The Cadernos de Pós-Graduação em Direito Político e Econômico / Postgraduate Notebooks in Political and Economic Law, published by the Centro de Estudos Acadêmicos Press [Center for Academic Studies Press], upholds rigorous academic standards through a transparent and impartial double-blind peer review process. The integrity of the editorial workflow is central to the journal's mission of promoting original, high-quality, and ethically sound research in the fields of political and economic law.

1. Initial Editorial Screening

All submissions undergo a preliminary evaluation by the editorial team to verify:

• Adherence to the journal’s scope and thematic focus;
• Compliance with formatting and submission guidelines;
• Originality and absence of plagiarism;
• Linguistic and structural clarity.

Manuscripts that do not meet basic criteria may be desk rejected without external review. Authors may be invited to revise and resubmit if the submission is promising but incomplete or misaligned with journal standards.

2. Double-Blind Peer Review

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are forwarded to two independent reviewers who are experts in the subject area. The journal employs a double-blind process, ensuring that neither the authors nor the reviewers are aware of each other’s identities.

Reviewers are asked to assess:

• Relevance and contribution to the field;
• Theoretical framework and methodological rigor;
• Coherence of argumentation and structure;
• Quality of sources and referencing;
• Originality and ethical soundness.

Review outcomes may include:

• Acceptance with no revisions;
• Acceptance with minor or major revisions;
• Rejection with or without feedback.

3. Revision and Reassessment

When revisions are requested, authors are expected to:

• Submit a revised version within the indicated deadline;
• Provide a clear response letter addressing all reviewer comments;
• Highlight changes made in the manuscript.

The revised version may be returned to the original reviewers or evaluated solely by the editorial board, depending on the extent of changes required.

4. Final Decision

The Editor-in-Chief or designated Section Editor is responsible for the final publication decision, taking into consideration the reviewers’ evaluations and the author’s response. The decision is communicated to the corresponding author along with any final recommendations or formatting requirements.

5. Editorial Integrity and Confidentiality

The entire review process is conducted with strict confidentiality and neutrality. Reviewers are expected to:

• Declare any potential conflicts of interest;
• Refrain from using manuscript content for personal research or benefit;
• Provide objective, constructive, and respectful feedback.

Editors ensure that all manuscripts are treated fairly, regardless of the author’s institution, nationality, or academic status.

6. Appeals and Complaints

Authors may submit a formal appeal if they believe that a manuscript was unfairly rejected. Appeals must be reasoned and submitted in writing to the editorial board, which will conduct an independent review of the case. The decision of the board is final.

The peer review process at Cadernos de Pós-Graduação em Direito Político e Econômico / Postgraduate Notebooks in Political and Economic Law reflects international standards for academic publishing, including those outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and Brazilian research ethics frameworks.