Peer review
El Higo Scientific Journal is a peer-reviewed journal that accepts original and relevant research papers in the field of Science, Technology and Innovation.
The evaluation system used by this Journal is confidential and anonymous, its duration is between 8 to 12 weeks. All articles received are submitted to a double-blind peer review process; the referees are those persons that the Editorial Committee considers most appropriate according to their professional profile, academic merit and experience.
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The quality of publications depends on the evaluation made by experts or peers and the publication of the article is determined by the editorial board. The process called peer review consists of one, two or more reviewers reading and analyzing the articles to determine both the validity of the ideas and results and their potential impact on the world of science. To achieve this, the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal El Higo selects the reviewers from among the most prestigious researchers in the different disciplines.
Peer review process
- To initiate the peer review process, the author must have submitted the manuscript according to the formats indicated in the guidelines for authors and letter of originality.
- Articles submitted for publication are first reviewed by the editor-in-chief and editorial board to determine if they meet the journal's criteria and established requirements.
- If an article meets the criteria, it is sent to one or two expert reviewers for peer review. If it does not meet the criteria, the author is notified of the rejection of the article and the aspects to be improved for a new submission.
- The members of the scientific committee (reviewers) are selected and consulted about their availability to review a manuscript, attaching the title and abstract of the same, if a reviewer does not accept, an invitation is sent to a third party.
- In case of acceptance, the corresponding manuscript and evaluation form are sent. It is also indicated that the information contained in the files sent cannot be appropriated.
- The reviewers evaluate the article based on its originality, scientific feasibility and validity, theory, reasoning, presentation and contribution.
- The editor-in-chief in conjunction with the editorial board makes a final decision on the publication of the article based on the reviewers' comments.
- The Editor in Chief is the one who communicates to the authors about the acceptance of the article conditioned to improvements indicated by the peer reviewers or rejection of the article.
- Once the article has been submitted by the authors with all the improvements indicated, the article is accepted for publication, and the content and style are reviewed for final revision.
- The language assistant reviews the translation of articles.
Recognition of reviewers
Although reviewers do not receive financial remuneration, the Journal recognizes their valuable contribution to the editorial process with:
Certificate of recognition: They are given a digital certificate that accredits their participation as reviewers.
Access to information: They are offered free access to the Journal and other resources of scientific interest.
Prestige: Their participation in the Journal allows them to strengthen their professional profile and contribute to scientific progress in their area of knowledge.
Established in 2012 and hosted by Ubiquity.
Managed by CNU, UNAH and CBUES.
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We are in the period of receiving new contributions.
English and Spanish language
Deadline for receipt of articles is april 17, 2026, to be published in volume 16 No.1 of june
2026.
Email: revistaelhigo@uni.edu.ni, alba.diaz@uni.edu.ni
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