About the Journal
Focus and Scope
Revista CES Psicología (CES PSICOL) published by Universidad CES gathers, in an ample way, the scientific production of different Psychology areas, and it is open to interdisciplinary dialogue. With the purpose of communicating and enriching the experiences and knowledge in these areas, CES Psychology journal presents to the academic and scientific community, every six months, in electronic and free format, the results of researches, reviews, theoretical or methodological contributions, and reserves itself the right to receive other types of works. In order to guarantee the quality, visibility and impact of the articles published, the CES Psychology Journal counts with an Editorial Committee and a Scientific Committee and supports itself by peer evaluation or scientific arbiters.
Peer Review Process
The articles received are submitted, at first, to the Editorial Board´s review to analyze if they fulfill with the Journal´s submission requirements*. If so, the manuscript will be submitted to consideration of two experts in the subject referred to in the article. Peer review will be under a double-blind revision, in order to keep the anonymity of authors and reviewers. The articles will be evaluated for coherence, clarity, scientific rigor, and practical and/or knowledge contributions; according to formats provided for this purpose by the Journal (see formats: http://revistas.ces.edu.co/index.php/psicologia). According to reviewers’ recommendations, the Editorial Board decides if the article continues or not in the process. In case of being accepted, the respective suggestions will be sent to the authors, with the purpose that the article will be adjusted to the journal´s requirements. It is liability of the authors to address all suggestions and recommendations made by the advisors, and if they disagree, they must support their decision stating reasons; otherwise, the Editorial Board will reserve the right of decision on keeping the article in the revision and consideration process for a future publication. Finally, the Editorial Board will validate the adjustments made to the articles, and consequently, approve its publication.
Open Access Policy
CES Psychology journal presents to the academic and scientific community, every six months, in electronic and free format, the results of researches, reviews, theoretical or methodological contributions, and reserves itself the right to receive other types of works.
Ethical Aspects
It is understood that the expressions expressed in the articles are of sole responsibility of the authors and do not compromise the Journal`s opinion and scientific policy. Both the authors and the reviewers are obliged to declare any conflict of interest if it were necessary, which should be recorded in the Author´s Constancy Form, and in the article, in case of the authors, and in the Evaluation form, in the case of advisors. The authors should certify that the activities described in the work proposed to the Journal are in agreement with the ethical criteria generally accepted, both in what refers to animal and human experimentation, as well as, all that refers to professional deontology (Colegio Colombiano de Psicólogos 2016). For further information, consult the Declaration of Singapore on integrity in research (2010), APA guidelines in relation to the standards and ethics of publications http://www.apa.org/pubs/authors/ethics02.pdf and those from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) (htpp://publicationethics.org/). In the articles derived from scientific research carried out on human beings it is essential to inform explicitly on voluntary participation through the signature of an “informed consent” and the “informed acceptance” when people without legal capacity to consent have taken part. Also, mention if the research project had endorsement of an enabled ethical committee for that purpose and point out their affiliation. In any case, the confidentiality protection of the information and anonymity of participants will be kept. For further information, read the document Ethics and Good Practices of the Journal CES Psicología:
http://bdigital.ces.edu.co/analytics/CESPsicologia/Formatos/ethicalcesp.pdf
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Journal History
Revista CES Psicología (CES PSICOL) published by CES University gathers, in an ample way, the scientific production of different Psychology areas, and it is open to interdisciplinary dialogue. With the purpose of communicating and enriching the experiences and knowledge in these areas, CES Psychology journal presents to the academic and scientific community, every six months, in electronic and free format, the results of researches, reviews, theoretical or methodological contributions, and reserves itself the right to receive other types of works.
