Evaluation process

All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process, ensuring the confidentiality of both authors and reviewers.

Stages of the Process

           1. First Review:

The General Editor and Editorial Board verify the thematic relevance, adherence to the journal’s editorial standards, and originality of the manuscript. Texts that do not meet these requirements will be returned for revision or rejected.

           2. Review of the Editorial Board:

The above-mentioned board assesses the thematic relevance and originality of the manuscript. Board members propose to the journal's Editorial staff, based on the topics involved.

           3. Peer Review:

Articles that pass the initial stage are sent to two external scholars. If there are significant discrepancies, a third reviewer is appointed.

Book reviews are assessed by a scholar specializing in the relevant field.

Review Criteria:

  • Originality and academic relevance
  • Contribution to research
  • Quality of discussion and bibliography
  • Clarity and organization
  • Title and abstract
  • Quality of tables and figures

    4. Possible Decisions:
  • Accepted without modifications
  • Accepted with minor or major revisions
  • Rejected

Reviewers justify their decision and provide detailed feedback. The author receives the decision and the review report. If revisions are requested, the author must submit an amended version of the manuscript.

If there are any disagreements, a third reviewer will be appointed; however, the editor makes the final decision for publishing it.

           5. Editorial Decision:

Based on the reviewers’ reports and the author’s assessments, manuscripts accepted by the editor-in-chief proceed to editing and proofreading. Proofs are sent to authors for review prior to publication. Rejected manuscripts are returned to the author.

Estimated Timeline

The review process takes approximately six weeks. Accepted manuscripts will be published in the current ongoing edition of Arqueológicas.

For more information, we kindly suggest reading the Editorial Policy, Information for Authors, and Style Guide of Latin American Antiquity, published by the Society for American Archaeology (SAA), available at the following link: https://www.saa.org/publications