About the Journal

FOCUS AND SCOPE

Our journal, “proyecto, progreso, arquitectura”, founded in 2010, is an initiative of the Research Group HUM-632 of the University of Seville and its objective is the sharing and debating of research within architecture. This six-monthly scientific publication, in paper and digital format, publishes original works that have not been previously published in other journals. The article selection process consists of a double blind system involving two external reviewers, following the usual protocols for serial scientific publications. The titles, summaries and key words of articles are also published in English.

“proyecto, progreso, arquitectura” presents a clear, easy and flexible structure. It deals with all the subjects relating to the theory and the practise of the architectural project. The different “open themes” that compose our editorial line are sources for the conjunction of diverse investigations (http://www.proyectoprogresoarquitectura.com).

The journal is directed toward architects, students, researchers and professionals related to the planning and the accomplishment of the architectural work.

 

PEER REVIEW PROCESS

EXTERNAL ANONYMOUS PEER REVIEW

When the Editorial Board of the journal has verified that the article fulfils the standards relating to style and content indicated in the instructions for authors, the article will be sent to two anonymous experts, no belonging to the Editorial Board, within the specific field of architectural investigation and critique, for a double blind review.

The assessment will be influenced by the interest ot the article, its contribution to knowledge of the subject matter, its innovative contribution, the correct relationships established, the critical judgment developed, the bibliographical references used, its correct writing, etc., and it will provide recommendations, if any, for possible improvement.

The Director of the journal will communicate the result of the reviewers' evaluations, and their recommendations, to the authors by electronic mail, to the address used to send the article. The Director will communicate the result of the review (publication without changes; publication with minor corrections; publication with significant corrections; its publication is not advisable), as well as the observations and comments of the reviewers, to the main author.

If the manuscript has been accepted with modifications, the authors will have to resubmit a new version of the article, addressing the requirements and suggestions of the external reviewers. If they wish, the authors can also send a letter to the Editorial Board, in which they will indicate the content of the modifications of the article. The articles with significant corrections can be sent to the Advisory Board for verification of the validity of the modifications made by the author.

Considering the degree of compliance with the requested changes, the Advisory Board sahll decide whether or not the article is published. This decision will be communicated to the author by the Director of the journal.

 

OPEN ACCESS POLICY

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

 

ETHICS STATEMENT ON PUBLICATION AND BAD PRECTICES

PROYECTO, PROGRESO ARQUITECTURA (PPA) makes a commitment to the academic community by ensuring the ethics and quality of its published articles. As a benchmark, our journal uses the Code of Conduct and Good Practices which, for scientific journals, is defined for editors by the PUBLICATION ETHICS COMMITTEE (COPE).

Our journal thereby guarantees an appropriate response to the needs of readers and authors, ensuring the quality of the published work, protecting and respecting the content and integrity of the articles. The Editorial Board will publish corrections, clarifications, retractions and apologies when necessary.

In compliance with these best practices, PPA has published the arbitration system that is followed for the selection of articles as well as the evaluation criteria to be applied by the anonymous, external peer-reviewers. PPA keeps these criteria current, based solely on the scientific importance, the originality, clarity and relevance of the presented article.

Our journal guarantees the confidentiality of the evaluation process at all times: the anonymity of the reviewers and authors; the reviewed content; the reasoned report issued by the reviewers and any other communication issued by the editorial, advisory and scientific boards as required.

Equally, the strictest confidentiality applies to possible clarifications, claims or complaints that an author may wish to refer to the journal's committees or the article reviewers.

PROYECTO, PROGRESO ARQUITECTURA (PPA) declares its commitment to the respect and integrity of work already published. For this reason, plagiarism is strictly prohibited and texts that are identified as being plagiarized, or having fraudulent content, will be eliminated or not published in PPA. The journal will act as quickly as possible in such cases. In accepting the terms and conditions expressed by our journal, authors must guarantee that the article and the materials associated with it are original and do not infringe copyright. The authors will also have to warrant that, in the case of joint authorship, there has been full consensus of all authors concerned and that the article has not been submitted to, or previously published in, any other media.

 

PUBLICATION QUALITY

The Editorial University of Seville fulfils the criteria established by the National Commission for the Evaluation of Research Activity (CNEAI) so that its publications are recognised as "of impact" (Ministry of Science and Innovation, Resolution 12234 of 15 November 2013 on the Presidency of the CNEAI, Appendix I, BOE No 279, of 21.11.13).

The Publications Secretariat of the University of Seville operates a quality control system which ensures the prestige and international nature of its publications, and is a member of the U.N.E. (Unión de Editoriales Universitarias Españolas - Union of Spanish University Publishers).