Editorial Evaluation Methodology
Transparent evaluation based on five fundamental areas of editorial standards.
Evaluation Principles
Editorial Standards Platform evaluates scientific journals through a structured and transparent process. The evaluation is based on verifiable technical criteria, organized into five fundamental areas covering the most important aspects of editorial practice.
The evaluation does not constitute an assessment of the scientific content published by the journal, but rather the compliance with criteria related to transparency and editorial practices.
Evaluation Areas
Editorial Identity
20 points- • Visible and valid ISSN
- • Publishing institution clearly identified
- • Visible editorial board
- • Visible institutional contact information
Transparency of the Editorial Process
25 points- • Visible peer review policy
- • Clear author guidelines
- • Editorial process clearly described
Editorial Ethics
20 points- • Editorial ethics policy
- • Anti-plagiarism policy
- • Retraction or correction policy
- • Conflict of interest declaration
Access and Rights
15 points- • Access model clearly informed
- • Visible license or terms of use
- • Copyright clearly informed
Technical Infrastructure
20 points- • Functional website
- • Accessible archive of issues or publications
- • Persistent identifiers (DOI, ORCID)
Scoring System
Each indicator is evaluated using a simple scale:
Maximum total score: 100 points
The Editorial Standards Score represents the level of editorial compliance of the journal according to the defined criteria.
Obtaining the Editorial Standards Seal
To obtain the editorial seal the journal must meet two conditions:
1. Reach a minimum of 75 points out of 100
Minimum editorial compliance threshold.
2. Meet the critical indicators
- ✓ Visible and valid ISSN
- ✓ Peer review policy
- ✓ Editorial ethics policy
- ✓ Rights or license information
- ✓ Functional website
Evaluation Process
From registration to obtaining the editorial seal.
Journal Registration
The editor registers their journal on the platform and completes basic editorial information. The journal is listed in the directory for free.
Evaluation Request
The journal requests a formal technical editorial evaluation process. This request has an associated cost covering the audit process.
Criteria Review
The evaluation team reviews the editorial indicators, analyzes available evidence and assigns scores according to the defined criteria.
Technical Report
A detailed technical report is generated with the Editorial Standards Score, results by criterion and editorial recommendations.
Result
If the journal reaches ≥75 points and meets the critical indicators, it obtains the Editorial Standards Seal. If not, it receives the report with improvement recommendations.
⚖️ Independence Principle
Payment for the evaluation process does not guarantee obtaining the editorial seal. The result depends exclusively on compliance with the technical criteria defined by the platform. Evaluators do not receive incentives based on results.
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