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Originality in the structure and content of the manuscript is required, adhering to the author guidelines. Present unpublished results or a novel perspective on an existing research topic.
Title: It should be brief and descriptive. Additionally, it is recommended to include a short title of no more than 50 characters for the page header. (Written in two or three different languages: Spanish, English, and Portuguese):
Author(s): Indicate the first and last name(s) and affiliation of each author. Also, include the email address of the corresponding author or the person responsible for communications, including their ORCID.
Abstract (two or three different languages: Spanish, English, and Portuguese): It should contain a maximum of 250 words, indicating the main results, findings, or discoveries presented in the manuscript. The use of abbreviations and bibliographic citations and figures should be avoided. Keywords in two or three languages (Spanish, English, and Portuguese): Add 5 to 7 relevant terms that highlight the main themes addressed in the article and facilitate its search and retrieval in databases or search engines.
• Research Article
IMRaD Guidelines for Writing a Scientific Article
Based on international standards and best practices compiled in academic writing manuals, such as the Manual of Academic Writing for Reported Discourse, the essential guidelines for writing a scientific article are presented below.
1. General Structure (IMRaD)
A scientific article typically follows the IMRaD structure, widely accepted in the scientific community:
- Title
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methodology
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusions
- Acknowledgments (optional)
- References
- Appendices (optional)
1. Content and Style Guidelines
1. a) Title
- It should be clear, concise, and informative.
- Reflect the main content of the study.
- Include relevant keywords for indexing.
- Generally no more than 15 words.
1. b) Abstract
- Written in the third person.
- Includes: objective, methodology, main results, and conclusion.
- Length: between 150 and 300 words.
- In English and Spanish (in bilingual journals).
1. c) Introduction
- Presents the research problem and its relevance.
- Briefly reviews the state of the art (background).
- Identifies the knowledge gap or the research question.
- Formulates the objectives or hypotheses of the study.
1. d) Methodology
- Describes the research design in a reproducible manner.
- Includes: participants, materials, procedures, and analysis techniques.
- Must be detailed enough to allow replication.
- In quantitative studies: specify the statistical tests used.
1. e) Results
- Present the findings objectively and in an organized manner.
- Use tables, graphs, and figures to support the presentation.
- Do not include interpretation or discussion (only data).
- Tables and figures must be numbered and titled.
1. f) Discussion
- Interpret the results in relation to the objectives and hypotheses.
- Compare with previous studies (similarities and differences).
- Explain the theoretical or practical implications.
- Acknowledge limitations of the study.
- Suggest future lines of research.
1. g) Conclusions
- Directly address the stated objectives.
- Be concise and derived directly from the results.
- Avoid introducing new information.
- May include recommendations if the study justifies them.
1. Citation and Reference Guidelines
1. a) In-text citations
- Must follow APA style.
- All sources consulted must be acknowledged. - Plagiarism and self-plagiarism are prohibited.
- Long quotations (more than 40 words) should be in a separate, indented paragraph without quotation marks.
- Short quotations should be enclosed in quotation marks.
1. b) Bibliographic References
- A complete and up-to-date list.
- Listed alphabetically or numerically, depending on the style.
- Include all the necessary information to locate the source.
- Common errors should be checked: misspelled authors, incorrect years, incomplete titles.
1. Writing and Language Guidelines
- Clarity and precision should take precedence over literary elegance.
- Use an objective tone, avoiding emotive or subjective language.
- Use specialized terminology specific to the discipline.
- Use the third person (avoid using "I" or "we").
- Use short, cohesive paragraphs.
- Avoid repetition and redundancy. - Thorough proofreading for spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
1. Ethical Considerations
- Originality: The article must not have been previously published.
- Proper attribution: Cite all sources.
- Conflict of interest: Declare any conflicts of interest.
- Authorship: Include only those who made significant contributions.
- Consent and confidentiality in studies with human subjects
