About the Journal

Focus and Scope

The Colombian Journal of Advanced Technologies aims to disseminate high-impact research in advanced technologies, covering a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to Telecommunications, Control and Automation, Mechatronics, Operations Research, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Power Electronics, Electronic Devices and Circuits, Digital Signal Processing, Microelectronics, Bioengineering, Software Engineering and Simulation, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology Management, and Technologies Applied to Teaching Improvement. The journal is oriented to become a reference channel for the exchange and development of scientific knowledge, addressing strategic areas for the advancement of engineering and technology.

Published biannually with national and international coverage, the journal provides a space for the exchange of knowledge among academics and researchers from various contexts and sectors. Its goal is not only to disseminate technological advances but also to foster inter-institutional collaboration, attracting contributions from researchers with ties to academia and industry globally.

In addition to original research articles, the journal will also publish review articles that examine the state of the art, identify emerging trends, and suggest future directions in developing fields. Submitted manuscripts must be research, review, or reflective works, and they should be submitted in both Spanish and English for subsequent peer review.

The editorial management of the journal is carried out by the Vice Presidency of Research at the University of Pamplona, under the direction of Ph.D. Aldo Pardo García, with the goal of consolidating it as a publication of scientific excellence. Supported by an editorial board composed of nationally and internationally recognized experts, the journal reaffirms its commitment to making a significant impact on the academic community..

Publication Frequency

Publication Frequency: Biannual.
Vol. 1 from January to June.
Vol. 2 from July to December.

Open Access Policy

This is an open access journal, which means that all its content is available free of charge to users or their institutions. Under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0), users are allowed to copy, distribute, and share the material in any format, as long as proper credit is given to the author and the source. Users are also permitted to remix, transform, and build upon the material, as long as the use is non-commercial. This allows the content of the journal to be used in summaries, analyses, or other non-profit purposes, ensuring that the original work is properly attributed. Commercial use of the material, whether in its original or modified form, is prohibited without permission from the copyright holder.

Fees for Submission and Publication of Texts. Gratuitousness

The Colombian Journal of Advanced Technologies (RCTA) is an Open Access publication that does not charge any fees for the arbitration and publication process, including review, layout, printing, and distribution (APCs). As an open-access journal, no fee is applied for accessing and downloading the journal.

Anti-Plagiarism

Through the use of Turnitin software, licensed by the University of Pamplona, RCTA conducts a plagiarism and self-plagiarism check to ensure the originality of received manuscripts. The journal's editor registers the author's document in this online software.

Digital Preservation Policy and Use of Uniform Identifier Use

The Colombian Journal of Advanced Technologies (RCTA) ensures the digital preservation of its content through the efficient 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 guarantees long-term accessibility and traceability of the publications.

Additionally, the journal is part of the PKP Preservation Network, where its content is securely stored in the LOCKSS system, developed by the 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 RCTA currently operates on the Open Journal Systems platform version 3.3.0.11 and is indexed in various national and international repositories, including Latindex and DIALNET. It has also been evaluated and classified in category B of the Publindex Colombia index, a status it maintains to date. All published articles use DOI as uniform resource identifiers, which are managed and registered within the OJS system.

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, harvesters, and academic search engines. Through integration with systems like LOCKSS and CLOCKSS, the journal guarantees the long-term preservation and continuous access to its published issues, providing greater security to readers and institutions interested in the permanence of the information. Additionally, the journal offers detailed and high-quality metadata, which facilitates indexing and visibility on global platforms, contributing to knowledge exchange and the expansion of its academic impact.

Ownership and Management

The University of Pamplona is the publishing entity that, through budget allocations for periodical publications, sponsors the journal under the responsibility of the Vice-Rectorate for Research. The publication is edited by the University of Pamplona in Colombia, with its main campus located in Pamplona, Km 1 Via Bucaramanga Ciudad Universitaria Pamplona - Norte de Santander – Colombia. For more information, contact can be made through the phone: 6075685303, Postal Code: 543057, or by visiting the website: www.unipamplona.edu.co.