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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Author Guidelines

Manuscript Format 

  • Document: Submit your manuscript in Word format. 
  • Margins: Set margins to 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides. 
  • Font: Use Times New Roman, 12-point font, or follow the guidelines outlined in the 7th edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA, 2019). 
  • Spacing: Use 1.5 line spacing. 
  • Indentation: Indent the first line of each paragraph by 0.5 inches (1.27 cm). 
  • Appendices and Annexes: Do not include appendices or annexes within the main body of the paper. 
  • Illustrations: Limit the number of figures, tables, and images to seven. Avoid including figures, tables, and photographs from other sources unless strictly necessary, and clearly cite the original source when included. 
  • Pagination: Page numbers should be placed in the bottom right corner of each page. 
  • Style: Follow the 7th edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA, 2019) for all writing style aspects, including citations, references, and formatting of tables and figure 

 

On the Structure of the Types of Papers Received 

Quantitative or Qualitative Research Articles: 

Manuscript Format 

  • Title: A concise and informative title, no longer than 15 words, in both Spanish and English. 
  • Author Information: On the following line, provide the full name(s) of the author(s) (first name followed by last name). If there are multiple authors, list them one below the other. On the following line, include affiliation(s), author address(es), ORCID, and email address. The corresponding author should be identified with an asterisk next to their name. 

Manuscript Sections 

  • Length: The approximate length should be between 4,000 and 8,000 words. 
  • Abstract: The abstract should be in both Spanish and English, with a maximum length of 150 words. It should be written in a single paragraph that includes a brief introduction, objective, methodology, results, and conclusions. The abstract should concisely convey the content of the article. 
  • Keywords: Include three to five keywords in both Spanish and English (no phrases) that are related to the topic. 
  • Introduction: This section should address the current relevance of the topic, its pertinence, and its usefulness. A critical analysis of up-to-date sources on the topic should be provided, including the author's personal contribution and the theoretical foundations of the article. Subtitles may be included. The objective of the paper should be stated, consistent with the objective mentioned in the abstract. 
  • Methodology: This section provides information about the type of research and design. It describes the objective and characteristics of the techniques and methods used, as well as the hypothesis, if applicable, and the population and sample. These aspects should correspond to the proposed objective(s). A detailed explanation of the methodological approach is required. 
  • Results: The results should be described, highlighting their key elements. Data should be presented concisely, preferably through figures and/or tables formatted according to APA, 7th edition. 
  • Discussion: This section should include an analysis showing the relationship between the obtained results. It involves interpreting the results and their significance, as well as identifying similarities and differences with other studies related to the topic. The previous two sections may be combined into one or written separately. 
  • Conclusions: The conclusions should generalize the obtained results, without including citations or repeating the content of the text. They should emphasize the study's key aspects, highlight the novelty and/or contribution of the research, and confirm the fulfillment of the proposed objective. 
  • References: Include only the works cited in the text, following APA, 7th edition. References should be organized alphabetically and formatted with a hanging indent. No numbering or bullet points should be used. If citing multiple works by the same author, arrange them chronologically. Ensure that 70% of sources are recent, prioritizing those from the last five years. Avoid citing theses, conference proceedings, or other references that are not primary sources (indexed articles, book chapters, and books). The Digital Object Identifier (DOI) should be included. Authors are responsible for ensuring that in-text citations match the final list of references. A mismatch between in-text citations and the final references will result in the rejection of the article during the initial review. 

 

Review Article and Essay 

  • Title: The title should be in both Spanish and English (maximum of 15 words). 
  • Abstract: The abstract should be in both Spanish and English, with a maximum of 150 words. Include three keywords in both Spanish and English that are related to the topic. 
  • Review Article Structure: The structure of the review article should be: a) Abstract, b) Introduction, c) Methodology, d) Topic Development, e) Discussion, and f) Conclusion. The length should be between 4,000 and 8,000 words. 
  • Essay Structure: The structure of the essay should be: a) Abstract, b) Introduction, c) Development, and d) Conclusion. The approximate length should be between 3,000 and 5,000 words. 
  • Sources: The consulted sources should be abundant and preferably up-to-date. The References section must comply with APA 7th edition guidelines. 

Tables and Figures 

  • All titles of illustrations, figures, tables, etc., should be written outside the image and placed either at the top or bottom, according to the type and as indicated by APA 7th edition guidelines. They must be clear and easy to read and should be referenced within the text in the order in which they appear. 
  • Tables should be identified with Arabic numerals and should have a title or caption at the top. Any abbreviations used in the table should be clarified. Include the source of the table, and it should be submitted in an editable format. Tables should be placed in the appropriate location within the document, not in the annex section. 
  • If equations are included, they should be created in Word so they can be edited. Figures or illustrations previously published by other sources should not be used unless strictly necessary, and the original source must be cited. 

 

Citations and References 

Non-textual citations should be included within the paragraph, either at the end of the paragraph or before paraphrasing. They should be placed in parentheses with the last name and year, for example, (Mendoza, 2022) or According to Mendoza (2022). 

In-text citations, with fewer than forty words, should be included as part of the paragraph, within the flow of the text, and enclosed in double quotation marks. Longer quotations should be written in a separate paragraph, indented five spaces on both margins, without quotation marks, and with single line spacing. 

For textual content citations, paraphrasing, and summaries, use the format (Last name, date, page number). For example, (Ríos, 2018, pp. 65-66). Another format is: According to Smith (2015), "Global warming is due to..." (p. 276). If the source is electronic, include the author of the document, if available. 

All references cited in the text must be listed completely and in alphabetical order at the end of the paper, under the section titled References, using a hanging indent. The following examples should be followed: 

  • Arias, D., & Cangalaya, L. M. (2021). Investigating and writing with APA 7. Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas. 
  • Cano, A., & Florez, M. G. (2023). Tendencias de la Extensión Universitaria en América Latina: Chile, México, Uruguay y redes regionales. InterCambios. Dilemas y transiciones de la Educación Superior, 10(1), 36-53. https://doi.org/10.29156/inter.10.1.5 

Articles

A scientific article is a text that communicates the findings of a conducted research study. Its length is typically short (between 4,000 and 8,000 words approximately). It undergoes an evaluation filter known as peer review, which assesses the quality of the document. Its components are abstract, introduction, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion. 

Review article

The purpose of a review article is to search, select, and consult sources that are useful in addressing the research question or issue posed at the beginning, which the author seeks to answer. It is necessary to extract the most relevant information from the selected material that relates to the topic of the article. The length can range from 4,000 to 8,000 words. Its components are abstract, introduction, methodology, topic development, discussion, and conclusion. 

Essay

An essay involves presenting a topic from a personal viewpoint and reflection. Citations and references can be included to support the author's argument. The length can range from 3,000 to 5,000 words. Its components are introduction, development, and conclusion. 

Reseñas

Una reseña es un escrito breve de carácter descriptivo e informativo que resume artículos, libros, exposiciones u otros eventos, para el caso de la revista, relacionado al ámbito científico. En ella, se destacan los aspectos o hechos distintivos del objeto reseñado, proporcionando una visión amplia y crítica que permite un acercamiento profundo. La reseña es un texto dirigido a un público amplio, con la responsabilidad de describir el tema, texto, suceso o evento, y ofrecer una opinión sobre su valor. 

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Authors are encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) before and during the submission process, as this can lead to productive exchanges as well as earlier and increased citation of the published work (see The Effect of Open Access). 

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