Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Manuscripts submitted to PRIUS – Journal of Law and Political Science must present original results, arguments, or contributions that advance knowledge in the journal’s fields in a substantial and non-trivial way. Submissions are expected to be rigorously written, with a clear synthesis of findings, methodological approach, and the manuscript’s contribution.

 

1. Submission

• Articles must be submitted exclusively through the PRIUS OJS portal: https://revistas.peruvianscience.org/index.php/PRIUS/about/submissions
• Any manuscript that does not strictly comply with these guidelines may be returned without review (desk reject).

 

2. Accepted languages

Manuscripts are accepted in Spanish, English, and Portuguese.

 

3. General manuscript format (mandatory)

• Citation and references style: APA 7th edition.
• Main text font: Palatino Linotype, 12 pt.
• Article title font: Palatino Linotype, 14 pt.
• Line spacing: single (1.0).
• Margins: 2.5 cm (top and bottom) and 3 cm (left and right).
• Layout: single-column.
• Length: 4,000 to 10,000 words (includes abstract, main text, notes, tables, and figures; excludes references).
• Page numbering: recommended (according to the journal’s editorial format).
• Footnotes: Palatino Linotype, 10 pt. Footnotes should be avoided whenever possible and used only for strictly necessary clarifications. Citations and references are not allowed in footnotes. PRIUS does not use footnote citation; all sources must be cited in the text and listed in References, in accordance with APA 7.
• Precise referencing without page numbers: when precision is required, authors should refer to sections, subsections, articles, clauses, tables, figures, or paragraphs, rather than pages (e.g., “see Section 3.2,” “Article 15,” “para. 4”).

 

4. Manuscript structure (APA 7)

4.1. Title

• The title must be informative, brief, and specific.
• Provide two titles: one in the language of the manuscript and one in English.

4.2. Authors and affiliations

• List author name(s) in the APA-recommended format: First name(s) Last name(s) (as you wish to be cited).
• For each author, include: institutional affiliation, email address, and ORCID (optional but recommended).
• If there are multiple authors/affiliations, use superscripts to link authors ↔ affiliations ↔ emails.

4.3. Abstract and keywords

• Abstract: up to 250 words, in the language of the manuscript and in English.
• The abstract must clearly state: the problem/objective, approach or design, method(s) (if applicable), and main findings/contributions.
• Keywords: 4-6, in the manuscript language and in English (Keywords).

4.4. Main text (sections)

The manuscript must be organized into clear sections. In general:

• Introduction (recommended maximum: 600 words): problem, background with citations, objectives, and contribution.
• Theoretical framework / State of the art (when applicable).
• Methodology / Materials and methods (when applicable; describe design, sources, sample, procedures, and criteria).
• Results (when applicable).
• Analysis and discussion (interpretation, comparison with the literature, and implications).
• Conclusions: synthesis of the contribution and response to the objectives; limitations and future work (if applicable).

For theoretical/essay manuscripts, adapt the structure while maintaining argumentative clarity, traceability of sources, and methodological coherence.

4.5. Mandatory end sections

Include the following sections, in this order (unless otherwise indicated by the journal):

• Acknowledgements (optional).
• Author contributions (CRediT) (mandatory): specify each author’s roles using the CRediT taxonomy (e.g., Conceptualization, Methodology, Formal analysis, Writing – Original Draft, Writing – Review & Editing, etc.).
• Conflicts of interest (mandatory): declare any conflicts or explicitly state “The authors declare no conflict of interest.”
• Funding (if applicable).
• Ethics statements (if applicable: ethics approval, consent, use of sensitive data).
• References (mandatory) in APA 7.

 

5. In-text citations and references (APA 7)

• Use author–date in-text citations for paraphrases: (Last name, year).
• For direct quotations, if exceptionally necessary, keep them as brief as possible and use the appropriate APA format.
• The References list must include only sources cited in the text and must follow APA 7.
• DOI required when available: all references to journal articles must include the DOI (as a URL, e.g., https://doi.org/...) when available.
• Manuscripts with incomplete, inconsistent, or non-verifiable references may be rejected.

 

6. Tables and figures (APA 7)

6.1. General rules

• All tables and figures must be cited in the text (e.g., “see Table 1”).
• Number tables and figures consecutively in the order they appear: Table 1, Table 2… / Figure 1, Figure 2…
• Each table/figure must include a title and, where applicable, a note indicating source/explanations.

6.2. Tables

• Heading: Table X, followed by a clear title.
• Avoid excessively large tables; if indispensable, they may be requested as supplementary material.
• Include notes as needed (abbreviations, clarifications, data source).

6.3. Figures

• Submit figures in high quality.
• The use of color is encouraged when it improves comprehension.
• Include: Figure X, title, and note (source and permissions, if applicable).

 

7. Appendices and annexes

• Appendices/annexes are not permitted.
• Voluminous content (large tables, instruments) will be considered supplementary only if the journal explicitly enables it.

 

Editorial stages and timelines

1. Acknowledgement of receipt: PRIUS will confirm receipt of the manuscript within 7 business days.
2. Stage 1 – Initial editorial screening: assessment by the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board (compliance with guidelines, scope, and integrity checks) within a maximum of 3 weeks.
3. Stage 2 – Peer review: approved manuscripts proceed to external peer review, in accordance with the journal’s current peer-review policy.
4. Editorial decision: based on the reviewers’ reports (accept/revise/reject).

 

Plagiarism policy

The journal penalizes plagiarism in all its forms. Detection of plagiarism or unacceptable similarity results in termination of the editorial process. PRIUS uses similarity-detection tools (e.g., Turnitin, among others) to identify overlap with texts published or available online. Manuscripts showing evidence of plagiarism may be rejected and, if already published, may be subject to post-publication actions depending on severity.

 

Privacy statement

Names, email addresses, and ORCID identifiers entered in this journal will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of the journal and will not be made available for any other purpose. User data provided through the portal will not be shared with third parties.

 

Code of ethics

PRIUS requests that all participants in the publication process (authors, reviewers, and editors) adhere to international ethical standards. The journal follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and its own current editorial policies (including academic integrity, conflicts of interest, and good peer-review practices).