PEER REVIEW POLICY

Intellectual Network Revista Internacional, published by Sapiens Ediciones, implements a rigorous and transparent peer-review process to ensure the academic quality, originality, and impact of the articles it publishes. This process includes a double-blind review, where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous, ensuring an objective and impartial evaluation of submitted manuscripts.

Phase 1: Initial Evaluation

The editorial process begins with a preliminary assessment conducted by the editorial team of Intellectual Network Revista Internacional. Within a maximum of 72 hours, authors receive an email notification along with a unique reference number. During this phase, the Editor-in-Chief or a designated editor evaluates the manuscript’s alignment with the journal's aims, its originality, academic relevance, and potential contribution to the field.

Articles may be rejected at this stage if they do not meet the journal's standards, have structural issues, lack clarity in findings, or contain plagiarized content. Authors are promptly notified in such cases. If doubts arise about a manuscript, the Editorial Committee may be consulted for an additional review.

Manuscripts that pass this stage move on to the peer-review phase.

Phase 2: Double-Blind Peer Review

Manuscripts that advance beyond the initial screening undergo a more detailed evaluation by subject-matter experts under the double-blind review model. In this process, both the authors’ and reviewers’ identities are concealed to ensure unbiased feedback. Each reviewer assesses the manuscript based on several criteria:

  • The relevance of the work to the academic community and its potential scientific impact.

  • Clarity and coherence of the writing.

  • Theoretical rigor and logical structure of the content.

  • Proper and up-to-date use of bibliographic sources.

  • Methodological soundness and validity of the research design.

  • Depth and consistency of the analysis.

  • Originality and contribution of the conclusions.

Reviewers have up to 30 days to complete their evaluations. Once completed, authors are notified of the editorial decision. If revisions are required, authors are given 8 to 15 days to submit the changes, depending on the extent of the requested modifications.

Phase 3: Editorial Quality Control

After peer review, manuscripts undergo a final editorial quality check. This includes grammar and spelling corrections, as well as verification of compliance with the journal’s formatting guidelines. The editorial team also ensures that the content remains aligned with the journal’s objectives and editorial policy.

It is important to note that even after successfully completing this stage, publication is not guaranteed, as the final decision depends on editorial priorities, the publishing schedule, and the journal’s overall impact.

Total Editorial Timeline

The entire editorial process at Intellectual Network Revista Internacional typically takes between 8 and 12 weeks. This includes initial screening, peer review, editorial quality control, and the final decision. The timeline may vary depending on the complexity of the manuscript and reviewer availability.

Roles and Confidentiality in the Review Process

Academic Editor's Role: The Academic Editor oversees the entire review process, ensuring that manuscripts undergo thorough and high-quality evaluation. Reviewers are expected to submit their assessments within 8 days. In case of delays, authors are informed of the manuscript’s status.

Reviewer Confidentiality: Reviewers’ identities remain confidential throughout the evaluation process, unless they choose to disclose their identity voluntarily.

Number of Reviewers: Manuscripts are typically evaluated by at least two experts. If deemed necessary, the Academic Editor may assign additional reviewers.

Final Editorial Decision

Once the review process is complete, the Academic Editor makes the final decision regarding the publication of the manuscript. This decision is based on the peer reviewers’ reports and the editor’s technical judgment. Authors are informed of the decision through the journal’s submission system and by email.

Possible outcomes include:

  • Acceptance without changes: The article is approved as submitted.

  • Minor revision: Small adjustments are needed before final acceptance.

  • Major revision: Significant changes are required before re-evaluation.

  • Rejection: The article does not meet the journal’s standards.

This comprehensive process ensures that Intellectual Network Revista Internacional upholds high academic and scientific standards, promoting the publication of relevant and impactful research within the scholarly community.