Editorial Conduct

The Revista de Estudos de Cultura (REVEC), an open access journal in the fields of Literature, Culture, and Linguistics, maintains a strict commitment to ethics and quality in its publications. All those involved in the editorial process—authors, editors, reviewers, ad hoc evaluators, and members of the scientific and editorial board—must adhere to high ethical standards. Unacceptable practices include plagiarism, self-plagiarism, altering only the title of previously published works, fraudulent or inaccurate statements, and other inappropriate conduct.

Duties of Editors

Publication Decision
The editor is responsible for deciding which articles will be published, based on the opinions issued by the double-blind peer review method. This decision follows the policies of the editorial board and legal norms related to defamation, copyright, and plagiarism. The editor may consult the editorial board, composed of national and international academic representatives, ensuring credibility and ethical conduct.

Fair Evaluation
Manuscripts should be evaluated solely on their intellectual merit, without any discrimination or conflict of interest.

Confidentiality
Information about submitted manuscripts should not be disclosed to third parties, except those involved in the editorial process.

Conflicts of Interest
The editor should not use unpublished information without the author's consent and should refrain from evaluating works in which there is a conflict of interest. Articles authored by the editor are not subject to blind evaluation, but must have been previously published and evaluated in another medium. The editor may also invite authors of recognized academic relevance to contribute articles.

Investigations and Retractions
The editor must act promptly on ethical complaints. If an author identifies a significant error, they must notify the editor for correction or retraction. The editor may withdraw articles at the author's request, respecting deadlines and standards. Previously published articles may be accepted provided they indicate the original source and present authorization from the previous publisher.

Duties of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decision
Blind peer review assists in decision-making and article improvement.

Punctuality
Reviewers who do not feel qualified or cannot meet the deadline should inform the editor within 15 days.

Objectivity
Opinions should be clear, well-founded, and follow the forms provided by the journal. If the author requests it, they may have access to the form without identifying the reviewer, ensuring confidentiality and ethics.