The inclusion of articles in the Migración y Desarrollo journal is subject to its editorial policies; these include peer review, a fundamental step in the contruction of critical thought, which is based upon objectivity, source validation, confidentiality and input into editorial decisions.
To that end, all texts are submitted to a preliminary editorial vetting which ensures that they comply with the requirements and adhere to the journal’s overall theme. Documents which fall into the “Articles” and “Conjecture and Debate” section are evaluated through a double-blind peer review process involving both internal and external reviewers. The section “Actors’ Voices”, given its particular nature, include articles selected and evaluated by the Editorial Board.
It is important to note that all participants in the evaluation process are bound by the guidelines contained in the Code of Ethics, which is based upon the principles of the Committee on Ethics in Publication (COPE). In order for a text to be published, it is required to have received two positive evaluations. The evaluation process is described below:
- The results of the evaluation may have four possible outcomes:
1. Approved without change
2. Approved with minor changes
3. Approved with major changes
4. Not approved
With regard to the third outcome, it may require the document to be reviewed again by the arbiters.
- If the text receives one positive and one negative evaluation, a third reviewer will make a determination.
- The acceptance of a document that has been evaluated and approved does not imply its immediate publication, which is a decision for the Editorial Board, according to space availability and thematic priorities.
- In the event of concerns or disagreements regarding the evaluation process, the author may consult the editorial coordinator directly, who will review the matter.