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Le invitamos a publicar sus trabajos de investigación con nosotros.

Se recomienda consultar la página "Acerca de la revista" para ver las políticas editoriales de la revista , así como las directrices para autores .

Los autores deben registrarse en la revista antes de publicar o, si ya están registrados, simplemente pueden iniciar sesión y comenzar el proceso de cinco pasos.

1. Directrices generales

Convergencia de las Ciencias publica investigaciones originales de diversas disciplinas, priorizando trabajos que integran dos o más áreas de conocimiento para abordar problemas complejos desde enfoques innovadores, inter y transdisciplinarios.

•        Formato de archivo: Los manuscritos deben enviarse en formato Microsoft Word (.doc o .docx). El uso de las plantillas oficiales de la revista ( Plantillas ) es obligatorio para agilizar el proceso de revisión y publicación. Importante: No modifique el diseño, los estilos de párrafo, las fuentes, los márgenes ni la jerarquía de encabezados de la plantilla. Su uso estricto es fundamental para optimizar el proceso de revisión y publicación. Para consultas sobre formatos, póngase en contacto con: [correo electrónico de la revista].

       Calidad lingüística: La revista mantiene altos estándares de calidad lingüística. No se aceptarán manuscritos con errores ortográficos, gramaticales o de redacción significativos para su revisión por pares. Los autores cuya lengua materna no sea el idioma de publicación (español o inglés) deberán utilizar un servicio profesional de corrección de pruebas antes de enviar su manuscrito. La revista podrá solicitar correcciones lingüísticas en cualquier etapa del proceso, lo que podría retrasar la evaluación.

Tipos de artículos publicados

1. Artículos de investigación originales: Los artículos de investigación originales deben presentar hallazgos inéditos derivados de investigaciones empíricas, teóricas o aplicadas en cualquier área del conocimiento. Esto incluye, a modo de ejemplo y sin limitarse a: estudios experimentales o de campo, investigación cualitativa o cuantitativa, desarrollos tecnológicos, análisis de políticas públicas, intervenciones sociales o educativas, modelos computacionales y estudios de caso en profundidad.

Comprometida con la integridad científica, esta revista da la bienvenida a la presentación de investigaciones de alta calidad metodológica que incluyan resultados nulos, negativos o no concluyentes, reanálisis de trabajos previos y estudios de replicación. Consideramos que estas contribuciones son esenciales para enriquecer el discurso académico con evidencia sólida, completar el panorama de la investigación y mitigar el sesgo de publicación. [Plantilla del artículo original]

2. Revisiones sistemáticas: Un artículo de revisión es un trabajo académico que recopila, analiza críticamente, sintetiza e integra literatura publicada y no publicada sobre un tema actual relevante para la comunidad científica. Debe realizar un examen exhaustivo y sistemático, detallando los límites temáticos, los criterios de búsqueda y el método de selección bibliográfica. Su objetivo principal es evaluar el estado del conocimiento, identificar tendencias y lagunas, y, tras un análisis crítico, ofrecer conclusiones fundamentadas y proponer nuevas directrices para futuras investigaciones, contribuyendo así con una perspectiva integradora y un valor añadido al campo de estudio. Deben abordar una pregunta de investigación clara, utilizando métodos explícitos y sistemáticos para identificar, seleccionar y evaluar críticamente la literatura relevante. [Plantilla de revisión sistemática]

 

3. Estudio de caso: Un estudio de caso debe documentar y analizar rigurosamente un ejemplo único, novedoso o paradigmático dentro de cualquier campo del conocimiento. Su valor reside en presentar información detallada sobre una entidad, evento, proceso o situación específicos (como una experiencia educativa innovadora, un conflicto socioambiental resuelto, una falla crítica de ingeniería, una decisión gerencial transformadora o una patología, tratamiento o manifestación clínica inusual) que ofrezca hallazgos significativos, cuestione supuestos o proponga nuevas direcciones para la investigación y la práctica en su campo. [Plantilla de estudio de caso]

 

4. Editorial: El artículo editorial es elaborado por el Comité Editorial de la revista Convergencia de las Ciencias , que determina el tema y, cuando procede, invita a expertos para su desarrollo. Su contenido aborda los artículos publicados en el mismo número de la revista o desarrolla un tema de especial interés, de acuerdo con la política editorial vigente. Se recomienda un máximo de 2 autores, 15 referencias y 1500 palabras; no requiere resumen.

Directrices del campo de la salud: Como requisito para iniciar el proceso de evaluación de la investigación en el campo de la salud , los manuscritos deben seguir las directrices correspondientes para cada tipo de artículo que se encuentran a continuación:

• STROBE, para estudios observacionales
• CONSORT, para ensayos clínicos
• STARD, para estudios de precisión diagnóstica
• PRISMA, para revisiones sistemáticas y metaanálisis (se sugiere registrar el protocolo en PROSPERO).
• COREQ, para estudios cualitativos
• ¡Saludos por las evaluaciones económicas!
• SAGERS, por la equidad de sexo y género en la investigación
• ARRIVE, para estudios experimentales en animales

Puedes encontrar todas estas directrices e información útil para presentar tus artículos en el sitio web de EQUATOR: https://www.equator-network.org/reporting-guidelines/

Para artículos sobre salud, también se recomienda revisar la Declaración de Helsinki sobre investigación con sujetos humanos, aquí en su última revisión de 2024: ( https://www.wma.net/es/policies-post/declaracion-de-helsinki-de-la-amm-principios-eticos-para-las-investigaciones-medicas-en-seres-humanos/ )

2. Preparación del manuscrito

Idioma: Español o inglés.

Longitud máxima:

Tabla 1. Longitud máxima de palabras, tablas, figuras y referencias según el tipo de artículo.

 

Estructura: Título (hasta 15 palabras) y título breve (50 caracteres, incluyendo espacios y puntuación), resumen estructurado (excepto en estudios de caso) y palabras clave (4-6) en español e inglés. Introducción (con justificación, marco teórico, hipótesis y objetivos), metodología (excepto en estudios de caso), resultados, discusión, conclusiones y referencias bibliográficas. Consulte las plantillas para conocer otras especificaciones según el tipo de artículo.

Formato de referencias bibliográficas: Normas APA (7.ª edición). https://normas-apa.org/wp-content/uploads/Guia-Normas-APA-7ma-edicion.pdf

Figuras y tablas: El manuscrito debe contener un máximo de 6 (seis) figuras y tablas en total. Todas las tablas deben presentarse en formato editable (se prefiere Excel) y no como imágenes. Cada elemento debe insertarse en su posición correspondiente dentro del texto y, además, enviarse por separado en su formato de archivo original (p. ej., .xlsx, .tiff, .jpg, .png). Los archivos de las figuras individuales no deben exceder los 10 MB, priorizando el equilibrio entre alta resolución (mín. 300 ppp) y un tamaño de archivo manejable. Asegúrese de incluir leyendas explicativas completas.

Página de título (archivo aparte)

Nota: Este archivo debe llamarse Página de título.docx y no se enviará para revisión por pares para preservar el anonimato.

1. Título del artículo

Título completo: Conciso y específico, debe reflejar fielmente el contenido del manuscrito. Longitud máxima: 15 palabras. Idioma: Español (original) e inglés (traducción oficial).

Título breve: Versión abreviada del título (máximo 50 caracteres) que aparecerá como identificador en el pie de página del artículo publicado. Formato: Fuente: Cambria, Tamaño: 14 pt (título principal), 12 pt (título en inglés y título breve), Alineación: Centrado, Estilo: Negrita solo en el título principal.

2. Autores

Requisitos obligatorios para cada autor:

 

●      Nombre y apellidos completos (sin abreviaturas).

●      Número ORCID (registro obligatorio; si no tiene uno, créelo en: https://orcid.org/register ).

●      Dirección de correo electrónico institucional o profesional.

●      Afiliación institucional completa (departamento, facultad, universidad/institución, ciudad, país). 

 

(Ordene según su contribución a la realización de este manuscrito. Los superíndices numéricos indican la afiliación correspondiente).   (En los estudios de caso, el máximo es de cuatro autores; en los artículos originales y de revisión, el máximo es de ocho autores; en los editoriales, el máximo permitido es de dos autores).

 

3. Autor correspondiente:

Nombre y apellidos completos, correo electrónico, teléfono (fijo/móvil), dirección postal completa.

Manuscritos para revisión por pares (formatos e instrucciones) 

Nota: Este archivo no debe contener nombres de autores, afiliaciones ni datos de identificación. Debe llamarse Manuscript.docx .

Formato general del documento

 

Elemento	Especificaciones técnicas
Fuente	Libro antiguo
Tamaño de fuente	12 pt
espaciado entre líneas	Individual (1.0)
Alineación	Justificado
Márgenes	2,54 cm (estándar)
Numeración	Consecutivo, en la esquina inferior derecha
Longitud	Límite de verificación para cada artículo, excluyendo resúmenes y referencias.

 

Estructura y estilo de las secciones

Encabezados de primer nivel:

●      Alineación: Izquierda

●      Estilo: Audaz

●      Fuente: Cambria

●      Tamaño: 12 pt

●      Sin numeración

Encabezados de segundo nivel (si corresponde):

●      Alineación: Izquierda

●      Estilo: Cursiva

●      Fuente: Book Antiqua

●      Tamaño: 12 pt

Manuscrito completo del artículo original (Archivo para revisión por pares)

 

1. Título del artículo (repetir) (ver plantilla)

2. Resumen

●       Longitud máxima: 250 palabras.

●       Formato: Texto justificado, interlineado sencillo, Book Antiqua 12 pt, sin cursiva ni negrita.

●       Redacción: En tercera persona. Tiempo pasado (excepto la oración final, que puede estar en presente). Sin abreviaturas, citas, notas al pie ni referencias bibliográficas.

●       Estructura obligatoria (bloques diferenciados por un salto de párrafo):

○       Introducción: Presentación del tema, contexto y justificación. Máximo dos oraciones.

○       Objetivo: Propósito central del estudio, hipótesis o preguntas de investigación.

○       Metodología: Enfoque, diseño, técnicas e instrumentos. Descripción breve pero suficiente.

○       Resultados: Principales hallazgos, datos significativos, tendencias observadas.

○       Discusión: Comparar con la literatura previa e implicaciones de los hallazgos.

○       Conclusiones: Principales contribuciones, relevancia y proyección futura.

3. Palabras clave: de 5 a 6 términos. Orden alfabético. En minúsculas, separadas por punto y coma (;), sin punto final.

Fuentes autorizadas (seleccione según el área disciplinaria):

Disciplina	Tesauro
Educación	ERIC  https://vocabularyserver.com/tee/es/
Ciencias de la Salud	DeCS / MeSH  https://decs.bvsalud.org/es/
Ingeniería/Tecnología	Tesauro IEEE  https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/
Ciencias sociales y humanidades	Diccionario de sinónimos de la UNESCO https://vocabularies.unesco.org/
Agricultura y Ciencias Ambientales	AGROVOC https://agrovoc.fao.org/

Ejemplo:

Alfabetización informacional; educación superior; estudios bibliométricos; producción científica; revistas académicas

4. Introducción 

Tiempo verbal predominante: presente. Contenido mínimo requerido: Estado del arte: síntesis de investigaciones previas relevantes, con citas según la 7.ª edición de la APA.   Justificación: relevancia, laguna de conocimiento, relevancia social o científica. Objetivo(s): claramente enunciado(s), con un alcance definido.

Recomendación: Finalice la introducción con una frase que indique el propósito del estudio.

5. Metodología

Tiempo verbal predominante: pasado.

Estructura adaptable según el diseño de la investigación: Sugerencia:

●       Diseño y enfoque

Tipo de estudio, alcance (exploratorio, descriptivo, correlacional, explicativo), enfoque (cualitativo, cuantitativo, mixto).

●       Participantes 

Población, muestra, criterios de inclusión/exclusión, origen. Especifique las técnicas de muestreo.

●       Procedimiento 

Descripción detallada y secuencial de las fases de la investigación. Debe permitir la replicabilidad.

●       Instrumentos 

Nombre del instrumento, autor(es), validación, fiabilidad, adaptaciones realizadas. Incluya un ejemplo de ítem si procede. Si se realizaron modificaciones y con qué propósito, etc.

●       Análisis de datos

Técnicas de análisis estadístico o cualitativo, software utilizado, nivel de significancia, procedimientos de codificación, etc.

●       Aspectos éticos

Consentimiento informado, confidencialidad, aprobación del comité de ética (cuando corresponda).

6. Resultados

Formato: Tiempo verbal predominante: presente.

Reglas específicas: Presente los hallazgos en correspondencia directa con los objetivos planteados. No interprete los resultados ni los compare con otros estudios (esto corresponde a la Discusión). No repita en el texto información que ya se encuentra en tablas o figuras; señale únicamente los datos más relevantes o las tendencias generales. Evite expresiones especulativas («podría indicar», «quizás sugiere»).

7. Tablas y figuras

Para facilitar la lectura y la comprensión del texto, las tablas y figuras deben insertarse en el cuerpo del artículo, lo más cerca posible del párrafo donde se mencionan por primera vez, dejando siempre un espacio en blanco antes y después de ellas.

La numeración de tablas y figuras debe ser independiente, utilizando números arábigos de forma consecutiva (Tabla 1, Tabla 2; Figura 1, Figura 2). Los títulos de las tablas se colocan en la parte superior, alineados a la izquierda, con el formato "Tabla 1. Título descriptivo".

Para las figuras, el título se coloca en la parte inferior, también alineado a la izquierda, siguiendo el formato "Figura 1. Título descriptivo (n=XX). Ubicación, año."

Cualquier leyenda, nota explicativa o fuente (en caso de que el material no sea de autoría propia) debe incluirse debajo de la tabla o figura en un tamaño de fuente de 12 puntos.

Por último, se recomienda no superar un total de 6 tablas y figuras por artículo.

8. Debate

Debe redactarse utilizando el presente para las afirmaciones generales y el pasado para las acciones del estudio.

The discussion opens with a sentence that revisits the main objective, followed by a summary of key findings without repeating results. Then it is contrasted with the literature: coincidences are explained to confirm previous studies, and discrepancies are explained based on methodological or contextual differences. The original contribution of the study is highlighted, its strengths—such as design or ecological validity—and limitations, such as biases or scope of generalization. Finally, implications for practice or future research are addressed, avoiding unsupported speculations, weak conditionals, or literal repetition of results.

9. Conclusions 

The conclusion is presented predominantly written in past tense. It offers a direct response to the stated objective, exposing what was demonstrated or found with the study. Next, the main contribution of the work is summarized, explaining in what specific way its results represent an advance for the field of knowledge. Lastly, concrete recommendations are formulated, either for the practical application of findings or as grounded suggestions for future research lines, always avoiding generalizations unsupported by data or the inclusion of new information not previously discussed in the text.

10. Acknowledgments (optional)

Acknowledgments are presented in a clear, sober, and professional style. This section recognizes people who contributed intellectually to the work but do not meet the criteria for authorship, as well as the technical, administrative, or logistical support received during the development of the research. It also includes recognition of funding institutions if there is no specific section to declare funding sources.

11. Conflict of interest

The declaration of conflicts of interest is presented as a mandatory element within the manuscript. If there is no conflict associated with the research, authorship, or publication of the article, authors must explicitly declare: "The authors declare no conflict of interest related to the research, authorship, or publication of this article". On the contrary, if there is any relationship that could be perceived as a potential conflict, it must be specified transparently, using a model such as: "[Author's name] declares having received funding from [entity] to conduct this study. The other authors declare no conflict of interest".

12. Financing

The funding sources section must detail the full name of the funding entity or entities, the reference numbers of the project or contract, and the type of support received, whether a scholarship, grant, or donation. If the research has received funding, the following drafting model should be used: "This research was funded by [entity] through project [code], awarded to [author/principal investigator]". Conversely, if the study has not received any kind of funding, it must be stated: "This study has not received funding from any public or private entity".

13. References

Bibliographic references must be presented in Book Antiqua 12 pt format, single-spaced, with a hanging indent of 1.25 cm, organized in strict alphabetical order by the first author's last name, and following the American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines in its seventh edition. It is recommended that at least 70% of the references correspond to publications from the last five years, a condition that does not apply to systematic reviews or historical studies. Regarding quantity, empirical studies should include between 20 and 40 references, while case reports should contain between 10 and 20 references. To facilitate the management and correct formatting of citations, the use of bibliographic managers such as Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote is recommended.

Complete Case Study Manuscript (File for peer review)

Full title of the article (see template)

1. Abstract

The abstract, with a maximum length of 150 words, is written in a single paragraph (unstructured) in the third person, using the past tense except for the concluding sentence which can be in the present. In it, the topic and context of the case are presented, its relevance is justified, and the objective of its presentation is specified. The case, procedure, or technique used is briefly described, highlighting the novelty or contribution that justifies its publication. Finally, the main findings or outcome are synthesized, and it concludes with the contribution this case provides to the field of knowledge, all without including abbreviations, citations, footnotes, or bibliographical references.

2. Keywords: 5 to 6 terms. Alphabetical Order. Lowercase, separated by semicolons (;), without a final period.

3. Introduction

The introduction is written in present tense and aims to contextualize the reader on the clinical or scientific relevance of the topic. It starts from a synthesis of the state of the art, paying special attention to the frequency, rarity, or particularity of the case presented, with citations according to APA 7th edition guidelines (Last name, year). Next, the particular importance of the case is justified, whether due to its rarity, an atypical presentation, an unusual complication, or a therapeutic innovation, as would be the case in health, for example. Finally, the purpose of the case presentation is clearly stated, which will guide the development of the manuscript.

4.1. Case presentation (if health-related)

Patient information is presented completely anonymized, including age, sex, and origin, without using initials, names, medical record numbers, or exact dates. The reason for consultation, relevant personal and family history, as well as the current illness with a precise chronology of events are detailed. It is mandatory to have the informed consent signed by the patient, which must be attached as a supplementary file.

Only findings pertinent to the case are described, including relevant physical examination results, significant laboratory test values, description of imaging studies, and any other complementary study performed. The information presented must be strictly necessary to support the diagnosis and the conduct adopted. The diagnostic reasoning that led to the initial suspicions, as well as the differential diagnosis considered, is exposed. The definitive diagnosis is presented, including standardized Western medical terminology. If systems like Traditional Chinese Medicine are used, this must be complemented with the diagnosis in Western terms.

A detailed description of the treatment or procedure performed is provided, specifying dose, route, frequency, and duration when applicable. Technical details should be sufficient to allow replicability of the procedure. If it is an unconventional treatment, its rationale and methodology are exhaustively described.

The patient's clinical evolution is detailed chronologically, presenting short, medium, and long-term results. Whenever possible, an objective measurement of results using validated scales is included. Possible adverse reactions or complications that arose, as well as the patient's current status, are reported.

To facilitate the understanding of the case, tables and figures must be inserted within the body of the article, as close as possible to the paragraph where they are first mentioned, leaving a blank space before and after them. Numbering is consecutive and independent for tables (Table 1, Table 2...) and figures (Figure 1, Figure 2...). Table titles are placed at the top, aligned to the left, with the format "Table 1. Descriptive title". For figures, the title goes at the bottom, also left-aligned, following the format "Figure 1. Descriptive title (n=XX). Location, year.". Any legend, explanatory note, or source must be included below the table or figure in 12-point size, and it is recommended not to exceed a total of 5 tables and figures per article.

4.2 Case presentation (if not health-related)

The contextual information of the unit of analysis is presented completely anonymized, specifying its nature (company, organization, community, program, or institution), general geographic location, and the study period, without using real names, trademarks, or data that allow direct identification. Relevant background of the entity or social context is described, including its trajectory, structural characteristics, and the environment in which it operates. Next, the problematic situation or phenomenon of interest motivating the study is detailed, exposing the key facts in chronological order to understand their evolution. It is mandatory to have the institutional authorizations or informed consents relevant for the use of the information, which must be attached as supplementary files when applicable.

5. Discussion

The discussion is written using present tense for general statements and their implications, and past tense for the specific actions of the case. It opens with a sentence recalling the objective and presenting a synthesis of the case. Next, the findings are contrasted with previous literature, explaining the coincidences with what has been reported and analyzing the discrepancies to offer a grounded explanation for the differences. The original contribution of the case is highlighted, making explicit the lesson that can be drawn and its contribution to existing knowledge. The study's strengths, such as the rarity of the case or the exhaustiveness of the documentation, are listed, as well as its limitations, inherent to the design. Finally, implications of the findings for clinical practice, future research, or teaching are addressed, avoiding speculative expressions and literal repetition of results.

 

6.   Conclusions

 

The conclusions, written in past tense, offer a direct response to the stated objective, demonstrating what was achieved with the presentation of this case. The main contribution of the work is synthesized, explaining how these findings represent an advance for the field of knowledge. Lastly, concrete recommendations are formulated for clinical practice or future research, as well as aspects to consider in similar cases, avoiding including new information not previously discussed or making unjustified extrapolations.

7. Acknowledgments (optional)

Acknowledgments are presented in a clear, sober, and professional style. This section recognizes people who contributed intellectually to the work but do not meet the criteria to be considered authors, as well as the technical, administrative, or logistical support received. Recognition of funding institutions is also included if there is no specific section for it.

 

8.   Conflict of interest

 

The declaration of conflicts of interest is a mandatory element. If there is no conflict associated with the research, authorship, or publication of the article, authors must explicitly declare: "The authors declare no conflict of interest related to the research, authorship, or publication of this article". On the contrary, if there is any relationship that could be perceived as a potential conflict, it must be specified transparently, using a model such as: "[Author's name] declares having received funding from [entity] to conduct this study. The other authors declare no conflict of interest".

 

9.   Financing

 

The funding sources section must detail the full name of the funding entity or entities, the reference numbers of the project or contract, and the type of support received, whether a scholarship, grant, or donation. If the research has received funding, the following drafting model should be used: "This research was funded by [entity] through project [code], awarded to [author/principal investigator]". Conversely, if the study has not received any kind of funding, it must be stated: "This study has not received funding from any public or private entity".

 

10.  References

 

Bibliographic references must be presented in Book Antiqua 12 pt format, single-spaced (like the rest of the text), and with a hanging indent of 1.25 cm. They must be organized in strict alphabetical order according to the first author's last name, following the guidelines of the American Psychological Association (APA) in its seventh edition. It is recommended that at least 70% of the references correspond to publications from the last five years, a condition that does not apply to necessary historical or contextual references. For a case study, an average of 15 references is recommended, ranging between 10 and 20. To facilitate the management and correct formatting of citations, the use of bibliographic managers such as Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote is recommended.

 

Review Manuscript (File for peer review)

General document format

The full manuscript is presented in Book Antiqua 12 pt font, single-spaced (1.0), and justified alignment. Margins should be 2.54 cm (standard), and pages must be numbered consecutively in the bottom right corner. First-level subheadings are left-aligned in bold, and second-level subheadings, when applicable, in italics, always maintaining the same font and size.

Full article title (see review article template)

The full title of the article is placed at the beginning, centered, in Book Antiqua 12 pt bold, without including authors' names. Next, the title in English is presented, also centered and in italics.

1.     Abstract

 

The abstract, with a maximum length of 250 words, is written in the third person, using the past tense except for the concluding sentence which can be in the present, and must be clear and descriptive, without abbreviations, cross-references to the main text, footnotes, or bibliographical references. It is presented as a structured abstract, differentiating each block with a paragraph break. The introduction presents the topic, problem, or context in a maximum of two sentences. The objective exposes the central purpose of the study, its scope, and the hypotheses or research questions. The methodology briefly describes the approach, method, and data collection and analysis techniques used. The results highlight the main findings, trends, patterns, or significant data. The discussion contrasts the findings with previous studies, pointing out similarities or divergences and analyzing their implications. Finally, the conclusions present the most outstanding contributions, their importance in the field, and suggestions for future research.

 

2.     Keywords

 

Between 5 and 6 terms must be included in alphabetical order, written in lowercase, separated by semicolons (;), and without a final period. Keywords must be selected from thesauri and specialized databases according to the disciplinary area: for Education, the ERIC thesaurus is recommended; for Health Sciences, DeCS or MeSH; for Engineering and Technology, the IEEE Thesaurus; for Social Sciences and Humanities, the UNESCO Thesaurus; and for Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, AGROVOC.

 

3.     Introduction

 

The introduction is written in present tense and aims to present the study topic, its relevance, and the context framing it. A synthesis of the state of the art is carried out, mentioning the most relevant previous research and the contributions of other authors in the area, with citations according to APA 7th edition guidelines (Last name, year). Next, the justification of the work is presented, highlighting the need and relevance of conducting the review, as well as the knowledge gap intended to be addressed. Finally, the research objective(s) are clearly defined and described, emphasizing their importance and scope, and it is recommended to close the section by explicitly stating the purpose of the study.

 

4.     Methodology

 

The methodology is written in past tense and must describe clearly and descriptively the procedure used for locating, selecting, analyzing, and validating the consulted sources, to allow replicability of the study. The bibliographic search strategy must be documented, specifying the search terms used, the names of consulted databases, the search date, and the initial number of articles found. Selection criteria, aligned with the objectives and research question, must clearly define the study inclusion and exclusion criteria, as well as the applied methodological quality criteria. The information retrieval process and the documentary sources consulted are described, along with the method used to evaluate the variability, reliability, and validity of selected articles. Finally, the statistical techniques or analysis tools, whether qualitative or quantitative, used to process data obtained from the sources are detailed.

 

5.     Results

 

Results are presented in present tense and must correspond directly with the stated objectives. In this section, the analysis of the findings obtained from the review is presented, integrating the theoretical contribution of the original sources that validates the relevance and scope of the article. All relevant findings must be mentioned with sufficient detail to justify subsequent conclusions. For clear presentation, the author can organize information using subheadings, use tables to summarize complex information, or employ figures and schemas to illustrate concepts or trends, drawing the pertinent conclusions. Statistical data must be expressed with clear, simple, and concrete interpretations and conclusions. Avoid using ambiguous phrases or weak conditionals, do not repeat in the text information already contained in tables or figures, and refrain from interpreting the results, as this belongs in the discussion.

Tables and figures

To facilitate reading and understanding of the text, tables and figures should be inserted within the body of the article, as close as possible to the paragraph where they are first mentioned, leaving a blank space before and after them. Numbering must be independent for tables and figures, using Arabic numerals consecutively (Table 1, Table 2; Figure 1, Figure 2). Table titles are placed at the top, aligned to the left, with the format "Table 1. Descriptive title". For figures, the title goes at the bottom, also left-aligned, following the format "Figure 1. Descriptive title (n=XX). Location, year.". Any legend, explanatory note, or source, if the material is not self-authored, must be included below the table or figure in 12-point size. It is recommended not to exceed a total of 6 tables and figures per article.

6.      Discussion

The discussion is written using present tense for general statements, implications of the findings, and critical argumentation, and past tense to refer to specific actions of the study or methodology employed. It begins by revisiting the main objective of the study, for example, "In this work, we analyzed...", and then explains the main findings and their importance, showing the author's scientific thinking beyond mere comparison. Primary sources consulted must be characterized and a comparative analysis established that identifies successes and errors among the theories exposed. It is essential to critically analyze findings in light of previous studies, pointing out both similarities and discrepancies, and offering grounded explanations based on methodological or contextual differences for the latter. Strengths and limitations of the review study are presented, discussing the most notable details of reviewed articles, such as designs, biases, and results. The section should close with a concise summary of the most relevant conclusions and their potential impact on the field of study, maintaining an objective and precise tone, avoiding speculative expressions, and using solidly evidence-supported statements.

7.     Conclusions

 

Conclusions are written in past tense and offer a rigorous closure that faithfully reflects what was achieved in the research. The consequences drawn from the review are presented, demonstrating the fulfillment of the stated objective and offering a direct response to it. It must be indicated how the work contributes to or represents an advance in the field and object of study. Finally, concrete recommendations are formulated, proposing new hypotheses, practical uses, and future research lines, avoiding any extrapolation beyond what the obtained data allow.

 

8.     Acknowledgments (optional)

 

Acknowledgments, optional in nature, are presented in a clear, sober, and professional style. This section recognizes people who contributed intellectually to the work but do not meet authorship criteria, as well as the technical, administrative, or logistical support received during the research development. Recognition of funding institutions is also included if a specific section to declare funding sources does not exist.

 

9.     Conflict of interest

 

The declaration of conflicts of interest is a mandatory element within the manuscript. If there is no conflict associated with the research, authorship, or publication of the article, authors must explicitly declare: "The authors declare no conflict of interest related to the research, authorship, or publication of this article". Conversely, if there is any relationship that could be perceived as a potential conflict, it must be specified transparently, using a model like: "[Author's name] declares having received funding from [entity] to conduct this study. The other authors declare no conflict of interest".

 

10.  Financing

 

The funding sources section is mandatory and must detail the full name of the funding entity or entities, project or contract reference numbers, and the type of support received, whether a scholarship, grant, or donation. If the research has received funding, the following drafting model must be used: "This research was funded by [entity] through project [code], awarded to [author/principal investigator]". On the contrary, if the study has not received any kind of funding, it must declare: "This study has not received funding from any public or private entity".

 

11.  References

 

Bibliographic references must be presented in Book Antiqua 12 pt format, single-spaced, with a hanging indent of 1.25 cm. They must be organized in strict alphabetical order by the first author's last name, following the guidelines of the American Psychological Association (APA) in its seventh edition. In the text, citations are indicated in the "last name, year" format in parentheses, for example, (Aguilar, 2025), and text quotes must go in quotation marks, indicating the page in parentheses. In the final list, only sources cited in the text will be included. For review articles, a strict currency restriction does not apply, since the temporal range must be broad due to the nature of the study. Regarding quantity, a fixed number is not specified for review articles, but comprehensive coverage that adequately supports the analysis is recommended. To facilitate management and correct formatting of citations, the use of bibliographic managers like Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote is recommended.

Templates: Download the template corresponding to your article type:

1. Original Article Template
2. Case Study Template
3. Systematic Review Template
4. Conflict of Interest Declaration (duly completed, and signed by all authors)
5. Informed Consent (for studies with participants)
6. Author Submission and Authorship Responsibility Form (CRediT) (duly completed and signed by the corresponding author)

3. Submission Process

Los manuscritos se envían exclusivamente a través de la plataforma OJS. Los autores deben incluir una carta de presentación que explique claramente la contribución interdisciplinaria del trabajo. El proceso incluye una revisión por pares a doble ciego, con un tiempo de respuesta estimado de 12 semanas.

4. Política de acceso abierto

La revista opera bajo el modelo de acceso abierto dorado . Los artículos aceptados se publican bajo la licencia Creative Commons Atribución 4.0 Internacional . Consulte los derechos de autor en las políticas editoriales.

5. Recomendaciones clave para manuscritos interdisciplinarios o transdisciplinarios

Los artículos que integran perspectivas de múltiples disciplinas deben cumplir los siguientes criterios para garantizar su claridad, solidez y relevancia:

• Accesibilidad lingüística: Evite el uso excesivo de jerga o tecnicismos disciplinares. Redacte de manera que el contenido sea comprensible para un público académico amplio sin sacrificar el rigor científico.
• Fundamentos de la integración: Justifique de forma explícita y sólida la integración de métodos, marcos teóricos o conceptos de las distintas disciplinas implicadas. Explique cómo esta combinación enriquece el enfoque del problema de investigación.
• Relevancia ampliada: Desarrolle no solo las conclusiones, sino también las implicaciones prácticas, teóricas o políticas de su trabajo para cada uno de los campos de conocimiento convergentes.
• Valor añadido de la convergencia: En la sección de debate, destaque específicamente cómo la integración de enfoques permite resolver problemas, subsanar deficiencias o generar nuevos conocimientos que no serían posibles desde una sola disciplina.

6. Contacto

Para consultas, póngase en contacto con el equipo editorial en: [email] . Incluya en el asunto: "Consulta del autor" .