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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The article is original and has not been published in a scientific journal, conference proceedings, repository, dissertation, or thesis, and is not under simultaneous review by another journal. Prior deposits in a preprint server are permitted, provided that the link/DOI and the deposited version are informed at the time of submission.
  • The files for submission are in Microsoft Word (as long as they do not exceed 2MB).
  • All Internet page addresses (URLs) included in the text (Ex.: http://www.unifor.br) are online and available.
  • The peer review modality (Open Review or Traditional Blind Review) is indicated in the Submission Form. If Blind Review (Double Blind) is selected, the manuscript is fully anonymized, with the removal of names, acknowledgments, funding information, and any other identifiable elements, including those in the Properties of the Word file.
  • The manuscript complies with the Guidelines and Template for Authors, available at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10bTv_6patDIG8j2t0bUuCk6WGMChuh8b/edit
  • The Submission Form — Author Data, Open Science and IDEIA was attached, duly completed and signed by the corresponding author and coauthors. Available at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g3Nt0HBHEEs32Tum5sRuYNHw4QPLNOO_/export?format=docx
  • All authors correctly provided their information at the time of registration: full name, ORCID iD, institution/affiliation, and short biography. The institutional affiliation must follow this format: Name of the Institution (City, State, Country). Example: Federal University of Paraná (Curitiba, PR, Brazil).
  • If the article requires prior approval by an Ethics Committee, the protocol and approval opinion were attached as a Supplementary Document.
  • If the article results from funded research, the funding sources are expressly identified in the text.
  • At the time of submission, it was stated whether there is or is not any conflict of interest (personal, academic, institutional, or financial). Full policy: https://ojs.unifor.br/rpen/conflitointeresse
  • Where applicable, the use of generative Artificial Intelligence was declared in a specific paragraph in the Introduction of the manuscript, in accordance with the specific policy: https://ojs.unifor.br/rpen/usodaia
  • The author(s) accept the journal’s Open Science Editorial Policy, according to the review modality chosen in the Submission Form: https://ojs.unifor.br/rpen/politicaeditorialcienciaaberta
  • The author(s) are aware that, if approved, the article will be published in open access under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0): https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.pt_BR
  • If approved, the author(s) undertake to collaborate in the scientific dissemination of the article after publication by sharing the link/DOI on academic and social networks and/or through institutional channels.
  • The author(s) state whether the manuscript has been deposited in a preprint server, providing the link/DOI if applicable.
  • The manuscript complies with the journal’s ethical standards, including the prohibition of plagiarism and respect for scientific integrity: https://ojs.unifor.br/rpen/eticapublicacao

Author Guidelines

Last update: 02/05/2026

The author(s) declare(s), for submission purposes, that they comply with the conditions and standards of Pensar – Journal of Legal Sciences, organized in the sections below. The full Submission Conditions are also listed in the dedicated checklist on the platform.

Registration on the OJS platform

Article submission must be made through the author's registration on the OJS platform, available through the University of Fortaleza Journals Portal: https://ojs.unifor.br/rpen (selecting "Author" at the time of registration).

For questions, please contact the editorial office by email: revistapensar@unifor.br.

Authorship

  • A maximum of 6 (six) authors per work is allowed;
  • At least one author must hold a doctoral degree;
  • The journal prioritizes studies produced within stricto sensu Graduate Programs;
  • All authors must have an active ORCID iD;
  • Authorial contributions must be declared according to the CRediT taxonomy, which covers 14 roles: Conceptualization, Data Curation, Formal Analysis, Funding Acquisition, Investigation, Methodology, Project Administration, Resources, Software, Supervision, Validation, Visualization, Writing – Original Draft, and Writing – Review & Editing.

Notes on author registration

  1. In the Last Name field, only the author's last surname must be entered. Example: for "João Pereira da Silva Cunha", enter "João Pereira da Silva" in the First Name field and "Cunha" in the Last Name field. This pattern is required for the correct indexing of metadata in Crossref and international indexers.
  2. The institutional affiliation must follow the format: Institution Name (City, State, Country). Example: Universidade Federal do Paraná (Curitiba, PR, Brazil).

Originality and unpublished status

The article must be original, not published in another vehicle, and not under simultaneous evaluation by another journal. Prior deposits in preprint servers are allowed (see the Preprints Submission policy).

Languages and length

  • The article must have 12 to 30 pages;
  • It may be written in Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, or Italian;
  • Linguistic review by a qualified professional is recommended, especially for manuscripts in foreign languages;
  • Approved national articles receive translation into English, provided by the journal.

Template and formatting parameters

The Submission Template and Guidelines consolidates all formatting guidelines in a single document. Main parameters:

  • Paper: A4;
  • Font: Times New Roman — text 12 / abstract 10 / long quotation 10 / footnote 10;
  • Spacing: text 1.5 / long quotation 1.0;
  • Margins: left 3.0 cm / right 2.0 cm / top 3.0 cm / bottom 2.0 cm;
  • Paragraph: first line indent 1.0 cm; no extra spacing between paragraphs;
  • Long quotation (more than 3 lines): 4.0 cm indent from the left margin, no quotation marks.

Manuscript structure

  • Titles: in Portuguese (and in the original language, for texts in foreign languages) and in English;
  • Abstract and keywords: in Portuguese and in English (and in the original language, when applicable). Each abstract must contain up to 250 words (ABNT NBR 6028:2021);
  • Body of text: must contain introduction, development, and conclusion;
  • References: according to ABNT NBR 6023:2018;
  • Citations: author-date system according to ABNT NBR 10520:2023;
  • Figures, tables, charts, and graphs: with title and source, numbered by type, embedded in the body of the manuscript (not at the end).

Citation examples

  • (Martinelli; Genari, 2009; Berridge; Kringelbach, 2013);
  • (Batista; Mantoan, 2006, p. 56);
  • According to the author (2026, p. 50) … / … (Author, 2026, p. 50).

Mandatory documents

  • Manuscript in Word file (.doc or .docx);
  • Submission Form completed and signed;
  • Conflict of interest declaration (full policy);
  • Artificial Intelligence use declaration, mandatory since 2026 (specific policy);
  • Ethics Committee approval, with protocol number, when applicable (attach as Supplementary Document);
  • Indication of funding sources, when applicable.

Evaluation modality and anonymization

At the time of submission, the author(s) must indicate one of the modalities:

  • Open Peer Review — authorizes direct interaction with reviewers and the possibility of publishing the reviews with the article, if approved. Manuscript anonymization is not mandatory.
  • Double Blind Peer Review — double anonymity model, without disclosure of reviews. The manuscript must be fully anonymized.

Details on the evaluation process: Manuscript Evaluation Criteria.

Ethics Committee

All research involving human beings must be previously approved by a competent ethics body, in accordance with:

More information: Publication Ethics policy.

Journal sections

The editorial line of Pensar is structured in three permanent thematic axes and a transversal section of International Articles. Full details: Submission of Manuscripts.

Responsibility for content

The Editorial Board of Pensar is not responsible for the data and opinions expressed in the articles, which are the sole responsibility of the authors.

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International Articles

A Revista Pensar considera Artigo Internacional o manuscrito que se enquadre em ao menos uma das hipóteses abaixo:

a) Autoria com vínculo institucional no exterior, isto é, pelo menos um(a) autor(a) com afiliação a instituição estrangeira; e/ou
b) Tema, abordagem e diálogo acadêmico predominantemente internacional, ainda que os(as) autores(as) não estejam afiliados(as) a instituição estrangeira, desde que a contribuição esteja diretamente orientada à internacionalização do debate científico.

A revista publica em português, inglês, espanhol, italiano e francês, o que viabiliza a seção em diferentes idiomas.

Dentro dessa categoria, a revista admite dois tipos de Artigos Internacionais, com fluxos distintos:

  1. Artigos Internacionais (Convidados)
    São manuscritos solicitados por convite pelos Editores-Chefes, com o objetivo de fortalecer a internacionalização da revista. Por sua natureza convidada, esses textos não passam por avaliação por pares (peer review). A publicação ocorre por decisão editorial, após triagem (desk review) e checagens técnicas e éticas mínimas (aderência ao escopo, conformidade com normas, integridade/antiplágio, metadados, normalização e editoração no OJS). Para fins de transparência, a seção é identificada como “Artigos Internacionais (Convidados)”, deixando claro ao leitor que se trata de publicação por convite e sem peer review, com responsabilidade editorial dos Editores-Chefes.

  2. Artigos Internacionais (Submetidos e avaliados)
    São manuscritos de perfil internacional submetidos espontaneamente pelos(as) autores(as) (por chamada aberta ou fluxo contínuo). Esses artigos seguem o fluxo editorial regular da revista: triagem inicial (desk review), verificação de conformidade, checagens de integridade e ética e, quando aprovados na triagem, avaliação por pares (peer review), conforme a modalidade adotada pela revista (por exemplo, double-blind ou open peer review). A decisão de publicação decorre do processo editorial ordinário (pareceres, revisões e deliberação editorial).

Observação (língua e tradução): caso o(s) autor(es) esteja(m) vinculado(s) a instituição de ensino superior de país estrangeiro de língua portuguesa, o manuscrito será considerado Artigo Internacional. Nessas hipóteses, mediante autorização expressa dos(as) autores(as), a Revista Pensar poderá providenciar a tradução para o inglês por empresa conveniada, caso os(as) autores(as) prefiram não submeter o texto já traduzido.

Thematic Axis 1 – Law, Democracy and Social Justice

Articles addressing social justice, vulnerabilities, gender inequality, incarceration, and public health from the perspective of fundamental rights and the ethics of care. The selection favors a critical and humanizing approach to the role of the State and society.

Thematic Axis 2 – Constitution, Institutions and Democracy in Brazil

Articles that discuss the role of democratic institutions, the judiciary, constitutional and infraconstitutional legislation, and national and international normative frameworks aimed at citizenship, democratic culture, and rights.

Eixo Temático 3– Direito, Tecnologia e Sociedade em Transformação

This section brings together articles that critically examine the intersections between Law, technology, and contemporary social transformations. Topics include personal data protection, artificial intelligence, algorithmic racism, abusive advertising directed at children, and the challenges of protecting personality rights in cyberspace. The selection prioritizes contributions that engage with fundamental rights and foster critical reflection on the impacts of emerging technologies on social, legal, and institutional dynamics. Interdisciplinary, critical, and socially engaged approaches grounded in digital ethics are particularly valued.

Invited Paper

The Invited Article section is intended for the publication of texts written by experts, researchers, or professionals specifically invited by the journal’s editorial team. These contributions address topics relevant to the journal’s scope and may take a reflective, analytical, or propositional approach.

Invited Articles are not subject to peer review and are published under the responsibility of the editorial board. However, they undergo editorial review to ensure clarity, thematic relevance, and compliance with the journal’s standards.

This section aims to broaden academic and institutional dialogue by welcoming valuable contributions that fall outside the regular submission process.

Preprints

Pensar – Journal of Legal Sciences accepts the submission of manuscripts previously deposited in recognized preprint servers.

At the time of submission, authors must inform whether the article has already been made available as a preprint, indicating the corresponding link or DOI.

Prior availability in a preprint server will not be considered prior publication and does not affect the evaluation or publication of the article in the journal.

After publication, authors are encouraged to update the preprint record with the reference to the article published in Pensar, including the DOI.

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Última atualização: 11/02/2026

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Privacy Statement

Last update: 02/05/2026

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Full policy: Privacy Statement.