Editorial policy

1. Editorial Principles

Revista de Ciencias Médicas Torreón is a peer-reviewed, non-commercial, open-access academic journal edited by the Autonomous University of Coahuila and committed to scientific integrity, academic quality, editorial transparency, and the responsible dissemination of knowledge.

The journal promotes the publication of original research, academic reviews, and case reports that contribute to the advancement of knowledge and to addressing issues of regional, national, and international relevance.

Editorial processes are conducted under the principles of impartiality, confidentiality, objectivity, academic respect, inclusion, and scientific responsibility.

2. Editorial Ethics

Authors, reviewers, and members of the editorial team must act in accordance with ethical principles that ensure the originality of works, proper attribution of authorship, respect for the rights of third parties, and the responsible communication of research findings.

Editorial decisions are based exclusively on the academic quality, thematic relevance, methodological rigor, and scientific or humanistic contribution of the manuscripts received.

3. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors guarantee that the manuscripts submitted for evaluation are original, unpublished, and are not simultaneously under review or being considered for publication by another journal.

They are also responsible for the accuracy of the data presented, the proper citation of the sources used, and compliance with the ethical principles applicable to the research conducted.

All persons listed as authors must have made a significant contribution to the preparation of the submitted work.

4. Conflicts of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and members of the editorial team must declare any personal, professional, institutional, or financial situation that could influence the evaluation, interpretation, or publication of a manuscript.

When a potential conflict of interest is identified, the journal may adopt the necessary measures to preserve the impartiality and transparency of the editorial process.

5. Originality and Similarity Detection

All manuscripts received are reviewed using similarity detection tools before the academic peer review process begins.

The identification of plagiarism, self-plagiarism, duplicate publication, information manipulation, or any practice contrary to academic integrity shall constitute grounds for editorial rejection.

The journal may request clarifications or additional documentation when reasonable doubts exist regarding the originality of the submitted work.

6. Peer Review

Articles that pass the previous stages are sent for evaluation by at least two reviewers who are specialists in the field. The process is conducted under a double-blind peer review model.

The journal uses a double-blind peer review system, which means that the identities of authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the process. Reviewers are selected based on their academic experience, scientific output, and absence of conflicts of interest.

If a conflict of interest is identified, the person involved will be removed from the editorial process and another reviewer will be appointed.

In the event of contradictory reviews, or when the editorial team considers it appropriate, the evaluation of a third reviewer will be requested.

7. Corrections, Clarifications, and Retractions

When relevant errors are detected that affect the interpretation, reliability, or integrity of a published work, the journal may issue corrections, clarifications, expressions of concern, or retractions.

The corresponding decisions shall be made by the Editorial Committee on the basis of documented evidence and while guaranteeing the right of the parties involved to be heard.

Any post-publication modification shall be publicly recorded in order to preserve the integrity of the academic record.

8. Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools

Generative artificial intelligence tools may not be recognized as authors of manuscripts.

Authors must declare the use of artificial intelligence tools when such tools have contributed significantly to the writing, analysis, or generation of content included in the work.

Responsibility for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of the published content rests exclusively with the human authors.

9. Open Access

The journal operates under an open-access model, providing immediate, free, and permanent open access to all its contents, with no consultation fees for readers and no processing or publication charges for authors.

10. Digital Preservation

The journal maintains institutional mechanisms for safeguarding and preserving published content in order to ensure its permanent availability and continuous access.

Articles, metadata, and editorial documents are preserved through the institutional digital management and storage systems used by the Autonomous University of Coahuila.

11. Privacy and Confidentiality

All information provided by authors, reviewers, and members of the editorial team shall be used exclusively for the journal’s editorial management purposes.

Manuscripts, reviewers’ reports, and editorial communications shall be treated under strict confidentiality standards and shall be accessible only to the persons involved in the corresponding process.

12. Commitment to Open Science

Revista de Ciencias Médicas Torreón supports the principles of open access, academic transparency, scientific collaboration, and the responsible circulation of knowledge.

The journal promotes the exchange of scientific and humanistic information as a contribution to strengthening education, research, and innovation for the benefit of society.

13. Self-Archiving Policy

Revista de Ciencias Médicas Torreón allows authors to deposit and disseminate different versions of their manuscripts in institutional and subject repositories, personal websites, academic profiles, and specialized academic networks, with the purpose of promoting the circulation and preservation of scientific knowledge.

The deposit of the final version of the article published by the journal is authorized. The deposit may be made immediately after publication, with no embargo periods.

Authors must properly cite the complete reference of the article published in Revista de Ciencias Médicas Torreón and, whenever possible, include the link to the journal’s official website. This policy is aligned with the principles of open access, digital preservation, and the responsible dissemination of scientific knowledge.