MORPHEÚS is the first academic journal of the Marist University of Querétaro, conceived in 2023 and consolidated with the publication of its first issue in April 2024. Its emergence marked a turning point within the institution, opening a new editorial space that became the seed of Editorial UMQ, whose origins are rooted in the foundational experience of the journal.

From its inception, MORPHEÚS has been defined by two central aims: on the one hand, to be a publishing space for established researchers and professionals; and on the other, to serve as a formative and projection platform for emerging voices seeking to join the academic conversation. This dual purpose enables the meeting of generations and diverse perspectives, enriching dialogue around psychology and its many dimensions.

Another defining feature is the integration of the academic and the artistic. MORPHEÚS does not treat art as a mere aesthetic complement, but as a legitimate way of knowing that directly engages with psychology. Its pages bring together scientific articles and essays alongside literary and visual works, recognizing that reality cannot be captured from a single angle. Thus, every production —from conceptual analysis to artistic creation— becomes a legitimate way of approaching knowledge. Each perspective opens a different angle and, when converging, makes visible a broader, more dynamic, and plural understanding of reality.

The identity of MORPHEÚS rests on a broad vision of psychology as a discipline capable of engaging with multiple forms of knowledge. Within it, academic research, critical reflection, and artistic creation are not presented as separate silos, but as intertwined dimensions in the task of understanding the human condition. This vocation is expressed in its three permanent sections:

This openness makes it possible for established professionals and new voices to find common ground, and for inter- and transdisciplinary perspectives to be integrated organically. The result is a living and plural space, where psychology is recognized in its complexity and projected beyond its traditional boundaries.

MORPHEÚS is aimed at researchers, faculty, and professionals in psychology and psychoanalysis, as well as related disciplines concerned with the study of the human condition. At the same time, it opens its doors to undergraduate and graduate students seeking to project their work in a demanding academic environment and train in the standards of scientific publishing. More broadly, the journal also engages with the university community and with readers interested in mental health, social sciences, and the humanities.

Beyond its role as a medium of dissemination, MORPHEÚS has a formative vocation. Publishing in its pages involves learning to construct texts under criteria of international quality, ethical integrity, and clear communication. Likewise, the editorial process engages students and collaborators from the Marist University of Querétaro in tasks of review, editing, design, and digital management, becoming a living laboratory of learning around academic writing and cultural production.

In this sense, the journal is conceived as a community in constant construction: a node within Editorial UMQ and a meeting place for both established and emerging voices. Its commitment is to foster interinstitutional and interdisciplinary dialogue, promote collaborative networks among authors, reviewers, and readers, and contribute to a shared academic identity that strengthens the cultural and scientific fabric both within and beyond the university.

MORPHEÚS is published under a free open-access model for both authors and readers. No submission or publication fees are charged, ensuring that shared knowledge circulates without economic barriers and reaches the broadest academic, professional, and social community.

The journal fully respects the moral and intellectual authorship of its contributors, and each published work is disseminated under licenses that allow consultation and non-commercial use with proper attribution. Authors also retain the freedom to deposit their texts in institutional, thematic, or personal repositories, always referencing the official published version.

In terms of editorial ethics, MORPHEÚS adheres to international standards of academic integrity and transparency, aligned with the recommendations of COPE, APA, and the authorship criteria of the ICMJE. The journal applies a double-blind peer review process that ensures impartiality and confidentiality, and maintains clear policies regarding plagiarism, data manipulation, or any other practices that might compromise the legitimacy of knowledge.

With respect to visibility, MORPHEÚS focuses its efforts on strengthening dissemination through its OJS platform, the institutional networks of the Marist University of Querétaro, and derivative academic outreach materials. Building on this foundation, the journal is moving toward the formalization of its editorial and technical standards with the aim of joining recognized academic directories and indexes in the medium term, thereby strengthening the projection and impact of the works it publishes.

MORPHEÚS envisions itself as a space in constant construction, not limited to a finished editorial product but understood as a living process of dialogue and collective creation. Its pages serve as a meeting point where the academic and the artistic, the established and the emerging, the disciplinary and the transdisciplinary converge in an effort to broaden the ways of thinking and representing the human.

The journal seeks to transcend the limits of annual publication to consolidate itself as an academic and creative community that supports training, drives research, and promotes new forms of understanding. In this openness, it acknowledges that each contribution, regardless of its origin or format, provides a valuable perspective within the fabric of knowledge.

For further information on its scope, guidelines, and principles, readers are invited to consult the Editorial Policies. Those wishing to participate as authors will find detailed guidance for preparing and submitting their contributions in the Author Guidelines.