For Postulados Revista Sociojuridica it is important to maintain high ethical standards in the publication of all its issues, which is why it takes the necessary measures to avoid fraud and plagiarism.

Fraud and malpractice. It is considered scientific fraud, any of the following forms:

• Partial or total fabrication of results by the author.
• Falsification, manipulation, modification of data by the authors at their convenience.
• Deliberately omitting or concealing a fact or piece of information.

Plagiarism. Plagiarism is considered any of the following forms:

• An author presents as his own ideas, data, results created by others.
• Direct copying of a text without quotation marks and citing the source.
• Paraphrasing and insufficient appreciation.

Conflict of interest: Authors should declare any conflict of interest in connection with the submitted article. If there are any, it is imperative that they identify them and explain their relationship to the submitted work.

Procedure for dealing with inappropriate behavior

Misconduct or fraud may be reported to the editor at any time, by any person, who must provide sufficient information and evidence to initiate a formal investigation. The editor will make the decision to initiate an investigation, consult, seek the advice of the publisher or the legal office, as appropriate. Depending on the case or conduct, one or more of the following actions may be taken:

• Inform the author or reviewer that a misunderstanding or misconduct has been identified.
• Inform the author or reviewer by means of a more robust letter explaining the inappropriate conduct and serving as a warning for the future.
• Publish an editorial detailing the inappropriate conduct.
• Send an official letter to the head of the department where the author, reviewer or sponsoring institution belongs.
• Formally withdrawing the article from the journal
• Submit a report of the case and its outcome to a professional organization or competent authority for investigation and action.

Submit a report of the case and its outcome to a professional organization or competent authority for investigation and action.

Responsibilities of the authors:

• Maintain records and supports of the manuscript data and provide access to them upon request.
• To ratify that the manuscript is original, was not submitted or accepted for publication in another journal or medium.
• Correctly cite content taken from other sources, in case of coincidence of content with a previous work, the source must be cited.
• Obtain permission to reproduce any content from other sources.
• All studies performed on humans or animals must comply with the relevant laws and requirements.
• Declare any possible conflict of interest
• Inform the journal editor or publisher if a significant error is identified in your article.
• Support the process of errata, addenda, corrigenda, or withdrawal of the article, when deemed necessary.
• The information and supports used in each article are the direct responsibility of the authors, the Editorial Committee is not responsible for legal situations that may arise in reference to each article.

It is clarified that the submission of the article does NOT guarantee that the authors do not infringe copyright and that the work has not been published elsewhere and is not under evaluation for publication in other print or electronic media.

Responsibilities of the reviewers:

• Support editorial decision making and help improve the quality of the work to be published through objective review of the manuscript, meeting deadlines.
• Maintain the confidentiality of the information provided by the editor or author. Do not retain or copy the manuscript.
• Inform the editor of any work, submitted or published, that is in any way similar to the one under review.
• Be aware of potential conflicts of interest. Responsibilities of the Editor and Editorial Committee
• Make the final decision to publish an article based on compliance with editorial policies, ethical standards and the opinion of peer reviewers.
• Disclose potential conflicts of interest
• Maintain confidentiality of manuscript information.

CRediT Taxonomy

Editorial: Promoting Transparency and Collaboration in Scientific Policy Research through the CRediT Taxonomy

through the CRediT Taxonomy

In the constant quest to strengthen the foundations of scientific policy research, it is imperative to adopt tools and practices that foster transparency and collaboration among the actors involved in the production of knowledge. In this context, we are pleased to present the CRediT Taxonomy (Contributor Roles Taxonomy), an innovative tool that redefines the way we recognize and attribute contributions in academic works.

The CRediT Taxonomy, developed by the editors of Postulados Revista Sociojurídica, provides a systematic framework for identifying and categorizing the various contributions of authors in a research project. This approach goes beyond the traditional list of authors and provides a detailed view of the specific responsibilities of each contributor, thus promoting fairness and accountability in the publication process.

Postulates: Revista Sociojurídica, we are committed to adopting the CRediT Taxonomy as a fundamental tool to improve clarity in the individual contribution of each author in the manuscripts we publish. We believe that this initiative will strengthen academic integrity and facilitate effective collaboration among researchers.

The CRediT Taxonomy includes 14 distinct roles, ranging from study conceptualization and design to data acquisition, analysis, writing, and critical review. By requiring authors to detail their specific contribution, we aim to provide our readers with a more complete and transparent understanding of the work behind each piece of research. Below is a detailed breakdown of the roles according to the CRediT Taxonomy:

Conceptualization: The author who contributed to the formulation of the central idea or initial design of the research project.

Data collection: Authors who actively participated in the collection, organization, and preparation of the data needed for the study.

Data analysis: Those responsible for the processing and statistical analysis of the data collected during the research.

Study design: Authors who contributed to the design and planning of the methodological approach and research strategies.

Supervision: Those who supervised and provided guidance throughout the project, ensuring its consistency and quality.

Writing the original draft: The lead author is responsible for writing the original manuscript prior to any revision.

Review and editing: Authors responsible for reviewing and critically editing the manuscript to improve its quality and coherence.

Literature review: Those who specifically contributed to the exhaustive review of the relevant literature.

Software development: Authors who participated in the creation and development of the software necessary for the research.

Project administration: The authors in charge of managing and coordinating all phases of the research project.

Resource management: Those who were in charge of acquiring funds and obtaining the necessary financial resources to carry out the research.

Supervision: Authors who supervised and guided students or other collaborators in the project.

With this detailed classification of roles according to the CRediT Taxonomy, we seek to promote transparency, equity and appropriate recognition of the diverse contributions that make scientific research possible. This approach represents a significant step forward in improving quality and ethics in the publication of research results.

By adopting the CRediT Taxonomy, we also encourage authors to recognize the diversity of skills and roles in scientific policy research. We celebrate the multiplicity of talents and perspectives that converge in the creation of knowledge, and the CRediT Taxonomy provides us with an accurate tool to document and value that diversity.