About the Journal

Focus and Scope

Launched in 2021, the Ivy Enber Scientific Journal (IES) is a periodical publication of Ivy Enber Christian University and is dedicated to disseminating scientific production in the fields of Human Sciences, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Applied Social Sciences. The journal accepts submissions from Brazilian and international authors, focusing on works situated within these fields.

The journal accepts contributions in Portuguese, English, Spanish, or other languages (upon request). All submitted texts must include titles, abstracts, and keywords in the three languages. The journal publishes various types of manuscripts from different areas of knowledge in the following categories:

Article: Presents original scientific themes or approaches (research reports and/or experiences, case studies, theoretical studies), contributing to expanding knowledge in the field; or review articles (with analysis and discussion of previously published ideas, literature reviews, as well as methods, techniques, processes, and results).

Review: Critical appraisal and analysis of recent works.

Translation: Translated texts proposed for publication that contribute to debates in the fields of Human Sciences, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Applied Social Sciences.

Interviews: Interviews conducted with recognized researchers in these fields are accepted.

Exceptionally, texts previously published in conference proceedings or as excerpts from monographs, dissertations, and defended theses will be accepted (provided that this condition is clearly stated in the “Comments to the Editor”). In such cases, manuscripts will be subject to the same double-blind peer review process and may be scheduled for publication in future issues, respecting the limit of one such publication per issue.

Periodicity

The Ivy Enber Scientific Journal (IES) accepts submissions on a rolling basis, open to authors throughout the entire year, with regular issues published twice a year.

The journal may also issue special calls for thematic dossiers, with specific submission and publication periods, independent of the regular issues, without a predefined periodicity.

Ethical Commitments

The Ivy Enber Scientific Journal (IES) follows the ethical guidelines, best practices, and transparency standards of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), ensuring the originality and quality of published works and safeguarding authors, reviewers, and editors.

In cases of suspected ethical misconduct, contact can be made via email at scientificjournal@enberuniversity.com. Reports will be duly recorded and investigated by the Editorial Board, following COPE guidelines, including responding to the complainant and, when necessary, retracting content.

Authors, editors, reviewers, and readers have ethical responsibilities related to their roles in the journal.

Commitment of Authors

Authors must submit original texts in which all contributors are properly acknowledged, referenced, and registered on the journal platform. Authors assume full responsibility for their work. Passages without proper citation and references will be considered plagiarism, including self-plagiarism. All sources must be clearly indicated, including images and links.

By submitting a manuscript, authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest. If the research was funded, the type of support and the funding institution must be disclosed.

The same manuscript cannot be simultaneously submitted to the Ivy Enber Scientific Journal and other publications. After exclusive submission, authors must wait for acceptance or rejection before submitting elsewhere. Once published, authors are expected to promote the issue and update their academic records (especially Lattes and ORCID), as well as platforms such as Google Scholar, ResearchGate, and Academia.edu.

Commitment of the Editorial Team

The editorial team ensures an evaluation process free from discrimination based on race, gender, ethnicity, nationality, political ideology, religion, or any other factor, following the principle of fairness. Evaluation is based on scientific merit, relevance, and contribution to the field.

The team selects qualified reviewers, ensures a double-blind review process, responds promptly to the journal community, and promotes broad dissemination of scientific production.

Commitment of Reviewers

Reviewers must conduct critical and constructive evaluations, maintaining academic rigor and fostering the improvement of scientific work. They must not use or disclose information from submitted manuscripts prior to publication. Deadlines must be respected.

Commitment of Readers

Readers must properly cite sources and authors when sharing or referencing content from the Ivy Enber Scientific Journal (IES) and report any suspected ethical violations to the Editorial Team.

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content, based on the principle that free availability of scientific knowledge promotes global democratization of knowledge.

Double-Blind Peer Review

Manuscripts submitted to the Ivy Enber Scientific Journal (IES) are evaluated through a double-blind peer review process, in which each manuscript is reviewed by two external ad hoc reviewers selected based on expertise or thematic alignment. Most reviewers are external to the publishing institution, including many from outside Brazil.

After submission, manuscripts are evaluated by reviewers who provide feedback and suggestions. The editor then analyzes the reviews, resolves any discrepancies, and decides on acceptance or rejection.

Manuscripts are returned to authors for revision. Authors must then submit a final version along with a similarity detection report. The final version must follow the journal’s template and include ORCID identifiers for all authors.

The review process is anonymous, with no identification of authors or reviewers.

An annual list of ad hoc reviewers is published in December.

The time from submission to first decision is up to 120 days, and from submission to publication is also up to 120 days.

Advantages of the double-blind review process include:

a) anonymity of authors and reviewers, ensuring impartiality;
b) increased credibility and prestige of the evaluation process;
c) improved communication of research results.

 

 

ISSN: 2833-227X