Review Procedure

The journal Humanities, Technology and Education (HUTECEDU) applies a rigorous editorial process aimed at ensuring the scientific quality, originality, and academic integrity of all submitted manuscripts. Every contribution undergoes editorial and scientific evaluation procedures that guarantee transparency, objectivity, and academic relevance.

1. Manuscript Submission

Authors must submit their manuscripts through the journal's editorial platform using the official HUTECEDU templates and complying with the submission guidelines established for each type of article.

2. Initial Review

The Editorial Committee conducts a preliminary review to verify that the manuscript complies with the following requirements:

  • Alignment with the thematic areas of Humanities, Technology, and Education.
  • Compliance with editorial policies and formatting requirements.
  • Submission of all required documentation.
  • Preliminary originality verification through Turnitin.

Manuscripts that do not meet the basic editorial requirements may be returned to the authors for revision or rejected at this initial stage.

3. Ethical Evaluation

The journal verifies that submitted manuscripts comply with the ethical principles of scientific publishing, including:

  • Absence of plagiarism and self-plagiarism.
  • Respect for copyright regulations.
  • Proper use of citations and bibliographic references.
  • Disclosure of conflicts of interest when applicable.
  • Compliance with academic and scientific integrity principles.

4. Peer Review Process

Manuscripts that successfully pass the initial editorial review are submitted to external evaluation through a double-blind peer review system, ensuring anonymity for both authors and reviewers.

Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on the following criteria:

  • Scientific and academic quality.
  • Originality and contribution to knowledge.
  • Thematic relevance.
  • Methodological rigor.
  • Clarity of presentation and argumentative structure.

5. Review Outcomes

Upon completion of the peer review process, authors will receive one of the following editorial decisions:

      • Received: The manuscript requires minor revisions before publication.
      • Revised: The manuscript requires substantial modifications and a new evaluation.
      • Accepted: The manuscript is approved without modifications.
      • Declined: The manuscript is not accepted for publication.

6. Editorial Decision

Based on the reports issued by the external reviewers, the Editor and the Editorial Committee will make a final decision regarding the manuscript.

      • Acceptance for publication.
      • Request for additional revisions.
      • Reasoned rejection.

7. Evaluation Criteria

Manuscripts are evaluated according to standardized academic criteria:

      • Clarity, coherence, and organization of the content.
      • Relevance and currency of bibliographic references.
      • Originality and innovation of the proposal.
      • Contribution to the development of Humanities, Technology, and Education.
      • Potential impact on academic, social, and educational contexts.

8. Final Approval

Once the reviewers' observations have been addressed and the corresponding corrections verified, the Editorial Committee will grant final approval for publication.

9. Final Review and Publication

Accepted manuscripts proceed to the final editorial production stage, which includes:

      • Copyediting and language revision.
      • Layout and editorial design.
      • Metadata and reference verification.
      • DOI assignment.
      • Electronic publication on the journal's OJS platform.

10. Authors' Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for:

      • The accuracy and originality of the information presented.
      • Obtaining the necessary permissions for the use of copyrighted material.
      • Promptly declaring any conflicts of interest.
      • Addressing editorial observations within the established deadlines.
      • Complying with ethical principles and good practices in scientific publishing.

Important: All manuscripts submitted to HUTECEDU undergo originality verification through Turnitin as part of the journal's commitment to academic integrity, transparency, and scientific quality.