Evaluation of Manuscripts

Evaluation Process

ECONOMÍA applies a rigorous double-blind peer review process designed to ensure academic quality, originality, and relevance of the manuscripts we publish. The evaluation is structured in the following stages.

1. Initial Editorial Screening

  • Upon submission, the Editor-in-Chief conducts a preliminary review to verify that the manuscript complies with the journal’s formal requirements, ethical standards, and scope. This step also involves checking for plagiarism with the Ithenticate software.
  • If the manuscript does not meet these requirements, the author(s) will be notified to make the necessary adjustments within a set timeframe; otherwise, the manuscript will be considered inadmissible.
  • Only manuscripts that pass this stage are sent out for peer review.

2. Double-Blind Peer Review

  • Manuscripts that meet the initial criteria are assigned to an Associate Editor, who selects at least two external reviewers with expertise in the relevant field. Anonymity is preserved for both authors and reviewers.
  • Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on criteria such as:
    • Relevance and consistency of the title with the content.
    • Originality and contribution to the field.
    • Clarity of structure (introduction, methodology, results, discussion).
    • Methodological rigor and adequacy.
    • Quality of analysis, critical discussion, implications, and conclusions.
    • Appropriateness and currency of references.
  • Each reviewer submits a recommendation choosing one of the following:
    • Accept for publication.
    • Accept with minor revisions.
    • Accept with major revisions (subject to re-review).
    • Reject.

3. Editorial Decision and Communication

  • The Editor-in-Chief reviews the reports and issues the final decision, which is communicated to the author(s).
  • If revisions are required, authors will receive the reviewers’ comments and must submit a revised version along with a detailed response to each point raised.
  • In the case of rejection, the decision and reviewers’ comments will be communicated to the author(s).

4. Editorial Production

  • Once a manuscript is accepted, it enters the copyediting process, where language, style, and citation format are reviewed. Authors may be contacted to clarify specific issues.
  • The manuscript then moves to layout and typesetting for publication in the assigned issue. Authors receive the final PDF version for approval and must return it with a signed Authorization Letter.

5. Publication and Dissemination

  • After completion of production, the article is published in periodical mode and is disseminated through academic networks, while ensuring its inclusion in bibliographic databases and indexing services.