Review Process

Manuscript Evaluation Process

All manuscripts submitted to the Revista Mundo Osborn —including original research articles and review papers— undergo a peer review process developed in several stages, with the aim of ensuring scientific quality, methodological rigor, and academic relevance of the published works.

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Initial Editorial Evaluation

In the first stage, the Editor-in-Chief receives the manuscript and performs a preliminary review to determine whether the content falls within the journal’s scope, as well as its scientific and academic relevance.

Subsequently, an initial editorial screening is conducted to verify compliance with the publication guidelines of the Revista Mundo Osborn, evaluating aspects such as:

• manuscript structure
• adherence to the required format
• compliance with author guidelines
• originality of the content and compliance with anti-plagiarism policies

For this purpose, manuscripts are analyzed using similarity detection software to identify potential cases of plagiarism or self-plagiarism.

If any irregularity is detected, or if the manuscript does not meet the journal’s requirements, the Editor-in-Chief may:

• return the manuscript to the authors for correction, or
• reject it before sending it for peer review.

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Peer Review

Once the manuscript passes the initial editorial screening, it is sent to two external reviewers who are experts in the subject area, under a double-blind review system, ensuring the anonymity of both authors and reviewers.

Reviewers may belong to the journal’s Scientific Committee or be external researchers with recognized expertise in the manuscript’s field.

Based on the reviewers’ reports, the Editor-in-Chief, together with the Associate Editor, will determine the editorial decision, which may fall into one of the following categories:

A) Accepted without modifications
B) Accepted with minor revisions
C) Accepted with major or substantial revisions
D) Rejected

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Revision of Corrected Versions

When reviewers request modifications, authors must submit a revised version of the manuscript along with a detailed response addressing each of the reviewers’ comments.

The responsible Associate Editor will review the revised manuscript to verify that all corrections have been properly addressed. In case of disagreement with any reviewer’s comment, authors may provide a well-founded academic justification, which will be evaluated by the Editor-in-Chief and the Associate Editor.

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Final Editorial Decision

Once the review process is completed, the Editor-in-Chief, together with the Editorial Committee, will issue the final decision regarding acceptance or rejection of the manuscript. This decision will be formally communicated to the authors and will be considered final.

Revista Mundo Osborn maintains an editorial process aimed at ensuring high standards of scientific quality, editorial ethics, and academic transparency in all its publications.

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Editorial Process Transparency

The commitment of the Revista Mundo Osborn to academic excellence is reflected in a rigorous and transparent peer review procedure. Below is the estimated average time for each stage of the editorial process: