Editorial policy on gender equality

Editorial Policy on Gender Equality – Cuadernos Unimetanos

Cuadernos Unimetanos is committed to promoting gender policies that foster genuine equality between women and men in all areas of society. This commitment is reflected in several key actions adopted by the journal:

1. Editorial Participation

The journal strives to ensure a balanced representation of women and men within its editorial team and governing bodies. Additionally, it promotes equitable participation of women and men in the peer-review processes.

2. Use of Inclusive Language

Cuadernos Unimetanos encourages authors to use inclusive language in their scientific articles. Such language should reflect gender equality and acknowledge the contributions and presence of women in society. Particular care should be taken to avoid discriminatory language and gender bias.
To achieve this, the use of gender-neutral terms, explanatory phrases, or, where necessary, gendered pairs (e.g., "he/she") is recommended instead of defaulting to the generic masculine.

For further guidance, authors may consult the APA Publication Manual:
https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/bias-free-language/gender

3. Consideration of Sex and Gender in Research

Additionally, Cuadernos Unimetanos ensures that the full names of all authors are included in the articles it publishes. For research studies, abstracts must rigorously specify whether representative samples include individuals of all genders.