, explicit permission must be obtained from the copyright holder.

Submission and Publication Fees. Free of Charge

@Limentech Journal of Food Science and Technology is an Open Access publication that does not charge any fees for the peer-review and publication process, including review, layout, printing, and distribution (APCs). As an open access journal, there are no fees for reading or downloading the journal either.

Anti-Plagiarism Policy

Using Turnitin software, licensed by the University of Pamplona, @Limentech Journal of Food Science and Technology analyzes manuscripts for plagiarism and self-plagiarism to ensure originality. The editor registers the author's document in this online software.

Digital Preservation Policy and Use of Persistent Identifiers

@Limentech Journal of Food Science and Technology ensures the digital preservation of its contents through the effective use of Open Journal Systems (OJS). All articles published in the journal are assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI), a persistent identifier managed by Crossref, which ensures long-term accessibility and traceability.

Additionally, the journal is part of the PKP Preservation Network, where its contents are securely stored in the LOCKSS system developed by Stanford University Library. This digital preservation infrastructure ensures a permanent and reliable archive for the journal, protecting access to information against potential digital loss or deterioration.

The @LIMENTECH scientific journal is indexed by PUBLINDEX, the Colombian National Indexing and Certification System for Specialized CT+I Journals. Category C (2022).

Interoperability Protocol

The journal not only implements advanced interoperability protocols such as OAI-PMH (Open Archive Initiative - Protocol for Metadata Harvesting) but also ensures that its contents are easily accessible and reusable by a wide range of distribution systems, including digital repositories, aggregators, and academic search engines. Through integration with systems like LOCKSS and CLOCKSS, the journal guarantees long-term preservation and continuous access to its published issues, providing greater security for readers and institutions interested in long-term information retention. Furthermore, the journal offers high-quality and detailed metadata, which facilitates indexing and visibility on global platforms, contributing to knowledge exchange and enhancing its academic impact.

Ownership and Management

The University of Pamplona is the publishing institution that sponsors the journal through budget allocations for periodical publications, under the responsibility of the Vice-Rectorate for Research. The journal is edited by the University of Pamplona in Colombia, with its main office located in Pamplona, Km 1 Vía Bucaramanga, University City Pamplona - Norte de Santander – Colombia. For more information, contact phone: 6075685303, Postal Code: 543057, or visit the website: www.unipamplona.edu.co.