The debate about some of the challenges faced in academic journals is purpose of this article. Not only to mention difficulties and impasses, but that point has been trodden paths and present some possibilities for this to be a place of encounter and dialogue area. In this regard, it was pointed out four important premises to start thinking: ask yourself the concrete embodiment of the people develops research; break with the pretensions of neutrality in the production of knowledge; recognize the power relations that promote research and fourth premise as interdependence, sustainability and "zero emission". There are many advances; however, the extension of the evaluation procedures of the graduate can improve the scenario.
Scientific journals; Research ethics; Qualis Capes; Research in physical education