Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report (2020-2025)

The commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is a fundamental pillar for the scientific excellence and social relevance of a journal. At Cadernos de Linguística, we believe that a plurality of voices, perspectives, and backgrounds enriches academic debate, drives innovation, and strengthens the community of researchers in Linguistics.

This is the journal's first diversity report, establishing a milestone of transparency and self-assessment. The objective of this document is to present a detailed overview of the composition of our community—authors, reviewers, and the editorial team—between 2020 and early 2025. With this publication, Cadernos de Linguística commits to releasing annual diversity reports to monitor our progress and identify areas for continuous improvement.

The following data reflect the publication period of Volumes 1 to 6. It is important to note that the data for 2025 (Volume 6) are partial, as the volume is still in progress.

1. Diversity among Authors (2020-2025)

The analysis of the author body is one of the most important indicators of a journal's reach and representativeness. Between 2020 and 2025, there were 516 author appearances in published articles.

1.1. General Analysis (Consolidated 2020-2025)

The general overview reveals a journal with a strong female presence, significant international collaboration, and a notable commitment to including Indigenous voices. Over 70% of the authors are affiliated with Brazilian institutions, representing all five regions of the country.

1.2. Evolution of Female Participation

The journal has maintained a strong participation of female authors over the years, with peaks of over 70% in 2023 and 2024, a robust indicator of gender equity in our community.

*Year in progress

1.3. Geographical Distribution (Brazil)

National production is distributed throughout the territory, demonstrating the journal's reach. The Southeast Region leads, but there is a significant contribution from all other regions, especially the North Region, which has been gaining space in the most recent volumes.

1.4. Detailed Analysis by Year (2020-2025)

2. Diversity among Reviewers (2020-2025)

The body of ad hoc reviewers is essential for the quality and integrity of the peer-review process. Between 2020 and 2025, we had the collaboration of 580 unique reviewers from every state in Brazil and 18 different countries.

The analysis of this group reveals the success of the journal's internationalization policy, with 17.6% of reviewers affiliated with foreign institutions, a robust indicator of its global presence. The group also shows a strong gender balance.

3. Diversity in the Editorial Team (2025)

The journal's governance is carried out by a diverse team that seeks to reflect the plurality of the community we serve. The current editorial team consists of 65 members, including editors-in-chief, the editorial board, the expanded committee, and assistant editors.

The team is predominantly female and has a solid international representation, with members from 11 countries. In Brazil, there are researchers from 14 states, representing all five regions of the country, which ensures a plural and decentralized decision-making process.

Conclusion and Next Steps

The data presented in this report demonstrate that Cadernos de Linguística is a journal with strong indicators of gender diversity, robust international participation, and broad national representation, including the valuable contribution of Indigenous researchers.

We recognize, however, that the pursuit of equity and inclusion is an ongoing process. This report is our first step towards a more systematic policy of transparency and data monitoring.

We commit to:

1. Annually publish this diversity report to track our progress.
2. Actively encourage submissions from underrepresented groups.
3. Expand the diversity of our reviewer pool, seeking greater representation from all regions of Brazil and from countries in Latin America and the Global South.

We thank the entire community for their engagement and contribution to making Cadernos de Linguística an increasingly plural and inclusive space.