On launching a new academic journal

Abstract

This text introduces the first issue of the journal Árboles y Rizomas by describing its objectives, focus and scope. We define and discuss about the context of production and reception in the ecosystem of scientific communication in the humanities, mentioning uncertainties, expectations and the need for collaboration in the editing processes. The name of the journal is presented as the conceptual anchoring that guides its route and using the metaphor of a new boat that sets sails, the performative act for its launching is uttered.