Duties of the Editorial Team

Editorial Board

Editor-in-Chief

Responsible for directing, managing, and supervising the publications of Arquitectura +, as well as ensuring the quality and coherence of its content.

Functions:

  • Ensures scientific and editorial quality
  • Establishes editorial policies jointly with the Editorial Board
  • Reviews and evaluates submitted manuscripts to verify compliance with editorial policies
  • Develops a tracking schedule for submitted manuscripts
  • Prepares observations/recommendations to improve manuscript quality
  • Assigns peer reviewers according to thematic areas
  • Maintains communication between authors and reviewers, including responding to inquiries, providing guidance, and offering feedback
  • Edits and reviews article writing in accordance with APA style guidelines
  • Reviews final manuscript versions for approval or rejection
  • Convenes and chairs Editorial Board meetings to coordinate responsibilities
  • Develops and maintains a database of peer reviewers
  • Ensures compliance with ethical and quality standards
  • Appoints committees to address ethical issues or incidents related to submitted or published works
  • Contacts indexing databases to achieve and maintain journal indexing
  • Establishes dissemination and promotion strategies for the journal
  • Participates in conferences and events to enhance journal visibility
  • Collaborates with other institutions and journals to increase visibility and impact
  • Prepares and presents semiannual reports to the Editorial Board

Associate Editor

Supports the Editor-in-Chief in the administration, publication, and production of journal content.

Functions:

  • Substitutes for the Editor-in-Chief when necessary due to justified reasons
  • Advises the Editorial Board on scientific and research matters
  • Decides jointly with the Editor-in-Chief whether submissions proceed to peer review or are rejected
  • Proposes measures and actions for journal development
  • Ensures compliance with scientific and ethical standards
  • Oversees, in coordination with the Editor-in-Chief, thematic relevance and overall rigor of published content
  • Invites distinguished authors to contribute to journal sections
  • Participates in the planning of special issues

Editorial Translator

Responsible for translating content from Spanish to English in order to broaden audience reach.

Functions:

  • Translates texts from one language to another
  • Adapts content to the target audience
  • Reviews and edits translated texts
  • Preserves the author’s message and intent

Scientific Committee

Responsible for evaluating the quality and relevance of content to be published.

Functions:

  • Maintains fluid communication with the Editor-in-Chief regarding assigned reviews
  • Evaluates manuscripts submitted by the editorial team
  • Assesses originality and identifies contributions to the field
  • Verifies proper citation of sources
  • Provides recommendations for rejection, revision, or acceptance
  • Delivers constructive feedback
  • Adheres to the journal’s ethical standards
  • Submits review reports to the Editor-in-Chief in a timely manner
  • Proposes specific thematic topics for the journal
  • Suggests authors and materials for future issues