<p><strong>Instructions:</strong></p>
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<li>The form must be filled out on computer in its entirety.</li>
<li>For the evaluation to be considered valid, the form must be duly signed by the evaluator.</li>
<li>The maximum deadline for submitting the evaluation is 15 calendar days from the date of delivery of the form. If you are unable to meet this deadline, you must inform the journal editor in a timely manner.</li>
<li>The journal's editorial policy contemplates a double-blind evaluation process. When the new issue is published physically and in the different websites and digital media in which the journal is indexed, the names of the reviewers who have collaborated in the different processes are listed in a special section. In this way, their collaboration is recognized. In addition, a digital certificate is given for the support provided.</li>
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<p><strong>Arbitration process</strong></p>
<p>Please take into account the following criteria for the arbitration process.</p>
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<li><strong>Basic references of the publication proposal</strong></li>
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<p>Title</p>
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<p>Date of evaluation request</p>
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<p>Click here or click to enter a date.</p>
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<p>Date of submission of the evaluation</p>
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<p>Number of pages</p>
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<p>Type</p>
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<p>Choose one item.</p>
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<p>If you have selected "Other", please specify what type of material it is.</p>
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<li><strong>Evaluation criteria</strong></li>
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<p>Please answer the questions you consider relevant according to the nature of the publication proposal.</p>
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<p><strong>General aspects</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Yes </strong></p>
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<p><strong>No</strong></p>
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<p>1. Does the subject of the publication proposal fit the journal's profile?</p>
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<p>2. Is the title appropriate?</p>
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<p>3. Is the publication proposal of interest to the journal's readership?</p>
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<p>4. Is the main topic of the publication proposal identified?</p>
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<p>5. Are the tables and figures pertinent and do they contribute new information to the content?            </p>
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<p>6. Do the tables and figures meet the technical requirements for publication?</p>
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<p>7. Does the publication proposal contribute new theoretical or practical knowledge on the topic addressed?</p>
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<p>Comments</p>
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<p><strong> </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Content</strong></p>
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<p><strong>E</strong></p>
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<p><strong>A</strong></p>
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<p><strong>R</strong></p>
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<p><strong>D</strong></p>
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<p>Evaluate the content taking into account the following scale</p>
<p>E: Excellent B: Good A: Acceptable R: Fair D: Poor D: Deficient</p>
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<p>1.      Do the summary and the key words reflect the content?</p>
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<p>2.      Does the introduction state the problem, the contextualization, and the background that support the objective of the proposed publication?</p>
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<p>3.      Is the methodology adequately presented (type, method, design, techniques or equipment, instruments, programs, data treatment)?</p>
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<p>4.      Are the results and conclusions clear and adequately presented for easy understanding by the readers?</p>
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<p>5.      Does the conclusion clearly, concisely and logically state the author's contribution?</p>
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<p>6.      Are the references current and adequate to support the subject matter discussed in the text?</p>
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<p>7.      Does the publication proposal have a clear structure?</p>
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<p>8.      Is the quality of the writing adequate (spelling, grammar, syntax)?</p>
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<p><strong>O</strong><strong>bservations</strong></p>
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<li><strong> Concept</strong></li>
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<p><strong>Do you consider that the proposal should be.</strong></p>
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<p>1.      Published as is</p>
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<p>2.      Published with minor modifications (not required to be sent for verification)</p>
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<p>3.      Published with substantial modifications (requires resubmission for verification)</p>
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<p>4.      Rejected</p>
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<p>5.      Sent to another journal</p>
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<p><em>*Please check only one option.</em></p>
<p><strong>General comments.</strong></p>
<p>*If you checked option 2 or 3, please indicate the type of adjustments required.</p>
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