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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Types of Articles Accepted
The journals of the University UDECIC accept the following types of manuscripts:

  • Original articles: Present unpublished results of scientific or applied research.

  • Review articles: Provide a critical, systematic, and updated analysis of relevant literature on a specific topic, either through a defined review protocol or traditional literature review methods.

  • Other types of articles: Bibliometric reviews and essays by distinguished authors (the format must be adapted to the nature of the document in each case).

Submission and Presentation

Manuscripts must be submitted through the official UDECIC journal portal (or via the institutional email indicated in each call for papers). Files must be in Word format (.docx) and written in Spanish or English. Works under simultaneous evaluation by other journals will not be accepted.

General Structure of the Manuscript

  • Title: Clear, concise, and representative (maximum 15 words).

  • Authors and affiliation: Include full name, institution (specifying faculty, school, or department), city, country, ORCID, and email address. A maximum of 4 authors per article is allowed; up to 6 authors may be accepted if justified by a research project.

  • Abstract and keywords: Provide an abstract of 200–250 words, followed by 6 to 8 keywords.

  • Body of the article: Should follow the structure appropriate to the type of work (see template).

  • References: Must follow APA 7th edition guidelines or the bibliographic format established by the journal.

Suggested Length

  • Original articles: Between 5,000 and 7,000 words (including tables and references).

  • Review articles: Between 6,000 and 8,000 words.

Formatting Guidelines

  • Font size: 12 pt; line spacing: 1.5.

  • Pages must be numbered consecutively.

  • Citations and references formatted according to APA 7th edition.

  • It is recommended to include numbered tables and figures, each with a title and source.

Editorial Evaluation

All manuscripts will first be reviewed by the editorial committee. If they meet the formal requirements, they will proceed to double-blind peer review. Evaluation outcomes may include: Accept without modifications, Accept with minor revisions, Revise and resubmit (major revisions), or Reject.

Ethical Considerations

Authors must ensure the originality of their manuscripts, avoid plagiarism or self-plagiarism, and declare any conflicts of interest.
The similarity index must not exceed 18%, as verified by Turnitin or an equivalent tool.

Copyright Transfer

By submitting a manuscript, authors grant the University UDECIC authorization to publish the work in open access under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, while retaining their copyright.

 

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

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