Focus and Scope
Universitas Medica is an open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to disseminating research findings in the field of health sciences. Its objective is to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and the promotion of health care through the publication of high-quality articles aimed at professionals, educators, and researchers in medicine, nursing, and related disciplines, both nationally and internationally.
The journal, published on a continuous basis, is co-edited by the Hospital Universitario San Ignacio and the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. It accepts original contributions, including research articles, as well as systematic and integrative reviews that foster the consolidation of knowledge across diverse health areas.
Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content, based on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
Universitas Medica does not impose article processing charges (APCs), submission fees, publishing charges, or embargo periods. All content is available in full text without restrictions.
Consult the policy here
Archiving
This journal uses the LOCKSS system to create a distributed archive among participating libraries, enabling the creation of permanent archives for preservation and restoration purposes.
Article Deposit Policy
According to the Sherpa/Romeo guidelines:
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Authors are advised not to self-archive the pre-print version (prior to peer review).
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Authors may self-archive the post-print version (the final peer-reviewed version).
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Authors may self-archive the final published version (PDF, HTML, or XML formats).
Journal history
The Universitas journal was established in 1951 as an interdisciplinary publication integrating contributions from various faculties of the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. In 1958, the Faculty of Medicine founded Universitas Medica as a specialized continuation in health sciences. Since then, the journal has maintained a continuous publication trajectory, with the exception of 1961 and 1988.
In 2024, with the aim of strengthening its interdisciplinary scope and expanding its international impact, Universitas Medica merged with the Revista de Investigación en Enfermería Imagen y Desarrollo. This integration represents a joint effort between the Faculties of Medicine and Nursing, consolidating an editorial space for the dissemination of scientific research addressing health care challenges from diverse disciplines. The journal seeks to position itself as a leading reference in the region, promoting high-quality academic production with global impact.
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Due to the origin of some references in external search engines (e.g., Google Scholar), certain records may contain errors that are being progressively corrected. Issues 1–40 are available only in physical format. The complete texts of issues 41 (year 2000) through 50 (year 2009) are accessible through Imbiomed. More recent issues are available in full text on the official journal website.
The complete text of more recent numbers are available in this web site.
Google Scholar profile
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