Editorial Policy

 1. Scope and Focus

teorema is an international philosophy journal covering a broad spectrum of topics, from the foundations of logic and the philosophy of language to more contemporary issues such as moral, political, and aesthetic philosophy. With a pluralistic approach, the journal encourages reflection on classical disciplines of analytic philosophy while also exploring new perspectives and methods.

In this new phase, teorema stands out for its commitment to diversity, incorporating perspectives on gender, race, and other historically marginalized groups. Its goal is to foster dialogue among philosophers from Spain, Latin America, and the rest of the world. Aimed at a wide audience, from students to established researchers, teorema promotes academic excellence and the advancement of knowledge in all areas of philosophy.

 2. Publication Frequency

teorema publishes its regular issues biannually, in April and November, along with a single monographic issue each year.

• 2 regular issues: April and November.
• 1 monographic issue per year.

The journal follows an online first continuous publication system, allowing articles to be published individually or alongside others as soon as they have undergone peer review, been approved, edited, and formatted—without waiting for the complete issue to be finalized. These will always be final versions, assigned to a specific volume, issue, and year, and will include a DOI and an identifier (e-locator) for proper citation.

It is important to note that the submission of a manuscript does not imply a commitment to publication by the journal.

 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 Therefore, only original and unpublished manuscripts will be accepted. All submissions must be made through the online management system (OJS), strictly following the author guidelines, which are detailed in both the print and electronic versions of the journal. These guidelines can be found in the "Submissions" section under "Author Guidelines."

Additionally, as a general policy, authors are not permitted to publish articles in consecutive issues of the journal, except in exceptional circumstances that justify such a decision.

 4. Open Access Policy

teorema provides free and unrestricted access to its content to facilitate public research 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.

Authors are encouraged to use the published version of their articles (editor's post-print version) or, if unavailable, the author’s post-print version, which has been peer-reviewed and accepted.

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

 5. Article Processing and Submission Fees

teorema does not charge any fees for the submission or processing of articles under consideration. We invite all scholars to submit their original works, knowing that our journal provides a space that values the exchange of ideas and scientific quality at no cost.

 6. Research Funding

The journal is supported by the following funding sources:

• Vice-Rectorate for Research and Transfer at the University of Granada – Journal Support Program of the University of Granada: Link

When applicable, articles must include a footnote at the end of the title indicating the funding agency(ies) and project code(s) under which the research supporting the publication was conducted. The author submitting the article through the platform must enter these metadata in the corresponding field at the time of submission.

 7. Peer Review Process

teorema follows a double-blind peer review system to ensure the impartiality and confidentiality of each manuscript. All submitted articles will be reviewed by a minimum of two ad hoc scientific evaluators, who will assess the originality, novelty, relevance, and methodological quality of the manuscripts.

The reviewers' reports will be submitted to the journal’s Editorial Board through a specific evaluation form. At least 50% of the reviewers will be external to the editorial team and the publishing institution.

 8. Editorial Process

1. Acknowledgment of Receipt
   Once the manuscript is received, the author will receive a confirmation email acknowledging its submission.

2. Initial Review
   A member of the Editorial Board will conduct a preliminary review to ensure that the manuscript complies with the journal’s submission guidelines, both in electronic and print formats.

3. Peer Review
   If the manuscript meets the minimum formatting and originality requirements, it will be sent to external scientific reviewers for evaluation. These reviewers must submit their reports within a maximum period of one month. (A downloadable version of the review form can be found here).

4. Editorial Board Decision
   Once all review reports have been received, the Editorial Board will analyze the results and decide which manuscripts will be accepted for publication, as well as the section in which they will be included.

5. Communication of Results
   Authors will be promptly informed of the evaluation outcome, along with any suggested modifications required for publication.

6. Proofs for Publication
   The Editorial Board’s secretary will send at least one PDF proof of the accepted article to the authors. They must review and return the proof with any necessary corrections within 15 days.

   If modifications were required as a condition for publication, a member of the Editorial Board will verify that these changes have been implemented before final approval.

7. Final Publication
   Once authors have corrected and returned the proofs, the manuscript will be published on the journal’s website and subsequently in print format.

Throughout the editorial process, authors will receive automated notifications regarding the status of their manuscript via the OJS system and email updates.

 9. Anti-Plagiarism Policy

To ensure the originality of submitted works, teorema will subject all received manuscripts to plagiarism detection software before initiating the peer review process. Any submission found to involve plagiarism or scientific fraud will be rejected during the preliminary review or at any stage of the editorial process.

 10. Digital Preservation Policy

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

• Daily Backup: The EUG performs backups every 24 hours to preserve and archive content, allowing for recovery in case of loss.
• Digital Object Identifier (DOI): Each article receives a DOI managed by Crossref, ensuring its persistent identification and avoiding localization issues due to URL changes.
• PKP Preservation Network (PN): Through OJS, MEAH-AI uses the PKP Preservation Network, which digitally archives articles in LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) to ensure long-term preservation.
• LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe): The journal is compatible with LOCKSS to ensure permanent archiving. Archived articles can be accessed in the LOCKSS Editorial Manifesto.
• Indexing in Databases: MEAH-AI is indexed in several 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 through this link.

 12. Copyright and Licenses

Authors retain copyright over their works and grant the journal the right to be the first publisher of the manuscript. Additionally, articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), allowing others to share the work as long as authorship is acknowledged and the initial publication in this journal is cited.

Authors are free to establish additional agreements for the non-exclusive distribution of the version of their work published in the journal. This includes, for example, archiving the work in an institutional repository or publishing it in a book, provided that the initial publication in this journal is acknowledged.

The journal is not responsible for the opinions expressed by the authors in their works.

The statements and information contained in the papers and their ethical, moral, political and legal implications are solely the responsibility of the authors.

 13. Retraction and Article Correction Policy

If significant errors or scientific misconduct are detected, Teorema follows a retraction and correction procedure in accordance with COPE guidelines to ensure editorial transparency and rigor.

 14. Self-Archiving and Repository Deposit Policy

Authors are permitted and encouraged to electronically disseminate the published version of their work (editor’s post-print) or, if unavailable, the peer-reviewed and accepted author’s post-print version. This practice can facilitate productive exchanges and contribute to broader and earlier citations of published works.

 15. Conflict of Interest

• All authors must declare any conflict of interest when submitting their manuscript. This includes, but is not limited to, financial relationships, personal relationships, or participation in related studies. A statement must be included in the manuscript indicating whether or not conflicts of interest exist.
• Reviewers must also declare any conflict of interest before accepting a manuscript for review. If a conflict exists, the reviewer must decline the review.
• The Editorial Board will assess conflict of interest statements and decide whether the review and publication process should proceed.
• The journal is committed to maintaining trust in the peer review process and ensuring integrity in its publication procedures. Any situation that compromises this integrity will be managed in accordance with journal policies.
• Failure to declare a conflict of interest may result in article retraction after publication or a halt in the review process if discovered during evaluation.

 16. Code of Ethics

This journal adheres to strict ethical standards in manuscript publication and is committed to preventing unethical practices in all its editorial activities. The complete ethical code can be accessed at the following link: Ethical Code.