Peer Review Process

Each article submitted to Pensar – Journal of Legal Sciences first undergoes a desk review, in which the editors verify the manuscript’s compliance with the journal’s guidelines, its alignment with the editorial scope, and the relevance of the discussion to the advancement of legal knowledge.

Subsequently, the article is sent to expert reviewers in the relevant field, in accordance with the double-blind peer review process. In this system, the identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential. Reviewers, however, may choose to allow the publication of their review reports alongside the article.

Each reviewer issues an opinion recommending either acceptance, acceptance with revisions, or rejection. Review reports may include comments, suggestions, and bibliographic recommendations aimed at improving the manuscript. In cases of acceptance with revisions, authors are invited to make the necessary changes and submit a revised version, which may undergo further rounds of review until the final decision is reached.

An article will only be accepted if it receives two favorable review reports, even if revisions are required. If one of the reviewers recommends rejection, it is at the editor’s discretion to decide, based on criteria of merit and scientific relevance, whether to forward the manuscript to a third reviewer.

Before final publication, all accepted articles undergo formatting and language editing to ensure the quality of the published text.