Announcement: NOVA Journal Joins EMBASE by Elsevier

A Historic Milestone for Colombian Biomedical Scientific Publishing

With great pride and satisfaction, we announce that NOVA Journal, the scientific publication of Universidad Colegio Mayor de Cundinamarca, has been officially included in EMBASE, Elsevier's prestigious biomedical database. This achiNevement represents a historic moment for Colombia's scientific development and positions NOVA as an international reference in biomedical sciences.

What is EMBASE and Why is it So Important?

EMBASE (Excerpta Medica Database) is one of the world's most comprehensive and respected biomedical databases. With more than 40 million records from over 8,500 peer-reviewed journals from more than 90 countries, EMBASE has established itself as a premier source of scientific literature recognized by international regulatory bodies.

The database stands out for its specialization in pharmacological research, toxicology, medical devices, and clinical sciences, adding approximately 2 million records annually and updating with 8,000 new records daily.

The Significance of This Achievement for NOVA

Inclusion in EMBASE represents multiple fundamental benefits for NOVA Journal:

Scientific Quality Recognition: Being indexed in EMBASE constitutes external validation of the highest editorial standards and scientific rigor. EMBASE's rigorous review process confirms that NOVA meets the most demanding international criteria for biomedical publications.

Exponential International Visibility: Articles published in NOVA will now have global visibility, being accessible to researchers, healthcare professionals, and academics worldwide. This international exposure will facilitate scientific exchange and cross-border academic collaboration.

Impact on Biomedical Research: Indexing in EMBASE will allow works published in NOVA to be included in systematic reviews and meta-analyses of international scopes, significantly amplifying the impact of Colombian research on the global scientific landscape.

Academic and Professional Credibility: For researchers, publishing in an EMBASE-indexed journal represents important professional recognition. This indexing will particularly benefit medical professionals, as publications in journals recognized by EMBASE are valued by academic committees and accreditation bodies.

Strengthening the National Scientific Ecosystem

This achievement transcends institutional boundaries and represents a significant advance for Colombia's entire biomedical research system. NOVA, with focus on biomedical sciences, medical research, microbiology, and life sciences, now joins the select group of internationally recognized Latin American journals.

The journal, which publishes in Spanish and English and maintains a double-blind peer review process without publication costs, exemplifies the commitment to academic excellence and democratization of scientific knowledge.

Future Perspectives

Inclusion in EMBASE opens new opportunities for:

• Attracting high-quality manuscripts from international researchers

• Strengthening global scientific collaboration networks

• Increasing citations and impact factor of published articles

• Positioning NOVA as a leading platform for biomedical research dissemination in Latin America

A Continuous Commitment to Excellence

This international recognition reaffirms NOVA Journal's commitment to the highest standards of editorial quality, scientific rigor, and contribution to the advancement of biomedical knowledge. Indexing in EMBASE is not just an achievement, but a renewed responsibility to continue promoting excellence in research that contributes to society's wellbeing.

The Colombian and international scientific community can now access and confidently cite the valuable research contributions published in NOVA, knowing they have the backing of one of the most prestigious indexing systems in the biomedical world.

We congratulate the entire editorial team, authors, reviewers, and collaborators who have made this extraordinary achievement possible!

NOVA Journal continues to receive original manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of biomedical sciences. For more information about article submission, visit: http://unicolmayor.edu.co/publicaciones/index.php/nova