About the Journal

A Multidisciplinary Journal of Arts, Letters and the Humanities of the Advanced School of Translators and Interpreters (ASTI) is published biannually and articles are received throughout the year. The Journal publishes original, well-researched papers, review essays, interviews, résumés and commentaries, which offer new insights into the various disciplines in the humanities. The focus is on issues about Africa, however, comparative works from Western and other cultures designed to enhance the vitality of humanistic studies in Africa are acceptable.

AIMS AND SCOPE

The journal EPASA MOTO is a peer-reviewed academic publication dedicated to the dissemination of original research in the fields of arts, letters and the humanities, with particular attention to translation and interpreting studies. The journal welcomes original articles, review essays, interviews, abstracts and critical commentaries that contribute to theoretical, methodological and applied discussions within these areas. Its scope includes cultural, literary, linguistic, historical and social studies, with a strong interest in research related to Africa, African languages and cultures, as well as comparative and interdisciplinary approaches that promote dialogue between African, Western and other humanistic traditions. EPASA MOTO seeks contributions grounded in rigorous scholarship and critical reflection, aiming to foster academic debate and advance knowledge on cultural, linguistic and artistic dynamics across diverse contexts.

PERIODICITY

The journal EPASA MOTO is published on a biannual basis, with two issues released each year. The publication schedule ensures the regular dissemination of peer-reviewed scholarly contributions in the fields of arts, letters and the humanities, maintaining continuity, academic quality and editorial consistency.

OPEN ACCESS POLICY AND COPYRIGHT

EPASA MOTO adopts a full open access policy, providing immediate and free access to all its published content, with no charges for reading, downloading or sharing articles. The journal understands open access as a fundamental principle for the democratization of scientific knowledge and for increasing the visibility and impact of academic production, particularly in the fields of arts, letters, humanities, translation and interpreting, with special attention to African and intercultural contexts.

All works published in the journal are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY). Copyright remains with the authors, who grant the journal the right to publish and widely disseminate their work. This license permits sharing, reproduction, adaptation and reuse of the content, including for academic and educational purposes, provided that proper credit is given to the authors and the original source.

Authors are fully responsible for the content of their submissions and for the use of third-party materials. The use of images, tables, figures or other copyrighted content must include appropriate attribution and, when applicable, prior authorization from the rights holders, in accordance with the applicable copyright conditions.

PEER REVIEW PROCESS

Manuscripts submitted to EPASA MOTO undergo a rigorous peer review process aimed at ensuring academic quality, scientific relevance and originality.

All submissions are initially reviewed by the editorial team to assess their alignment with the journal’s focus and scope, editorial policies and formal submission requirements. Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be returned to the authors for revision or rejected at this stage.

Submissions approved in the initial screening are forwarded for double-blind peer review, in which the identities of authors and reviewers are kept confidential. Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two ad hoc reviewers with expertise in the relevant subject area. Reviewers assess the originality of the work, theoretical and methodological consistency, relevance of the topic, clarity of argumentation and contribution to the field.

Based on the reviewers’ reports, the editorial decision may result in acceptance, a request for revisions or rejection. When revisions are requested, authors must submit a revised version of the manuscript, which may be reassessed by the reviewers or by the editorial team, as appropriate. The final decision regarding publication rests with the journal’s editorial board.