Envíos
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All submissions must meet the following requirements.
- The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
- The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
- Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
- The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
- The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
Research Articles
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Purpose
Research Articles are original scholarly contributions that present significant findings, analyses, or theoretical developments relevant to the journal's scope. Submissions must advance knowledge in their field and demonstrate rigorous research methods and scholarly engagement.
Submission Requirements
Research Articles must:
- Present original work that has not been previously published and is not under consideration elsewhere.
- Clearly articulate research objectives, questions, or hypotheses.
- Employ appropriate and transparent research methods.
- Provide a critical discussion of findings within the context of relevant literature.
- Include complete and accurate references.
- Adhere to the journal's formatting and citation guidelines.
Article Structure
Unless otherwise specified, Research Articles should generally include:
- Title
- Abstract (150-300 words)
- Keywords (3-8 keywords)
- Introduction
- Literature Review or Background
- Methodology
- Results or Findings
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- References
- Appendices (if applicable)
Alternative structures may be accepted where appropriate for the discipline.
Length
Research Articles are typically between 5,000 and 10,000 words, including references and appendices. Exceptions may be considered at the discretion of the editors.
Peer Review
All Research Articles undergo:
- Initial editorial screening for suitability and adherence to submission requirements.
- Double-anonymous peer review by at least two qualified reviewers.
- Editorial evaluation based on reviewer recommendations.
The Editor reserves the right to reject submissions that fall outside the journal's scope or fail to meet quality standards.
Ethical Requirements
Authors must:
- Comply with applicable research ethics requirements.
- Obtain necessary approvals for research involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data.
- Disclose any conflicts of interest.
- Acknowledge funding sources.
- Follow the journal's policies on plagiarism, duplicate publication, and research integrity.
Data Availability
Where appropriate, authors are encouraged to make the data, code, and materials supporting their findings available through a recognized repository or to provide a data availability statement explaining any restrictions.
Evaluation Criteria
Research Articles are assessed based on:
- Originality and significance
- Methodological rigor
- Quality of analysis
- Contribution to the field
- Clarity of writing and organization
- Engagement with relevant scholarship
- Adherence to ethical and professional standards
Revisions
Authors may be required to revise their manuscripts in response to reviewer and editorial comments. Acceptance is contingent upon satisfactory completion of requested revisions.
Review Essays
Purpose
Review Essays provide critical, scholarly examinations of one or more recent publications, emerging bodies of literature, research trends, or significant developments within the journal's field. Unlike standard book reviews, Review Essays are expected to offer original analysis, situate works within broader scholarly conversations, and contribute meaningful insights to ongoing debates.
Scope
Review Essays may:
- Critically assess a single significant publication.
- Compare and evaluate multiple related works.
- Analyze developments within a particular field of research.
- Examine emerging theories, methodologies, or scholarly trends.
- Discuss the implications of recent publications for research, policy, or practice.
Review Essays should move beyond descriptive summaries and provide substantive critical engagement.
Submission Requirements
Review Essays must:
- Demonstrate familiarity with the relevant scholarly literature.
- Present a clear analytical perspective or argument.
- Critically evaluate the strengths, limitations, and contributions of the works under review.
- Situate reviewed materials within broader disciplinary, theoretical, or methodological contexts.
- Follow the journal's formatting and citation requirements.
Authors should disclose any relationships that may constitute a conflict of interest with the authors, editors, or publishers of works being reviewed.
Article Structure
While flexibility is permitted, Review Essays typically include:
- Title
- Abstract (optional, depending on journal policy)
- Keywords (optional)
- Introduction
- Discussion of the work(s) under review
- Comparative or thematic analysis
- Broader implications for the field
- Conclusion
- References
Length
Review Essays are typically between 3,000 and 7,000 words. Longer submissions may be considered when justified by the scope of the review.
Peer Review
Review Essays are generally subject to:
- Editorial review for relevance, quality, and suitability.
- Peer review, where appropriate and at the discretion of the editor.
The journal may use either single-anonymous, double-anonymous, or editorial review processes depending on established editorial policies.
Evaluation Criteria
Review Essays are evaluated based on:
- Scholarly rigor and accuracy
- Depth of critical analysis
- Originality of insights
- Relevance to the journal's readership
- Quality of writing and organization
- Engagement with relevant scholarship
- Fairness and professionalism in evaluating reviewed works
Ethics and Professional Conduct
Authors must:
- Accurately represent the contents and arguments of reviewed works.
- Maintain a respectful and professional tone.
- Disclose any actual or perceived conflicts of interest.
- Avoid personal criticism of authors.
- Cite all sources appropriately.
Solicited and Unsolicited Submissions
The journal may publish both:
- Solicited Review Essays, commissioned by the editorial team.
- Unsolicited Review Essays, submitted independently by authors.
Prospective authors are encouraged to contact the editorial office before preparing an unsolicited Review Essay to confirm suitability.
Book Symposia
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Purpose
Book Symposia provide a forum for sustained scholarly engagement with a recently published book that makes a significant contribution to the journal's field. A Book Symposium typically brings together multiple contributors who offer critical perspectives on the book, followed by a response from the book's author(s). The objective is to foster scholarly dialogue, highlight emerging ideas, and advance discussion on topics of importance to the journal's readership.
Scope
Books selected for symposium consideration should:
- Be recently published, typically within the previous three years.
- Demonstrate substantial scholarly significance or influence.
- Address themes relevant to the journal's aims and scope.
- Contribute to ongoing debates, research agendas, or methodological developments.
Symposia may focus on monographs, edited volumes, or other scholarly works deemed appropriate by the editorial team.
Structure
A typical Book Symposium includes:
- An introduction by the symposium editor or guest editor.
- Three to six invited commentaries or review essays.
- A response from the author(s) of the featured book.
- References and supporting materials as appropriate.
Alternative formats may be approved at the discretion of the editors.
Submission Process
Book Symposia are generally commissioned by the editorial team. Proposals may also be submitted by prospective guest editors, scholars, or members of the editorial board.
A proposal should include:
- Full bibliographic details of the book.
- A rationale for the symposium.
- A list of proposed contributors and their affiliations.
- A proposed timeline for submission and review.
Approval of a symposium proposal does not guarantee publication.
Contribution Requirements
Contributors are expected to:
- Engage critically and constructively with the featured work.
- Situate the book within broader scholarly conversations.
- Present original insights and analysis rather than purely descriptive summaries.
- Maintain a professional and respectful tone.
- Adhere to the journal's formatting and citation guidelines.
Contributions may focus on theoretical, methodological, empirical, or practical implications of the work.
Length
Unless otherwise specified:
- Introduction: 1,000-2,000 words
- Individual commentaries: 2,000-4,000 words
- Author response: 2,000-5,000 words
Editors may approve exceptions based on the needs of a particular symposium.
Peer Review
Book Symposium contributions are subject to editorial assessment and may undergo peer review in accordance with the journal's editorial policies.
The editorial team may choose to review:
- Individual contributions separately;
- The symposium as a complete package; or
- Both individual contributions and the symposium as a whole.
Authors may be required to revise submissions before acceptance.
Editorial Oversight
The journal may appoint a symposium editor or guest editor to coordinate submissions, manage communication among contributors, and develop the symposium introduction.
Final publication decisions remain the responsibility of the journal's Editor-in-Chief or designated editors.
Ethics and Conflicts of Interest
All participants must:
- Disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest.
- Identify professional, financial, or personal relationships with the author(s) or publisher of the featured book.
- Adhere to the journal's policies regarding scholarly integrity and professional conduct.
Contributors should provide fair, evidence-based assessments and avoid personal criticism.
Copyright and Licensing
All symposium materials are published under the journal's standard copyright and licensing policies. Contributors and authors are responsible for obtaining permission for any copyrighted material included in their submissions.
Evaluation Criteria
Book Symposium submissions are assessed based on:
- Relevance to the journal's scope
- Scholarly significance of the featured work
- Quality and originality of contributions
- Intellectual diversity of perspectives
- Constructive scholarly engagement
- Contribution to disciplinary discussion
