Peer-review
PEER REVIEW PROCESS
Receipt of an article does not imply its acceptance for publication.
Submission and Receipt of the Article: This stage begins with the author submitting the article through the OJS (Open Journal Systems) platform. The author must submit the article in Word format, taking care to avoid including author information and references. Once the article is submitted, it is automatically received, and an acknowledgment of receipt is sent.
Preliminary Editorial Review: Within a maximum of 72 hours from receipt, the editors will evaluate the submitted articles and determine if they fall within the scope of the journal. This phase involves a review of the editorial quality and the contribution to knowledge of the submitted article. Its structure (form and content) is reviewed, verifying that it complies with the publication guidelines of the American Psychological Association (APA). If the submitted article does not meet the established editorial criteria, the author will be notified of the editorial decision. If, on the other hand, the article passes the preliminary review stage, it immediately proceeds to peer review.
Peer Review: This evaluation is conducted using a double-blind method, meaning the article is submitted completely anonymously. At this stage, two expert reviewers in the subject matter are assigned to analyze the assigned article based on editorial policies and using a standardized evaluation format. The reviewers have fifteen (15) days to complete their review. Once the reviewers submit their feedback, the lead author is notified. If the article is not accepted by the peers, the lead author is informed subtly. If the article is accepted with some suggestions, the anonymous review is sent to the author so they can make the necessary adjustments.
Editorial Review (after peer review): The editor will thoroughly verify that the authors have made the corrections suggested by the peers.
Style Review: Once the editor has verified that the corrections have been made, the article is sent for copyediting. At this stage, the copyeditor will address aspects of the text's writing and style.
Translation: After proofreading, if the article is submitted only in Spanish, it will be sent to an English language expert for translation of the abstract and keywords.
Layout (Editing): This stage aims to ensure the article's aesthetic appearance by adjusting spacing, typography, and colors.
Final Editor's Review: The editor grants final approval.
Publication: The articles are now in the final stage of the process, ready for publication.
January-June 2026, is a biannual journal with continuous publication edited by the Autonomous University of Nuevo León, through the Faculty of Law and Criminology. Publication address: Av. Universidad s/n, Cd. Universitaria, C.P. 66455, San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, Mexico.