About the Journal

The Cuadernos de Sociología  see the light at the end of the 2020 academic year, a period that constituted a particular scenario, namely, that of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, constituting a context that raised questions about the international order, capitalist development and its historical-concrete features, the state of socioeconomic inequalities, the health problem,  the environment and life, as well as the question of education, science and culture. In this way, concentrating its attention on the specific scenario, it does not neglect its broader framework, which gives it its proper meaning as a university academic publication: the interpellation on the epistemic status of sociology in Paraguay, its place in the scientific field and its contributions to well-being, equality and democracy. These aspects, essential in any search for articulation between academia and society, find in the Notebooks a space for channeling ideas, theoretical and methodological perspectives, above all, explorations around a discipline, profession and trade that have in the dialectic of the theoretical and the empirical, the possibility of contributing to the strengthening,  both of Sociology and of the social sciences in Paraguay.

FOCUS, OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE

Cuadernos de Sociología is an academic publication of the Department of Sociology of the Faculty of Social Sciences of the National University of Asunción, it is open access, disseminates rigorous articles and results of academic-scientific research to the academic community and the public.

Cuadernos de Sociología aims to disseminate studies, analyses and reflections on sociology and social sciences, to contribute to the debate and reflection on social issues in the field of sociology and social sciences.

Cuadernos de Sociología publishes contributions such as research articles, academic articles, research notes, short essays, reviews of new publications, biographies and policy notes and academic exchanges. These contributions can adopt multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches linked to sociology. It is published in electronic format, in Spanish, Portuguese or English. It is published every December on an annual basis (September-December) and its target audience is the academic community and the public interested in sociology and social sciences. 

JOURNAL SECTIONS

  1. Original articles (3000-3500 words): These are reports of original research, rigorous, findings and conclusions of completed research or in its final phase. The organization of the text contains an introduction, the statement of the problem, the theoretical-methodological foundation, the presentation of the evidence and its analysis, as well as the conclusions. Articles must be preceded by an abstract and five keywords, in Spanish and English (abstract and keywords). Articles are peer-reviewed.
  2. Academic articles (between 7000 and 8500 words): These are articles in which rigorous theoretical essays, findings and conclusions of concluded or completed research are disseminated. The organization of the text contains an introduction, the statement of the problem, the theoretical-methodological foundation, the presentation of the evidence and its analysis, as well as the conclusions. Articles must be preceded by an abstract and five keywords, in Spanish and English (abstract and keywords). Articles are peer-reviewed.
  3. Research notes (between 3000 and 4000 words): These are short articles in which ideas, problems or preliminary findings related to ongoing research are presented. It includes the presentation of empirical evidence, theoretical-methodological approaches, summaries of fieldwork, as well as critical reviews of the state of the art in a topic. Research notes must be preceded by an abstract and keywords, in Spanish and English. 
  4. Short essays (especially concerning students) (between 2000 and 3000 words): These are academic texts, reviews of the bibliography on a topic, practical work that involves writing. They do not require an abstract or keywords.
  5. Policy notes (between 1000 and 2000 words): These are texts that contain proposals for public advocacy and social intervention based on empirical evidence.
  6. Review (between 1000 and 2000 words): These are summaries and critical comments on books or published reports (ECLAC or UNESCO reports).
  7. Exchanges (maximum 1000 words): These are papers presented at academic events, interviews, right to reply, among others.
  8. Biography (maximum 1000 words): It is a biographical genre that aims to present the life and work of a relevant person in the academic field, highlight the career of researchers, teachers, managers or outstanding personalities in the field of sociology Paraguay. This section should be consulted with the Editorial Committee at cuadernos_sociologia@facso.una.py

EVALUATION PROCESS

The evaluation process of the academic works submitted to the journal follows a rigorous protocol to guarantee the quality and relevance of the contributions. The works must be original, comply with scientific standards and be aligned with the theme of the journal.

Each article is subjected to an anonymous peer review, also known as "double-blind", in which both the authors and the evaluators are unaware of their identities. Reviewers are outstanding professionals in their field, such as researchers, professors, and experts, who analyze articles according to pre-established criteria, provide recommendations, and decide on their approval or rejection. His work is an ad honorem and his identity is kept confidential.

In case of discrepancies between the recommendations of the evaluators, the editorial team has the last word. All decisions are communicated via email only to the corresponding author.

ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • Social and scientific value: the content of the journal is oriented towards reflection or the approach of important social problems, providing significant elements for various social actors and oriented towards the transformation of society and social justice. Published works must be based on methodologies validated and recognized by the scientific community.
  • Favorable balance between risks and benefits: research should not entail dangers to communities, organizations or individuals. In situations involving the collaboration of communities and organizations, it is essential to note whether the ethical procedures established in the Social Sciences and the Nuremberg Code have been followed.
  • Equity: the individuals and groups involved in the published studies, as well as the participating authors and evaluators, are guaranteed the right to recognition and equal treatment, without discrimination of any kind. It is hoped that the reflections that have emerged in this medium will contribute to promoting equality and combating discrimination as fundamental human rights.
  • Gender equality: it is necessary to use inclusive language in scientific documents to highlight the position of women in society, it is considered appropriate to replace the use of the generic masculine when referring to men and women with terms of generic value, explanatory expressions or split formulas. To facilitate adherence to the principle of equality, it is advisable to consult the United Nations web section on Gender-inclusive language (Access to the document). It is suggested to highlight the scientific production and contributions of women, to incorporate the full name of the authors in the works they publish. Cuadernos de Sociología will strive to achieve gender equity in the composition of the Editorial Committee, the Scientific Committee and the team of reviewers.
  • The provisions of the Code of Ethics of the National University of Asunción are subscribed and adopted. Access to the Document

The journal reserves the right to submit a peer review only those articles that it deems appropriate and that conform to its editorial guidelines.

FREE OF CHARGE

The magazine is governed by principles free of charge, it does not pursue profit-making purposes.

OPEN ACCESS

All the contents of the journal are immediately and without restriction available under the Creative Commons CC BY License. This means that anyone can access, use, and share the articles, if the original source is properly cited.

PRESERVATION POLICIES

The journal Cuadernos de Sociología has a digital preservation policy in the short, medium and long term. In the short term, local copies are made on various storage media. In the medium term, the files are managed by the National Computer Center, which performs backups and system updates. In the long term, the journal is stored on the university's Scientific Journal Portal and on digital preservation systems such as PKP.

COPYRIGHT

The authors authorize the Journal to publish and disseminate the works published through Creative Commons licenses. For similarity control, anti-plagiarism software will be used, allowing up to 20% similarity.

In cases of detection of plagiarism, falsification of data and content, the Editorial Team will remove the article, and the author will be notified, giving him or her a period of 10 days to appeal the opinion, through the presentation of a note addressed to the Editor and reviewers to the following email: cuadernos_sociologia@facso.una.py

PRIVACY RIGHTS

Names and email addresses entered in this journal will be used exclusively for the purposes set forth in this journal and will not be provided to third parties or for use for other purposes.