Purpose and Scope
The Spei Domus journal is an academic publication aimed at disseminating research, reflection, and review articles, as well as clinical cases related to animal health and production, public health, sustainability criteria, and biosecurity in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science. Its target audience includes researchers, research groups, professors, and undergraduate and graduate students in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science in Colombia and other countries.
"History"
The journal was established in 2005 with the goal of scientific and technological dissemination by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science at UCC Bucaramanga campus. It is published semi-annually in print and has been digital since April 2016, starting with issue 24.
OECD Classification
Main: Agricultural Sciences, Secondary: Veterinary SciencesOpen Access Policy
The journal publishes its content in open access without any embargo period. Additionally, all published works are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, and their use must comply with these licensing terms. Authors of articles submitted for publication must complete the rights transfer form, which not only adheres to the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license (CC BY 4.0), but also authorizes the article to be translated and published in languages deemed appropriate for visibility and impact. NOTE: The journal changed its CC BY-NC-ND license to the CC BY license starting in 2020. Plagiarism
As an anti-plagiarism measure, this journal uses TURNITIN, a tool to mitigate the risk of academic and professional plagiarism.Preservation
Spei Domus uses LOCKSS and PKP PN to preserve its digital content. LOCKSS allows local backups, while PKP PN provides a stable platform for content management and preservation, ensuring its long-term accessibility.Ethics
The journal and its editorial team will promote ethics in research processes, the appropriate use of copyrighted content, and the quality of the work it publishes, ensuring that the various contributors (editors, authors, and reviewers) interact under principles of academic integrity.Publication Costs
There are no costs for submitting articles or for their editing process, if approved, as the journal is fully funded by Ediciones Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia.Conflicts of Interest
Authors must declare any potential conflicts of interest.Endorsed by
Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia