Code of Ethics

FemCrítica. Journal of Literary Studies and Feminist Criticism affirms through this code its unwavering commitment to transparency, academic integrity, and social responsibility at all stages of scientific communication. This code guides the conduct of authors, reviewers, editors, and all those involved in editorial management, and applies to every activity related to the reception, evaluation, selection, and publication of scholarly works.
1. General Principles
Open access and gratuity.
FemCrítica is a non-profit digital open-access journal that charges no submission or publication fees and promotes the wide and free dissemination of critical and feminist knowledge.
Critical and feminist perspective.
The journal encourages research that explores literature, theory, and cultural criticism through feminist, intersectional, and transformative approaches, giving particular value to works that question power structures and foster inclusive dialogues across diverse contexts.
Quality and academic integrity.
Published works must demonstrate methodological rigor, conceptual clarity, and argumentative coherence, adhering to standards of originality, academic honesty, and good research practices.
2. Rights and Duties of Authors
Originality and exclusivity.
Authors guarantee that their submissions are original, unpublished, and not under simultaneous consideration by other journals.
Intellectual property and licenses.
Authors retain copyright but grant the journal the right of first publication under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) license.
Declaration of interests.
Authors are expected to disclose any potential conflicts of interest or sources of funding that could influence the results or interpretations of their research.
Collaboration in the review process.
Authors agree to collaborate with the peer-review process, addressing editorial suggestions and responding transparently to requests for clarification or correction.
3. Evaluation and Selection
Peer review.
All submissions undergo external double-blind peer review after an initial editorial assessment of their thematic and formal relevance.
Selection criteria.
Editorial decisions are based solely on the quality of the content, its contribution to the field of literary studies and feminist criticism, and compliance with the ethical norms of academic dialogue.
Confidentiality.
Information concerning manuscripts and review processes is treated with strict confidentiality and is not disclosed outside the reviewing and editorial teams.
4. Editorial Responsibilities
Impartiality and non-discrimination.
The editorial team commits to treating all submissions fairly and without discrimination based on gender, race, nationality, sexual orientation, religion, political opinion, or any other personal characteristic.
Process transparency.
Authors will be kept informed of the status of their manuscripts from receipt to final decision, with clear communication regarding timelines and expectations.
Ethical management.
Editorial decisions are made collectively and guided by clear criteria aligned with the journal’s values, avoiding conflicts of interest and following recognized protocols of good editorial practice.
5. Good Practices in Scholarly Communication
Citations and references.
Authors must cite all sources accurately, following the journal’s citation guidelines and properly acknowledging previous contributions.
Plagiarism and similarity.
Manuscripts must not contain plagiarism, improper self-reuse, or misappropriation of others’ ideas. The editorial team may use similarity-checking tools to verify originality.
Responsible review.
Reviewers must evaluate submissions honestly, objectively, and constructively, avoiding personal bias and adhering to ethical standards of academic assessment.
6. Commitment to Feminist Ethics
FemCrítica recognizes the importance of an ethics that not only prevents misconduct but also promotes fairer, more inclusive academic relationships that are sensitive to structural inequalities. The journal’s editorial vision is inspired by a feminist ethics of care, community, and repair, valuing diverse perspectives and seeking to transform disciplinary practices from within.