Sociologia, Problemas e Praticas
Instituto Superior de Ciencias do Trabalho e da Empresa · Portugal
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About the Journal Scope and editorial policy Sociologia, Problemas e Práticas (Sociology, Problems and Practices) is a scientific journal whose main purpose is to publish original sociological research articles, theoretical elaboration, or thematic review. It is also open to interdisciplinary contributions from other social sciences. It is a diamond open-access journal (Diamond OA), with no costs for readers or authors (no APC – Article Processing Charges or other charges). Belongs to the international scientific publishing space. The journal publishes articles in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French, by authors from various countries. It is indexed in several international bibliographic and bibliometric databases. The journal's editorial policy is guided by principles of scientific quality, social relevance, and academic pluralism. Seeks to ensure that the articles published make effective contributions to the advancement of knowledge. The articles submitted to the journal are subject to independent peer-review by at least two recognised experts in the topics covered by the articles, under a double-blind review process. The journal Sociologia, Problemas e Práticas was founded in 1986 by the Centre for Research and Studies in Sociology (CIES-Iscte) of Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon, and has been published continuously since then. From 2012 onwards, it began to be published online, in open access, although a printed version is also available. Continuous publication and periodicity The journal Sociologia, Problemas e Práticas adopts a continuous publication model. Articles are published immediately after peer review, approval, and editing, without waiting for the publication of a complete issue, which allows for faster communication and dissemination of knowledge. In addition, the journal also continues to publish three complete issues per year, integrating all articles published continuously throughout that period. Publication languages The journal publis
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