Information For Authors

CRITERIA FOR SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
A scientific article is a document whose objective is to share and disseminate in a clear and precise manner, on a regular basis, the results of research carried out in a specific area of knowledge; it is also an original report that proposes and describes experimental results, new knowledge or experiences that are based on known facts incorporating bibliographic resources available to interested parties. (Poma, L. and Hotcourses Latin America, 2016). Applicants for publications must contain the following:

  • Title (English and Spanish)
  • Name of the author
  • Affiliation (Institution of affiliation)
  • Profession
  • E-mail address
  • ORCID
  • Abstract (maximum 250 words, in Spanish and English)
  • Keywords (Spanish and English)
  • Introduction
  • Objective
  • Development
  • Methodology used
  • Results, Analysis or Discussion
  • Appropriate/correct statistical analysis
  • Bibliographic references (reference those cited within the text only)
  • Conclusions and recommendations
  • Appropriate and numbered illustrations

 

CRITERIA FOR BIBLIOGRAPHIC REVIEW ARTICLES
Bibliographic review is a type of scientific article that, without being original, compiles the most relevant information on a specific topic. (Guirao-Goris,J.A; Olmedo Salas,A; Ferrer Ferrandis, E., 2008)

  • Title (English and Spanish)
  • Name of the author
  • Affiliation (Institution of affiliation)
  • Profession
  • E-mail address
  • ORCID
  • Abstract (maximum 250 words, in Spanish and English)
  • Keywords (Spanish and English)
  • Introduction
  • Development of the topic: proposition, argumentation, discussion
  • Conclusions
  • References

 

CRITERIA FOR TESTS
According to the online dictionary of the Spanish Royal Academy (2016), the essay is "written in prose in which an author develops his ideas on a given subject with personal character and style". In order to submit an essay, the following must be taken into account with regard to its structure:

  • Title (Spanish and English)
  • Name of the author
  • Affiliation (Institution of affiliation)
  • Profession
  • E-mail address
  • ORCID
  • Abstract (maximum 250 words, in Spanish and English)
  • Keywords (Spanish and English)
  • Introduction
  • Development of the topic: proposition, argumentation, discussion
  • Conclusions
  • References (following APA standards in their latest version)

 

CRITERIA FOR PAPERS

  • Title (English and Spanish)
  • Name of the author
  • Affiliation (Institution of affiliation)
  • Profession
  • E-mail address
  • ORCID
  • Abstract (maximum 250 words, in Spanish and English)
  • Keywords (Spanish and English)
  • Lecture
  • References (following APA standards in their latest version)

 

TECHNICAL STANDARDS
Articles shall comply with the following technical standards:
1. The title and subtitle of the article must be clear and concise, no wording in the form of a question is allowed. For the hierarchy of the sections, use the indications according to the Manual of Publications of the American Psychological Association (APA, current version).
2. Each author must be well identified by name and two surnames, academic degree, institutional affiliation, country, e-mail and ORCID. This should be placed under the title on the right side of the page.
3. The article should be sent in electronic format, elaborated in computer. The journal is responsible for establishing the format in the editing process.
4. For all articles it is obligatory to present an abstract (maximum 250 words) and key words, both in Spanish and English, in that order.
5. The title, abstract and keywords must be in Spanish and translated into English. If the author has access to the Portuguese translation, place the text after the English translation.
6. Avoid using abbreviations in the title and abstract. When used for the first time within the text, the abbreviation will be preceded by the full term, even if it is a well-known term.
7. When tables, images and graphs are included, each one should contemplate (numbering, title and source). The word "Table" is used and not "Table". Do not place the word number. Example to follow. Figure 1, Table 2. Illustrations (figures) such as graphs, maps, photographs, drawings, schemes and illustrations or other non-textual representation including the article should be named with the word figure and numbered consecutively with Indo-Arabic numerals (e.g. Figure 1) and include a footnote titled "note" specifying the source. Refer to them directly in the text (see figure 1). (Taken from Feminist Magazine)
8. Photographs and images must be of optimum quality. Blurred images are not allowed. They must always indicate the source through the properly developed reference.
9. Bibliographic references are included at the end, citation and referencing according to APA (current version) are listed in alphabetical order and with the titles of each in italics.
10. Citations within the text should be placed in full as bibliographic references located at the end of the article.
11. Pay attention to the spelling of proper names and words in foreign languages, including accents or other special signs, and to the fact that the titles, years, volume numbers and pages of scientific journals are complete. Authors are responsible for all information in their reference lists..." (APA, 2010, p. 180).