Peer review process
The author's work will be submitted for a first review by the journal's editor. The authors should send complementary files (databases, etc.) to verify the authenticity of the results reflected in the manuscript.
The originality of the article will be evaluated, and it will follow the criteria of the APA standards' format, title, and writing style. The work must follow the same logic and structure as the journal's research guide articles, monographs, book reviews, or thesis summaries.
The editor will ask for the necessary corrections to address the deficiencies found in the manuscript. Once the weaknesses are overcome, the article will be reviewed by two external reviewers specialized in the article's area of competence. These evaluators will conduct a comprehensive review using a previously established evaluation format. External evaluators will ask the author or authors of the work to make the necessary corrections to improve the deficiencies found in the work.
The review process will end when the external evaluators issue a final opinion to support the publication of the work. This will go to the editor, and the journal's editorial board will meet to approve the opinion.
The journal's policy handles a "double-blind" review, which means that the author's identity is unknown to the reviewers, and the identity of the reviewers is unknown to the authors, promoting the efficacy and bias that involves an open review.
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EDITORIAL PROCESS
After submitting a manuscript
First stage: Initial review by the journal
The editor will initially evaluate the manuscript to determine if it aligns with the journal's objectives and scope. It may be rejected if the submission does not meet the requirements outlined in the submission preparation checklist. If deemed suitable, the editor may request the author(s) to make necessary revisions. This first stage will last no more than one month.
Second stage: Peer review
For more details, please refer to the peer review process in its respective section.
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After a submission is accepted
First stage: Final revisions with the editor
The editor will conduct a final review of the manuscript. The author(s) may be asked to review the title, abstract, and keywords to ensure they are appropriate for the final draft. This stage will last no more than one week.
Second stage: Style editing
The editor will review the manuscript's writing and adherence to APA style guidelines and conduct a similarity check to prevent plagiarism. The editor may request the author(s) to make adjustments to improve the manuscript's writing and resolve issues related to improper style usage. This stage will last no more than two weeks.
Third stage: Article layout
The editor will assign a layout designer to format the article. This stage will take no more than one week.
Fourth stage: Publication
Once the article is formatted, it will be published within two days.
Fifth stage: Corrections and retractions
If any corrections or retractions are required, please review the editorial entity's policy on corrections and retractions of published works.