Editorial Practices on Gender Equality

Quaestio facti aims to contribute to gender equality. To achieve this, we have defined the following concrete actions:

Editorial Participation

We are committed to maintaining a balanced editorial composition between women and men to achieve a more accurate representation of reality.

We will strive to ensure equal representation of men and women serving as reviewers in our journal.

We encourage the use of full author names in publications.

Use of Inclusive and Non-Sexist Language

Quaestio facti recommends the use of inclusive and non-sexist language in submitted articles.
As an academic journal associated with the University of Girona, we adhere to the UdG Guide for Gender-Equal Language Use.

Based on these guidelines, we recommend:

  • When referring to a specific person, use the masculine or feminine form according to the person’s gender, both in singular and plural.
  • When referring to an unspecified person, although the masculine form can be used generically, we advise employing literary structures and concepts that include and make both genders visible.
  • The use of double forms when there is an explicit intention to make women visible. However, it should be noted that this may hinder readability and should be used sparingly.

Integration of Sex and Gender Perspective in Research

We encourage research that, whenever applicable, identifies and incorporates a gender perspective. This means challenging the erroneous assumption that the male perspective is the universal reference, and consequently, that the female perspective is a deviation from it.

Likewise, the variable of sex should be considered in research whenever relevant. In accordance with the Sex and Gender Equity in Research Guidelines (SAGER) and the Practical Guide for the Inclusion of Gender Perspective in Research Content, we recommend:

  • Rethinking research priorities with the aim of contributing to gender equality.
  • Using the concepts of “sex” and “gender” correctly to avoid confusion.
  • Identifying the sex of research subjects and designing studies to reveal differences based on this variable.
  • Considering gender distinctions when the research topic allows for such differentiation.
  • Including information related to these aspects in the title, abstract, methodology, and results.