Peer review process
Folia Histórica del Nordeste only considers original and unpublished works for publication that are not currently under review by other scientific journals.
Review process
Research articles and works included in thematic dossiers undergo a double-blind peer review process, ensuring the anonymity of both authors and reviewers.
Each manuscript is evaluated by two external specialists from institutions and universities other than the journal's publishing entity. In the event of divergent opinions, the Editorial Committee may request the evaluation of a third referee.
Bibliographic reviews are subject exclusively to editorial evaluation, taking into account their relevance, timeliness, clarity of presentation, and suitability for the journal's objectives.
Process timelines
The evaluation process has an estimated variable timeline, which depends on the availability of external reviewers and the nature of the comments made. The journal will inform authors of the status of their manuscript throughout the editorial process.
Evaluation results
Based on the evaluation reports, the manuscript may receive one of the following decisions:
✔
Acceptable for publication.
✔
Acceptable for publication with minor corrections.
⚠️
Acceptable for publication with substantial corrections.
❌
Not acceptable for publication.
In cases where minor or substantial corrections are requested, the author(s) must make the indicated changes within the established deadline. When substantial corrections are required, reviewers may choose to conduct a second review of the corrected manuscript.
The Editorial Committee will verify that the requested modifications have been incorporated and issue a final decision on the publication of the work. Failure to respond or to make the required corrections may result in the rejection of the manuscript.
General evaluation criteria
The evaluation is carried out using a formal arbitration form, which considers, among other aspects:
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Originality and relevance of the contribution.
✔
Appropriateness of the title, abstract, and keywords.
✔
Theoretical-conceptual and methodological rigor.
✔
Critical and relevant use of sources.
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Coherence of argument, clarity of presentation, and linguistic correctness.
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Relevance and quality of tables, figures, and images.
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Consistency between objectives, development, and conclusions.
Evaluators also provide comments, specific suggestions, and recommendations aimed at improving the academic quality of the manuscript.
Editorial management and responsibilities
The editorial process is mainly managed through the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform. In exceptional cases, the journal accepts submissions by email, which are subsequently incorporated and managed by the editorial team within the platform.
Folia Histórica del Nordeste reserves the right not to send works that do not comply with the established editorial guidelines for evaluation, as well as to make formal stylistic adjustments to accepted texts without altering their substantive content.
The journal also reserves the right to decide the issue and section in which accepted works will be published.
Authors are solely responsible for the content of their works and the opinions expressed therein, which do not necessarily reflect the position of the journal.
