The ESASP Journal – Scientific Journal of the School of Advocacy of OAB/SP invites authors to submit manuscripts (articles, essays, and reviews) on a continuous submission basis. Submissions must be original, unpublished, and must not be under simultaneous review by another journal.

For the Articles and Dossier sections, it is recommended that at least one of the authors holds a PhD degree or is currently a doctoral candidate. For the Review and Interview sections, it is recommended that at least one of the authors holds a Specialist degree.

1. Peer Review Process

The journal adopts a double-blind peer review system, ensuring impartiality, anonymity, and scientific rigor.

The editorial workflow comprises the following stages:

  1. Initial screening (Desk Review): the Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editor conducts a preliminary assessment to verify the manuscript’s alignment with the journal’s scope, compliance with editorial standards, and originality.

  2. External peer review: manuscripts approved in the initial screening are sent to at least two external ad hoc reviewers, specialists in the relevant field, without identification of authorship.

  3. Reviews and editorial decision: based on the reviewers’ reports, the decision may be:
    • Acceptance without revisions
    • Acceptance with mandatory revisions
    • Resubmission for further review
    • Rejection

In cases of conflicting reviews, an additional review may be requested.

Reviewers must declare the absence of conflicts of interest and maintain confidentiality regarding the manuscript content.

Editorial decisions are based exclusively on scientific quality, academic relevance, and adherence to the journal’s scope.

2. Associated Policies

2.1. Open Access
The journal adopts an immediate open access model, with content licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0).

2.2. No Fees
No submission or publication fees (APCs) are charged.

2.3. Copyright
Authors retain full copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication, without restrictions on self-archiving, in accordance with the journal’s deposit policy.

2.4. Editorial Independence
The ESASP Journal ensures full editorial independence in its decisions. Manuscript evaluation and publication are conducted exclusively based on academic, scientific, and ethical criteria, without institutional, administrative, political, or financial interference.

The journal’s institutional affiliation with the School of Advocacy of OAB/SP does not influence editorial decisions. Authors affiliated with the institution are subject to the same double-blind peer review process as all other submissions.

2.5. Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)

 

In accordance with the Portaria CNPq nº 2.664/2026, the use of generative AI tools must be declared in the manuscript, indicating the tool used and its specific purpose. The use of AI is permitted for supporting writing, language revision, translation, and text organization, provided there is human supervision and critical review by the authors. The use of AI to generate or manipulate data, results, or evidence is not permitted, nor is the production of analyses without human verification. The use of AI as an author or co-author is also prohibited, as is plagiarism, including automated paraphrasing. Authors are fully responsible for the submitted content, including its accuracy, originality, and integrity.

3. Manuscript Preparation

Technical compliance is a prerequisite for evaluation.

3.1. Format and Standards
The manuscript must be submitted in .docx format (Microsoft Word) and comply with ABNT standards (NBR 6022, 6023, and 10520). Length must be between 15 and 25 pages.

3.2. Persistent Identifiers (PIDs)
ORCID: Mandatory for all authors in submissions from 2026 onward. Articles published prior to this requirement may not include this identifier, according to the policies in force at the time.

ROR (Research Organization Registry): The use of the ROR identifier is mandatory. Authors must select their institution using the integrated ROR system within OJS.

3.3. Anonymization
The .docx file must not contain any information that identifies the authors, including metadata, to ensure the integrity of the blind review process.

3.4. Accessibility
All visual elements (images, charts, and tables) must include descriptive Alternative Text (Alt Text).

4. Submission Checklist

The following items must be confirmed during submission:

[ ] The manuscript is original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere
[ ] The file is in .docx format and is not a scanned document
[ ] The manuscript complies with ABNT standards and journal guidelines
[ ] All author identification has been removed from the file and its properties
[ ] ORCID IDs for all authors have been provided
[ ] Institutional affiliation has been correctly indicated using the ROR identifier
[ ] The author agrees with the copyright policy and CC BY 4.0 license
[ ] All visual elements include Alternative Text (Alt Text)

[ ] The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, when applicable, has been properly declared in the manuscript, including the tool used and its purpose, in accordance with the Portaria CNPq nº 2.664/2026

5. System Registration Instructions

Authors must register before submitting a manuscript.

Username rules:

  • lowercase letters only

  • numbers allowed

  • underscore (_) and hyphen (-) allowed

  • no spaces, accents, or special characters

  • cannot begin or end with _ or -

Additional instructions:

Role Selection: Authors must select the role “Author” during registration; otherwise, submission will not be possible.

Email: A valid and unique email address is required. Authors should check their spam folder for confirmation.

ORCID Integration: It is strongly recommended to connect ORCID during registration to facilitate data integration.