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.
1) Originality and exclusivity. The submission has not been previously published nor submitted for consideration by any other journal (or an explanation has been provided in the Comments to the Editor section).
2) Formats and files. Two separate documents have been prepared: a) the Originality Statement and Copyright Transfer Form; and b) the Author Information Update Form, in the original language of the article, either Spanish or English, strictly following the formats established in the author guidelines section. Both files are submitted in Microsoft Word format and have been fully completed with all the required information.
3) Content and presentation. The manuscript includes all tables and figures in editable and color format, integrated within the body of the text in order to facilitate a better understanding of the content. Likewise, the cited bibliographic references include, whenever possible, their corresponding DOI (Digital Object Identifier) or web link.
4) 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.
5) The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines section available under About the Journal.
In order to ensure an agile, transparent, and fair evaluation process, the journal requests that authors carefully verify that their manuscripts comply with each of the requirements established below. Proper adherence to these guidelines contributes both to maintaining the editorial quality of the publications and to optimizing the review process. Failure to comply with any of these provisions may result in the immediate rejection of the article, without exception.
Author Guidelines
Enfoque Disciplinario only accepts for publication original and unpublished articles written in Spanish or English. Manuscripts must be submitted in Word format through the OJS platform or sent to the journal鈥檚 institutional email addresses: editor@enfoquedisciplinario.org; enfoquedisciplinariojournal@gmail.com
REQUIRED FORMS TO BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH THE SCIENTIFIC ARTICLE
Originality Statement and Copyright Transfer Form
This form must be downloaded, completed, and submitted together with the article through the OJS Platform.
Download 鈥 Originality Statement and Copyright Transfer Form
Author Information Update Form
This form must be downloaded, completed, and submitted together with the article through the OJS Platform. It must include:
a) Author information b) Declaration of conflicts of interest c) Funding information d) Academic acknowledgments (optional)
Download 鈥 Author Information Update Form
STYLE GUIDE
Manuscripts submitted to Enfoque Disciplinario Journal must correspond to research, reflection, or review articles, taking into account the following requirements:
Download 鈥 Article Writing Format
The title must be presented in both Spanish and English, entirely in uppercase letters.
Regarding authorship, the manuscript must include the authors鈥 full names, academic qualifications, position and institutional affiliation, ORCID ID, and email address, which must appear as a footnote. Colombian authors are required to have an active and updated CVLAC profile. It is emphasized that authors must have both ORCID and CVLAC; otherwise, their manuscripts will not be considered for publication.
Articles must be written in single spacing using 12-point Times New Roman font on letter-size paper (21.59 cm 脳 27.94 cm), with 2.54 cm margins on all sides. The manuscript must be prepared in a single-column Word document.
Articles must include an abstract in both Spanish and English, not exceeding 250 words, along with 5 to 7 keywords in both languages. The abstract must: (1) state the objective and scope of the study; (2) describe the methodology; (3) summarize the main findings; and (4) present the principal conclusions.
Research articles must contain: introduction, methodology, results, conclusions, discussion, and references. Reflection articles must include: introduction, subheadings, conclusions, and references. Review articles must systematize recent literature and include at least 50 bibliographic references.
Equations must be aligned to the left margin and numbered consecutively. The use of LaTeX, MathType, or the Microsoft Word equation editor is recommended. Every symbol must be clearly defined within the text.
Tables and figures must comply with APA Style (7th edition), be provided in editable format, numbered consecutively, and cited within the text. Captions must be written in 10-point Times New Roman font. For self-produced material, the phrase 鈥淪ource: Prepared by the author(s)鈥 must be included.
. Footnotes should only be used for brief clarifications that complement the main text. Their use should be kept to a minimum.}
Abbreviations must be written in full the first time they appear, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses; thereafter, only the abbreviation should be used. Sentences should not begin with abbreviations, nor should abbreviations appear in the title.
Images, maps, and illustrations must be in color and have a minimum resolution of 600 dpi. Maps must include a legend, orientation, and scale. Illustrations protected by copyright require written authorization attached to the submission.
The Author Information Update Form must include: full name, date of birth, identification number, city and country of birth, highest academic degree earned, ORCID, institution, position, and research title. Colombian authors are required to have an ACTIVE AND UPDATED CVLAC profile.
Declaration of conflicts of interest: authors must disclose any personal, professional, or financial relationship that could influence the results or the publication process.
References must follow APA Style (7th edition). All authors cited in the text must appear in the reference list, and vice versa.
Authors must provide written authorization granting the journal permission to use the article, including scanned signatures from each author.
Length: manuscripts must be between 9 and 23 pages, including figures and images, and written in single spacing
Articles that do not comply with these specifications will not be submitted for peer review.ARTICLE EVALUATION FORM
Download 鈥 Article Evaluation Form
Copyright Notice
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