Equity Policy DEIA

DEIA Principles

DOXA – Brazilian Journal of Psychology and Education

(Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Academic Sustainability)

1. Institutional Commitment

DOXA – Brazilian Journal of Psychology and Education adopts the principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Academic Sustainability (DEIA) as structural foundations of its editorial and scientific policy.

The journal recognizes that the production and circulation of scientific knowledge must occur in an ethical, plural, democratic, and socially responsible manner, respecting human, cultural, social, regional, epistemological, and institutional differences.

The DEIA principles are integrated into the journal’s commitments to:

  • Open Science;
  • ethics and scientific integrity;
  • editorial transparency;
  • academic responsibility;
  • democratization of knowledge.

2. Diversity

DOXA values diversity in all dimensions of scientific and editorial production, promoting respect and recognition for multiple identities, contexts, and academic perspectives.

The journal is committed to:

  • regional and institutional diversity;
  • diversity of nationalities;
  • ethnic and racial diversity;
  • cultural and linguistic diversity;
  • gender and sexual orientation diversity;
  • theoretical, methodological, and epistemological plurality;
  • inclusion of researchers from different academic and social contexts.

DOXA recognizes that diversity strengthens science, broadens perspectives, and contributes to greater quality and social relevance of scientific production.

3. Equity

The journal seeks to ensure fair, transparent, and impartial editorial processes, reducing structural inequalities and institutional biases in scientific evaluation and publication workflows.

DOXA commits to:

  • promoting equal opportunities in editorial processes;
  • reducing academic, institutional, and regional bias;
  • respecting scientific and ethical evaluation criteria;
  • ensuring respectful and equitable treatment of all participants in the editorial process.

Editorial decisions are based exclusively on scientific merit, academic quality, ethical integrity, and alignment with the journal’s scope.

4. Inclusion

DOXA promotes academic and scientific inclusion by encouraging participation of researchers, authors, reviewers, and readers from diverse social, cultural, and institutional contexts.

The journal seeks to:

  • expand participation of historically underrepresented groups;
  • encourage plural internationalization;
  • promote interdisciplinary and intercultural dialogue;
  • strengthen democratic access to scientific publishing.

No submission will be evaluated based on:

  • nationality;
  • gender;
  • race;
  • religion;
  • sexual orientation;
  • socioeconomic condition;
  • disability;
  • institutional or regional origin.

5. Accessibility

DOXA recognizes accessibility as an essential element for democratizing scientific knowledge.

The journal commits to:

  • promoting open access to scientific content;
  • using accessible digital platforms;
  • expanding scientific visibility and circulation;
  • encouraging clear and responsible academic language;
  • pursuing continuous improvements in digital and editorial accessibility.

Accessibility involves not only technological issues, but also ethical and social conditions for access to knowledge.

6. Academic and Editorial Sustainability

DOXA recognizes that academic and editorial sustainability is essential for maintaining scientific quality and integrity in editorial processes.

The journal understands that:

  • Open Access does not eliminate editorial costs;
  • scientific publishing requires specialized technical work;
  • financial sustainability must occur ethically, transparently, and responsibly.

Editorial sustainability is linked to:

  • continuous qualification of editorial processes;
  • digital preservation;
  • professional editorial management;
  • scientific integrity;
  • appreciation of technical and academic work.

7. DEIA and Peer Review

DOXA seeks to ensure that peer review processes occur in an:

  • ethical;
  • respectful;
  • impartial;
  • inclusive;
  • discrimination- and harassment-free manner.

Offensive, discriminatory, prejudiced, or unethical review reports will not be accepted.

The journal may adopt:

  • double-blind review;
  • single-blind review;
  • open peer review;
  • publication of review reports;
  • practices aligned with Open Science and editorial transparency.

8. Editorial Responsibility

Authors, reviewers, editors, and collaborators commit to:

  • respecting DEIA principles;
  • acting ethically and responsibly;
  • avoiding discriminatory practices;
  • promoting a respectful and plural scientific environment.

DOXA does not tolerate:

  • discriminatory;
  • prejudiced;
  • offensive;
  • exclusionary;
  • unethical manifestations.

9. Policy Review

This DEIA Policy may be reviewed every 6 (six) months according to:

  • developments in editorial best practices;
  • institutional updates;
  • national and international guidelines;
  • continuous improvement of inclusion and diversity practices.

Final Statement

DOXA – Brazilian Journal of Psychology and Education reaffirms its commitment to science that is:

  • diverse;
  • equitable;
  • inclusive;
  • accessible;
  • ethical;
  • socially responsible.

The journal understands that DEIA principles are essential for strengthening science, academic democracy, and contemporary scientific production.

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DEIA Principles – current version.