Information For Authors

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Instructions for Article Submission

Formal and Ethical Commitment

By submitting work for review and eventual publication, the author accepts the journal’s conditions and the ethical responsibility of originality, which must be affirmed in a cover letter stating the manuscript is unpublished, not under consideration elsewhere, and compliant with international standards of intellectual property and authorship.

Length

The manuscript should preferably not exceed 20 pages, including tables and figures.

Formatting

  • One column, single-spaced, with spaces between paragraphs, subheadings, and text.
  • A4-sized paper in vertical orientation (21 cm x 29.7 cm), with 2.5 cm margins on all sides.
  • Use Times New Roman, size 12 for the text; titles in Spanish and English should be Times New Roman, size 14.
  • Particular care must be taken with spelling and writing, following the standards of the Royal Spanish Academy and avoiding foreign terms.
  • Do not use indentation in any section. Paragraphs should be separated by a blank line.
  • No symbols or bullets.
  • Tables and figures from analytical or control equipment that do not meet clarity and simplicity standards should not be included.
  • The final version of articles will be published in PDF, HTML, and XML formats.

Editorial Changes

By submitting the article, the author accepts that the editor may make modifications to improve presentation. This may include changes to the title, abstract, keywords, figures, tables, text, and removal of incomplete references, among others, as long as these changes do not alter the work’s substance.

Copyright

Upon submission, authors grant “copyright” to the journal. Thus, the submitted works must not have rights assigned to third parties at the time of submission. Concepts and opinions expressed in published articles, as well as their use by others, are the exclusive responsibility of the authors. Granting copyright to the journal is solely for dissemination purposes and does not affect the authors' intellectual property. Acceptable contributions are empirical research articles with a sound theoretical basis that advance understanding of the studied phenomenon.

Structure of the Manuscript

Submissions must include the title, abstract, and keywords in both Spanish and English. Author names and ORCID identifiers must be provided; authors without an ORCID may register at https://orcid.org/register. Also include each author’s main affiliation, email address, faculty or department, university or research institution, city (postal code), and country, all in Spanish. For names, use the first name, the initial of the second name, and surname(s).

Presentation:

  • Title (Spanish)/Title (Spanish): Should be concise and informative.
  • Authorship and Co-authorship: The first author is considered the principal author and assumes intellectual responsibility. Typically, this author corresponds with the editor and adapts the text to reviewer comments. Other authors appear in order of responsibility, based on COPE guidelines: conception, design, data collection, analysis, drafting, and reviewing. A maximum of five authors per article is permitted, depending on complexity and length.
  • Abstract: No more than 250 words in Engish and the relevant length in English, covering objective, scope, methodology, main results, and conclusions, in straightforward language. Abbreviations and references are not allowed.
  • Keywords: Short phrases related to the article’s content, used for indexing and database searches. It is recommended to use the UNESCO Thesaurus (http://vocabularies.unesco.org/) and include five keywords for each version, separated by semicolons.

Body of the Manuscript:

Academic articles should include: Introduction, Methodology/Materials and Methods, (optional) Development, Results and Discussion, Conclusions, Conflict of Interests, References, and Author Contributions as per CRediT.

Introduction

Establishes the context of the topic. Presents the field of study, highlights the problem's significance, briefly reviews relevant literature, identifies knowledge gaps, justifies the study, and articulates objectives or the research hypothesis.

Methodology / Materials and Methods

Describes the study’s design (e.g., experimental, descriptive, qualitative), sample or population, selection criteria, materials and tools, data collection and analysis methods, and any statistical procedures—ensuring transparency and rigor.

Development (Optional)

This optional section allows for deeper theoretical, conceptual, or contextual analysis. Authors may elaborate on theoretical frameworks, explore relevant debates, analyze complex issues, and argue the appropriateness of the chosen approach. It enriches the narrative, adds interpretive value, and broadens understanding.

Results and Discussion

Results are presented clearly and objectively through text, tables, charts, or images, without interpretation. The discussion interprets these findings in light of existing knowledge, comparing them with previous studies, highlighting implications and limitations, and suggesting new research directions.

Tables and figures should be numbered sequentially, include a brief caption (Times New Roman 9), be centered, and may occupy full page width or the entire page (vertical or horizontal). Only black-and-white, background-free tables are permitted. Photos and figures must be clear and, if electronically scanned, digitized to meet journal standards.

Conclusions

Summarizes key contributions, addresses the initial objectives, discusses the significance and applications, and may offer recommendations or suggestions for future work. Conclusions provide a clear, focused closure to the article.

Conflict of Interests

A statement disclosing any financial, personal, or institutional relationships that may have influenced the work. Authors must explicitly declare such conflicts, or affirm if none exist, upholding transparency and integrity.

References

List every source cited in the article using the American Psychological Association (APA) style, including all necessary details for location: authors, title, year, journal, pages, DOI, etc. A minimum of 12 references is required for research articles, and at least 23 for review articles. Use "References" and not "Bibliography"; add DOIs whenever possible. Any notes should appear in a separate section, not as footnotes.

Author Contributions (CRediT)

Specify each author’s contributions using the CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) standard. Roles may include conceptualization, methodology, data analysis, drafting, critical review, supervision, or funding acquisition. This declaration, at the end of the article, ensures transparency and appropriate credit.

Section Titles and Subtitles:

All section titles should be centered, in uppercase, without underlining, numbering, or periods. Subtitles should be left-aligned, capitalized only on the first word and proper names, with a line space above and below. Do not place two adjoining titles or subtitles without text connecting them.

Funding Statement

If applicable, the acknowledgment section should state the research’s funding sources (public research grants, scholarships, private company sponsorships, etc.). Authors are encouraged to identify these sources where appropriate.

Citations and References

All references must follow APA 7th edition. Do not use “Bibliography” as a synonym for “References.” Include a minimum of 12 references for academic articles and 23 for review articles. Always include DOIs where available. If notes exist, they should be placed in a section before references, not as footnotes. If URLs are longer than one line, it is advisable to shorten them using https://tinyurl.com/.

Submission of Manuscripts

Submit the complete manuscript—including figures and tables—via the platform and by email in two editable formats: PDF and DOC/DOCX (e.g., Microsoft Word). The manuscript must be submitted as a single file from the first to the last page. Separate files for figures, tables, or sections are not permitted. Authors must also submit the Declaration of Originality and copyright transfer (available in "About the Journal"), including the above-mentioned ethical agreement. Authors will be notified upon acceptance.

Review Process

Submitted works undergo two review stages: editorial and peer review. The editor and editorial board check compliance with style, structure, documentation, recent literature, and content. If the manuscript passes editorial review, it is sent for peer review to experts who assess scientific contribution and conformity to standards. If a manuscript fails editorial review, authors will be informed and may revise and resubmit; withdrawal is assumed if corrections are not made. Only manuscripts passing both evaluations proceed to publication.

Author Communication

The editorial office will communicate important updates to the corresponding author throughout the process. The total time from receipt to acceptance is expected to be under 60 days, and from acceptance to publication should not exceed 90 days.

Submissions

Manuscript submissions are processed through the platform:   
https://revistas.utm.edu.ec/index.php/revistanullius/about/submissions