Peer review

All manuscripts submitted to the journal will undergo a rigorous peer review process. Research articles will be evaluated by at least two independent reviewers, national or international, selected on the basis of their experience, academic background, recommendations, and specific knowledge of the subject or methodology of the study. Authors may suggest independent reviewers; however, the final decision rests with the Editorial Committee.

The process is carried out under a double-blind review system, ensuring the confidentiality of authors and reviewers. The participation of reviewers is ad honorem, and their task is to assess the originality, academic quality, methodological relevance, and scientific contribution of the manuscript. Review reports are not edited before being sent to authors, except in exceptional cases where it is necessary to remove offensive language or confidential information.

Reviewers have a standard period of fifteen (15) working days to submit their comments; in duly justified cases, the Editorial Committee may extend this period. The final editorial decision is based on the joint assessment of the reports, and authors are reminded that even a favourable opinion may be countered by objections from another reviewer who substantially questions the validity of the study.

In situations where an editor is listed as an author or has a conflict of interest with a manuscript, another member of the Editorial Committee will oversee the review process to ensure impartiality.

With regard to the use of artificial intelligence tools, it is established that reviewers should not upload manuscripts to generative AI systems due to technical limitations, potential biases, and confidentiality risks. If a reviewer partially uses an AI tool in the analysis, this fact must be transparently stated in the review report.

For all the above reasons, the API journal ensures that the peer review process is independent, ethical, rigorous, and transparent, strengthening the quality and credibility of scientific production in psychometrics.