The peer review process of Revista Univap

The peer review process of Revista Univap follows a double-blind peer review model, ensuring impartiality and quality in article selection. The detailed process is as follows:

Manuscript submission: The author submits the manuscript through the Revista Univap online platform. Submission must follow the established guidelines, which include formatting, style, and documentation requirements, such as the authorship and ethics statement. Initial screening: After submission, the manuscript is reviewed by the editorial team to ensure it meets the journal’s guidelines. If the manuscript does not comply with the requirements, it may be rejected at this stage. Otherwise, it proceeds to the next step. Reviewer assignment: The general editor or the section editors select two or more reviewers specialized in the manuscript’s topic. The process is double-blind, meaning both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other. Peer review: The reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on criteria such as originality, relevance, clarity, contribution to the field, and methodological quality. They provide detailed feedback, including suggestions for improvements and may recommend revisions, acceptance, or rejection. Editorial decision: After the reviewers' analysis, the editor-in-chief or editorial team makes a decision based on the recommendations. The options include:

• Acceptance: The manuscript is accepted without further revisions.
• Acceptance with revisions: The author must make modifications to the manuscript based on the reviewers’ comments, which may require another round of review.
• Rejection: The manuscript is rejected due to substantial issues with the quality or suitability of the content. Revision of changes: If the manuscript is revised, the authors must submit the revised version within the stipulated deadline. This version will be re-evaluated by the reviewers and may be accepted or, in some cases, reviewed again by the editor. Publication: After final approval, the article is formatted according to Revista Univap’s guidelines and scheduled for publication. The final version is made available online in open access, allowing the public to access and read the articles free of charge. Transparency and Ethics: Throughout the review process, the journal follows strict ethical practices, including plagiarism checks, and ensures that reviewers have no conflicts of interest with the authors. The journal also commits to correcting or retracting any errors identified after publication, as needed.

This process ensures that articles published in Revista Univap have undergone a rigorous evaluation, guaranteeing their quality and relevance for the academic community.