Guidelines for Authors

 

Articles

  1. The journal accepts article submissions in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. Articles accepted in the peer-review process and originally written in English or Portuguese are translated into Spanish, which is the primary language of the journal. Selected articles may also be published in a second language, in addition to Spanish (either in English or Portuguese), in the digital edition. Decisions in this regard are made by the Editorial Board, based on criteria of quality and thematic interest. The Board may also approve the translation into English of articles originally written in Spanish, for bilingual publication.

  2. The journal will only consider original research articles in the areas of international relations, comparative politics, Mexican politics, public administration, and political theory. Manuscripts submitted to Foro Internacional cannot be simultaneously under consideration by another journal. Articles previously published in any language or format will also not be accepted. Authors commit to consult and strictly comply with the journal's Ethical and Good Practices Guidelines.

  3. Articles submitted to Foro Internacional will be sent out for academic peer-review by specialists in the field, following the principle of double-blind review. Manuscripts must be written in a way that maintains the anonymity of the authors. With this end, authors should avoid excessive self-citation and ensure that their citations do not reveal their identity.

  4. Upon receipt of the reviews, the journal will make a decision about publication and communicate it to the author(s), if possible within a period of no more than three months. Only articles that receive at least two favorable peer reviews will be eligible for publication. The Editorial Board may reject manuscripts in a pre-review stage (desk rejection) if they are not based on academic research, do not meet minimum quality standards, or fall outside the journal's subject areas. For further information, please refer to our Peer-Review Policy.

  5. Upon acceptance of a manuscript, authors will be asked to provide written authorization to Foro Internacional to publish their work in both print and digital formats. The authors must declare that the submitted manuscript is original, has not been previously published in whole or in part, and does not infringe on the rights of any third-party authors. If any author engages in plagiarism or other forms of malpractice, the article will be discarded or, if already published, retracted as specified in the journal's Ethical guidelines. Any future submissions by the responsible parties will be rejected. 

  6. Manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the journal's website. To submit a manuscript, registration is required, or if you already have an account, please log in. The maximum length should be 10,000 words (including footnotes and bibliography). They should be sent in Word format or equivalent, in 12-point font with double spacing.

  7. Manuscripts must be accompanied by a cover letter containing author contact information, including full name(s), institutional affiliation, and postal and email addresses. All data provided is protected by our Privacy Policy. 

  8. An abstract (maximum 150 words) and five keywords must be provided, in Spanish and English. The title of the article must also appear in Spanish and English.

  9. Sources must be referenced in footnotes containing complete bibliographic information: names and surnames of authors; title of the work (in quotation marks for articles, in italics for books); name of editors, etc., if any; place of publication, publisher, year of publication, and number of pages. For guidance on citing sources and preparing your bibliography, please refer to the journal's Style Manual.

  10. In addition to footnotes, a separate bibliography section listing all cited sources must be included at the end of the text.

  11. Citations of up to five lines should be placed in the body of the text and enclosed in quotation marks. Longer citations should be presented as a separate paragraph, indented on both sides, single-spaced, and without quotation marks. When the citation contains additions by the author, they should be enclosed in square brackets. All quotations in the text must be accompanied by the corresponding bibliographic reference.

  12. When using acronyms, authors should spell out the full name the first time and put the acronym in parentheses. The acronym may be used thereafter.

  13. If the text contains visual or graphic elements, authors must submit the source files in an editable format (e.g., MS Excel).

  14. Authors will receive three copies of the printed journal. For co-authored articles, each will receive two copies.

 

Book reviews

  1. The journal publishes reviews of academic books published within the last three years from the time of submission. Reviews must be submitted in Spanish.

  2. The books reviewed should belong to a prestigious academic publisher and contribute to the disciplinary fields of the journal, including international relations, comparative politics, public administration, and political theory.

  3. Reviews must be submitted electronically through the journal’s website. The maximum length is 2,500 words (including footnotes and bibliography, if applicable). Reviews should be submitted in Word or equivalent format, using a 12-point font with double spacing. To submit a review, registration is required, or if you already have an account, please log in.

  4. The complete reference of the reviewed work (including the name of the author, title, year of publication, and publisher) should be included at the beginning of the document. Additionally, the name of the reviewer, their institutional affiliation, and contact information must be provided.

  5. The decision on which book reviews are published rests with the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board, based on criteria of quality, relevance, and available space in the journal.