Peer Review Policy
Sincronía applies an academic peer-review system using the double-blind peer review model, with the aim of ensuring the scientific quality, objectivity, impartiality, and academic relevance of manuscripts submitted for publication.
Once a manuscript has been received, the editorial team conducts a preliminary review to verify that the contribution is consistent with the journal’s aims, thematic scope, editorial guidelines, and ethical standards. Compliance with the formal submission requirements is also reviewed, and the originality of the manuscript is verified using specialised similarity-detection tools.
Manuscripts that successfully pass this initial stage are sent for external review by at least two specialists in the relevant field of knowledge. Throughout this process, the identities of both authors and reviewers remain concealed, thereby ensuring confidentiality and reducing potential academic, institutional, or personal bias.
Reviewers will issue a reasoned assessment taking into consideration, among other aspects:
- Originality and relevance of the contribution.
- Clarity and coherence of the research objectives.
- Theoretical and methodological soundness.
- Analytical and interpretative rigour.
- Relevance of the sources and references used.
- Contribution to the field of literary studies, linguistics, or related disciplines.
- Quality of the writing and academic structure of the manuscript.
As a result of the review process, the reviewers may recommend one of the following decisions:
- Accepted without modifications.
- Accepted with minor modifications.
- Accepted with major modifications.
- Resubmit for a new review once the required corrections have been made.
- Not accepted for publication.
When the reviewers’ reports present substantial discrepancies, the journal may request the intervention of a third reviewer, whose opinion will contribute to the final editorial decision.
The final decision regarding the publication of manuscripts rests with the Editorial Board, taking into consideration the results of the academic peer-review process and compliance with the journal’s editorial policies.
All participants in the review process must act in accordance with the principles of confidentiality, academic integrity, objectivity, transparency, and respect for good editorial practices.
Evaluation criteria
Manuscripts received by Sincronía are subject to academic peer review under the double-blind model. In preparing their assessment, reviewers consider, among other factors, the following aspects:
1. Originality and academic contribution
- Degree of innovation of the proposal.
- Contribution to knowledge in the fields of literature, linguistics, or related areas.
- Relevance of the findings, interpretations, or approaches presented.
2. Thematic relevance
- Alignment with the journal’s editorial scope and objectives.
- Potential interest to the specialised academic community.
3. Methodological and argumentative rigour
- Clarity in the formulation of the research problem or hypothesis.
- Methodological coherence.
- Soundness of the argumentation and analysis.
- Consistency between the objectives, development, and conclusions.
4. Use of sources and references
- Relevance and currency of the bibliography used.
- Appropriate use of documentary, periodical, or empirical sources.
- Correct application of the citation system adopted by the journal.
5. Quality of academic writing
- Clarity of exposition.
- Logical organisation of the text.
- Conceptual and terminological precision.
- Correct spelling and grammar.
6. Contribution to disciplinary debate
- The manuscript’s capacity to enrich academic discussion.
- Potential impact on future research or lines of study.
Possible evaluation outcomes:
As a result of the peer-review process, the manuscript may receive one of the following decisions:
- Accepted without modifications.
- Accepted with minor modifications.
- Accepted with major modifications.
- Subject to a new review once the requested corrections have been made.
- Rejected.
