Revista Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales, Ninez y Juventud

Aims & Scope

The Latin American Journal of Social Sciences, Childhood and Youth is a peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary scientific publication dedicated to the presentation of research results that, from the perspective of the social sciences, have children and youth as their central focus (and not just as a subsidiary theme).

The Journal addresses the community of researchers interested in the theory and practice of studying, analyzing and delving deeper into the worlds inhabited by children and young people, as well as researchers interested in the design, evaluation and comparison of programs and policies for children and youth.

The Journal publishes the results of research, analysis and meta-analysis, which due to their quality and rigor represent the main advances in the study of children and youth in Latin America and the Caribbean or debate existing knowledge and in this field.

In synthesis, the Journal receives contributions that respond to the complexity of this field of study and are based on disciplinary, interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary perspectives (such as sociology, neurosciences, psychology, pedagogy and philosophy) and methodological approaches that are considered adequate.

The Journal accepts articles in Spanish, Portuguese, French and English, preferably derived from research that is formally endorsed by universities, public institutions, research centers or public and private funding bodies.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Psychology and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Psychology and Social Sciences, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Experiência e tradição em Walter Benjamin: ressonâncias para a educação

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Sérgio Luiz

• Bienestar Subjetivo y Calidad de Vida en la Infancia en Chile

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Juan Carlos, Jaime, Camila

• The importance of parenthood for the child’s cognitive development: a theoretical revision

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Jael, Vanessa

• Los temas del protagonismo y la participación infantil en las producciones sudamericanas

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Monique

• Aportes para la educación de la Inteligencia Emocional desde la Educación Infantil

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Ana María, Inmaculada

• Participación infantil... Historia de una relación de invisibilidad

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Adriana María

• La acción política de niños, niñas y jóvenes en Chile: cuerpos, performatividad y producción de subjetividad

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Claudio

• Jóvenes, multitud y estallido social en Chile | Youth, multitudes and social upheaval in Chile | Jovens, multidões e explosão social no Chile

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Guillermo, Miguel, Luis

• Prácticas de crianza, temperamento y comportamiento prosocial de estudiantes de educación básica

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Eduardo

• Contemporary childhood

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Miguel Ángel, María Victoria