Scope and Focus

MORPHEÚS, the Digital Psychology Journal of the Marist University of Querétaro, is an annual, peer-reviewed, open-access publication that disseminates specialized writings in psychology. It includes research articles, essays, scientific and literary reviews, and creative texts, all original and unpublished. This multidisciplinary approach integrates various methods, combining scientific foundations with the interpretive argumentation of the humanities. This approach provides a space where diverse methodologies and schools of thought converge, enriching the study and understanding of psychological phenomena.

Policies by Section

Amapolas (Poppies)
This section gathers specialized texts addressing topics selected for each issue by the Editor and the Editorial Committee, ensuring the relevance and timeliness of the contents. It includes essays and research articles that offer in-depth analyses of specific issues in the field of psychology, aiming to provide a broad perspective by integrating various positions and approaches from the authors, thus contributing to the enrichment of psychological study.

Texts in Spanish and English are accepted, with a length of between 3,000 and 8,000 words, based on the themes established by the Editorial Committee for each issue. The texts must be unpublished and not under evaluation for publication elsewhere. Additionally, they must include an abstract in both English and Spanish, with a maximum of 250 words.

Alas (Wings)
This section is dedicated to research articles, essays, and reviews on various topics within the psychological discipline, with no thematic restrictions. This space offers authors the opportunity to propose their ideas, voice their opinions, and address emerging and novel topics, provided that the texts make an original contribution to the field, thus providing a broad view of the current psychological landscape.

Texts in Spanish and English are accepted, with a length of between 2,000 and 8,000 words. Furthermore, an abstract in both languages is required, with a maximum of 250 words.

Ébano (Ebony)
This section is dedicated to narratives, poetry, and other genres that explore the human experience and its psychological dimension from a literary perspective.

Texts must have a maximum of 6,000 words and be accompanied by an abstract in English and Spanish of up to 100 words. No minimum word count is established.

Evaluation Process

The reception and preselection of the article will be carried out by the Editor or a member of the Editorial Committee, who will verify that the text meets the authors' guidelines. If the article satisfies these requirements, the Editor will notify the author of its receipt within ten business days.

Next, the article will undergo evaluation through a double-blind peer review system, ensuring the anonymity of authors and reviewers. Each text will be assigned to two reviewers who are experts in their respective fields. In case of disagreement in the review resolution, a third expert will be consulted to issue a definitive ruling. This stage may take one to two months and is subject to the availability of reviewers.

Once the evaluation is complete, the author will be notified of the decision within ten business days. If modifications are required, the author will have a maximum of ten business days to submit the new version for minor changes or fifteen business days for major modifications.

If reevaluation is needed, the article will be reviewed again by the initial reviewers within an estimated fifteen business days after the modified version is submitted. After final approval, the author must sign a declaration of originality and rights transfer for the dissemination of the article within ten business days following the reevaluation.

Subsequently, a review of writing and style will be conducted, which will take a maximum of one month, subject to the availability of reviewers.

Accepted works will be integrated into the journal's issues, considering the thematic composition of each edition. This process seeks to ensure transparency and efficiency in the article review for MORPHEÚS, promoting academic quality in the field of psychology.

Ethical Statement

MORPHEÚS adheres to the Code of Conduct and Good Practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), ensuring transparency, impartiality, and ethics in all editorial processes. The Editorial Committee and reviewers make decisions based solely on the quality, originality, and relevance of the works, ensuring the confidentiality of manuscripts. Additionally, the editor is committed to the continuous improvement of the journal, publishing corrections or retractions when necessary.

Furthermore, following the Ethical Practices and Policies of the UMQ Editorial, the protection of information, proper handling of conflicts of interest, and the inclusion of non-discriminatory practices in the editorial process are ensured. Any allegations of misconduct will be impartially investigated to maintain academic integrity.

Privacy Statement

The names and email addresses entered in MORPHEÚS will be used exclusively for the purposes established therein and will not be provided to third parties or used for other purposes.