Editorial Policy

1. Focus and Scope

Theory Now. Journal of Literature, Critique, and Thought is an interdisciplinary, semi-annual journal dedicated to theoretical analysis and contemporary critical thinking in the field of literary studies. The journal offers a space for in-depth reflection on literary works from an updated theoretical perspective, promoting enriching dialogue with disciplines such as comparative literature, philosophy, and literary translation studies, among others.

The journal is open to studies addressing any national literature, literary genre, or historical period, always under a theoretical approach that fosters innovation and intellectual debate. Theory Now distinguishes itself by its commitment to rigorous thinking while providing a forum for cutting-edge thought, questioning and reconsidering traditional concepts and practices in literary and cultural criticism.

2. Publication Frequency

Theory Now is a semi-annual journal, meaning it publishes two issues per year, in January and July.

However, the submission of a manuscript does not guarantee its publication, as all submissions undergo a rigorous evaluation process to ensure the scientific quality and thematic relevance of the accepted works.

3. Journal Section Policy

Originality Requirement: The journal is committed to maintaining high standards of quality and originality in the works it publishes. Therefore, only original and unpublished works will be accepted. All manuscripts must be submitted through the online management system (OJS), strictly adhering to the guidelines for authors. These guidelines can be found in the "Submissions" section under "Author Guidelines."

Additionally, as a general policy, articles from the same author will not be published in consecutive issues of the journal unless exceptional circumstances justify such a decision.

Type of Publication	Open Submissions	Indexed	Peer Review
Introducción	✘	✔	✘
Artículos	✔	✔	✔
Reseñas	✔	✔	✘
Entrevista	✔	✔	✘
Miscelánea	✔	✔	✔

4. Open Access Policy

Theory Now provides free and open access to its content to facilitate research for the public and promote greater global knowledge exchange. The journal follows the recommendations of Article 37 of the Law on Science, Technology, and Innovation regarding open access dissemination, ensuring that authors retain the non-exclusive right to use their contributions for academic and educational purposes, including self-archiving in open-access repositories.

The published version of the articles (post-print version from the publisher) or, if not available, the post-print version from the author, already reviewed and accepted, is recommended for use.

No embargo period is imposed, allowing contributions to be accessible as soon as possible.

5. Article Processing and Submission Fees

Theory Now. Journal of Literature, Critique, and Thought does not charge any fees for the submission or processing of articles submitted for consideration. We encourage all scholars to submit their original works, knowing that our journal provides a platform that values the exchange of ideas and scientific quality at no cost.

6. Financiación de la Investigación

Theory Now. Journal of Literature, Critique, and Thought is funded by the following institutions:

Editorial Universidad de Granada
Vicerrectorado de Investigación y Transferencia de la Universidad de Granada. Programa de Ayudas a Revistas de la Universidad de Granada.

This funding allows Theory Now to provide open and free access, eliminating any processing or submission costs for manuscripts. Thanks to this support, the journal can ensure an accessible platform for the dissemination of high-quality academic research in areas such as pedagogy, educational psychology, school organization, and teacher training, promoting knowledge without economic barriers.

7. Peer Review Process

Theory Now follows a double-blind peer review process to ensure the impartiality and confidentiality of each manuscript. All articles received will be sent to at least two ad hoc scientific reviewers. These reviewers are responsible for assessing the originality, novelty, relevance, and methodological quality of the manuscripts. The evaluation reports will be forwarded to the Editorial Board of the journal via a specific form. At least 50% of the reviewers will be external to the editorial team and the publishing entity.

8. Editorial Process

Acknowledgment of Receipt: Upon receipt of the manuscripts, an acknowledgment email will be sent to the author.
Initial Review: The manuscript will undergo an initial review by a member of the Editorial Board, who will verify compliance with the journal's submission guidelines, both in electronic and print formats.
Peer Review: If the manuscript meets the minimum requirements for format and originality, it will be sent to external scientific reviewers for assessment. These reviewers must submit their report within three weeks.
Editorial Decision: Once all evaluation reports have been received, the Editorial Board will analyze the results and decide which manuscripts are accepted for publication and in which section they will be included.
Communication of Results: The evaluation results will be communicated to the authors promptly, along with any modifications suggested by the reviewers for publication.
Proofreading: The secretary of the Editorial Board will send a proof of the article in PDF format to the authors whose work has been accepted. Authors must return the proof with the corresponding corrections (if any).
Final Publication: After the authors have corrected and returned the proof, the work will be published on the journal's website in the next issue. Authors will receive automatic notifications about the status of their manuscript throughout the editorial process.

9. Plagiarism Policy

To ensure the originality of the published works, Theory Now uses plagiarism detection software to analyze all submitted articles before initiating the peer review process.

Submitted articles must be original and unpublished. If plagiarism is detected, the article will be immediately excluded from the editorial process. The journal uses Turnitin for similarity analysis in submitted texts.

All received works will undergo an initial review by the Editorial Team, which will evaluate their relevance to the journal’s editorial focus, compliance with submission guidelines, and absence of plagiarism (verified through Turnitin). Any matches detected by the software will be reviewed by the Editorial Team and/or the responsible Editor for the issue to determine if they are relevant or if they result from an incorrect detection due to the software's operation (e.g., common words or topics).

If more than 20% of the article matches other works, the Editorial Team will reject the manuscript but offer the authors the opportunity to eliminate the detected issues and resubmit the article. All submitted texts must adhere to ethical research procedures and explicitly state how these procedures have been respected.

10. Digital Preservation Policy

The journal follows the following digital preservation strategies in collaboration with the University of Granada Publishing and through the OJS system:

Daily Backups: EUG performs daily backups to preserve and archive content, allowing recovery in case of data loss.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): Each article is assigned a DOI managed by Crossref, ensuring persistent identification and avoiding location issues due to URL changes.
PKP Preservation Network (PN): Through OJS, the journal utilizes the PKP Preservation Network, which archives articles in LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) for long-term preservation.
LOCKSS: The journal is compatible with LOCKSS to ensure permanent archiving. Archived articles can be accessed in the LOCKSS Editorial Manifesto.
Database Indexing: The journal is indexed in various databases, ensuring the preservation and permanent access to its content.

11. Interoperability Protocols

OAI-PMH Interoperability Protocol: The journal implements the OAI-PMH protocol to facilitate access and transfer of its content via https://revistaseug.ugr.es/index.php/TNJ/oai.

12. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright over their works and grant the journal the right to be the first publisher of the manuscript. The articles are published under a CC BY-NC 4.0 license, meaning that readers and other researchers can:

Share: copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
Adapt: remix, transform, and build upon the material, as long as the terms of the license are followed.

Authors and content users must comply with the following terms:

Attribution: proper credit must be given to the original author, a link to the license must be provided, and any changes made to the material must be indicated. This attribution must be done reasonably and not in a way that suggests the author or their use has the endorsement of the journal.
Non-Commercial: the material cannot be used for commercial purposes.
No Additional Restrictions: no legal terms or technological measures can restrict others from doing any use allowed by this license.

Authors are free to make additional agreements for non-exclusive distribution of the published version of their work in the journal, such as archiving the work in an institutional repository or publishing it in a book, always acknowledging its initial publication in the journal.

13. Retraction and Correction Policy

In case of significant errors or scientific misconduct, Theory Now follows a retraction and correction procedure, adhering to COPE guidelines to ensure editorial transparency and rigor.

14. Self-Archiving and Repository Deposit Policy

Authors are encouraged to disseminate the published version of their work (post-print version from the publisher) or, if not available, the post-print version from the author, already reviewed and accepted. This practice can facilitate productive exchanges and contribute to earlier and broader citation of the published works.

15. Conflicts of Interest

All authors must declare any conflicts of interest when submitting their manuscript. This includes, but is not limited to, financial relationships, personal relationships, or involvement in related studies. A declaration must be included in the manuscript stating whether there are any conflicts of interest. Reviewers must also declare any conflicts of interest before agreeing to review a manuscript. If a reviewer has a conflict, they must decline the review.

16. Ethics

his journal adheres to strict ethical standards in the publication of manuscripts and expresses its commitment to preventing inappropriate behavior in all of its editorial activities. You can consult the full ethical code at the following link: Ethical Code.: Código ético.