At the beginning of this management report, we present the challenges for publishing scientific journals in Brazil, and the futures perspectives of Paidéia (Ribeirão Preto). Following, we present the Management Report compiles data regarding the processing of manuscripts submitted to Paidéia in 2022.
Paidéia: challenges and futures perspectives
In the challenging landscape of Brazilian psychology journals, a multitude of hurdles stands in the way of their continued existence. To ensure their sustainability, a comprehensive set of policies is essential. These policies encompass: (1) Adequate Financing Policies: The lifeblood of these journals, adequate financing is crucial to prevent overreliance on publication fees as the sole means of survival; (2) Open Access Policies: Embracing the prevailing open-access trend in psychological research is paramount. Additionally, it’s essential to utilize licensing options like Creative Commons, allowing for the sharing and use of published content for non-commercial purposes; (3) International Partnership Policies: The ongoing process of internationalizing scientific production in psychology can greatly benefit from collaborations between national and foreign journals. Such partnerships can involve sharing reviewers or even joint editorial efforts; (4) Peer Review Process Maintenance: Ensuring the efficacy of the peer review process is of utmost importance. Manuscripts should be rigorously evaluated for their originality and relevance. Exploring open science strategies, such as revealing reviewers’ identities upon publication or enabling them to view each other’s comments, can be beneficial; (5) Training Policies for Editors and Reviewers: Training programs must be in place to equip editors and reviewers with the best scientific publishing practices, thereby enhancing the quality of the editorial process; (6) Manuscript Dissemination Policies: Extending the reach of journals and increasing their impact necessitates effective dissemination strategies. These may encompass social media utilization, active participation in scientific events, and collaboration with professional societies; (7) Technological Infrastructure Support: To effectively manage content, employ online publishing platforms, and maintain digital archives, journals must invest in suitable technological infrastructure; (8) Transparency and Good Editorial Practices: Fostering trust in the integrity of scientific journals is contingent upon implementing transparent policies. This includes disclosing potential conflicts of interest, providing clear author guidelines, and establishing ethical standards; and (9) Training Policies for Postgraduate Students: Offering training programs to postgraduate students, educating them about scientific publishing processes, and elucidating the nuances of understanding reviewers’ feedback is essential.
In the dynamic landscape of academia, Paidéia is on a continuous journey of improvement. The journal has taken proactive steps to enhance its standing by focusing on internationalization, promoting open science, and increasing its visibility.
Their commitment to internationalization is evident through several strategic moves. Paidéia now publishes articles in English, making their content accessible to a broader global audience. To bolster their global presence, they’ve enlisted editors from foreign universities and actively sought to be indexed in databases recognized by the international scientific community.
In pursuit of open science, Paidéia has taken measures to ensure transparency and engagement. They’ve unveiled the identities of the editors involved in the article processing, offering a transparent view of their editorial operations. Moreover, they’ve introduced a regiment to outline their editorial processes, fostering clarity and trust. The journal actively supports the use of preprints and shares databases of published studies. Additionally, they’ve established a system for reviewers to collaboratively share their opinions on each manuscript.
Paidéia doesn’t stop at internal improvements; they actively work to disseminate their research. The journal harnesses the power of social media, engages energetically in scientific events, and participates in specialized gatherings within their field. An example of this commitment was their involvement in the Special Week Scielo (2023), where they contributed materials related to the publishing and editing process and disseminated their manuscripts.
This journey of Paidéia stands as a resolute commitment to tackle the challenges faced by Brazilian psychology journals. Their adoption of policies to encourage internationalization, open science, and wide dissemination of research demonstrates a proactive approach, aiming to sustain and enrich the journal’s contributions to the field of Psychology.
Editorial Process - 2022
When considering the editorial process of Paidéia in 2022, it can be observed that the average processing time of the manuscripts was approximately eight months. In this year, the journal received 100 new manuscripts, of which 31 were approved, 60 were rejected, and 9 were still in the evaluation process in November of 2022 (Table 1)
Manuscripts submitted in 2022 were classified in the following categories: (a) Research report (80,0%) and (b) Systematic literature review (20,0%), as presented in Table 2.
As presented in Table 3, in 2022, volume 32Santos, M. A., & Risk, E. N. (2022). A success story - Paidéia: Management report - 2021. Paidéia (Ribeirão Preto), 32, e3201.doi: https://doi.org/10.1590/1982-4327e3201
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, 37 manuscript and two systematic literature review were published, as well the Management Report. The publications were classified into the following categories: (a) Research report (94,9%) and (b) Systematic literature review (5,1%).
In volume 32Santos, M. A., & Risk, E. N. (2022). A success story - Paidéia: Management report - 2021. Paidéia (Ribeirão Preto), 32, e3201.doi: https://doi.org/10.1590/1982-4327e3201
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, 39 research reports were published, as well the Management Report.
Figure 3 shows the evolution of the number of manuscripts submitted and their fate in the triennium 2020-2022. These results highlight the rigorous analysis of the manuscripts selected for publication.
Number of manuscripts submitted to Paidéia and their editorial outcome in the triennium 2020-2022.
Regarding the institutional affiliation of the authors, Table 4 shows that Paidéia published manuscript originating from 52 Brazilian universities/colleges/institutes. It should be noted that the authors of the published manuscript are linked to a variety of higher education institutions, public, private and confessional, of various states of the Brazilian federation. Table 5 describes the number of manuscripts with authors affiliated with international institutions (Table 5).
Final Considerations
As we look back on the year 2022, Paidéia continues its relentless journey to enhance its editorial processes and solidify its reputation as a leading journal in the field of Psychology. Our esteemed editorial board has been unwavering in its commitment to steering the journal in the right direction, with a strong focus on internationalization and amplifying the visibility of the articles we publish.
This annual management report serves as a comprehensive overview, shedding light on the intricacies of the editorial processing of manuscripts submitted to Paidéia throughout the year. Building upon the strides made in previous years, we remain dedicated to refining our editorial processes, with a primary aim of reducing publication time and streamlining our operations.
In response to previous reports, which highlighted areas needing improvement, such as a limited number of international collaborations and submissions from foreign authors, Paidéia has undertaken proactive measures to address these concerns. We recognize that true excellence requires a global perspective, and we are committed to bolstering our international presence and impact.
In this report, we will delve into the specific strategies that have been employed to fortify our journal’s standing and address these concerns. These initiatives include, but are not limited to: Internationalization Initiatives, Enhancing Open Science Practices and Audience Engagement and Impact. In this way, Paidéia embarked on the journey of internationalization, a crucial step toward making our journal more accessible to a global audience. Notably, we initiated the publication of articles in English to facilitate a broader readership. Furthermore, we welcomed editors from renowned foreign universities to join our editorial board, thereby bringing diverse perspectives and expertise to our journal.
Moreover, Paidéia remains committed to promoting open science practices. We’ve taken numerous steps in this direction, such as transparently disclosing the identities of editors involved in the article processing and implementing comprehensive guidelines that elucidate our editorial procedures. We actively encourage preprints and have made databases of our published studies readily accessible. Additionally, we introduced a system of shared reviewer opinions for each manuscript, fostering a culture of transparency and collaboration.
Finally, to bolster the dissemination of our published manuscripts and enhance their impact, Paidéia has undertaken various initiatives. We are actively leveraging social media platforms to engage with our readership and disseminate our research findings. Our participation in scientific events and niche conferences, such as the Special Week Scielo (2023), underscores our commitment to reaching a broader audience, while also providing valuable insights into the publication and editing processes to the academic community.
In this sense, to bolster the dissemination of our published manuscripts and enhance their impact, Paidéia has undertaken a variety of initiatives. We are actively leveraging social media platforms to engage with our readership and disseminate our research findings. Our participation in scientific events and niche conferences, such as the Special Week Scielo (2023), underscores our commitment to reaching a broader audience, while also providing valuable insights into the publication and editing processes to the academic community.
Paidéia’s dedication to excellence remains unwavering, and we are resolute in our commitment to fostering a thriving community of scholars in the field of Psychology. We understand that this journey is a collaborative effort, and we eagerly anticipate the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead, as we continue to evolve and contribute to the global discourse on psychology.
Reference
- Santos, M. A., & Risk, E. N. (2022). A success story - Paidéia: Management report - 2021. Paidéia (Ribeirão Preto), 32, e3201.doi: https://doi.org/10.1590/1982-4327e3201
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