Focus and Scope  

The Brazilian Journal of Political Economy is a peer-reviewed journal, published since January 1981, in which the economic theory is understood in its classical sense, as a historical-deductive political economy, not as a hypothetical-deductive economy.

The Brazilian Journal of Political Economy is interested in articles on macroeconomics of development, on the recent history of economic thought, and articles discussing the Brazilian or Latin American economies.

Theoretically, the journal is associated with Classical Developmentalism, Post-Keynesian Economic Theory, and New Developmentalism. In relation to the latter, the Journal is interested in studies that offer new contributions, or are critical, or apply their hypothesis to the analysis of national economies or compare New Developmentalism with the two old theories from which it originates. It is not interested in comparing policies without corresponding theories.

In literature reviews, relevant Brazilian and Latin American authors who deal with the subject should be duly cited.

Since January 2026, the Brazilian Journal of Political Economy has published articles only in English.

When accepting an article submission, the journal uses its interest in publishing it as a criterion.

 

Principles

Priority for topics relevant to the economic, social, and sustainable development of emerging countries

Pluralism and respect for the diversity of approaches and paradigms in political economy.

Preference for the new-developmentalist approach.

Fostering convergence between theoretical rigor and empirical soundness, prioritizing research that integrates scientific evidence with the formulation of strategic guidelines for economic policy.

Commitment to methodological rigor, technical excellence, and scientific validity.

Transparency, double blind review, and ensuring honest and respectful peer review processes.

Promotion of knowledge that supports effective public policies and generates economic and social impact.

Encouraging collaboration between researchers from different regions and academic traditions.

 

Open science commitment  

BJPE embraces the principles of Open Science as a means to foster greater transparency, accessibility, and collaboration in scholarly research. We believe that high-quality academic knowledge should be openly available and socially impactful, while maintaining rigorous standards of peer review and editorial excellence. 

We align with international best practices in Open Science and support the following: 

• Open Access: All articles published in BJPE are freely available online, with no embargo period, under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) license. Authors retain copyright and the right to disseminate their work broadly. 

• No Author Fees: BJPE does not charge any article processing charges (APCs) or submission fees, ensuring equal access to publication regardless of authors’ institutional or geographic context. All content is available according to the Diamond Open Access principles. 

• Preprint Policy: We accept submissions of manuscripts that have previously been made available on recognized preprint servers (e.g., SciELO Preprints, SSRN, OSF, arXiv, Zenodo). We encourage the early dissemination of ideas to stimulate scholarly exchange. 

• Data Transparency and Reproducibility: We encourage authors to make their datasets, analytical materials, and supplementary files available in open repositories, following FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable). When appropriate, authors should include data availability statements. 

• Open Peer Review (Optional): Authors may opt to publish peer review reports and/or reveal the identities of reviewers. We also disclose the name of the Associate Editor responsible for the editorial process in each published article, fostering accountability and transparency. 

• Equity and Inclusion: BJPE adheres to the SAGER guidelines (Sex and Gender Equity in Research) and upholds inclusive policies in its editorial board composition, review process, and content selection. We are committed to increasing the visibility of underrepresented voices and contexts in economic research. 

We view Open Science not as a compromise to quality, but as a path to strengthen scientific credibility, inclusiveness, and global collaboration—key values for a journal committed to shaping the future of responsible of economic scholarship. 

 

Peer review process  

BJPE follows a rigorous and transparent peer review process, in order to meet the highest academic standards. Each submission undergoes a structured and multi-layered evaluation, combining editorial expertise and independent scholarly review. 

The review process comprises the following stages: 

1. Initial Screening 

All manuscripts are first screened by the editorial office for format compliance and basic quality requirements. 

       2. Plagiarism Check 

Manuscripts are submitted to similarity detection through the iThenticate system, ensuring originality  and adherence to ethical standards. 

      3. Desk Review by Editor-in-Chief 

The Editor-in-Chief assesses alignment with BJPE’s scope, theoretical ambition, societal implications, and overall publication potential. Manuscripts lacking clear theoretical and societal contribution or minimum quality standards may be desk-rejected at this stage. 

     4. Assignment to Associate Editor 

Manuscripts passing the initial screening are assigned to an Associate Editor (or Guest Editor with relevant expertise), who conducts a preliminary assessment of fit and contribution to the specific area of knowledge. 

    5. Double-Blind Peer Review 

Articles are reviewed by at least two independent reviewers in a double-blind process. In case of significant divergence in assessments, a third reviewer may be invited to ensure a fair decision. 

    6. Editorial Decision 

The Associate Editor synthesizes reviewers' feedback and issues a recommendation (revise and resubmit, accept, or reject). All communication with authors is mediated by the editorial team and based on constructive, developmental feedback. 

    7. Revision and Resubmission 

Authors are encouraged to respond thoroughly to reviewer comments and highlight how revisions have improved the manuscript. In the case of multiple rounds, each is evaluated with the same standards of rigor. 

    8. Final Acceptance

Once accepted, the manuscript proceeds to the publication workflow, including copyediting, proofreading, and bilingual formatting. 

BJPE is committed to maintaining editorial integrity, fairness, and efficiency. We strive to provide authors with timely and respectful feedback, with clear rationales for editorial decisions and opportunities for academic dialogue. 

Metrics such as time to first decision, acceptance rate, and average review rounds are monitored and will be publicly disclosed to reinforce our commitment to editorial transparency. 

 

Publication process  

BJPE follows a professional and agile publication workflow designed to ensure the accuracy, clarity, and accessibility of all published content, while maintaining high editorial standards and timely dissemination of research. 

Once a manuscript is accepted for publication, it follows the steps below: 

1. Copyediting and Technical Review 
   The article undergoes detailed language and technical editing to ensure consistency, grammar accuracy, formatting compliance, and clarity of academic expression. We prioritize concise, objective, and well-structured writing. 
2. Author Approval 
   After copyediting, authors receive the edited version for final review and approval. Authors are expected to verify content accuracy, author names and affiliations, and any remaining technical or formatting details.
3. Continuous Articles Publication (CAP) 
   BJPE follows continuous article publication system, allowing articles to be published online as soon as they are finalized, enhancing speed and visibility. Articles are grouped into four annual issues for indexing and archival purposes. 
4. Metadata, Indexing and DOI Registration 
   All articles are assigned DOIs and indexed in relevant databases. Metadata are carefully curated to optimize article discoverability and citation potential. 

 The journal is committed to a fast and reliable editorial workflow. We continuously improve our internal processes and editorial systems to support authors and readers with a seamless publishing experience. 

 

AI policy  

When submitting manuscripts via Submission, authors must disclose whether AI was used in writing the manuscript, creating images or graphic elements, or in data collection and analysis. If AI was utilized, authors must specify the type(s) of AI used. Basic grammar and spelling check tools, references, and similar resources, it is necessary to indicate AI tools.  

 

It is important to note that only humans can be credited as authors, and AI tools cannot be listed as authors for any article submitted to or published by BJPE. 

 

Intellectual property  

BJPE is committed to protecting the author's intellectual rights and: 

٠ Adopts the Creative Commons BY (CC-BY) license on all texts it publishes, except when there is an indication of specific copyright holders and assets. 

٠ Assures the authors' moral rights and use of the article, according to Creative Commons BY (CC-BY). The author retains the copyright of the published article and the journal has the right of first publication. 

٠ Recommends the use of CRediT authorship criteria (Contributor Roles Taxonomy). 

٠ Uses the iThenticate similarity tracking system. 

٠ Adopts actions to combat plagiarism and ethical misconduct in line with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics Code of Conduct (COPE) and SciELO Guidelines on Best Practices for Strengthening Ethics in Scientific Publication.

The content of submitted articles is the sole responsibility of the authors. By submitting the article to BJPE, the authors guarantee that the manuscript does not contain any copyright or third-party rights violation and that the article has not been submitted for publication in another journal. When submitting, you must formalize the authorship contribution and declare any conflicts of interest

 

Authors' responsibility 

The content of signed articles is the sole responsibility of the authors. The authors guarantee that the manuscript does not contain any copyright infringement or copyright of third parties, and that the article has not been submitted for publication in any other journal. 

Processes regarding copyright policy and best practices for articles published in BJPE are also described in the Participation Rules, which authors must read and accept when submitting a contribution to the journal. 

 

Digital Preservation  

The BJPE follows the standards defined in the Digital Preservation Policy of the SciELO Program. 

Additionally, BJPE uses the LOCKSS system, developed by Stanford University, to create a distributed archive among participating libraries. This system allows these libraries to create permanent archives of the journal for purposes of preservation and restoration. 

BJPE is also part of the Cariniana Network of Digital Preservation Services of IBICT, which provides preservation for any journal in the Open Journal System (OJS) in Brazil.