The journal Teorías, Enfoques y Aplicaciones en las Ciencias Sociales applies a double-blind peer review system, in accordance with international standards of academic quality and best practices in scholarly publishing.

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening to verify their relevance to the journal’s scope, compliance with editorial guidelines, originality, and adherence to ethical principles in research and publication. Manuscripts that do not meet these requirements may be returned to the authors for revision or rejected.

Manuscripts that pass this preliminary assessment are sent to at least two external peer reviewers, who are specialists in the relevant field. The review process is conducted under the double-blind modality, ensuring that the identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential. In cases of significant divergence between reviewers’ reports, the manuscript may be evaluated by a third reviewer.

Reviewers assess manuscripts based on the following criteria:

• Originality and scientific relevance

• Theoretical and methodological rigor

• Internal coherence and clarity of presentation

• Relevance and adequacy of bibliographic references

• Contribution to knowledge in the field of social sciences

Based on the reviewers’ reports, the editorial team will reach one of the following decisions:
a) acceptance,
b) acceptance subject to revisions,
c) resubmission for further review after substantial revisions, or
d) rejection.

Editorial decisions are communicated to the authors in a reasoned manner, together with the reviewers’ comments. Final acceptance is contingent upon the satisfactory incorporation of the required revisions.

Once accepted, the manuscript undergoes a final review for style, formatting, and standardization prior to publication.

The journal guarantees the confidentiality, impartiality, and transparency of the evaluation process, ensures the absence of conflicts of interest, and adheres strictly to ethical principles and best practices in scholarly communication.

Reviewers

The journal Teorías, Enfoques y Aplicaciones en las Ciencias Sociales has a team of specialized external reviewers, composed of academics and professionals with recognized experience in various areas of social sciences.

Reviewers participate in a double-blind peer review process, ensuring the confidentiality of authors and reviewers, and allowing an objective and impartial analysis of each manuscript.

The reviewers are selected by the editorial board based on criteria such as:

• Advanced academic training in the corresponding thematic area.
• Experience in research and previous publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Up-to-date knowledge of scientific literature in their discipline.
• Commitment to ethical principles in research and review.

Each manuscript is generally reviewed by at least two external reviewers. In case of significant discrepancies, a third reviewer may be assigned.

Reviewers provide detailed reports including recommendations on:

• Originality and scientific relevance of the work.
• Methodological rigor and theoretical clarity.
• Coherence, structure, and presentation quality.
• Relevance and currency of references.

The editorial board uses these reports to make the final decision on acceptance, revision, or rejection, ensuring confidentiality, impartiality, and transparency.

Rejection Rate

Approximately 23%, reflecting the rigor of the peer review process and the journal’s commitment to scientific quality.