Historia de la Educación

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About the Journal

Focus and Scope

Historia de la Educación. Revista Interuniversitaria publishes original, unpublished works, both theoretical and empirical, on the many expressions of the History of Education across time and space:

  • Schools and their protagonists (teachers, school leadership, students, support staff, families, administration)
  • Educational Inspection
  • Institutions of all kinds (extracurricular, charitable, charitable-educational, cooperative, private, NGOs…)
  • Family, gender, and political education, among other areas

The journal welcomes contributions in any language commonly used in scholarly communication. To maximize the dissemination, accessibility, and international impact of its content, all articles include a title, abstract, and keywords in English.

Published by Ediciones Universidad de Salamanca, the journal has been publishing on a continuous basis since 2025.

Peer Review Process

Historia de la Educación. Revista Interuniversitaria accepts unpublished scientific articles that comply with the journal's formal and thematic criteria. All manuscripts considered for publication undergo double-blind peer review by at least two external experts. Authors must carefully consult and adhere to the "Guidelines for Authors"; manuscripts that do not meet these criteria will be returned without review.

The first editorial decision — an assessment of the manuscript's technical and thematic suitability — is communicated within 5 to 7 days of submission. After receiving the external review reports, the editorial board informs the corresponding author of one of the following decisions: 1) acceptance without revisions; 2) acceptance with minor revisions; 3) revise and resubmit for further review; or 4) rejection.

If revisions are requested, authors have 7 days to submit the revised version. The editor verifies that the requested changes have been made and, if necessary, sends the manuscript back to the reviewers. Failure to meet these deadlines will be interpreted as the author's withdrawal from the process. In the event of conflicting reviews (one positive and one negative), the editorial board refers the manuscript to a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for a final decision. The review process typically takes between 30 and 60 days.

Manuscripts may be submitted at any time of year and are published in order of acceptance, according to the number of articles scheduled for each issue. Online publication on OJS takes place within 15 to 30 days of final acceptance.

Note: although the editorial team is committed to meeting these timelines, compliance ultimately depends on reviewer availability, the initial quality of the manuscript, and the responsiveness of both reviewers and authors.

Publication Frequency

Historia de la Educación. Revista Interuniversitaria follows a continuous electronic publication model, which allows accepted articles to be disseminated immediately, without waiting for the full closure of each issue. This system offers a significant advantage for both authors and the academic community: it shortens the time to visibility for scientific work, increases the impact of research, and provides immediate access to new developments in the field.

Open Science

Historia de la Educación. Revista Interuniversitaria is a diamond open-access journal: it charges no article processing charges (APCs) to either authors or readers.

The journal is a publishing initiative driven, directed, and governed by the scientific community, reflecting the University of Salamanca's commitment to open access to knowledge and to Open Science. This commitment is embodied in its adherence to the Berlin Declaration (signed by the University of Salamanca on 27 February 2009) and remains in force through its incorporation into the DORA Declaration, the COARA Coalition, the Spanish Law on Science, Technology and Innovation (2022), and the National Strategy for Open Science (ENCA) 2023–2027.

Historia de la Educación. Revista Interuniversitaria aligns its editorial policies with this framework, promoting responsible, transparent, and accessible practices in scholarly communication.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their work, which is published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license permits reuse, distribution, adaptation, and public communication of the articles, including for commercial purposes, provided that appropriate credit is given to the authorship and the original source.

Supplementary materials and datasets associated with published articles must be deposited in institutional or subject-based open-access repositories and linked to the published text through a unique, persistent identifier (see the "Guidelines for Authors" section).

Content Dissemination

The public dissemination of preprints or postprints (accepted manuscripts prior to typesetting) is not permitted, either during the review process or after final acceptance.

Authors may self-archive the final published version in institutional or personal repositories, and share their work on academic or social networks, provided the original publication is properly cited and the corresponding DOI is included. This practice contributes to the dissemination, impact, and citability of their work.

The editorial and technical work carried out by Ediciones Universidad de Salamanca ensures the stability and ongoing development of the OJS platform, which incorporates interoperability protocols for metadata harvesting through the OAI-PMH protocol.

Interoperability Protocol

The journal uses the OAI-PMH protocol, available at: https://revistas.usal.es/cinco/index.php/[JOURNAL-ID]/oai/

Pending: replace [JOURNAL-ID] with the journal's actual OJS identifier before publication.

Ethical Commitment and Editorial Best Practices

Historia de la Educación. Revista Interuniversitaria strictly adheres to ethical principles, transparency in all its editorial processes, and best practices in scholarly publishing, in accordance with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and internationally recognized standards in academic publishing, under the guidance of Ediciones Universidad de Salamanca.

COPE's core practices govern, among other aspects:

  • The integrity of the editorial process.
  • The handling of plagiarism, duplication, and data falsification.
  • Conflicts of interest.
  • Retractions, corrections, and complaint handling.
  • Transparency in authorship.
  • Ethical peer review.
  • Procedures for addressing potential cases of scientific misconduct.

The journal ensures rigorous compliance with these principles by all parties involved in publication: authors, editors, and reviewers. More information on COPE's principles is available at: https://publicationethics.org/core-practices

Authors' Responsibilities
-Submit original, unpublished manuscripts free of plagiarism or self-plagiarism, and not under simultaneous consideration by another journal.
-Accurately cite all sources used and duly acknowledge the contributions of other individuals or entities.
-Disclose any financial, institutional, or material support that contributed to the research or the drafting of the manuscript.
-Take responsibility for the content submitted and notify the journal of any substantial error identified after submission or publication.
-Ensure that all listed authors meet academic authorship criteria and that there are no disputes regarding authorship or author order.
-Designate a corresponding author to communicate with the journal throughout the editorial process. All authors jointly assume responsibility for every aspect of the work, so that any question regarding the accuracy or integrity of any part of it can be properly investigated and resolved.

Editorial Office Responsibilities
-Ensure the objective, impartial, and confidential evaluation of all manuscripts received, regardless of the authors' origin, affiliation, or position.
-Rigorously apply the criteria for scientific quality and thematic relevance established in the journal's scope.
-Oversee compliance with the double-blind peer review process and preserve the confidentiality of manuscripts throughout.
-Detect and manage potential conflicts of interest and improper conduct, following COPE protocols when necessary.
-Publish corrections, retractions, or clarifications when appropriate, in the interest of scientific transparency and reliability.

Reviewers' Responsibilities
-Evaluate manuscripts objectively, confidentially, and within the established deadlines.
-Identify potential conflicts of interest and decline to review when a personal or professional relationship with the authors exists.
-Report any indication of misconduct (plagiarism, data manipulation, etc.) to the editorial team.
-Justify their assessments with clear, respectful arguments grounded in scientific criteria.

Policy on Corrections, Retractions, and Post-Publication Notices

Historia de la Educación. Revista Interuniversitaria is committed to preserving the integrity of the scientific record it publishes. Accordingly, and in line with COPE guidelines, the editorial team establishes the following procedures:

  • Corrections: when a significant error is detected in a published article — whether identified by the authors, reviewers, or editors — a correction notice (corrigendum or erratum) is published in the following issue, linked to the original article and assigned its own DOI, indicating whether the error originated with the author or the publisher.
  • Retractions: if an article is found to contain falsified data, plagiarism, deliberate manipulation, or serious methodological errors that invalidate its conclusions, it is formally withdrawn. The journal publishes a retraction notice signed by the editorial team explaining the reasons, and the original article remains accessible marked as "Retracted."
  • Expressions of concern: when there is a well-founded but unconfirmed suspicion of misconduct, the journal may issue an editorial notice informing readers while the matter is investigated, following COPE protocols.
  • Post-publication updates: if a work requires additions or clarifications that do not involve errors, an update notice or addendum may be published, with the agreement of both the author and the editor.

All such measures are adopted by the journal's Editorial Board, with the endorsement of Ediciones Universidad de Salamanca as the publishing entity.

Plagiarism Detection Tool: Turnitin Ephorus

Historia de la Educación. Revista Interuniversitaria uses this tool to detect textual similarities and prevent plagiarism, in accordance with the institutional policies of the University of Salamanca.

Generative AI*

At the time of manuscript submission, authors must, if applicable, declare the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the scientific writing process.

This declaration does not apply to the use of basic tools such as spelling, grammar, or reference checkers.

If no generative AI has been used, no declaration is required.

Important. In order to protect authorship rights and the confidentiality of research, Historia de la Educación. Revista Interuniversitaria does not currently permit the use of generative AI technologies (such as ChatGPT, Elicit, DALL·E, or similar tools) by reviewers or editors in the peer review or manuscript evaluation process, as specified in our general AI policy [LINK TO POLICY]. This policy may be updated in the future.

* Generative artificial intelligence (generative AI) is a type of technology capable of creating original content — such as text, images, audio, or code — from existing data, using machine learning models.

Inclusive Language and Gender Perspective

Gender-Inclusive Language
Gender-inclusive language is understood as language that avoids discriminatory expressions toward any sex, social gender, or gender identity, as well as the perpetuation of gender stereotypes.
Historia de la Educación. Revista Interuniversitaria is firmly committed to promoting equality and respect for all people, and recognizes and values diversity regardless of gender, ability, or any other personal or social circumstance. This commitment is reflected in the composition of its Editorial Board. Accordingly, with regard to gender equality:

  • Authors must use inclusive language, free of bias and stereotypes, throughout their work, prioritizing grammatical accuracy, economy of language, and precision, especially given space constraints.
  • No assumptions should be made about the beliefs, gender identities, or backgrounds of readers; writing must remain free of bias, stereotypes, jargon, references to a dominant culture, or cultural assumptions.
  • Articles must avoid any claim of superiority based on sex, gender, class, culture, ethnic origin, or any other difference between individuals.

As guidance to help prospective authors use bias-free language, the following resources are recommended:

–United Nations: Gender-inclusive language
–European Commission: Gendered Innovations 2
–APA guide: Bias-Free Language
–Gender in Research handbook: Spanish version and English version

Sex and Gender-Based Analysis (SGBA)
When research involves human subjects, animals, or eukaryotic cells, or when sex and gender may influence the study's outcomes, authors must incorporate Sex and Gender-Based Analysis (SGBA) into their methodological design and interpretation of results, in line with the requirements of funding agencies and best practices within the relevant field. It is recommended to consult:

–Gender in Research, European Commission, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation
–SAGER Guidelines (Sex and Gender Equity in Research)

Historia de la Educación. Revista Interuniversitaria is committed to promoting real equality between women and men in academia. The Editorial Board, as well as the Editorial and Scientific Advisory Councils, maintain gender parity (60-40, in accordance with the Spanish Parity Law).

Author Guidelines for Manuscript Submission

Submission Preparation Checklist
As part of the submission process, authors must verify that their submission meets all of the requirements listed below. Submissions that do not comply with these guidelines will be returned.

  • The article has not been previously published and is not under review by another journal.
  • Two separate files are submitted: (1) a fully anonymized version of the manuscript and (2) a version including full authorship information.
  • Both documents are submitted in Word format.
  • The text complies with the journal's formatting requirements, as described in the "Guidelines for Authors."
  • All terms and conditions set out in "Copyright and Licensing" and "Ethical Commitment and Editorial Best Practices" have been read and accepted.

Identification of Authors and Contributions
All authors must be identified by their full name, detailed institutional affiliation (department, faculty, university or institution, and country), ORCID iD (persistent authorship identifier), and email address. The corresponding author must be expressly indicated.

Example:

Laura E. Gómez-Sánchez
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Oviedo, Spain
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0776-1836
gomezlaura@uniovi.es
Corresponding Author

For multi-authored submissions, the CRediT taxonomy must be used to describe each author's individual contribution to the manuscript. This information is included at the end of the article, before the reference list, under the heading "Author Contributions," listing authors' full names (no abbreviations) followed by the roles performed, separated by commas.

Example:

AUTHOR CONTRIBUTIONS
First Name Surname1-Surname2: Conceptualization, Research, Final Editing and Review.
First Name Surname1-Surname2: Research, Methodology, Validation, Original Draft Writing.

Format, Style, and Structure of Manuscripts
Manuscripts must be submitted in Word format (.doc or .docx), double-spaced, in 12-point Times New Roman font, with 2.5 cm margins, not exceeding 45,000 characters with spaces (including the title, abstract, article text, references, and appendices).
The title, abstract, and keywords must appear both in the original language of publication and in English.

Title. Concise, informative, and engaging, using key terms that facilitate indexing and retrieval in databases.

Abstract. Should provide a clear overview of the study, its objectives, and its results or findings, highlighting the main outcomes and their relevance. It is written as a single paragraph of no more than 200 words.

Keywords. Between 3 and 5, in lowercase (except for proper nouns or acronyms), separated by commas, reflecting the article's core topics and using standardized terminology within the discipline.

Example:

Keywords: ***
Palabras clave: ***

Tables and Figures

  • Must be numbered in order of appearance and given a clear, concise title; the title is placed above the figure or table, not below it.
  • Must be inserted within the body of the text, indicating their intended position, and also submitted as separate files in an editable format (Excel, Word, JPG, or vector format).
  • Their number should be kept to the minimum necessary and should not duplicate information already presented in the text.
  • Accepted image formats: JPG (minimum 300 dpi) and TIFF.
  • Any image, figure, or table taken from other sources must include the corresponding citation and, where applicable, reproduction permissions.

Manuscript Structure
Historia de la Educación. Revista Interuniversitaria generally expects an organization consistent with the tradition of the field: Introduction, Main Body, and Conclusions, or alternatively Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions. Theoretical proposals must present a solid, well-organized argument with a clear thesis. In all cases, the work must demonstrate originality, scientific relevance, and the potential to open new lines of research.

References
Citations and references must follow APA style (7th edition) rigorously and consistently throughout the manuscript, and be listed in alphabetical order. Whenever possible, reference URLs and DOIs should be included. Ediciones Universidad de Salamanca submits the reference list to CrossRef, which enhances the visibility and impact of published research.

Supplementary Materials and Datasets
Additional materials (images, videos, datasets) may be submitted, provided they are deposited in open-access repositories.

  • Accepted file types: images (JPG, TIFF), videos (MP4, maximum 500 MB), datasets (CSV, XLSX, JSON).
  • Maximum size: 500 MB per file.
  • Citation and permissions: all materials must include their source and the corresponding permissions if not the authors' own.
  • Recommended repositories: Zenodo, Figshare, Dryad, or institutional open-access repositories. The repository link must be included in the manuscript.

Data Availability Statement
Authors must explicitly state, through a Data Availability Statement, whether their data are available within the context of Open Science. If so, they must also indicate the means of access: upon explicit request to the corresponding author, or freely available in an open-access repository (Zenodo, Figshare, Dryad, or other institutional repositories), including the corresponding link in the manuscript.

Funding and Acknowledgments
This section is included before the reference list. Authors must disclose the funding sources that supported the research, stating the full name of the funding institution and the corresponding project reference number.

Example:

FUNDING
This work was funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities (Project PID2023-XXXXX-XX).

An Acknowledgments section may be added to recognize significant support that does not meet the criteria for authorship.

Important. Failure to comply with these author guidelines may result in the manuscript being rejected before the peer review process begins.

Editorial Process

1. Manuscript Submission

The editorial process is conducted entirely through the OJS (Open Journal Systems) platform, which allows all stages of the editorial cycle to be managed, documented, and audited, from manuscript receipt to final publication.

To begin the process, authors must register on the platform and upload two files:

  • A complete version of the manuscript, with full authorship details.
  • A fully anonymized version, in which names, institutional affiliations, and any element that could reveal the authors' identity have been removed.

The estimated timelines for the editorial process are as follows:

  • Manuscript submission.
  • First editorial decision (technical and thematic suitability assessment): 5 to 7 days.
  • Peer review: 30 to 60 days.
  • Submission of author revisions: 7 days.
  • Online publication on OJS: 15 to 30 days after final acceptance.

These timelines are indicative and may vary depending on the initial quality of the manuscript, reviewer availability, and the scheduling of each issue. Final acceptance does not imply immediate publication, as this depends on the journal's publication schedule.

2. Review Process

Historia de la Educación. Revista Interuniversitaria applies a double-blind peer review process, ensuring an independent, impartial, and well-founded assessment of the manuscript's scientific quality.

The manuscript is first assessed by the editorial board and office, which determine its thematic and technical suitability. If deemed suitable, it is sent to two external reviewers. In the event of substantial disagreement between reports, a third review may be sought.

3. Acceptance and Rejection Criteria

The final decision to accept or reject the article is made by the journal's editorial board and office, taking into account the reports issued by the reviewers. Possible editorial decisions are:

  • Acceptance without revisions.
  • Acceptance with minor revisions.
  • Revise and resubmit for further review.
  • Rejection.

In all cases, authors receive a reasoned notification that includes the reviewers' comments and recommendations.

4. Editorial Policies on Impartiality and Appeals

Editors do not take part in decisions regarding manuscripts that:

  • They have authored themselves.
  • Have been authored by relatives or by individuals with whom they maintain a direct professional relationship.

In such cases, the journal ensures standard processing of the manuscript, which is evaluated by external reviewers independent of the editor involved and their research group.

Authors may submit a formal appeal against an editorial decision by contacting revistas@usal.es. Only one appeal per manuscript is permitted, and the resulting decision is final.