1. Manuscript Submission and Confidentiality

When a manuscript is submitted to Revista Discimus, the editorial team ensures the protection of the authors’ identity. All identifying data (names, emails, affiliations, and acknowledgments) are removed before the evaluation process begins. The entire workflow is managed exclusively through the online platform, guaranteeing transparency and confidentiality at every stage.

2. Originality Check (Turnitin)

To uphold the highest ethical standards and ensure originality, all manuscripts are screened using Turnitin. The procedure is as follows:

• Accepted formats: Word or PDF files.

• Similarity index: A percentage below 15% is acceptable, provided overlaps are properly cited and do not compromise essential sections such as methodology, discussion, or conclusions.

• Relevant overlaps: Particular attention is given to introductions, discussions, and conclusions.

• Plagiarism: Detection of plagiarism will lead to immediate rejection of the manuscript.

• Deadlines: The initial report is generated within 7 business days of submission. If observations are made, authors have 10 business days to submit corrections.

3. Artificial Intelligence and Academic Publishing

 

Revista Discimus acknowledges the growing impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in scientific production and adopts a clear policy regarding its use:

• AI-generated content detection: Tools such as Turnitin and equivalents will be used to identify automatically produced texts.

• Declared and transparent use: Authors must explicitly disclose if AI was used for writing, language editing, data processing, or visualization of results.

• Editorial assessment: AI use is acceptable only when it does not replace the author’s intellectual contribution and is transparently reported in the manuscript.

• Mandatory explanation: If a high percentage of AI-generated text is detected without prior disclosure, the manuscript will be returned for clarification or rejected, depending on the severity.

• Ethical commitment: Discimus promotes the responsible use of AI, consistent with its mission to defend open, collaborative, and honest science.

4. Peer Review (Double-Blind)

The review process follows a double-blind peer review model, ensuring impartiality and rigor:

• Reviewer selection: Experts in the manuscript’s field, with no ties to the authors and free of conflicts of interest.

• Evaluation criteria: Originality, thematic relevance, methodological soundness, quality of results, and argumentative coherence.

• Communication with authors: Reviewer comments are anonymous, constructive, and aimed at improving the manuscript’s quality.

• Discrepancies: In cases of conflicting evaluations, a third review or consultation with a specialist may be requested.

• Final decision: The Editorial Committee determines acceptance, major/minor revisions, or rejection.

Academic Feedback Report: Each author will receive a consolidated academic report that synthesizes the reviewers’ observations and suggestions. This document aims to provide clear and detailed guidance on the necessary improvements, strengthening both the quality of the manuscript and the authors’ research traini

5. Editorial Timeline

The estimated time between manuscript submission and final decision is approximately 6 a 24 weeks. This period may vary, as peer review is a voluntary process where quality and rigor take precedence over speed.

Final Statement

The evaluation process at Revista Discimus guarantees that every published article meets the highest standards of quality, originality, and academic integrity, strengthening the journal’s commitment to open science and knowledge democratization.