Submissions

Author Guidelines

ARTICLE COVER LETTER

OPEN SCIENCE COMPLIANCE FORM

CREDIT TAXONOMY (Contributor Roles Taxonomy)

1. General Information

The Revista Direito e Debate publishes two issues annually in electronic format. Articles are published on a rolling basis as manuscripts are approved.

Frequency: Biannual with continuous publication.

Publication Type: Continuous Publication

Year of Journal Creation: 1991

ISSN: 2176-6622

2. Editorial Policy

The Revista Direito e Debate is published by the Graduate Program in Law at the Regional University of the Northwest of the State of Rio Grande do Sul – Unijuí. Its aim is to serve as a platform for disseminating articles that focus on the critical and interdisciplinary study of law.

3. General Submission Instructions

To submit, the corresponding author must log into the Revista Direito em Debate system. During submission, the corresponding author must submit the following in item 2 (Manuscript Transfer):

• Article formatted according to the journal’s guidelines.
• Article cover letter (see attached guidelines).
• Open Science Compliance Form (see attached guidelines).

Then, in item 3 (insert metadata), the corresponding author must fill in the requested information, including ORCID and the institution of each author.

4. General Information About the Article

4. 1. Languages

Manuscripts are accepted in Portuguese, English, or Spanish.

4. 2. Manuscript Structure

Title: Should identify the content of the work in up to 15 words. It should be presented in the language of the manuscript and in English.

Abstract: Up to 250 words, written in a single paragraph. The abstract must be in the language of the manuscript and accompanied by its English version. It should briefly indicate the study's objective, methodology, main results, and key conclusions.

Keywords: 3 to 5 terms that help identify the subject of the work, in both Portuguese (Palavras-chave) and English (Keywords).

Introduction: Should present the research problem, justification, literature review (relevance and importance of the topic), and objectives that align with the study proposal.

Development: The development section should present the methodological foundations as well as the research results and discussion. It is important to include: methodology, results, and discussion (authors may use other titles if deemed more appropriate).

Conclusions (Final Considerations): Should highlight the most important findings, considering the response to the study's objective and implications for the field.

References: References must be organized in alphabetical order (according to ABNT rules) and include only authors and works mentioned in the text. Authors' names should be written in full, using et al. only when the reference includes more than three authors.

References to authors throughout the article should follow the scheme: (Author's surname, year) or (Author's surname, year, page number, in the case of a quotation).

Figures and Tables: Figures and tables must be inserted in the text sequentially, numbered in the order they are mentioned. They should be properly numbered and captioned. If figures or tables from other sources are used, the original source must be cited.

Ethical Aspects: If the article has been submitted to an Ethics Committee (CEP/Conep System or another system), authors are requested to include this information in the body of the article or in a footnote.

4. 3. Authors

4. 3. 1. General Information on Authorship

The names of the authors should not appear in the article document, only in the metadata in the submission system and in the COVER LETTER FOR ARTICLE SUBMISSION.

In the submission metadata, the email, ORCID, and institution of each author must be included. Up to three institutional affiliations can be listed, for example: "University, Faculty, and Department/Program.

The maximum number of authors is limited to three, with exceptions considered only with a valid justification for including more authors. The inclusion of authors whose contributions do not meet the established criteria will not be accepted as a justification for their listing. However, such collaborators may be recognised in the Acknowledgments section, which is designated to thank institutions or individuals who supported the research or contributed to the study without meeting the criteria for authorship. At least one of the authors must hold a minimum academic qualification of a doctoral degree.

The participation and contribution of each individual in the development of the work will be carefully assessed to ensure that only those who meet the authorship criteria are listed as authors. The goal of this policy is to ensure transparency and proper attribution of credit to those involved in the research, while maintaining the integrity and validity of the academic work.

The detailed contributions of the authors must be recorded in the COVER LETTER FOR ARTICLE SUBMISSION (see item 4. 3. 2. CRediT taxonomy).

Manuscript authors must confirm that:

a) The authors of the manuscript must confirm that: The manuscript is original, unpublished, and has not been submitted to any other journal nor will it be while under evaluation by Revista Direitos em Debate.

b) The manuscript has not been published in full or in part in any other medium, and it does not substantially resemble any other work by the author or third parties.

c) All data presented in the article are legitimate and authentic.

d) The authors actively contributed to the conception of this work and take full responsibility for its content. No links or financing agreements between the authors and companies with a potential interest in the publication of this article have been disclosed. All individuals who contributed to this study but did not qualify for authorship have been properly recognised in the acknowledgments section with written permission from the mentioned authors.

e) Any conflicts of interest have been disclosed, and any financial support received for this research has been appropriately acknowledged.

f) The authors agree to serve as reviewers in the manuscript review process when requested by the journal.

g) Declare that all ethical principles of research involving human beings have been strictly followed in accordance with Resolution CNS No. 466, of December 12, 2012 (Ethics in Research Involving Human Beings), and Resolution CNS No. 510, of April 7, 2016 (Ethics in Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences).

h) The data presented in the article are not the result of scientific misconduct, including data fabrication, misuse of third-party materials (such as tables, graphs, charts, figures, scales, drawings, instruments, questionnaires, methodology validation, and other illustrations), plagiarism, self-plagiarism, or duplication. Declare that you are the sole author and copyright holder. If the article contains third-party material, confirm that prior permission for its reproduction has been obtained, ensuring no violation of third-party copyright or intellectual property rights, in accordance with Law No. 9.610/98.

i) Agree fully with the Public Access and Copyright Policy adopted by Revista Direitos em Debate, which uses the Creative Commons – CC BY licence. This licence permits others to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the work, including for commercial purposes, provided the original creation is properly attributed. Consequently, the journal must be granted the right to publish this work first, with appropriate recognition of the authors.

4. 3. 2. CRediT Taxonomy

CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) is a comprehensive classification framework that includes 14 distinct roles, each representing typical functions performed by contributors in the creation of academic and scientific works. These roles describe the specific and individual contributions of each author to the research, allowing for a detailed representation of their contributions.

The primary goal of this taxonomy is to enhance transparency about individual author contributions in scientific works, thereby improving attribution systems, recognition, and accountability. Notably, a single contributor may take on multiple roles in the creation of a work, and CRediT offers a framework to clearly and systematically represent this diversity of contributions.

4. 4. Manuscript Formatting

The articles must be typed on A4 paper, with 1.5 line spacing and margins of 3 cm on the top and left, and 2.5 cm on the bottom and right. The articles should be at least 15 pages and no more than 25 pages, including references and appendices. Use Times New Roman font, size 12, except for footnotes, which should be in size 10. For the title in both Portuguese and English (mandatory), use font size 12, in uppercase, bold, and centered.

References: References to authors throughout the article should follow the scheme: (Author's surname, year) or (Author's surname, year, page number, in the case of a quotation).

The bibliographic references used will be presented at the end of the article in alphabetical order (according to ABNT rules).

Below is a model for references:

Book: SOBRENOME, First name(s) of the author(s). Title (in italics): subtitle (normal). Edition number, if not the first. Place of publication: publisher, year of publication.

Collective Work: SOBRENOME, First name(s) of the chapter author(s). Title of the chapter. In: SOBRENOME, First name(s) of the editor(s). Title of the collective work (in italics): subtitle. Edition number, if not the first. Place of publication: publisher, year of publication. Pages of the chapter.

Journal Article: SOBRENOME, First name(s) of the author(s). Title of the article. Name of the journal (in italics), place of publication, volume and issue number, pages of the article, year of publication.

Theses and Dissertations: SOBRENOME, First name. Title (in italics). Year. Master's thesis or Doctoral dissertation – Institution where it was presented, institution's location, year.

Internet (electronic documents): SOBRENOME, First name. Title (in italics). Year. Available at: [access address]. Accessed on: [date of access].

Tables: The table formatting should be done using the Microsoft Word table functionality, employing the font Times New Roman, size 10, and single line spacing. Each piece of data to be inserted in the table should occupy a specific cell, separated by rows and columns, ensuring that there are no empty cells. The title of the table should be at the top, and the source should be at the bottom (e.g., Source: The authors).
It is essential that each column in the table is appropriately identified so that the data can be understood clearly and organized. Internal lines in tables should only appear above and below the header, as well as in the last row of the table, to highlight the main information and visually separate different sets of data.
This guideline must be strictly followed to ensure the correct presentation of information and to provide an efficient and precise reading of the data contained in the tables.

Figures:
Figures are visual representations, such as charts, graphs, drawings, diagrams, flowcharts, and photos. To identify and reference these figures in the text, they should be labeled as "Figure," followed by the corresponding number (e.g., Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.). The title of the figure, including charts, graphs, drawings, diagrams, flowcharts, and photos, should be placed at the top, and the source at the bottom (e.g., Source: The authors).

Frames (Textual Boxes):
They should present textual, non-numerical information, and must be delimited by lines on the sides, with internal lines for better organization. When a frame is extracted from other publications, the proper reference should be provided. If it is constructed by the authors, it should state: Source: Prepared by the authors.

Graphs:
Graphs should be clear and legible. If a graph is extracted from other publications, the source must be appropriately referenced. If it is constructed by the authors, it should state: Source: Prepared by the authors.

Diagrams, Drawings, Flowcharts:
These should be created using appropriate tools and presented in a clear and legible manner. If they are extracted from other publications, the source must be provided. If they are constructed by the authors, they should state: Source: Prepared by the authors.

Photos:
Photos must be clear and submitted in high resolution.

Testimonies from Study Participants:
For qualitative research that presents excerpts from participants' testimonies, a 1.25 cm left margin indentation should be used, without italics, without quotation marks, and the identifier of the speaker should appear after the period and in parentheses. Example: The qualitative research presents the participants' testimonies. (Suj1).

4. 5. Considerations on the Use of Chatbots in Submitted Manuscripts

In order to ensure the integrity and reliability of the conclusions and results presented in scientific manuscripts that employ Chatbots, as well as to maintain public trust in the advancements and results shared, the Revista em Debate supports the guidelines set forth by WAME (World Association of Medical Editors) (https://wame.org/page3.php?id=106) regarding the ethical aspects associated with the use of these technologies in scientific manuscripts. These include:

Transparency: Authors are required to fully disclose the use of Chatbots in the manuscript writing process. They must provide detailed information, including the name, version, model, and source of the Chatbot, as well as a clear description of its role and contributions to the creation of the text.

Responsibility: Authors must take full responsibility for the work produced by Chatbots in their manuscripts, ensuring the accuracy of the content and confirming that no plagiarism is included. Furthermore, human authors are responsible for ensuring the absence of plagiarism in their articles, including any text generated by the Chatbots.

Attribution: Authors must ensure proper attribution of all sources, including material produced by the Chatbots. They should also seek and cite sources that support the statements made by the Chatbots.

Limitations: Authors must discuss the limitations and potential biases of using Chatbots in the production of scientific texts, such as the inability to understand nuances or ambiguities in language.

The Revista Direito em Debate requires that authors disclose the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process by adding a statement during manuscript submission (item 2 – manuscript transfer).

The statement must include the following information:

"Declaration of the Use of Generative AI and AI-Assisted Technologies in the Writing Process."

"During the preparation of this article, the author(s) used [NAME OF TOOL/SERVICE] for the purpose of [PURPOSE]. After using this tool/service, the author(s) reviewed and edited the content as needed and took full responsibility for the content of the publication."

It is important to note that this statement does not apply to the use of basic text revision tools, such as spell checkers, grammar checkers, bibliographic references, etc. If no generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in the writing process, the inclusion of this statement is not required.

5. Article Evaluation

5. 1. Evaluation Stages:

a) Pre-analysis: Initially, the article is received by the technical team, which checks its compliance with the journal's guidelines. Following this, the manuscript will be reviewed by members of the Editorial Committee, who will assess its alignment with the journal’s general criteria and editorial policy. Articles will be rejected at this stage if they: a) are simply literature reviews or excerpts from theses, dissertations, projects, or research reports without proper adaptation; b) are excessively descriptive and lack analytical depth; c) do not offer a significant contribution to the field of knowledge; d) do not comply with the journal’s publication guidelines. Articles rejected at this stage will be archived, and those approved will proceed to the next stage.

d) Peer Review: Articles will be evaluated by at least two specialists in the subject area, selected from the ad hoc reviewers who are members of the journal’s Scientific Committee. These reviewers will be from different Brazilian institutions and from other countries. The peer review process is double-blind, meaning the identities of both the reviewers and the authors are kept anonymous. The reviews may or may not be published alongside the article (see item 6.3 Peer Review Openings and Associated Editor Identification).

Reviewers will evaluate the article based on the following assessment criteria: Clarity of writing and fluency of reading; Compatibility with scientific document standards; Relevance and appropriateness of the theoretical-conceptual framework; Clarity and alignment of the study object with the journal’s focus and scope; Clear objectives stated and aligned in the abstract, introduction, and conclusion; Well-explained and appropriate methodology for the article’s goals; Good presentation and discussion of results, engaging with the theoretical-conceptual framework; Concise conclusions that are compatible with the methodology and results; Originality and contribution of the article to the field of knowledge.

After submitting the reviewer’s descriptive feedback on the journal’s page, the editor will select one of the following recommendations:

• Accept
• Mandatory Revisions
• Resubmit for Review
• Submit to Another Journal
• Reject

c) Editorial Decision: Authors will be notified by the Editors of the journal regarding the acceptance or rejection of their manuscript based on the received reviews. Any suggestions for structural or content modifications will be communicated to the author(s), who will be responsible for making the necessary changes.

The Editors of the journal reserve the right to suggest formal modifications to ensure the submission aligns with the journal’s editorial and graphical standards.

5. 2. Guide for Reviewers and Article Evaluation Criteria

Revista Direito em Debate is committed to promoting the dissemination of relevant and high-quality scientific research in the health field. Below are the Peer Review evaluation criteria:

a) Compliance with Journal Guidelines:
Does the manuscript strictly adhere to the presentation guidelines of Revista Direito em Debate, ensuring consistency and uniformity in the publication?

b) Clarity of the Investigated Problem:
Is the problem being investigated clearly formulated and presented, allowing for a precise understanding of the study's objectives?

c) Study Contribution:
Is the manuscript relevant and innovative, adding knowledge to the health field?

d) National or International Relevance:
Does the article present relevance beyond the local scope, with potential to contribute to the national or international health research landscape?

e) Scientific Literature Review:
Is the literature review current, pertinent, and comprehensive, demonstrating familiarity with previously published studies related to the topic?

f) Appropriateness of the Research Method:
Is the research method used appropriate for addressing the investigated problem, ensuring the reliability and validity of the results?

g) Clarity and Replicability of the Method:
Is the method description clear and detailed, allowing other researchers to replicate the study?

h) Data Analysis:
Is the data analysis performed clearly, appropriately, and accurately, providing a well-founded interpretation of the results?

i) Adequate Presentation of Results:
Are the results presented clearly, objectively, and appropriately, making them easy to understand for readers?

j) Discussion and Well-Founded Conclusions:
Is the discussion and the conclusion(s) supported by the results presented and/or by a current and pertinent literature review, providing a consistent argument?

k) Text Quality:
Is the text clear, coherent, and well-organised, contributing to the dissemination of high-quality scientific knowledge?

By adopting these evaluation criteria, the Revista Direito em Debate aims to maintain a high standard of excellence in its publications, providing readers and researchers with a reliable source of scientific knowledge in the field of law.

6. Ethics in Research

6. 1. Editorial Code of Conduct: Declaration of Improper Procedures in Publications

Revista Direito em Debate is committed to ethical research and publication practices. Ethical behaviour is a cornerstone for all parties involved in the publication of the journal.

Plagiarism is not tolerated, and articles derived from parts of research reports, undergraduate theses, dissertations, or theses of the author, without proper adaptation, will not be considered.

The journal employs plagiarism detection software (Plagius) to ensure ethical principles and prevent improper practices in scientific production.

In cases where plagiarism is identified, i.e., a substantial part of the text is found to be identical to a previously published article, the Chief Editor, in conjunction with the UNIJUÍ Publisher support team, will follow these procedures: a) Evidence of the detected plagiarism will be sent to the author(s), requesting a response regarding the issue. b) If the response is unsatisfactory, or the text is not corrected, the article will not be published.

Revista Direito em Debate follows the recommendations of the ethical codes in publication established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) [https://publicationethics.org/core-practices] and the Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors [https://publicationethics.org/files/Code_of_conduct_for_journal_editors_Mar11.pdf].

6. 2. Ethics/Publication Policies

6. 2. 1. Ethics Committee

The Revista Direito em Debate maintains a strong commitment to upholding ethical standards related to the articles published, as well as to the evaluation and publication processes.

The ethical decisions and procedures adopted by the journal are based on the following documents:

• CNS Resolution No. 466, of December 12, 2012 (Ethics in Research with Human Beings);
• CNS Resolution No. 510, of April 7, 2016 (Ethics in Research in Human and Social Sciences);
• Document from the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) – Ethics and Integrity in Scientific Practice (Available at: https://www.gov.br/cnpq/pt-br/composicao/comissao-de-integridade).
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6. 2. 2. Authorship and Contributions Policies
See item 4. 3. 1. General Information on Authorship

6. 2. 3. Conflict of Interest

A conflict of interest in research occurs when one or more participants in the process— which may include researchers, editors, or reviewers— have ties to institutions or interests that may compromise the integrity of the research or limit impartiality in the evaluation of the study. For Revista Direito em Debate, authors must submit a Letter of Presentation indicating whether there is a conflict of interest or not. This letter must be submitted along with the article.

6. 2. 4. Post-Publication Corrections Policies

Any additions or modifications to the submitted text must be made exclusively before the manuscript is accepted and only if approved by the Editor-in-Chief. The Editor-in-Chief will only consider additions or modifications to the text after the manuscript is accepted under exceptional circumstances. During the period in which the Editor-in-Chief evaluates the request, the publication of the manuscript will be suspended.

Likewise, the addition (or changes) of authorship during the evaluation stage will only be permitted upon formal and justified request submitted by the authors.

However, when an author identifies a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, it is their responsibility to immediately inform the Editor-in-Chief and work with the editor to correct the article.

6. 2. 4. 1. Policies on Addendum Publication

An addendum is published to provide additional information about a previously published document without correcting the original text. Addenda do not contradict the original publication and are not intended for error corrections. They should be issued when the inclusion of supplementary information enhances the reader's understanding of a significant aspect of the published work. See: Guide for the registration, tagging, and publication of Addenda.

6. 2. 4. 2. Retraction Publication Policies

An article already published in Revista Direito em Debate, in which misconduct is identified, will remain indexed in the journal’s database as retracted. The procedure for the retraction of an article will be initiated after receiving formal notice sent to the Editor-in-Chief by email: revistaseletronicas@unijui.edu.br. The notice must be accompanied by the retraction text, stating the reasons for the retraction. See: Guide for the registration, tagging, and publication of retractions.

6. 2. 4. 3. Erratum Publication Policies
In cases where an erratum is necessary, as long as it does not constitute misconduct, these should be made according to the Guide for the registration, tagging, and publication of errata.

6. 2. 5. Intellectual Property and Reproduction Rights Policy
See item 8. 5. Copyright and Open Access Statement

6. 2. 6. Complaint Management Policy

Revista Direito em Debate is committed to receiving complaints and providing information about its editorial process. If a complaint is received alleging that any contribution to the journal violates intellectual property rights or contains material inaccuracies or illegal materials, an investigation will be launched. This process may involve requesting evidence from the parties involved to support their claims. Revista Direito em Debate will make a good-faith decision regarding the removal of the allegedly illegal material, and all stages of the investigation and decision will be properly documented by the editorial team.

We recognise our commitment to ensuring that Revista Direito em Debate maintains the highest quality standards and is free from errors, though we understand that occasional mistakes may occur. The Editor-in-Chief and the Revista Direito em Debate team will make every effort to promptly address any issues appropriately, including offering the right of reply when necessary. We seek to investigate complaints impartially, examining how systems can be improved to prevent errors whenever possible.

To submit complaints or request information about the editorial process, Revista Direito em Debate is available via email at: revistaseletronicas@unijui.edu.br

6. 2. 7. Ethical Principles of the Editorial Process

a) Editorial Independence: Revista Direito em Debate commits to maintaining complete editorial independence, ensuring that political, economic, or business factors do not influence its decisions and processes.

b) Equality and Inclusion: Revista Direito em Debate guarantees that authors, editors, and reviewers are treated equitably, without discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnicity, nationality, or political ideology.

c) Mutual Respect: Revista Direito em Debate ensures that interactions between authors, reviewers, and editors are always based on mutual respect. Any form of offensive or disrespectful communication will not be accepted.

d) Transparency and Communication: Revista Direito em Debate commits to transparency throughout the editorial process and to clear and open communication between editors, authors, and reviewers.

6. 2. 8. Duties of the Editor

a) Publication Decision: The editor is responsible for deciding which articles submitted to the journal should be accepted, based on the reviews of ad hoc reviewers.

b) Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: The editor must not use unpublished materials from a submitted manuscript in their own research without the explicit, written consent of the author. Furthermore, the editor must refrain from evaluating manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest, whether competitive, collaborative, or due to other relationships with any of the authors, companies, or institutions related to the manuscripts.

c) Confidentiality: The editor must ensure the confidentiality of all information related to a submitted manuscript, sharing it only with the ad hoc reviewers.

d) Involvement and Cooperation in Investigations: The editor must take the necessary and appropriate steps in response to ethical complaints related to a submitted manuscript or a published article.

6. 2. 9. Double-Blind Peer Review Process

To maintain impartiality and the high quality of our publications, submitted works are evaluated through a double-blind review system. It is the responsibility of Revista Direito em Debate:

a) Review Structure: Provide reviewers with the necessary resources to conduct the evaluation process appropriately.

b) Ethical Guidelines: Encourage reviewers to act in accordance with the established Ethical Guidelines.

c) Anonymity: Ensure the anonymity of both parties (authors and reviewers) in the review process.

d) Investigation of Irregularities: Investigate any indications of fraudulent or manipulated review processes.

6. 2. 10. Duties of Ad Hoc Reviewers

a) Contribution to Editorial Decisions: Contribute to editorial decisions through a thorough and informed review.

b) Punctuality: Be punctual in delivering evaluations. Any reviewer who does not feel qualified to assess the article or cannot meet the deadline should immediately notify the editor.

c) Confidentiality: Treat the works received for review as confidential documents, not showing or discussing them with others.

d) Objectivity: Adopt standards of objectivity in evaluations, expressing their views in a clear and well-supported manner.

e) Identification of Relevant References: Identify relevant works that have been published but not cited by the authors.

f) Alerting on Similarities: Reviewers should alert the editor to any substantial similarities or overlap between the manuscript under review and any other article they are personally aware of.

g) Conflicts of Interest: Notify the editor if there are conflicts of interest due to competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with the authors, companies, or institutions related to the manuscripts, refraining from evaluating the manuscript in such cases.

7. Cover Letter for the Article

At the time of submission, the corresponding author must submit the Cover Letter for the article. The letter's template can be found in the journal's guidelines. It should include:

AUTHOR INFORMATION: Name of the corresponding author; institution of the corresponding author; full address of the institution of the corresponding author.

GENERAL ARTICLE INFORMATION: Title of the manuscript; manuscript category (original article or review article); thesis/dissertation, project article; funding sources; study contribution.

AUTHOR INFORMATION: Name, institution, city/state, country of the authors, Lattes (for Brazilian authors), and Orcid; detailed descriptions of the authors' specific contributions (CRediT taxonomy)

8. Publication

8. 1. Time for Publication

The estimated time for the evaluation process is 5 months, with the total time (from submission to publication) being 9 months.

8. 2. Pre-Proof Publication
After the acceptance of the article (and translation into English for articles submitted in Portuguese or Spanish), the journal will publish the accepted version without alterations, with a watermark indicating that it is an unedited version of the article, with the following information:

"This is a preliminary, unedited version of a manuscript that has been accepted for publication in the Revista Direito em Debate. As a service to our readers, we are providing this initial version as accepted. The manuscript will undergo further review, formatting, and approval by the authors before being published in its final form."

At this stage, the article will already have a DOI. The editor will later contact the authors for the publication of the final version.

8. 3. Archiving Policy

The journal is published/archived in the Open Journal System (OJS), developed by the Public Knowledge Project (PKP), a multi-university initiative that promotes open access and the enhancement of academic publishing. OJS is open-source software for managing and publishing scientific journals.
The content is also preserved by the Brazilian Digital Preservation Services Network (Rede Cariniana), which is part of the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) programme developed by Stanford University Library to ensure digital preservation and content restoration.

LOCKSS is open-source software developed by the Stanford University Library that allows for the preservation of selected online journals by crawling their pages for newly published content and archiving it. Each file is continuously validated against copies from other libraries. If the content is corrupted or lost, the copies are used for restoration.

In addition, institutional archiving is performed with daily backups to ensure data preservation.

8. 4. Open Access Declaration

The Revista Direito em Debate is an open-access publication, meaning that all content is available for free, with no cost to the user or their institution. Users are allowed to read, copy, distribute, print, search, create links to the full-text articles, or use them for any legal purpose without prior permission from the editor or author. These principles align with the BOAI definition of open access. All content continues to be made freely available.

8. 5. Copyright and Open Access Statement

Authors who publish in Revista Direito em Debate agree to the following terms:

The works published in Revista Direito em Debate follow the license for journals and research in all environments, whether commercial or non-commercial, that make up the international scientific communication system. The journal is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

The editorial team authorizes free access and wide distribution of the published content, provided that the source is cited, i.e., credit is given to the authors and Revista Direito em Debate, and the text is preserved in its entirety. Authors are allowed to deposit pre-print and post-print versions in institutional or thematic repositories or on their personal webpage (website, blog), as long as it is open access and without any embargo period.

a. Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication, with the work simultaneously licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, which allows sharing the work with acknowledgment of authorship and initial publication in this journal.

b. Authors are authorized to enter into separate additional contracts for non-exclusive distribution of the work published in this journal (e.g., publishing in an institutional repository or as a book chapter), with recognition of authorship and initial publication in this journal.

c. Authors are permitted and encouraged to publish and distribute their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their personal webpage) at any point before or during the editorial process, as this may lead to productive changes, as well as increase the impact and citation of the published work (See The Effect of Open Access).

8. 6. e-location
The Revista Direito em Debate adopts the e-location system for each article published. Articles no longer have continuous and sequential pagination (e.g., 1-15; 16-25) and instead feature an electronic identifier called e-location (e.g., e13264; e13965), which is shown in the PDF under "how to cite." The page count information is only included in the PDFs to facilitate control of the number of pages.

8. 7. Disclosure Policy - Websites and Social Media
The Revista Direito em Debate is committed to widely disseminating the research published, reaching the academic, professional, and general societal spheres. Our dissemination strategy includes the following actions:

Monthly Mailing: We send a monthly newsletter with newly published articles to authors, researchers, and reviewers registered with the journal. This newsletter aims to keep our community informed and engaged with the latest contributions to the field of law.

Outreach to Civil Society: To reach a broader audience and promote public understanding of research, Revista Direito em Debate publishes accessible summaries of studies on the Unijuí Publisher's social media. The texts are presented in a clear and understandable way to ensure that anyone, regardless of their level of expertise, can comprehend and appreciate the impact of the research. This outreach is conducted on Unijuí Publisher's Instagram® at @editoraunijui.

Through these strategies, Revista Direito em Debate aims not only to enhance the academic and professional visibility of the articles but also to contribute to education and engage society with science and research in law.

8. 8. Publication Fees
The Revista Direito em Debate does not charge any fees for Submission and Evaluation.
To ensure its periodicity, regularity, quality, and open access to the published manuscripts, a publishing fee of R$ 300,00 is charged for Accepted Articles, covering the costs of review, layout, DOI registration, and journal maintenance.
Payment is made via PayPal after the article acceptance or by bank deposit:

^{BANCO DO BRASIL - Ag.: 0371-9 - Cc.: 7458-6 - O código identificador é o CPF do depositante ou CNPJ – FIDENE: 90738014/0001-08}

^{BANRISUL – Ag.: 0220 - Cc.: 2400159201}

^{CAIXA ECONÔMICA FEDERAL – Ag.: 4311 – Operação: 003 – Conta:122-4}

^{SICREDI – Ag.: 0361 – Conta: 8001-2}

^{PIX (CNPJ) – 90.738.014/0001-08}

If the payment is made via bank deposit or Pix, the corresponding author must send the following information to the email revistaseletronicas@unijui.edu.br for the issuance of the invoice:

^{Full name; CPF (Taxpayer Identification Number); Complete address; Email address; Article title; Any other information that needs to appear on the invoice.}

For any questions, please contact the journal via email at revistaseletronicas@unijui.edu.br.

Translated from the original version on December 18, 2024.