ISSN: 1888-1254
DOI: 10.30827/teorema
Statutes of the Journal
INTERNAL REGULATIONS OF teorema. International Journal of Philosophy
Preamble
teorema is an international journal of generalist philosophy, primarily covering the classical disciplines historically associated with analytic philosophy: epistemology and theory of knowledge, philosophy of language, logic and philosophy of logic, philosophy of mind, and philosophy and history of science. It was founded in 1971 by Manuel Garrido at the University of Valencia and was later directed by Luis Manuel Villanueva, affiliated with the universities of Murcia and Oviedo. Since 2025, teorema is part of the journal catalog of the University of Granada.
In this new phase, teorema seeks to expand its scope to areas of philosophy that were not previously prioritized, including moral and political philosophy, aesthetics and the theory of the arts, argumentation theory and informal logic, metaethics, metaphilosophy, metaphysics, and experimental philosophy. Additionally, the journal embraces the political turn, which involves addressing issues such as gender biases and, more broadly, biases affecting groups that have traditionally been overlooked. This new stage also advocates methodological pluralism.
The aim of teorema is to strengthen the exchange of ideas among the various currents of contemporary Western philosophy and to enhance the international visibility of philosophy conducted in Spanish, both from Spain and across Latin America.
Preliminary Title: Identification, Content, and Sponsoring Entities
Article 1. The journal is titled teorema. International Journal of Philosophy and is published under the International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 1888-1254.
Article 2. The journal is based at the Publications Service of the University of Granada.
Article 3. The journal publishes content related to all areas of contemporary analytic philosophy, understood in a broad sense.
Article 4. The journal is sponsored by the University of Granada, which ensures that it remains free of charge for both authors and readers.
Title I: Periodicity, Format, and Publication Languages
Article 6. teorema publishes two regular issues per year, in April and November, along with a special monographic issue.
Article 7. The journal is available in electronic format (PDF) on its official website, accessible through the journal portal of the University of Granada, and is managed using the Open Journal System.
Article 8. The journal primarily publishes content in Spanish and English, although other European languages are not excluded.
Title II: Governing Bodies of the Journal
Article 9. The governing bodies of the journal are:
• The Executive Committee
• The Editorial Board
• The Scientific Committee
• The Honorary Director
Title III: The Executive Committee
Article 10. The Executive Committee is responsible for the general direction of the journal, as well as financial, administrative, and organizational matters.
Article 11. The Executive Committee is composed of the individuals holding the positions of Editor-in-Chief, Deputy Editor and Secretary of the journal.
Article 12. The Executive Committee is responsible for making all necessary decisions concerning the journal, particularly:
1. The development of financial plans, their periodicity, and other aspects of publication.
2. Oversight of editorial and managerial activities.
3. The appointment of Collaborating Entities.
4. The establishment of collaboration agreements between the journal and various institutions.
5. The appointment, upon proposal by the Editorial Board, of individuals of recognized prestige to the Scientific Committee.
6. The appointment, upon proposal by the Editorial Board, of the Honorary Director of the journal.
7. Approval of modifications to the statutes, regulations, and any documentation related to the journal and its editorial process.
Article 13. The Executive Committee must meet at least once a year.
Title IV: The Editor-in-Chief and Deputy Editor
Article 14. The Editor-in-Chief and Deputy Editor of teorema are appointed by the Editor-in-Chief and validated by the Editorial Board. These positions are indefinite unless the Editorial Board revokes their validation. The revocation of each position is independent. If either individual loses the confidence of the Editorial Board, a majority vote of the Board will result in their removal. They will remain in office until a successor is elected.
Article 15. The Editor-in-Chief of the journal is responsible for its management, execution, and representation, as well as any other duties delegated by the Editorial Board. The primary responsibilities include:
1. Presiding over the Editorial Board.
2. Representing the journal in all relevant spheres.
3. Ensuring the implementation of the decisions made by the Editorial Board.
4. Submitting the annual activity report and budget to the Editorial Board for approval.
Article 16. The Deputy Editor of teorema is responsible for assisting and replacing the Editor-in-Chief in all functions as necessary.
Title V: The Secretary
Article 17. The appointment of the Secretary of teorema is the responsibility of the Editor-in-Chief and must be validated by the Editorial Board.
Article 18. The Secretary of the journal, who will also serve as Secretary of the Executive Committee and the Editorial Board, will assist the management in administrative and operational tasks and will officially record the agreements and decisions made in meetings of the journal’s governing bodies. The duties of the Secretary include:
1. Acting as Secretary of the Editorial Board and formally recording its agreements.
2. Handling administrative tasks related to the publication of the journal.
3. Temporarily assisting the Editor-in-Chief and Deputy Editor in their functions and carrying out specific assignments delegated by the Editorial Board.
4. Managing correspondence and overseeing exchange activities.
Title VI: The Editorial Board
Article 19. The primary responsibility of the Editorial Board is to oversee the journal’s content, including the selection and preliminary review of submitted manuscripts. It may suggest structural, compositional, and formal modifications. Additionally, the Board will provide advisory support to the Executive Board on relevant matters when requested.
Article 20. The Editorial Board consists of:
1. The journal’sEditors, who will convene and preside over all meetings of this body.
2. The Secretary of the journal, who may record the minutes of the meetings.
3. Between 10 and 15 specialists in the journal’s subject areas, ensuring representation from different branches of philosophy covered by the journal and maintaining diversity in university affiliation and geographical origin. At least one-third of the members must be professionals not affiliated with the University of Granada. Additionally, the composition of the committee must reflect gender balance.
Article 21. The responsibilities of the Editorial Board include:
1. Attending meetings to decide on the provisional or final acceptance of submitted manuscripts or their rejection.
2. Designating external reviewers responsible for preparing the necessary reports on each submitted manuscript.
3. Proposing changes to the journal’s statutes, regulations, and any documentation related to its editorial process.
Article 22. Members of the Editorial Board serve indefinitely. The removal of any member must be duly justified and approved by an absolute majority of the Board’s members.
Article 23. The Editorial Board will convene as needed, at the invitation of the Editor-in-Chief. The Board may also be convened by the Deputy Editor. Repeated absences from meetings may lead to the loss of membership on the committee.
Title VII: The Scientific Committee
Article 24. The Scientific Committee of the journal is appointed by the Editorial Board. Its members must meet the following requirements:
1. Be recognized scholars in one of the areas related to contemporary analytic philosophy.
2. Be composed primarily of individuals external to the University of Granada.
3. Be appointed through formal invitation and express acceptance.
4. Ensure gender parity in the composition of the Committee.
Article 25. The responsibilities of the Scientific Committee include advising the Direction Board on relevant matters, such as:
1. Providing expert reports on the suitability of a manuscript for publication.
2. Offering recommendations, when requested by the Editorial Board, regarding necessary modifications to submitted manuscripts.
3. Suggesting editorial strategies and lines of action.
4. Carrying out any other similar functions arising from their role as experts.
Article 26. At least twenty percent (20%) of the Scientific Committee must be composed of members affiliated with foreign institutions.
Article 27. Members of the Scientific Committee may serve indefinitely unless they voluntarily resign or are unable to continue for compelling reasons. Membership in the Scientific Committee entails active participation in the selection and evaluation of manuscripts when requested by the Editorial Board.
Title VIII: Honorary Directorship
Article 28. The Honorary Directorship is a recognition awarded to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the development and dissemination of the journal.
Article 29. The Honorary Directorship is appointed by the Editorial Board.
Title IX: External Reviewers
Article 30. To assess the suitability of a manuscript for publication in accordance with the journal’s editorial standards and scientific scope, the Editorial Board will rely on the expertise of external reviewers.
Article 31. External reviewers must be specialists in the subject matter of the submitted manuscript and will provide their evaluation by completing the Evaluation Form, adhering strictly to the specifications outlined in the Reviewer Guidelines. Gender parity will be considered in their selection.
Title X: Editorial Policies and Process
Article 32. Membership in any of the journal’s governing bodies entails a commitment to fulfilling assigned duties while adhering to the following principles:
1. A tone of utmost respect and inclusive language must be maintained in all interactions, whether in meetings or communications related to teorema.
2. Under no circumstances shall original manuscripts be used, displayed, or distributed for purposes other than those directly related to the journal’s editorial process.
3. Strict confidentiality shall be maintained regarding all deliberations and resolutions within the journal, whether or not they have been made public.
Article 33. Failure to comply with any of the provisions outlined in the previous article may result in dismissal, as determined by the Editorial Board.
Article 34. The editorial process and the journal’s relationship with authors shall be governed by the Author Guidelines in force at any given time. These guidelines and any updates will be available on the journal’s website.
Article 35. The journal’s relationship with external reviewers shall be governed by the Reviewer Guidelines in force at any given time. These guidelines and any updates will be available on the journal’s website.
Title XI: Financial and Legal Aspects
Article 36. teorema. Revista Internacional de Filosofía is funded through allocations granted by the University of Granada, as well as contributions from Collaborating Entities and other organizations.
Article 37. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief shall periodically present the Editorial Board with a financial report and an accompanying statement on the journal’s financial status.
Article 38. Neither the evaluation or publication of articles nor membership in any of the journal’s governing bodies shall entitle individuals to financial remuneration.
Article 39. The content of the journal’s electronic edition is published under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International license. It may be copied, used, disseminated, transmitted, and publicly displayed, provided that the following conditions are met:
1. Authorship and the original source of publication must be cited.
2. The content must not be used for commercial purposes.
3. The existence and specifications of this license must be acknowledged.
Article 40. The economic rights (copyright) of the published content remain with the respective authors.
Article 41. teorema. Revista Internacional de Filosofía assumes no responsibility for the opinions expressed by the authors of the works published in the journal.
Title XII: Final Additional Clauses
Article 42. Within three months from the acceptance of these Statutes, the governing bodies of the journal shall adapt, whenever possible, to the provisions set forth herein.
Article 43. This internal regulatory framework may be amended upon the proposal of either the Editorial Board or the Executive Committee of the journal. Any modification shall require the approval of at least an absolute majority of the members of the Editorial Board.
