Movimiento Científico Journal
Research • Review • Reflection • Innovation • Open Access
The Movimiento Científico Journal publishes original and unpublished scholarly contributions that advance scientific knowledge in the health sciences, human movement sciences, rehabilitation, public health, collective health, and related disciplines. Submitted manuscripts must comply with the journal's Editorial Policies, ethical standards for scientific publishing, and the Instructions for Authors.
Original Research Articles, Reflection Articles, Review Articles, Short Communications, and Case Reports are subject to a double-blind peer review process. Editorials, Letters to the Editor, Translations, and Book Reviews are assessed according to the Editorial Policies and the nature of each submission.
| Manuscript Type | Peer Review | IMRaD Structure | Main Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Research Article | ✔ | ✔ | Original research findings. |
| Reflection Article | ✔ | ✔ | Critical analysis based on completed research. |
| Review Article | ✔ | ✔ | Evidence synthesis (minimum 50 references). |
| Short Communication | ✔ | As applicable | Preliminary or partial research findings. |
| Case Report | ✔ | Not applicable | Clinically relevant case. |
| Editorial | Editorial Assessment | — | Invited contribution. |
| ✉ Letter to the Editor | Editorial Assessment | — | Scholarly discussion. |
| Translation | Editorial Assessment | — | Authorized translation of scientific work. |
| Book Review | Editorial Assessment | — | Critical review of a recently published book. |
The following manuscript categories undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process conducted by independent national and international experts. This process ensures the scientific quality, methodological rigor, ethical integrity, originality, and academic relevance of all published articles.
A full-length manuscript reporting original and unpublished findings derived from completed scientific or technological research.
| Purpose | To communicate original research findings. |
A scholarly article derived from completed research that presents an analytical, interpretative, or critical perspective on a specific topic, supported by original sources and rigorous academic argumentation.
| Purpose | To provide critical analysis and generate new academic perspectives based on research findings. |
| Structure | IMRaD or an equivalent scholarly structure appropriate to the manuscript. |
| Peer Review | Double-blind peer review. |
A manuscript derived from research that systematically analyzes, integrates, and critically synthesizes the available scientific literature on a specific topic, identifying advances, research gaps, and future directions.
| Purpose | To synthesize and critically evaluate the current state of scientific knowledge. |
| Minimum References | At least 50 relevant and up-to-date references. |
| Peer Review | Double-blind peer review. |
A concise manuscript presenting preliminary findings, methodological advances, or partial results of scientific research that are of immediate relevance to the academic community.
| Purpose | To rapidly disseminate relevant scientific findings. |
| Structure | Adapted according to the nature of the contribution. |
| Peer Review | Double-blind peer review. |
A detailed description of a clinically relevant case that provides educational value, contributes to clinical practice, or generates new hypotheses for future research.
| Purpose | To communicate clinically significant cases with scientific relevance. |
| Structure | Adapted to international reporting guidelines for case reports. |
| Peer Review | Double-blind peer review. |
The following manuscript categories are evaluated exclusively by the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Committee according to their academic relevance, editorial quality, ethical standards, and contribution to scientific communication. These contributions are not subject to external double-blind peer review.
An editorial presents the position, perspective, or reflections of the Editor-in-Chief, the Editorial Committee, or invited experts regarding topics of scientific, academic, or editorial relevance.
| Purpose | To discuss topics of interest for the scientific community and the journal. |
| Evaluation | Editorial assessment. |
| Peer Review | Not applicable. |
A short scholarly communication that discusses, comments on, or complements articles published in the journal or addresses issues relevant to the scientific community.
| Purpose | To encourage scientific discussion and academic exchange. |
| Evaluation | Editorial assessment. |
| Peer Review | Not applicable. |
An authorized translation of a scientific work considered relevant for the journal's readership. The corresponding permissions from the copyright holder must be provided before publication.
| Purpose | To increase access to relevant scientific knowledge for a broader readership. |
| Evaluation | Editorial assessment. |
| Peer Review | Not applicable. |
A critical review of a recently published scholarly book that is relevant to the journal's scope, highlighting its scientific contribution and potential impact on research and professional practice.
| Purpose | To inform readers about significant new scholarly publications. |
| Evaluation | Editorial assessment. |
| Peer Review | Not applicable. |
Editorials, Letters to the Editor, Translations, and Book Reviews are evaluated by the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Committee in accordance with the journal's Editorial Policies, scientific relevance, ethical standards, and editorial quality. Although these contributions are not externally peer reviewed, they are subject to the same principles of editorial integrity, transparency, and quality that govern all journal publications.
All manuscripts submitted to Movimiento Científico Journal must comply with the journal's Editorial Policies, ethical standards for scholarly publishing, and the current Instructions for Authors. Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality, scientific quality, methodological rigor, and ethical integrity of their submissions.
The Editorial Committee reserves the right to decline manuscripts that do not meet the journal's scientific, editorial, or ethical standards prior to peer review or publication.
Authors are encouraged to carefully review the journal's editorial policies before submitting their manuscripts to facilitate an efficient editorial process.
Movimiento Científico Journal is committed to publishing high-quality scientific contributions through transparent editorial management, rigorous peer review, adherence to international publication ethics, and continuous quality improvement. The journal welcomes manuscripts that advance knowledge in the health sciences, human movement sciences, rehabilitation, public health, and related disciplines, while promoting responsible, accessible, and impactful scientific communication.
Diamond Open Access • Double-Blind Peer Review • No APCs • DOI • Digital Preservation • COPE Principles
