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. Peer Review:
   Articles that pass the initial stage are sent to two external specialists. If there are significant discrepancies, a third reviewer is appointed.
• Book reviews are evaluated by a specialist in the corresponding area.

3. Review Criteria:
   Reviewers assess originality, academic relevance, methodological and argumentative coherence, and clarity of writing. For reviews, critical insight and contribution to historiographical discussion are prioritized.

4. Possible Outcomes:
• Accepted without modifications
• Accepted with minor revisions
• Accepted with major revisions
• Rejected
Reviewers justify their decision and provide detailed feedback. The author receives the decision and review report. If revisions are requested, the author must submit a revised version of the manuscript.

5. Editorial Decision:
   Based on the reviewers’ reports and the author’s revisions, accepted manuscripts 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 15 weeks. Accepted articles will be published in the November issue of Historia y Cultura.