DORA
Declaration of Revista Educare Ciudad de Jerusalén on Responsible Research Assessment
Revista Educare Ciudad de Jerusalén, published by Escuela de Educación Básica Particular "Ciudad de Jerusalén" in Durán, Ecuador, formally endorses the principles of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA). We recognize the imperative need to improve how the outcomes of scientific, academic, and pedagogical research are evaluated.
In line with our commitment to open, transparent, and equitable science, the journal establishes the following institutional commitments and guidelines:
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Independence from the Impact Factor: The journal rejects the use of journal-based metrics—such as the Journal Impact Factor—as a surrogate measure of the quality of individual research articles, or for decisions regarding hiring, promotion, or funding of authors.
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Assessment Based on Intrinsic Content: We assess each manuscript strictly on its scientific merit, methodological rigor, originality, and specific contribution to the fields of education, pedagogy, and social inclusion, regardless of the journal's overall metrics.
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Broadening the Scope of Contribuitons: We value and promote a wide range of research outputs and academic contributions (empirical articles, theoretical reviews, didactic innovations, and open educational resources), recognizing the plurality of ways in which knowledge is communicated and generates societal impact.
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Transparency in Metrics: When utilizing article-level metrics or alternative indicators, we commit to providing a clear and contextualized framework, avoiding simplifications that distort the assessment of scientific labor.
