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, including references and footnotes, 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

Format-Free Submission

Tapuya uses format-free submission. You may submit your paper in any scholarly format or layout. References can be in any consistent citation style (e.g., APA, Chicago, MLA). There is no need to reformat your manuscript before submission. Figures and tables can be placed within the text or uploaded as separate files. If your paper is accepted, Taylor & Francis will apply the journal’s final reference style during production. An editable version of the article will be required at the revision stage.

Peer Review and Ethics

The journal is committed to peer-review integrity and upholds the highest standards. After an initial assessment by the Editor-in-Chief, each paper undergoes double-blind peer review by independent, anonymous expert referees. If you have shared an earlier version of your manuscript on a preprint server, please be aware that anonymity cannot be guaranteed.

Pre-Submission Feedback from the Editor-in-Chief

As an additional service to authors, the Editor-in-Chief voluntarily offers pre-submission feedback to those who request it. This is a goodwill gesture intended to help improve manuscripts before formal submission. However, please note that receiving pre-submission feedback does not guarantee that your article will be accepted or pass the peer review process. The final editorial decision remains based on the journal’s standard criteria for scientific quality, originality, and fit.

Updated AI Use Policies from Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis has updated its guidance on the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (i.e., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, and DALL-E) to reflect both opportunities and risks. The publisher welcomes responsible use of these tools for copyediting, language refinement, idea generation, literature classification, and coding assistance. However, authors remain fully accountable for the originality, validity, and integrity of their submissions. Generative AI tools must not be listed as authors, and any use must be clearly acknowledged in the submission with a statement detailing the tool’s name, version, how it was used, and why. Authors should also verify that the tool meets standards of data security, confidentiality, and copyright protection.

Importantly, Taylor & Francis prohibits using Generative AI in ways that replace core researcher responsibilities—such as generating text or code without rigorous revision, creating synthetic data without robust methodology, or producing inaccurate content. For editors and peer reviewers, uploading unpublished manuscripts or proposal files into Generative AI systems is strictly forbidden to protect confidentiality and intellectual property. Reviewers may not use AI to generate review reports but can use it to improve review language, provided they remain responsible for accuracy and integrity. These policies continue to evolve as the technology advances. 

Preparing Your Paper: Key Requirements

• Author details: Full names and affiliations on the cover page. Include ORCID iDs where possible. One corresponding author must be identified.
• Author contributions: CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) is supported.
• Keywords: 4–5 keywords.
• Funding details: Full grant information must be provided.
• Disclosure statement: Any competing interests must be declared (or state “none”).
• Biographical note: Up to 200 words per author.
• Data availability statement: Required. The journal applies Taylor & Francis’s basic data sharing policy – authors are encouraged to deposit data in a recognized repository and provide a DOI or persistent identifier.
• Supplemental material: Videos, datasets, sound files, Spanish/Portuguese translations, etc., are published online via Figshare.
• Figures: High resolution (1200 dpi for line art, 600 dpi for grayscale, 300 dpi for color). Preferred formats: EPS, PS, JPEG, TIFF, or Word files.
• Tables: Editable files, presenting new information.
• Equations: Editable (if using Word).
• Units: SI units (non-italicized).

Using Third-Party Material

You must obtain written permission from copyright holders for any third-party material not covered by fair dealing/fair use exceptions. More information is available on Taylor & Francis’s permissions website.

How to Submit

Submissions are managed through Routledge’s Submission Portal. Click here to submit your manuscript.

Copyright and Open Access

Tapuya is an Open Access journal. The standard license is CC BY, but authors may also choose CC BY-NC. Spanish and Portuguese translations are protected by the copyright of the English Version of Record.

Queries

For any questions, please check the Submission FAQ first, and then contact the journal directly at tapuyalastseditor@gmail.com, or visit Taylor & Francis’s Instructions for Authors or Author Services website.