Continuous publication

scopio AAI runs on a continuous publication model, which means accepted submissions are published as soon as they are ready. For each annual open call  two extended periods are open for submission.

Printed Issue 

Each year, a curated selection of submissions is published in a thematic printed issue.

Peer-review process 

Submitted papers are subject to a process of double-blind peer review, which means that both the reviewers and the author identities are concealed throughout the review process. Papers will be reviewed by two scholars. Submitted papers can be accepted, rejected or returned with the recommendation to revise and resubmit after the process of revision, as per the comments of scopio Magazine reviewers. Please see our Reviewers Guidelines. 

Visual Essay submissions do not follow a process of blind peer review. Submitted proposals will be selected by the editor(s), according to their quality and relevance to the theme of the volume and subject to editorial review, to be conducted by no less than two editors. 

Language of submission and publication 

The language of submission and publication is English. We are currently considering extending the submission and publication also to Portuguese and Spanish

The way articles are to be cited

With the adoption of continuous publication, there will indeed be adjustments to how articles are cited. As soon as accepted publications are made available online, they are assigned a permanent Digital Object Identifier (DOI), which facilitates their citation and ensures their longevity in the digital space. During the period an issue is considered "in progress," it becomes crucial to specify the version of the article being cited. This detail should be included in the citation to accurately reflect the version of the work referenced, accommodating the dynamic nature of continuous publication and the possibility of subsequent revisions or updates to the articles.

Articles in Open Review              

Author, A., Author, B. C. and Author D. E. (Year). ”Title of paper here”. Scopio Magazine AAI vol. 00. [Prepublication for Open Review]. [accessed date.month.year]

Articles published after the Open Review period:

Author, A., Author, B. C. and Author D. E. (Year). ”Title of paper here”. Scopio Magazine AAI vol. 00.  [Epub ahead of print]. [Accessed date.month.year]

Once an issue is complete, the submissions receive traditional consecutive page numbering as part of the annual issue/volume.

 

Scopio Magazine AAI continuous publication FAQ

What is continuous publication?

Continuous publication refers to a method where submissions are promptly made available online for open review as soon as they pass the review process and are accepted for publication. In this approach, journal issues develop incrementally, with new articles being appended to the issue's content list immediately after they have completed an initial copyediting phase. The "issue in progress" is the current issue that is actively receiving new articles. This issue remains open throughout the year, with continuous additions of new content. At the year's conclusion, this issue is finalized, undergoes typesetting, and is subsequently published as part of an annual volume. 

Why is scopio Magazine AAI introducing continuous publication?

Scopio Magazine AAI is transitioning to continuous publication to better align with the dynamics of Open Access electronic publishing, moving away from the constraints of its previous model geared towards traditional print formats. This shift aims to expedite the dissemination of research to the community, offering immediate benefits to both readers and authors by ensuring quicker access to new findings. The adoption of a continuous publication strategy enhances the open review process by reducing the time from submission to publication and by boosting the visibility of individual contributions, thus fostering greater engagement and dissemination within the scholarly community. 

When has continuous publication been introduced?

We started continuous publication as of Volume 2 (2024).

Will the journal still have traditional page numbering?

Yes, but only the complete issue will have continuous page numbering. The individual articles that are published while an issue is in progress will, to aid reading of the PDF, be numbered starting from page 1.

Will there be any changes to the way articles are to be cited?

With the adoption of continuous publication, there will indeed be adjustments to how articles are cited. As soon as accepted publications are made available online, they are assigned a permanent Digital Object Identifier (DOI), which facilitates their citation and ensures their longevity in the digital space. During the period an issue is considered "in progress," it becomes crucial to specify the version of the article being cited. This detail should be included in the citation to accurately reflect the version of the work referenced, accommodating the dynamic nature of continuous publication and the possibility of subsequent revisions or updates to the articles.

Articles in Open Review              

Author, A., Author, B. C. and Author D. E. (Year). ”Title of paper here”. Scopio Magazine AAI vol. 00. [Prepublication for Open Review]. [accessed date.month.year]

Articles published after the Open Review period:

Author, A., Author, B. C. and Author D. E. (Year). ”Title of paper here”. Scopio Magazine AAI vol. 00.  [Epub ahead of print]. [Accessed date.month.year]

Once an issue is complete, the submissions receive traditional consecutive page numbering as part of the annual issue/volume.

Will continuous publication affect the number of issues published?

The shift to continuous publication will not alter the frequency of issues published by the journal; there will remain one annual issue or volume each year. 

Will the journal be available in print?

Each year, a curated selection of submissions will also be available in print with a limited edition.