Submission Guidelines

Tapuya publishes three types of articles (provided they have not been previously published, and are not currently under consideration elsewhere):

RESEARCH Articles

A Research Article is the output of an investigation into a perennial or emerging STS topic. Authors of Research Articles formulate a main question or problem statement, develop an approach or theory to address the problem, establish a main argument, and supply the evidence that supports it. The article explains what these findings help us to understand, and how they challenge or expand STS scholarship. Tapuya welcomes original submissions of no more than 7000 words, in English.

Authors must also provide a 200 word Abstract in English, Spanish and Portuguese, and 4-5 Keywords (which ideally are not replicated in the Title). Research Articles are peer reviewed. 

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Research Articles is 1250 USD. Please see Submission FAQ for questions about financial support regarding APCs.

Review Articles

Review Articles are original research manuscripts that trace the trajectories of emerging or historical themes and critically engage with existing approximations to the topic. Length: 4000 to 7000 words. Review Articles are peer reviewed. The literature addressed in the Review Article may be written in any language. Review Articles that put different research traditions in conversation with each other are especially suited for Tapuya.

Review Articles can be an opportunity for graduate students or junior scholars to publish in Tapuya, or an opportunity for more established scholars to explore an enduring STS topic with fresh eyes. Authors must also provide a 200 word Abstract in English, Spanish and Portuguese, and 4-5 Keywords (which ideally are not replicated in the Title). Review Articles are peer reviewed. 

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Review Articles is 1250 USD. Please see Submission FAQ for questions about financial support regarding APCs.

For examples of Review Articles, see the following:

• N. Hernandez Vidal, “Territorializando STS: an analysis of current discussions about agro- biotechnology governance in Latin America, Europe, and the USA.” Volume 1, p. 70-83. 
• G. Elisa Sued, “The cyborg metaphor in Ibero-American science, technology and gender literature.” Volume 1, p 95-108.
• D.J. Hess, “The anti-dam movement in Brazil: expertise and design conflicts in an industrial transition movement.” Volume 1, p. 256-279

Book Reviews

Book Reviews are not book summaries; they are commissioned essays that critically engage with one or more books. Essays that put different research traditions in conversation with each other are especially suited for Tapuya. 

Book Reviews are not peer reviewed although they are commissioned and assessed by the Editor-in-Chief. Please note that our publishing policy regarding Book Reviews has changed as of January 2025. 

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Book Reviews is 625 USD. Please do not submit unsolicited Book Reviews. If you are interested in being considered as a Book Review Author, please contact our editorial office. 

Thematic Clusters

If you are interested in submitting a collection of Research Articles (formerly known as THEMATIC CLUSTERS) please contact the Editor-in-Chief.

Submission and review process

Stay tuned for updates!