About the Journal

Publisher Website: https://revistas.univalle.edu/index.php/jlsc/about

Editorial Team Website: https://journalasc.org/about-this-journal/

The Journal of Latin American Sciences and Culture (JLASC) is an international, peer-reviewed, Open Access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality, original research at the intersection of science, technology, education, and culture. As a leading platform for interdisciplinary and intercultural scholarly exchange, JLASC seeks to promote the scientific landscape in Latin America and beyond by transcending conventional academic boundaries.

Focus and Scope

JLASC serves as a global forum for exploring the diversity and richness of scientific issues, research methods, and cultural flows of influence between Latin America, Sinophone regions, and other global contexts. By integrating wide-ranging ideas across cultures and disciplines, the journal fosters an international dialogue that enriches education, science, and technology.

The journal encourages submissions in the following areas:

  • Empirical research and theoretical analyses

  • Literature reviews and critical book reviews

  • Special thematic issues (proposals are actively welcomed and should be discussed with the Editor-in-Chief or a member of the Senior Editorial Team)

Additionally, JLASC supports initiatives aligned with UNESCO’s goals regarding scientific literacy, public understanding of science, and media and information literacy.

Open Access Policy

JLASC operates under a Gold Open Access model. All articles are freely and permanently available online immediately upon publication, ensuring broad accessibility and enabling unrestricted reading, distribution, and citation. Open Access publication also aligns with the mandates of numerous research funders worldwide.

Languages of Publication: Manuscripts are published in English and Spanish. The journal also welcomes professionally prepared Chinese translations of the Version of Record (VoR) for articles originally published in English or Spanish, and vice versa, thereby enhancing the global reach and accessibility of scholarship.

Article Types

JLASC accepts a range of scholarly contributions:

  • Original Research Articles

  • Literature Reviews and Review Articles

  • Book Reviews

  • News, Comments, Opinions, and Letters

  • Podcasts and other multimedia formats

Peer Review Process

The journal adheres to rigorous international peer-review standards. Submissions are initially assessed by the editorial team for suitability and, if appropriate, undergo a double-blind peer review by independent experts. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise and remain anonymous to authors throughout the process. Guidelines for reviewers are available on the journal website.

Publishing Ethics

JLASC adheres to world-class standards in publishing ethics and maintains strict policies on originality, authorship, conflicts of interest, and data integrity. The journal uses CrossCheck to screen for plagiarism. Detailed ethical guidelines for authors, reviewers, and editors are available online, along with a transparent appeals and complaints procedure. The Journal of Latin American Sciences and Culture (JLASC) outlines the Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement (PEMS) and is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity in scholarly publishing. As a condition of submission and publication, all authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to fully comply with the policies outlined in this statement and the broader Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing (COPE et al., 2022). This journal's policies are aligned with the guidance from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the specific requirements for Scopus journal evaluation. Our essential ethics policie are detailed below. More information can be found here: https://revistas.univalle.edu/index.php/jlsc/editorialpolicies

Article Publishing Charges (APCs) and Waivers

The standard Article Publishing Charge (APC) is US$600 (or local equivalent). However, JLASC is committed to equitable access: authors whose submissions meet the journal’s quality standards but lack funding may apply for a full or partial waiver. Waiver requests are assessed individually, with particular consideration given to graduate students, independent researchers, and scholars from underrepresented regions, including Latin America.

Archiving and Preservation

To ensure long-term preservation and accessibility, JLASC participates in digital archiving systems such as LOCKSS and CLOCKSS, safeguarding published content for future generations.

Partnerships and Collaborative Initiatives

JLASC is proud to be affiliated with and supported by:

  • Andean Road Countries for Science and Technology (ARCST)

  • Elektro High-Tech Development Ltd. Co.

  • Universidad Privada del Valle, Bolivia

New Initiative: Strengthening Science Communication through STS

In January 2026, JLASC and the Department of Science and Technology Studies (STS) of the Andean Road Countries for Science and Technology announced a strategic partnership to advance critical scholarship and public engagement in science communication. This collaboration aims to integrate STS perspectives into mainstream scientific discourse and promote a more reflexive and inclusive scientific culture. This effort seeks to build a vibrant community of practice around reflective and transformative science communication, bridging analytical depth with public engagement.

Submission Guidelines

Authors are invited to submit manuscripts through the journal’s online submission system. Complete instructions for authors, including formatting, ethical guidelines, and submission procedures, are available at https://revistas.univalle.edu/index.php/jlsc/about/submissions

Contact

For further information, inquiries about special issues, or details regarding the new STS and Science Communication initiative, please contact the editorial office via https://revistas.univalle.edu/index.php/jlsc/about/contact 

Last updated: 2 February 2026

Refrefences

Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association (OASPA), & World Association of Medical Editors (WAME). (2022). Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing (4th ed.). https://doi.org/10.24318/cope.2019.1.12