Author Guidelines

MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

The Brazilian Journal of Alternative Dispute Resolution—RBADR, published semiannually—is a journal focused on alternative dispute resolution (ADRs), including Arbitration, Mediation, Dispute Board, ADR Designing Programs and Online Dispute Resolution.

THE JOURNAL

The Brazilian Journal of Alternative Dispute Resolution (RBADR) is a double-blinded, peer-reviewed journal that publishes academic papers related to appropriate conflict resolution methods. It is published by Fórum Publishers in Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais and aims to provide a leading international forum for in-depth studies from various perspectives in ADRs.

MANUSCRIPT STRUCTURE

The Brazilian Journal of Alternative Dispute Resolution – RBADR invites authors to submit original manuscripts on all aspects of issues related to Alternative Dispute Resolution. It is assumed that submitting a manuscript to the RBADR signals that it has not been, and will not be, submitted elsewhere simultaneously. Papers scheduled for future publication in book form will be considered, provided they appear first in RBADR.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

Manuscripts should be written in Times New Roman, size 12, and space between lines 1.5 throughout the manuscript (including all quotations, footnotes, and references). Pages should be numbered consecutively. The average number of pages should be between 15 and 40 for papers and between 5 and 8 for book reviews and case comments. Notes should be listed consecutively during the text of the article (footnotes) and marked in the text at the point of punctuation by superior numbers. Manuscripts must be submitted in Word format (.doc). 

 FORMAT

Articles should be based on original research, and an actual argument that falls within the Journal's scope should be developed. The articles are subjected to an anonymous peer review and must include a title; Abstract (up to 250 words); Keywords (up to 5 keywords); Summary; Introduction; Main text; Final Considerations; References (at the end of the article); Footnotes; Acknowledgements (if appropriate) Table(s) and Figure(s) with caption(s) (on individual files) (if applicable).

References should be included in footnotes and at the end of the article as follows:

Books: LAST NAME, First Name. Title of the work: Subtitle. edition number. City: Publisher, year.

Example: OLIVEIRA, Rafael C. Curso de Direito Administrativo. 12th ed. Rio de Janeiro: Método, 2024.

Articles in journals: LAST NAME, First Name. Title of the article. Journal Title in italics, city, volume, number, page range preceded by "p." and year. The DOI link should be provided when available.

Example: FERREIRA, Daniel B., GROMOVA, Elizaveta A., GIOVANNINI, Cristiane J. Online Sports Betting in Brazil and conflict solution clauses. Revista Brasileira de Alternative Dispute Resolution, vol. 4, no. 7, pp. 75-87, 2022. https://doi.org/10.52028/rbadr.v4i7.5

Authors are requested to verify the published issues for reference formatting verification.

The Brazilian Journal of Alternative Dispute Resolution – RBADR informs readers that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the text belong solely to the author and not to the Journal Publisher or the editorial board members.

AUTHOR DECLARATION

To be granted full access to the Journal, please contact or check the website archives:

Editora Fórum

0800 704 3737

vendas@editoraforum.com.br

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PRIVACY STATEMENT

The names and addresses mentioned in this Journal will be used exclusively for the services provided by this publication. They will not be made available for other purposes or to third parties.

Ethics Policies For Studies Involving The Participation Of Human Subjects

Authors must ensure that studies involving human participants, their data, or biological material received approval (or were granted exemption) from the relevant institutional and/or national research ethics committee. This approval validates the study and reinforces its adherence to the ethical standards outlined in the 1964 Declaration of Helsinki and its subsequent amendments or equivalent ethical standards.

Written informed consent must be applied if there is any doubt (e.g. when authors are unsure if the individual's anonymity is preserved).

Suppose there is uncertainty regarding whether the research complied with the 1964 Helsinki Declaration or similar standards. In that case, the authors must explain their approach and demonstrate that an independent ethics committee or institutional review board explicitly approved any questionable aspects of the study.

If a study was exempt from requiring ethics approval, the authors should detail this in the manuscript, along with the reasons for the exemption.

PUBLICATION ETHICS AND PUBLICATION MALPRACTICE STATEMENT

Our publication ethics guidelines align with the COPE Principles of Transparency, Best Practice Guidelines, and the COPE Code of Conduct. Further information is available at https://publicationethics.org.

We promote and uphold the highest standards of publication ethics, taking robust measures to prevent publication malpractices. As a responsible publisher, the Editorial Board of this Journal is deeply committed to overseeing all stages of publishing. We acknowledge our ethical duties and responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities of Editors and Publisher:

The Revista Brasileira de Alternative Dispute Resolution - RBADR is an institution-independent published by Editora Fórum. Editors undertake a range of responsibilities to enhance the Journal's quality and integrity, address author and reader needs, encourage academic discourse, and more. In line with best practices, editors commit to the following responsibilities:

1.   Editorial Board: The editorial board comprises recognized experts in the field. The Journal's webpage provides their full names, affiliations, and updated contact information.
2.   Publication Decisions: Editors are responsible for determining which submitted articles should be published, guided by the work's validation, significance to researchers and readers, and adherence to the Journal's policies and legal requirements.
3.   Peer Review Process: All journal content undergoes an external double-blind peer review. Articles deemed suitable for review are evaluated by experts in the respective field. Referees' comments guide publication decisions.
4.   Fair Play: Manuscripts are evaluated based on intellectual content, free from biases related to race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, or political beliefs. A paper is accepted or rejected based on its importance, originality, clarity, and relevance to the Journal's aim.
5.   Digital Archiving: Editors ensure the digital preservation of journal content on the website, enabling continued access for all. If, by any chance, the Journal is discontinued, it will remain accessible on the Publisher's digital platform (https://loja.editoraforum.com.br/revista-brasileira-de-alternative-dispute-resolution-rbadr).
6.   Confidentiality: Editors and editorial staff maintain strict confidentiality concerning submitted manuscripts, disclosing information only to authorized individuals.
7.   Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: Editors ethically handle unpublished materials from submitted manuscripts, refraining from using such information for personal gain. Conflicts of interest are conducted transparently and appropriately.
8.   Procedures for Dealing with Unethical Behavior: Editors promptly and diligently address unethical behavior, following prescribed measures based on the severity of the misconduct.

Duties and Responsibilities of Authors:

 Authors are expected to adhere to high standards of ethical conduct throughout the publication process, including:

1.   Publication and Submission Fee: No manuscript processing, submission, or publication fees exist.
2.   Open Access Policy and Embargo Period: The Journal embraces an open-access policy after a one-year embargo period, allowing users to access, redistribute, and build upon the material with proper credit.
3.   Reporting Standards: Authors present accurate work accounts and objectively discuss their significance. Accurate data and appropriate references are essential.
4.   Data Access and Retention: Authors may need raw data for editorial review and should be prepared to grant public access to such data. Data retention for a reasonable period post-publication is expected.
5.   Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure their work is original and properly cited. Plagiarism in any form is considered unethical and unacceptable. We advise authors to check their work plagiarism rate before submitting to tools such as Grammarly (https://www.grammarly.com/plagiarism-checker).
6.   Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publications: Authors should not publish essentially the same research in more than one Journal concurrently. Proper citation of the primary reference is necessary for secondary publications.
7.   Acknowledgement of Sources: It is crucial to acknowledge others' work. Authors must cite relevant publications that have influenced their work.
8.   Authorship of the Paper: Authorship should be limited to those who significantly contributed to the study. All appropriate co-authors should approve the final version and agree to its submission for publication.
9.   Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or substantive conflicts that could influence the manuscript's results or interpretation.
10. Fundamental Errors in Published Works: Authors must promptly notify the editor of significant errors or inaccuracies in their published work, cooperating to retract or correct the paper.
11. Paper sharing: Authors can share their research on all available networks and repositories (e.g., researchgate.net).

Duties and Responsibilities of Reviewers:

Reviewers play a vital role in maintaining the Journal's integrity by providing valuable assessments of submitted manuscripts. Critical responsibilities of reviewers include:

1.   Contribution to Editorial Decisions: Peer review supports editorial decisions, aiding authors in improving their papers.
2.   Promptness: Reviewers must promptly inform the editor if they cannot review a manuscript within the stipulated timeframe.
3.   Confidentiality: Reviewers must maintain confidentiality regarding manuscripts and not share them without authorization.
4.   Standards of Objectivity: Reviews should be conducted objectively, avoiding personal criticism and presenting clear views supported by arguments.
5.   Acknowledgment of Sources: Reviewers should identify relevant unpublished work and inform the editor of any substantial similarities between the manuscript and other published papers.
6.   Disclosure and Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must keep privileged information confidential and refrain from using it for personal gain. Conflicts of interest must be disclosed and managed appropriately.

 Complaints and Appeals:

All complaints from authors and third parties must be addressed to the editors at editorial.rbadr@gmail.com. Authors can appeal from an editorial decision through the submission system or email. 

We remain committed to upholding these ethical standards, ensuring the integrity and credibility of our publication process.

Publication and Submission fee

No fees or charges are required from authors for manuscript processing. Authors pay neither submission nor publication fee.

Open Access Policy

The Journal is freely available online after the one-year embargo period. Authors must agree to this open-access policy, which enables unrestricted access and reuse of all published articles. Users can copy and redistribute the material in electronic format and build upon it without further permission or fees, provided that appropriate credit is given.