About the Journal

Estudos Globais: Journal of Politics, Society & World Affairs is an interdisciplinary academic journal dedicated to the study of contemporary global phenomena and challenges. The journal provides a platform for research engaging with the political, social, economic, and normative dimensions of global dynamics.

Reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of Global Studies, the journal welcomes contributions from a wide range of disciplines, including Political Science, International Relations, Sociology, Economics, Law, Social and Cultural Anthropology, and Social Psychology.

The journal is particularly interested in research addressing contemporary global dynamics and challenges in their multiple dimensions, as well as in contributions that explore the connections between global processes and domestic realities, examining how global developments shape local contexts and how these, in turn, influence broader international and transnational patterns.

The journal welcomes contributions on a wide range of themes related to global dynamics and challenges. Topics of particular interest include, but are not limited to:

• global governance, international cooperation, and multilateralism

• geopolitics, geoeconomics, strategy, defence, and security

• transformations of the state, political authority, and democratic governance

• global political economy, including value chains, labour dynamics, and economic inequalities

• social instability, collective action, and social movements

• democracy, populism, and political extremism

• migration, cultural dynamics, and identity-related issues

• political participation, communication, and public opinion

• global and transnational dimensions of technology, health, and climate change

The mission of Estudos Globais is to promote high-quality, interdisciplinary research on the key political, social, and economic dynamics shaping the contemporary world.

The journal aims to establish itself as a relevant academic platform within international scholarly debates while also contributing to the visibility and development of research connected to the Portuguese-speaking academic community.

It is guided by the following objectives:

• to publish original and methodologically rigorous research that advances knowledge on global phenomena and challenges

• to promote interdisciplinary dialogue across the social sciences and related fields

• to encourage research that connects global processes with domestic and local dynamics

• to support contributions from both established scholars and early-career researchers, particularly in collaborative settings

• to contribute to the consolidation of Global Studies as an interdisciplinary field

The journal is published on a biannual basis, with two issues released each year.

The journal welcomes different types of academic contributions that engage with contemporary global dynamics and challenges.

Research Articles

Original research papers presenting theoretical, empirical, or mixed-methods analyses. These should demonstrate a clear contribution to the field and adhere to high standards of academic rigour.

Essays

Analytical or reflective pieces engaging with relevant political, social, or economic issues. Essays may adopt a more exploratory or interpretative approach while maintaining academic coherence and argumentative clarity.

Book Reviews

Critical reviews of recent publications relevant to the journal’s scope. These should provide a concise assessment of the work’s contribution to ongoing academic debates.

The journal operates a double-blind peer review system, ensuring scientific rigour, impartiality, and editorial independence.

1. Initial Editorial Assessment (Desk Review)

Upon submission, all manuscripts undergo a preliminary assessment by the editorial team in order to verify :

• compliance with the journal’s formal requirements

• relevance to the journal’s scope and thematic focus

• apparent originality of the contribution

• adherence to minimum standards of academic quality

• absence of plagiarism (verified through appropriate software)

The editorial team may decide to reject the manuscript at this stage if it does not meet the journal’s fundamental criteria.

2. Peer Review

Manuscripts that pass the initial assessment are sent to at least two independent reviewers with recognised expertise in the relevant field.

The review process is conducted on a strictly double-blind basis:

• reviewers are not aware of the authors’ identity

• authors are not aware of the reviewers’ identity

In cases where the reviewers’ reports diverge significantly, a third reviewer may be consulted.

3. Evaluation Criteria

Manuscripts are assessed according to the following criteria:

• scientific relevance of the topic

• originality of the contribution

• methodological consistency and rigour

• adequacy of theoretical framework

• relevance and currency of the literature

• clarity of argumentation and structure

• quality of conclusions

• overall contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the field

4. Editorial Decisions

Based on the reviewers’ reports, the editorial team may reach one of the following decisions:

• acceptance without revisions

• acceptance with minor revisions

• major revisions and resubmission

• rejection

The final decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief and is communicated to the authors electronically.

5. Conflicts of Interest

Reviewers are required to declare any potential conflicts of interest. In such cases, they must decline to review the manuscript.

The journal is committed to ensuring a fair, transparent, and objective evaluation process based exclusively on academic criteria.

The journal aims to complete the peer review process within a reasonable timeframe, typically between 6 and 10 weeks.

All articles published in the journal are made freely available without any embargo period, access restrictions, or subscription requirements.

The journal adheres to the principle that scientific knowledge should be widely accessible, promoting:

• equality in access to research

• international dissemination of knowledge

• the transfer of knowledge to society

• scientific transparency

No fees are charged for reading, accessing, or subscribing to the journal.

The journal currently does not charge any submission or publication fees (Article Processing Charges – APCs).

All content is published under a Creative Commons licence, as specified in the Copyright and Licensing Policy.

Authors who submit and publish articles in the journal retain full copyright over their work.

By submitting a manuscript, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive right to publish the article under a Creative Commons licence.

Licence

All content is published under the following licence:

Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY)

This licence permits:

• use

• distribution

• reproduction

• adaptation

in any medium or format, provided that appropriate credit is given to the author(s) and to the original publication.

Authors’ Rights

Authors retain the right to:

• reuse their work in other publications

• deposit the article in institutional repositories

• share the article on personal or academic websites

• enter into additional agreements, provided these do not conflict with the terms of the adopted Creative Commons licence

The journal does not require any transfer of intellectual property rights.

Self-Archiving

The journal allows the deposit of the published version (final publisher’s version) in:

• institutional repositories

• academic platforms

• personal or professional websites

• provided that full reference to the original publication is included.

The journal is committed to ensuring the long-term digital preservation and permanent availability of all published content.

Archiving and Access

All articles are deposited and made available in open access through Zenodo, an open-access scientific repository operated by CERN and integrated within the European OpenAIRE infrastructure.

Deposit in Zenodo ensures:

• assignment of a persistent identifier (DOI)

• secure and redundant archiving

• long-term digital preservation

• permanent global accessibility

• interoperability with international repositories and indexing systems

Integrity and Availability

All published content remains permanently accessible without restrictions on reading or downloading. The journal may maintain additional digital copies through associated institutional infrastructures, reinforcing redundancy and archival security.

Licensing and Continued Access

All articles are published under a Creative Commons licence (CC BY 4.0), ensuring the continued use, distribution, and reproduction of content with appropriate attribution.

This policy guarantees:

• permanent preservation of the academic record

• continued access for future generations of researchers

• sustainability of the scientific output produced

The journal may, in the future, integrate additional internationally recognised digital preservation systems (e.g. LOCKSS or PKP Preservation Network) to further strengthen archiving guarantees.

Estudos Globais: Journal of Politics, Society & World Affairs operates under a full open-access model and is committed to removing financial barriers to both publication and access.

No-Fee Policy

The journal does not charge:

• submission fees

• editorial processing fees

• publication fees (Article Processing Charges – APCs)

The submission, review, and publication of articles are entirely free of charge for authors.

Commitment to Academic Equity

This policy is intended to:

• ensure equal opportunities in scientific publishing

• prevent discrimination based on financial capacity

• promote the participation of researchers from diverse institutional and geographical contexts

• reinforce a commitment to inclusive open access

The absence of fees is aligned with the journal’s mission to promote the wide dissemination of scientific knowledge in the fields of politics, society, and global affairs.

Policy Transparency 

Any future changes to this policy will be clearly communicated on the journal’s official website.

Estudos Globais: Journal of Politics, Society & World Affairs is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity, scientific rigour, and editorial quality, in line with internationally recognised best practices in academic publishing.

The journal follows the principles and guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and adopts a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of academic misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication or falsification, citation manipulation, redundant publication, and undeclared conflicts of interest.

Editorial Responsibilities

Publication Decisions

The final decision regarding the publication of a manuscript rests with the editorial team, based on:

• the scientific relevance of the work

• compliance with editorial standards

• reviewers’ reports

• the journal’s editorial policies

Decisions are made exclusively on academic grounds, without discrimination based on gender, institutional affiliation, nationality, political views, or personal beliefs.

Transparency and Impartiality

The editorial process is conducted in a transparent, objective, and non-discriminatory manner.

Confidentiality

The editorial team must not disclose any information regarding submitted manuscripts, except to reviewers, editorial board members, or when legally required.

Conflicts of Interest

Editors must declare any potential conflicts of interest and refrain from handling manuscripts in which such conflicts exist (institutional, professional, financial, or personal).

Complaints and Investigations

In cases where concerns are raised regarding a submitted or published manuscript, the editorial team is committed to:

• conducting an appropriate investigation

• requesting clarification from the parties involved

• taking corrective action where necessary (including corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern)

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Reviewers play a central role in ensuring the scientific quality of the journal by providing independent and expert evaluations.

Timeliness

Reviewers are expected to complete their evaluations within the agreed timeframe and to promptly inform the editor if they are unable to do so.

Confidentiality

Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and must not be shared or used for purposes outside the editorial process.

Objectivity

Reviews should be conducted objectively, supported by clear arguments, and based solely on academic criteria.

Acknowledgement of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant work not cited by the authors and alert the editor to any substantial similarities with previously published material.

Conflicts of Interest

Reviewers must declare any conflicts of interest and decline to review manuscripts where such conflicts exist.

Responsibilities of Authors

Compliance with Ethical Standards

Authors must adhere to the journal’s editorial guidelines and to internationally recognised standards of research ethics.

Originality and Plagiarism

Submitted manuscripts must be original. Any use of others’ work must be properly cited.

Plagiarism in any form constitutes grounds for immediate rejection.

Redundant or Simultaneous Publication

Authors must not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously, nor submit work that has already been published in substantially similar form.

Citation and Acknowledgement of Sources

All sources used must be properly acknowledged and cited.

Authorship

Authorship should reflect substantial contributions to:

• the conception and design of the study

• data analysis and interpretation

• drafting or critical revision of the manuscript

All co-authors must approve the final version of the manuscript prior to submission.

Conflicts of Interest and Funding Disclosure

Authors must declare any potential conflicts of interest and disclose all sources of funding.

Post-Publication Corrections

If an author identifies a significant error after publication, they must promptly inform the editorial team and cooperate in issuing corrections.

Academic Misconduct

The journal considers the following practices, among others, to constitute academic misconduct:

• plagiarism

• undisclosed self-plagiarism

• data fabrication or falsification

• inappropriate citation practices

• improper authorship attribution

• failure to disclose conflicts of interest

Where misconduct is confirmed, the journal may:

• reject the manuscript

• retract a published article

• notify relevant institutions

Commitment to Academic Integrity

Estudos Globais recognises that the credibility of scientific research depends on transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct in publication.

The journal is committed to maintaining rigorous standards that ensure trust, quality, and editorial independence.

Estudos Globais: Journal of Politics, Society & World Affairs adopts a progressive and structured indexing strategy aimed at ensuring broad visibility, international recognition, and integration into leading academic databases.

The journal’s indexing policy is based on the consistent fulfilment of the editorial, scientific, and technical standards required by national and international indexing platforms.

Identification and Formal Registration

Following the assignment of an ISSN and the publication of its first issue, the journal will formally initiate its integration into academic infrastructures and scientific dissemination systems.

All published articles are assigned a persistent identifier (DOI) and deposited in recognised scientific repositories, ensuring traceability, interoperability, and long-term digital preservation.

Repositories and Initial Dissemination

In its initial phase, all articles are deposited in Zenodo, an open-access scientific repository developed by CERN and integrated into the OpenAIRE infrastructure, ensuring:

• permanent archiving

• DOI assignment

• interoperability with international indexing systems

• global visibility

The journal also promotes indexing in academic search engines such as Google Scholar, enhancing the dissemination and impact of its publications.

Open Access Indexing Platforms

Following editorial consolidation and regular publication, the journal will apply for inclusion in:

• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

• ERIH PLUS

• Latindex

These platforms represent key milestones in establishing scientific credibility and compliance with international open-access standards.

International Databases

At a later stage, and upon achieving a consistent publication record, editorial stability, and increased internationalisation, the journal will seek inclusion in major international databases, including:

• EBSCO

• ProQuest

• Redalyc

• Scopus

• Web of Science

Applications will be submitted only when the journal meets the formal and scientific criteria required by each indexing service.

Commitment to Quality Standards

The journal’s indexing strategy is grounded in the consistent fulfilment of the following criteria:

• regular publication schedule

• rigorous peer review process

• adherence to ethical standards

• internationalisation of the editorial board

• assignment of individual DOIs

• clear open-access policy

• long-term digital preservation

The journal views indexing as a natural outcome of scientific quality and editorial consistency, rather than as an isolated objective.

Estudos Globais: Journal of Politics, Society & World Affairs is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record and to correcting any errors or irregularities identified after publication.

Corrections

When errors are identified that do not compromise the scientific validity of the article (such as typographical errors, minor inaccuracies, or formal issues), a correction notice (erratum or corrigendum) will be published and clearly linked to the original article.

The corrected version will remain connected to the original record, ensuring full transparency.

Retractions

An article may be retracted in the following circumstances:

• evidence of academic misconduct

• serious errors that invalidate the results or conclusions

• substantial plagiarism

• redundant or duplicate publication

• confirmed fabrication or falsification of data

Retractions will be formally issued and clearly identified. The original article will remain accessible, with a clear indication of its retracted status, in order to preserve the academic record.

Expressions of Concern

In cases where there are serious indications of potential irregularities but an investigation is still ongoing, the journal may issue an expression of concern.

This measure ensures transparency while the matter is being examined.

Editorial Responsibility

The final decision regarding corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern rests with the editorial team.

Estudos Globais: Journal of Politics, Society & World Affairs, published by the IEG – Instituto de Estudos Globais (Research Association), operates with full editorial independence.

All decisions regarding the acceptance, revision, or rejection of manuscripts:

• are based exclusively on academic and scientific criteria

• are free from institutional, financial, or political interference

• are independent of the authors’ institutional affiliation, nationality, or personal background

The publishing body does not intervene in individual editorial decisions.

Editorial independence and academic integrity constitute fundamental principles of the journal.

Estudos Globais: Journal of Politics, Society & World Affairs adopts a zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism and other forms of academic misconduct.

All submitted manuscripts may be subject to similarity checks using appropriate plagiarism detection software.

Definition of Plagiarism

The journal considers plagiarism to include, but not be limited to:

• appropriation of text without proper citation

• substantial reproduction of ideas without appropriate reference

• undisclosed self-plagiarism

• inappropriate manipulation of citations

Procedures in Case of Plagiarism

If plagiarism is identified:

• the manuscript will be immediately rejected

• in the case of a published article, it may be retracted

• the author’s affiliated institution may be notified where appropriate

Estudos Globais: Journal of Politics, Society & World Affairs requires the disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest by all parties involved in the publication process, including:

• authors

• reviewers

• editors

A conflict of interest is understood as any situation that may influence:

• the interpretation of research results

• the impartiality of the evaluation process

• editorial decision-making

Authors

Authors are required to disclose any relevant conflicts of interest, including:

• sources of financial support

• relevant institutional affiliations or relationships

• personal or professional interests related to the research

Reviewers and Editors

Reviewers and editors must declare any conflicts of interest and refrain from participating in the evaluation or handling of manuscripts where such conflicts exist.

Declaration of Absence of Conflicts

The absence of conflicts of interest must also be explicitly stated.

Estudos Globais: Journal of Politics, Society & World Affairs encourages transparent and replicable research practices.

Authors are encouraged to:

• make available the datasets used in their research

• clearly describe methodologies and analytical procedures

• deposit data in recognised scientific repositories

Where applicable, authors should indicate how and where the data can be accessed, or provide a justification for any restrictions (for example, due to personal data protection or confidentiality requirements).

The journal promotes methodological transparency as a fundamental principle of scientific rigour.

Estudos Globais: Journal of Politics, Society & World Affairs recognises the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in supporting research and academic writing.

Disclosure Requirement

Authors must explicitly disclose any significant use of AI tools in the preparation of their manuscript.

Human Responsibility

Full responsibility for the content of the article remains exclusively with the human authors.

AI tools:

• cannot be listed as authors

• do not replace academic responsibility

• do not exempt authors from factual verification and accuracy

Academic Integrity

The use of AI must not compromise the originality, integrity, or scientific rigour of the work