Submission FAQ

Yes. There are three ways in which Tapuya can help authors who cannot pay APCs. First, authors located in Latin America are eligible for a considerable APC discount (625 instead of 1250 USD for the full APC). If you require this support please get in touch with our managing editor, Luisa Grijalva-Maza luisagrijalva@gmail.com, before submitting your paper to the system, so she can give you the discount code to introduce in the submission questionnaire.

The second kind of support is a waiver code that fully exempts authors from paying APCs. We have a limited amount of full waiver codes per year, which are reserved for authors who need them the most. Please make sure that your university department, library, or research group/project does not provide any financial support (full or partial) for publication before requesting a waiver. Contact Luisa Grijalva-Maza luisagrijalva@gmail.com, before submitting your paper to the system, so she can take your request to the Editor-in-Chief for evaluation. If the waiver is awarded, Luisa will get back to you with the waiver code so you can begin your submission process.

The last way is to contact the EiC, tapuyalastseditor@gmail.com and ask if there are currently any APC funding options that you might be eligible for.

Some institutions have a read and publish agreement with T&F, which might mean a discounted Article Processing Charge (APC) or publication at no cost to the author. For more information, visit https://www.tandfonline.com/openaccess/members.

Please contact Luisa Grijalva-Maza, Managing Editor at luisagrijalvam@gmail.com with your query and attach a word file of your paper. Tapuya is committed to offering authors, especially junior scholars and first-time authors, actionable feedback before submission.

You might also consider hiring a Developmental Editor to assess your work.

Taylor&Francis offers editorial services, including scientific editing, at additional cost.

Please contact Vivette García Deister, Editor-in-Chief at  tapuyalastseditor@gmail.com  with your query and attach a word file of your paper.

We have a word limit because we have limited human resources to process submitted papers. If after fully revising and editing your paper you are still over the word limit, please contact Luisa Grijalva-Maza, Managing Editor at  luisagrijalvam@gmail.com with your query, provide a reason for the length of your manuscript, and attach a word file of your paper. The Managing Editor will advise on how to proceed.

For the time being, we only accept and publish papers in English. However,

1. If you have a paper in Spanish or Portuguese and would like to receive feedback from the Editor-in-Chief, contact her and send a word version of your paper.

2. The EiC will provide general feedback and assess whether your paper is a good fit for Tapuya.

3. If the paper is a good fit for Tapuya, the author is responsible for the translation of the paper into English before submission.

Please consider your time, language skills, and resources before committing to a translation. Taylor&Francis offers editorial services, including translation, at additional cost.

No. Tapuya seeks original, unpublished articles. Tapuya encourages, but will not be responsible for, translations into Spanish, Portuguese, or other languages, of the version-of-record (VOR) of a paper originally published in Tapuya (in English). Translations will be published as ‘supplementary material’ linked to the VOR. Authors are responsible for undertaking and paying for such translations, as well as for the accuracy and quality of the translations, as the journal will not copyedit or proof them.

As of January 2025, Tapuya‘s version of Special Issues (formerly known as Thematic Clusters) are simply collections of Research Articles. Please contact Vivette García Deister, Editor-in-Chief at tapuyalastseditor@gmail.com  with your query and attach a word file of your draft proposal.

No. There are no strict formatting requirements, but all manuscripts must contain the essential elements needed to evaluate a manuscript: title, abstract, author affiliation, figures or tables (if needed), funding sources, and references. Further details may be requested upon acceptance.

References can be in any style or format, so long as a consistent scholarly citation format is applied throughout the paper. Author name(s), journal or book title, article or chapter title, year of publication, volume and issue (where appropriate), and page numbers are essential. All bibliographic entries must contain a corresponding in-text citation. The addition of DOI (Digital Object Identifier) numbers is recommended.

For example:

Journal article

Velho, Lea. 2011. “Conceitos de Ciência e a Política Científica, Tecnológica e de Inovação.” Sociologias 13 (26): 128–153. doi:10.1590/S1517-45222011000100006.

Book

Fuller, Steve. 1993. Philosophy Rhetoric, and the End of Knowledge: The Coming of Science and Technology Studies . Madison, WI: The University of Wisconsin Press.

Book chapter

Hess, David 2017. “Ethnography and the Development of Science and Technology Studies.” In Handbook of Ethnography , edited by Paul Atkinson, 242. Wiltshire: SAGE Publications.

The journal reference style will be applied to the paper post-acceptance by Taylor&Francis.

Absolutely, congratulations on defending your doctoral dissertation! Publishing your results in Tapuya is a good idea. Here’s some guidance to make the process smoother:

1. Focused Paper: Rather than summarizing your entire dissertation, focus on one strong argument backed by empirical or theoretical support. Keep the paper concise at around 7000 words, ensuring it stands alone without requiring knowledge of your broader research.

2. Methodological Clarity: Clearly explain your methodology, particularly if it involved ethical considerations or approvals. Specify any ethical approvals obtained for interviews or fieldwork.

3. Engage with Latin American STS: Consider how your paper contributes to or engages with Latin American Science and Technology Studies (STS). This could involve addressing regional issues, methodologies, or theoretical perspectives relevant to this context.

4. Familiarize Yourself with Tapuya Content: Review previously published papers in Tapuya, especially those related to your topic or intersecting questions. Understanding the journal’s style and content can help tailor your submission effectively.

When crafting your response to reviewers, follow these steps for an effective and comprehensive reply:

1. Acknowledge and Address Each Point: Begin by acknowledging each observation or suggestion made by the reviewers. Clearly state how you addressed or incorporated their feedback into your revised paper. If there is feedback that you decided not to incorporate, provide an explanation. This helps the Editor and reviewers understand the rationale behind your revisions.

2. Be Concise and Clear: Keep your response concise while ensuring clarity in your explanations. Use bullet points or numbered lists to organize your responses, making it easy for the Editor and reviewers to follow.

3. Highlight Major Revisions: Emphasize any major revisions or substantial changes you made based on the Editor’s and reviewers’ feedback. This helps showcase your responsiveness to constructive criticism.

4. Sign Your Response Letter Anonymously: Do not sign with your name, as this will annul the double blind peer review. Please simply sign “the author(s)”. Appreciate the work of peer reviewers, as they do time-consuming community service.

5. Proofread Before Submission: Before submitting your response, proofread it carefully to ensure accuracy, coherence, and professionalism.