Author Guidelines

Video guide for the submission process

Journal of Policy Evaluation (JPEVAL) does not have either article submission charges or article processing charges (APCs).

  1. Types of Manuscripts
    Journal of Policy Evaluation (JPEVAL) accepts the following types of manuscripts:
  • Theoretical Research Articles: Studies that provide new perspectives, models, or theories in the field of public policy evaluation.
  • Empirical Research Articles: Investigations based on empirical data analyzing the implementation and effects of public policies.
  • Literature Reviews: Critical and comprehensive analyses of existing literature on topics relevant to public policy evaluation.
  • Best Practices: Detailed descriptions of successful experiences and methodologies in public policy evaluation.
  1. Manuscript Submission
    All manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online portal. Before submission, the following guidelines must be met:
  • Manuscript Format: Manuscripts must be written in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx), following the provided template.
  • Submission Languages: Manuscripts will be accepted in Spanish and English.
  • Publication Language: Accepted manuscripts will be published in English, translation will be the responsibility of the authors.
  • Length: Articles should not exceed 10,000 words, including abstracts, figures, tables, references, and appendices.
  • Abstracts: Each manuscript must include an abstract of no more than 250 words in the language of the article and its translation into the other language (Spanish or English).
  • Keywords: Include 4 to 6 keywords relevant to the article’s content, along with their corresponding translations.
  1. Manuscript Structure
    Manuscripts must contain, at a minimum:
  1. Title: Clear and concise, in both Spanish and English.
  2. Authors: Full names, affiliations, and email addresses of all authors.
  3. Abstract and Keywords: As specified above.
  4. Introduction: Study context, objectives, and relevance.
  5. Main Body: A detailed explanation of the methodology and obtained results.
  6. Conclusions: Main findings and contributions of the study.
  7. References: A complete list of all cited sources, following APA (7th edition) style.
  1. Citations and References
  • Style: Use the APA (7th edition) citation and reference format.
  • References: Ensure that all references cited in the text are included in the reference list and vice versa.
  1. Figures y Tables
  • Figures: Must be submitted in high resolution (300 dpi or higher) and numbered consecutively.
  1. Peer Review
    All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process. Authors may suggest up to three potential reviewers, but the final decision rests with the editorial team.
  1. Ethics and Originality Declaration
  • Originality: Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration for publication in another journal.
  • Ethics: Authors must adhere to ethical standards in research and publication, avoiding plagiarism and fraud.
  1. Copyright and Open Access
  • Copyright: Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the rights for the first public communication through the signing of a designated document.
  • Open Access: JPEVAL provides open access to its content, promoting the free and global dissemination of knowledge.
  1. Contact
    For any questions or inquiries, please contact the JPEVAL editorial office at jpeval@sociedadevaluacion.es