The Qualis CAPES is a classification system for academic journals developed by the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES), an agency linked to the Ministry of Education in Brazil. This system aims to evaluate and rate national and international scientific journals across various fields of knowledge and is widely used to assess the academic output of graduate programs in the country.

The Qualis CAPES classification is a measure of the quality and relevance of scientific publications, guiding both researchers and institutions on the credibility of the journals in which research is published. The classifications range from A1 (highest) to C (lowest), reflecting the rigor, academic impact, and visibility of the journals.

• A1 and A2: represent the highest-level journals, with broad impact and academic rigor.

Qualis CAPES is periodically reviewed, and the classification can change according to new criteria and CAPES evaluations.

The Journal Derecho y Cambio Social is part of this select group of top-level journals, holding an A2 classification.