Peer Review Process

Peer Review Process

Norteamérica is a double-blind, peer-reviewed journal that guarantees the publication of rigorously evaluated articles in its three sections titled “Essays”, “Contemporary Issues", and "Dossier." 

For the “Essays” and “Contemporary Issues”, and "Dossier" sections, collaborations that meet the criteria stablished by the “Editorial guidelines and Norms” will be accepted for review only after an internal revision regarding form and content has been conducted. The journal will not proceed with the review process otherwise. 

Norteamérica uses a double peer-review process that is strictly anonymous for both parties (author and reviewer). The reviewers are outstanding researchers that all together form a multi-institutional and multinational Board of Reviewers. The reviews will be specialized and documented, specifically referring to the quality and originality of the article, its timeliness and contribution to the corresponding field of study. 

Reviews can have only the following results:  

_____ APPROVED FOR PUBLICATION AS IT IS 

_____ APPROVED FOR PUBLICATION WITH MINOR CORRECTIONS 

_____ POSSIBLY ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION WITH SIGNIFICANT CHANGES 

_____ REJECTED  

  • Approval by two referees is an indispensable requirement for publication. If one of the reviews is negative, a third reviewer will decide. 
  • Articles that receive a conditional approval will only be published if authors incorporate the modifications indicated and these are also approved by the Editorial Board. 
  • The content of the reviews is strictly for internal use of the journal and the author. 
  • Texts will be evaluated, in accordance with the “Guidelines and Norms” of the journal, both formally and thematically by the Direction of the journal and the Editorial Board. These two committees hold the right to decide whether articles suit the interests of the journal or not. 
  • The review process will be strictly anonymous for both parties (author and referees). The author will receive a copy of the two reviews.
  • The proposed deadline for reviewers will be between 4 and 6 weeks.