Peer Review Process

Peer Review Process
The journal applies a double-blind peer review model, where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to one another during the entire evaluation procedure.

Each manuscript that successfully passes the initial editorial screening is normally assigned to two independent external reviewers, preferably:

  • A reviewer specialized in the specific subject area of the manuscript, and
  • A second reviewer from a related or complementary discipline, aimed at ensuring both technical rigor and the clarity, relevance, and interdisciplinary accessibility of the work.

For highly specialized manuscripts, the evaluation may be conducted by one expert reviewer together with an academic editor specializing in the article’s field.

All evaluations must be performed with a critical, objective, and constructive approach.

All submitted manuscripts are treated as strictly confidential. Reviewers agree not to disclose, reuse, or derive any direct or indirect benefit from the content under review. If external consultation is required to verify specific technical aspects, this must be previously communicated to the editorial team.

Stages and timing of the review process

  1. Receipt of the manuscript
  2. The author receives confirmation by email with a unique reference number.
  3. Initial editorial evaluation
  4. The Editor-in-Chief or an assigned Editor reviews the manuscript to verify:
    • Alignment with the journal’s scope
    • Compliance with formal submission guidelines
    • Originality and absence of plagiarism

Within a maximum of 3 business days, the author will be informed in case of preliminary editorial rejection.

  1. Double-blind peer review
  2. Manuscripts that pass this stage are sent for external review.
  3. The average time for the first editorial decision is 30 to 45 days.
  4. Acceptance or request for revision
  5. If modifications are required, the author will receive complete comments from editors and reviewers.
  6. The deadline for submitting the revised version is up to 15 days, along with a detailed response to the comments received.
  7. Additional rounds of review
  8. In case of significant discrepancies between reviewers, the opinion of a third reviewer may be requested.
  9. If a second round of evaluation is required, it will preferably be carried out by the same reviewers as in the first round.
  10. Final decision
  11. The final decision on acceptance or rejection rests with the Editor, who considers the reviewers' reports in their entirety.
  12. Publication
  13. Accepted articles will be published online approximately 15 days after final acceptance, with a DOI assigned, and will be sent to the corresponding indexing and registration systems.

Management and traceability

The entire interaction process between authors, reviewers, and editors is managed through the journal’s web platform, ensuring:

  • Complete digital record of the process
  • Transparency
  • Editorial traceability