Standard for reviewers
Innovación Empresarial expresses its sincere appreciation for the valuable work of its reviewers, whose participation is essential to ensuring the quality, rigor, and ethical standards of the manuscripts published. Below are the guidelines that must be followed by those who accept participation in the peer-review process.
Confidentiality: Every manuscript received for evaluation is a confidential document. It must not be shared, disclosed, or discussed with third parties without the explicit authorization of the Editorial Committee. The content of the manuscript must 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 reported to the Editorial Committee.
Evaluation criteria: The reviewer must provide an objective, clear, and constructive evaluation based on the following general criteria:
- Originality and contribution of the study to the field
- Clarity of objectives, hypotheses, or research questions
- Strength and relevance of the theoretical and methodological framework
- Coherence in the presentation of results and discussion
- Up-to-date, relevant, and properly cited scientific sources
- Quality of writing, organization, and academic 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 supported by specific observations indicating aspects that should be improved or corrected. Reviewers may consult 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 required to complete the evaluation form provided by the journal and attach an additional document with comments if necessary. (Click to download evaluation format)
Ethics and responsibility: Reviewers are expected to act with impartiality, professionalism, and academic integrity. Comments should be respectful, avoiding offensive or derogatory language. Any suspicion of plagiarism, self-plagiarism, or data manipulation must be immediately reported to the Editorial Committee.
Recognition: Innovación Empresarial publicly acknowledges the contribution of its reviewers on its website, without linking them to specific articles, as a gesture of appreciation for their work. A certificate of review is also issued.
