Information For Reviewers

1. Internal or Preliminary Evaluation (Editorial Team)

This first stage is carried out by the editorial team and aims to verify the compliance with the formal and thematic requirements of the journal before proceeding to external review.

 

Steps of the internal process:

  • It is verified that the manuscript complies with the editorial and style guidelines of DEDICA.
  • The content is checked for relevance and alignment with the thematic focus of the journal.
  • If the manuscript presents formal or thematic deficiencies, the authors will be notified to make the necessary revisions.
  • If a new version is not received within the specified deadline or if the corrections have not been addressed, the manuscript will not be considered for publication.
  • The editorial team issues a report with recommendations for the authors, if necessary.
  • If the manuscript meets the established criteria, it proceeds to the external evaluation.

2. External Evaluation or Peer Review (External Reviewer)

Once the internal evaluation is passed, the manuscript undergoes an external review process under the double-blind modality, ensuring the anonymity of both authors and reviewers.

2.1 External Evaluation Process

  • The manuscript is sent to at least two expert reviewers in the subject matter.
  • Reviewers evaluate aspects such as originality, scientific relevance, clarity of writing, methodological rigor, and the alignment of the title and abstract with the content of the article.
  • Reviewers complete the evaluation form available on the OJS 3.3 platform.
  • If there is a discrepancy between the reports (one positive and one negative), a third evaluation will be requested. If two or more reviewers reject the manuscript, the decision will be final, and the authors will be notified.
  • If publication with changes is recommended, authors will have 15 days to make the corrections and justify the adjustments made or not made.
  • If the manuscript is accepted without changes, the authors will be notified within a maximum of 5 days via OJS.
  • External reviewers will be publicly recognized for their work through the regular publication of their names and institutional affiliations. If requested, a certificate signed by the journal's editorial board will be issued.

2.2 Review on OJS 3.3

  • The review process is carried out through the OJS 3.3 platform.
  • Log in with your credentials to access the manuscript.
  • Complete the review form available on OJS 3.3.
  • Indicate strengths and weaknesses of the work, suggesting specific improvements.

2.3 Writing the Report

  • Provide a detailed analysis of the manuscript and offer guidance for its improvement.
  • If modifications are requested, clearly indicate the aspects that need to be addressed.
  • You may include references or ideas to improve the manuscript.
  • The report should be written in such a way that it can be delivered directly to the authors.
  • The identity of the reviewer will be kept confidential.
  • On the web form, select one of the following options:
    • Accept (publish as is).
    • Accept (publish after minor corrections).
    • Accept (publish after substantial corrections).
    • Reject (not publishable due to content or writing issues).
    • Reject (suggest submission to a more suitable publication).
    • Suggested alternative publication: __________________________

2.4 Submission and Follow-up

  • The evaluation form should be submitted within the timeframe established in the review request, which will not exceed one month.
  • If necessary, you may be contacted for clarifications or additional revisions.

2.5 Confidentiality and Transparency

  • The entire evaluation process is confidential.
  • Objectivity, impartiality, and absence of biases are expected in the review.
  • We greatly appreciate your time and effort in improving the quality of DEDICA. Your contribution is essential to maintaining the high academic standards of our publication.