Editorial Process

The editorial process aims to ensure the quality and integrity of publications. Each manuscript submitted to the journal follows the steps below:

  1. Submission: Manuscripts must be submitted via the journal's online system, adhering to the formatting guidelines.

  2. Initial Screening (Desk Review): The editor conducts an initial assessment to verify the manuscript's alignment with the journal's thematic scope, compliance with submission guidelines, and proper anonymization. Manuscripts that do not align with the journal's focus or disregard submission policies will be rejected before proceeding to peer review.

  3. Peer Review: The evaluation process follows a double-blind peer review system. Manuscripts undergo blind review by two independent peer reviewers. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise in the relevant field to provide their assessment. In case of conflicting reviews, the editor may assign a third reviewer.

  4. Decision: Based on the reviewers' reports, the responsible editor decides whether the manuscript should be accepted for publication, accepted with revisions (major, moderate, or minor), or rejected (the manuscript will be archived in the system and will not proceed to publication).

  5. Revision: If the peer review outcome is positive, the editor will send the requested revisions to the author(s). Authors are asked to confirm within one week if they are willing to undertake the revisions. Upon agreement, the revised version must be submitted within a maximum of one month. Once received, the revised version is checked to ensure it addresses the editorial requests. If satisfactory, the manuscript proceeds to the final production stage.

  6. Production: After receiving the final version from the author(s), the journal proceeds to produce the publication-ready version. A proof file is sent to the author(s) for final approval, during which only typographical corrections are permitted. If the author(s) do not respond within the stipulated period, the article will proceed to publication as is.

  7. Publication: The article is published on the journal's homepage.

 

Evaluation Criteria for Submissions

Manuscripts submitted to the Scientia Technologiae journal are assessed based on a multidimensional evaluation that considers the following aspects:

  • Thematic Relevance: Alignment with the journal's thematic axes and multidisciplinary scope.

  • Editorial Compliance: Full adherence to the submission rules and author guidelines established by the journal.

  • Formal Quality: Organization and structural coherence of the manuscript, following the logical sequence of scientific writing.

  • Communication Quality: Accuracy, clarity, and fluency of the text, ensuring content comprehension.

  • Quality of Visual Elements: Relevance, technical rigor, and clarity in the presentation of figures, tables, and graphs.

  • Conceptual and Methodological Rigor: Solidness of the theoretical framework, appropriateness, and transparency of the methods employed.

  • Scientific Contribution and Relevance: Significance, currency, and breadth of the discussion for the advancement of knowledge in the field.

  • Originality and Innovation: Potential to contribute with new knowledge, approaches, or applications.

  • Complementary Aspects: Any other element deemed pertinent by the reviewers to assess the scientific merit of the work.

Manuscripts are distributed to members of the Editorial Board and the Advisory Council, who are experts in the corresponding fields. They provide their independent and anonymous assessments, informing the final editorial decision.