Publication Policies
Peer Review Process
Killkana Sociales Journal adopts peer review as the fundamental mechanism to ensure the quality, rigor, reliability, and integrity of published scientific output. The evaluation system used is the double-blind peer review.
All submitted manuscripts undergo an evaluation process consisting of two stages:
In the first stage, the Editorial Committee conducts a preliminary review of the manuscript, verifying compliance with editorial guidelines, thematic relevance, and basic quality criteria (estimated time: up to 10 business days).
If approved, the manuscript proceeds to a second stage of external evaluation through a double-blind review process, in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous. Reviewers are subject-matter experts external to the Editorial Committee (estimated time: 2 to 4 weeks).
Reviewers may issue the following decisions:
- Acceptance
- Acceptance with minor or major revisions
- Rejection
Authors will receive reviewers’ comments and must submit a revised version of the manuscript within the established timeframe. If necessary, the manuscript may undergo an additional round of review.
The final decision regarding publication rests with the Editorial Committee and will be formally communicated to the authors, including justification in the case of rejection.
The estimated duration of the entire editorial process is approximately 8 to 12 weeks.
Accepted articles will be published under a continuous publication model (online first), including submission, acceptance, and publication dates, as well as the corresponding DOI.
Guidelines for Reviewers
Reviewers are expected to conduct their evaluations with objectivity, academic rigor, and scientific integrity, assessing the quality, coherence, and contribution of the manuscript.
It is recommended to:
- Evaluate the manuscript as presented, without imposing personal approaches
- Provide clear, constructive, and well-founded comments
- Avoid conflicts of interest
- Maintain confidentiality throughout the process
Guidelines for Authors
Authors must respond to reviewers’ comments in a clear, reasoned, and respectful manner, considering the following:
- Address each comment point by point
- Incorporate relevant revisions into the manuscript
- Provide justification for any suggested changes not accepted
- Maintain an academic and professional tone
Authorship
Authors must have made a significant contribution to the development of the work and assume responsibility for its content.
The journal adopts authorship criteria established by international organizations, including:
- Substantial contribution to the design, analysis, or interpretation of the study
- Drafting or critical revision of the manuscript
- Final approval of the version to be published
- Responsibility for the integrity of the work
Conflicts of Interest
Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any conflicts of interest that may influence the editorial process.
Originality and Prior Publication
Manuscripts must be original, must not have been previously published, and must not be under consideration by another journal. Preprints are accepted, provided their existence is declared and the corresponding DOI is included.
Use of Artificial Intelligence
The use of artificial intelligence tools is permitted solely as technical support. It does not replace authorship or scientific judgment and must be disclosed by the authors.
Plagiarism and Misconduct
The journal considers plagiarism, self-plagiarism, citation manipulation, and data fabrication as serious misconduct. In such cases, guidelines established by international organizations such as COPE will be followed.
Digital Preservation
The journal ensures digital preservation through systems such as LOCKSS and institutional repositories, guaranteeing the availability and long-term preservation of its content.
Interoperability
The journal implements the OAI-PMH protocol and structured metadata to enable indexing and interoperability with international scientific information systems.
Advertising and Marketing
The inclusion of advertising will be regulated by the Editorial Committee and will not interfere with editorial decisions or the scientific content of the journal.
