CFP: Annual Journal of Human Rights and Philosophy of Law "ALÉTHEIA".

The University of Guadalajara, México invites the national and international academic community to submit contributions for the third issue of the Annual Journal of Human Rights and Philosophy of Law "ALÉTHEIA".

Submission Guidelines:

1. Submission of Contributions: ALÉTHEIA welcomes original research papers addressing philosophical issues related to law or theoretical perspectives on human rights. The call is open until October 17, 2024. Submissions should be sent to: [email protected].
2. Types of Contributions:
   • Articles: Original papers ranging from 9,000 to 15,000 words, including footnotes and bibliography.Titles, abstracts (up to 200 words), and five keywords must be provided in Spanish and English.
   • Notes: Brief essays, scientific notes, and documents intended to incite theoretical reflection on the topics covered by the journal, up to 10,000 words.
   • Jurisprudential Comments: Academic analyses of national and international court rulings, ranging from 7,000 to 11,000 words.
   • Interviews: Interviews with leading figures whose academic relevance impacts the legal culture, up to 8,000 words.
   • Reviews: Theoretical commentaries on significant works published in 2023 or 2024, with a maximum of 4,500 words.
3. General Guidelines: Submissions should be in Word format (.doc), using Times New Roman, 12-point font, 1.5 line spacing, and pre-set margins. References should follow APA 7th edition format.
4. Review Process: Upon receiving a submission, the editorial team will ensure compliance with the general guidelines and thematic relevance. Authors will be notified of any correctable issues within 15 days. Submissions will then undergo a double-blind peer review process. Articles will be categorized as “publishable,” “publishable with revisions,” or “not publishable.” Discrepancies between reviews will be resolved by a third reviewer.
5. Publication: The third issue of ALÉTHEIA will be published in November 2024
6. Copyright: Authors will transfer usage, reproduction, and distribution rights to the Universidad de Guadalajara for academic purposes. Authors must sign a document for the protection of intellectual property.
7. Exclusivity: Authors must refrain from disclosing their submissions during the evaluation process. Violations will result in automatic disqualification.
8. Ethics Code: Strictly prohibited practices include plagiarism, duplicate publication, partial publication, data falsification, and ghostwriting.
9. Additional Considerations: Participation implies acceptance of all terms. Any unforeseen issues will be resolved by the editorial committee.

For more details, please refer to the complete call for papers or contact us at [email protected].