Editorial Policies

LUPAA Journal – Laboratory of Urbanism, Heritage, Architecture and Arts

 

1. Peer Review

LUPAA Journal adopts the model of double-blind peer review, in which the identities of authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the review process.

Manuscripts from the following sections are submitted to peer review:

  • Scientific articles

  • Review articles

  • Academic essays

  • Experience reports

Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two specialist reviewers in the field, with an additional review possible in case of disagreement between reviewers.

The remaining journal sections undergo editorial review, carried out by the editorial team, according to the nature of each contribution.

 

2. Evaluation Criteria

During the review process, reviewers must consider the following criteria:

  • Relevance to the journal's scope;

  • Originality and relevance of the topic;

  • Methodological rigor;

  • Theoretical consistency;

  • Clarity and textual organization;

  • Currency and relevance of bibliographic references;

  • Scientific contribution to the field.

 

3. Editorial Decision

Based on the reviewers' reports, the editorial decision may be:

  • Acceptance without changes;

  • Acceptance with mandatory revisions;

  • Submission to a new round of review;

  • Reasoned rejection.

The final decision rests with the journal's editorial team, which may also consider editorial aspects and compliance with the publication's guidelines.

 

4. Ethics and Scientific Integrity

LUPAA Journal adopts international principles of good editorial practices and scientific integrity.

The following practices are considered unacceptable:

  • Plagiarism;

  • Self-plagiarism without adequate citation;

  • Fabrication or manipulation of data;

  • Redundant publication;

  • Omission of conflicts of interest.

Confirmed cases may result in:

  • Immediate rejection of the manuscript;

  • Public retraction of the article;

  • Formal institutional communication, when necessary.

 

5. Anti-Plagiarism Policy

All manuscripts submitted to the journal are analyzed by similarity detection software.

Cases of high similarity, without adequate academic justification, may result in the return of the manuscript for correction or editorial rejection.

 

6. Authorship

An author is considered to be someone who has made a significant contribution to:

  • Conception and design of the research;

  • Analysis and interpretation of data;

  • Drafting or critical revision of the manuscript;

  • Final approval of the submitted version.

Secondary contributions that do not constitute authorship must be recorded in the acknowledgments.

 

7. Conflict of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors must declare any conflicts of interest that may influence the analysis, review, or interpretation of the manuscript.

When identified, the conflict of interest will be assessed by the editorial team, which may result in the replacement of reviewers or the adoption of other appropriate editorial measures.

 

8. Open Science and Research Data

LUPAA Journal encourages practices associated with Open Science, including:

  • Methodological transparency;

  • Sharing research data in reliable repositories;

  • Disclosure of funding or institutional support.

Whenever possible, it is recommended that the data used in the research be made available in institutional or thematic repositories.

 

9. Exogeny and Diversity

In order to avoid institutional endogeny and promote academic diversity, the journal adopts the following principles:

  • A minimum of 50% of articles published per issue must be from authors external to the Federal Institute of Sergipe (IFS);

  • Encouragement of regional, national, and international diversity among authors;

  • The Editorial Board must have a majority of members external to the institution.

 

10. Internationalization

LUPAA Journal seeks to strengthen the internationalization of scientific output through:

  • Title, abstract, and keywords mandatorily presented in English;

  • Acceptance of manuscripts in português, espanhol ou English;

  • Encouragement of the participation of foreign authors, reviewers, and editorial board members.

 

11. Digital Preservation

LUPAA Journal adopts mechanisms of digital preservation, with the aim of ensuring the integrity, security, and continuous access to published content.

Articles remain available in the journal system and may be preserved through digital archiving systems used by the OJS platform, as well as possible integrations with institutional repositories e serviços de digital preservation.

The journal also encourages the deposit of articles in institutional repositories, broadening the security and dissemination of scientific output.

 

12. Publication Frequency

LUPAA Journal has a publication frequency defined in its editorial planning, committed to the regularity of publications and the maintenance of a continuous submission flow.

Issues are organized according to the journal's editorial calendar, ensuring predictability and stability in the scientific communication process.

13. Use of Images and Third-Party Materials

Authors are responsible for ensuring authorization for the use of images, photographs, illustrations, maps, charts, or any other third-party materials included in the manuscript.

When necessary, the appropriate authorization for use must be provided, or proof that the material is in the public domain or appropriately licensed.

Responsibility for the use of these materials lies solely with the authors.