Standard for reviewers
Revista Jurídica Peruana Desafíos en Derecho appreciates the valuable work of its reviewers, whose participation is essential to ensure the quality, rigor, and ethics of the manuscripts published. Below are the guidelines that must be followed by those who agree to take part in the peer review process.
Confidentiality: Any manuscript received for evaluation is a confidential document. It must not be shared, disclosed, or discussed with third parties without the express authorization of the Editorial Committee. The content of the article should not be used for the reviewer’s personal, professional, or academic benefit.
Conflicts of interest: Reviewers must refrain from evaluating a manuscript if they identify any conflict of interest with the authors, institutions, or organizations involved in the study. If a conflict of interest is detected, it must be immediately communicated to the Editorial Committee.
Evaluation criteria: Reviewers must provide an objective, clear, and constructive evaluation, based on the following general criteria:
- Originality and contribution of the study to the legal field
- Clarity of objectives, hypotheses, or research questions
- Strength of the theoretical framework and methodology used
- Coherence in the presentation of results and discussion
- Currency, relevance, and proper citation of legal and doctrinal sources
- Writing, organization, and academic-legal style
- Compliance with ethical and scientific standards
Possible recommendations: The reviewer must issue one of the following recommendations:
- Accepted without changes
- Accepted with modifications
- Rejected
In all cases, the decision must be justified with specific observations indicating the aspects that should be improved or corrected. Please refer to the Peer Review Process for details on the review protocol.
Submission format: The review must be submitted through the editorial management system (OJS) within the agreed deadline. Reviewers are requested to complete the evaluation form provided by the journal and attach, if necessary, a document with additional comments. (Click here to download the evaluation form)
Ethics and responsibility: Reviewers are expected to act with impartiality, professionalism, and academic ethics. Comments must be respectful, avoiding offensive or derogatory expressions. If plagiarism, self-plagiarism, or data manipulation is detected, it should be immediately reported to the Editorial Committee.
Recognition: Revista Jurídica Peruana Desafíos en Derecho publicly acknowledges the contribution of its reviewers on its website, without linking them to specific articles, as a token of gratitude for their work. Additionally, a review certificate is issued.
