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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to submit their work to this journal, where all submissions will first be evaluated by an editor to verify whether they meet the publication’s aims and scope. Those deemed suitable will proceed to peer review for acceptance or rejection.

Before submitting, authors are responsible for obtaining the necessary permissions to publish any included material, such as photos, documents, and datasets. Additionally, all authors listed on the submission must consent to being identified as such. When applicable, research must have received approval from an appropriate ethics committee, in accordance with the legal regulations of the country where the study was conducted.

An editor may reject a submission if it does not meet minimum quality standards. Therefore, before proceeding, ensure that the study design and research argument are well-structured and clearly presented. The title must be clear and concise, and the abstract must stand alone and be understandable on its own. Meeting these requirements will increase the likelihood that reviewers will agree to evaluate your article. Once you are confident your submission meets these standards, proceed to review the checklist to prepare your submission.

Submission Format: Articles must conform to the provided submission template. Text length is subject to ECiencia’s policies.

Figures, Tables, Illustrations, and Graphs: All visual elements must be embedded in the appropriate section within the text, not at the end. Additionally, original or higher-quality versions must be uploaded in the "Upload Files" section during the manuscript submission process.

Research Data Deposit Policy: ECiencia encourages authors to deposit the analytical materials and data (qualitative and/or quantitative) used in their articles in recognized repositories, whether discipline-specific or general-purpose. This policy aims to foster scientific development and ensure that research can be validated, replicated, and analyzed in future studies. Data deposit will be considered an additional merit during the evaluation process.

Keywords: The document must include three to five keywords in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, which are not mentioned in the title but do appear in the abstract. Keywords must be listed in alphabetical order and separated by semicolons.

Translation of Metadata (Title, Abstract, Keywords): Translations must meet academic publishing standards for quality and accuracy. It is recommended that translations be reviewed by competent individuals, preferably native speakers or bilingual professionals.

Author Contribution Statement: The contribution of each author must be specified according to the contribution taxonomy outlined in the relevant contributions table.

Declaration on the Use of LLMs: Before the “Author Contribution Statement” section, include one of the following, as appropriate:
“This article did not use any content generated by an LLM (ChatGPT or others) for its writing,”
or alternatively:
“This article used [name(s) of tool(s)] as a reference or subject of research in accordance with APA 7th edition guidelines.”
In such cases, a clear and concise explanation (maximum 75 words) must be included, describing how the AI applications were used and their limitations.

General Guidelines for Submissions:

  • Submissions must be written in Spanish, English, or Portuguese.

  • Preferred file format is Microsoft Word (.docx), and use of the submission template is recommended.

The text format must follow these standards:

Submissions must adhere to essential manuscript presentation guidelines, including text formatting, citation style, and requirements for tables and figures, as well as copyright policies. For full details and to ensure compliance with specific requirements, authors should consult the provided link.

Submission Anonymization: Submissions must be anonymized. Authors must remove their names and any identifying references from both the text and file properties. In Microsoft Office documents, go to File > Info > Inspect Document > Inspect, then select “Remove All.” In LibreOffice, go to File > Properties > General > Uncheck "Apply user data" > Reset Properties > Save. A non-anonymized version will be required if the text is accepted for publication.

Online Submission: Texts must be submitted via the ECiencia platform. Submissions via email or other means are not accepted. Manuscripts may be submitted to the Articles section of the journal. All metadata fields must be completed, including the ORCID identifier and the reference list formatted according to APA 7th edition. A data sheet must also be included with a biographical summary (75–100 words) for each author, and optionally, their social media and other relevant information.

Anti-Plagiarism Policy: ECiencia maintains an anti-plagiarism policy to ensure the originality of all manuscripts through the use of specialized software. This policy ensures originality standards and detects similarities between submitted texts and previously published content.

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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Copyright Notice

By submitting their manuscripts, authors agree that ECiencia retains the economic rights (copyright) of the published works. All content is distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0).

This license allows users to share (copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format) and adapt (remix, transform, and build upon the material) for any non-commercial purpose, provided that appropriate credit is given, the first publication in ECiencia is acknowledged, a link to the license is included, and any changes made are indicated. Additionally, if the material is modified or used as the basis for another work, it must be distributed under the same license (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0).

This type of license facilitates reuse for academic purposes and ensures that the journal’s content can be used for research and educational needs, as long as there is no commercial intent.

Authors are permitted to reuse their published work, including the post-print file (the publisher’s final PDF version). Furthermore, authors are encouraged to deposit their work in social media, institutional and public repositories, academic networks, personal websites, blogs, etc.

These actions promote early circulation and dissemination of the work, potentially increasing its citation and reach within the academic community, provided the terms of the license are respected and any redistribution or adaptation remains under the same non-commercial conditions.

Rights Retained by Authors:

Although authors transfer the economic rights to the journal, they retain certain rights over their work, particularly moral rights.

  • Right to be recognized as the author (Right of Attribution):
    Authors retain the right to be identified as the original authors of the work. This means that any use of the article must include proper acknowledgment of the authors.
  • Right to the integrity of the work:
    Authors retain the right to oppose any modification, mutilation, or distortion of their work by the journal that could negatively affect their honor or reputation.
  • Right to use the article for personal and academic purposes:
    Authors may use their article for personal, academic, or non-commercial purposes, such as presentations at conferences, lectures, personal websites, or social media platforms.
  • Right to reuse parts of the content in future works:
    Authors have the right to reuse portions of their own article (such as figures, tables, and text excerpts) in future publications or personal projects, provided that the original publication in the journal is properly cited.
  • Right to archive in institutional or personal repositories:
    Authors may archive a copy of the published version of the manuscript (post-print) in institutional, personal, or subject-specific repositories, subject to the following conditions:
    • Authors may exercise this right one month and one day after their article has been published in this journal.
    • The version archived must be the version published in this journal and must include a statement indicating that the formal citation should refer to the version published in ECiencia, along with a link to the official journal website.

Privacy Statement

The names and email addresses provided in this journal will be used exclusively for the purposes outlined therein and will not be shared with third parties or used for other purposes.

Basic Information on Data Processing for the Publishing Service

Data Controller

  • Identity: Editorial CECDA (Center for Scientific Studies and Academic Development).
  • Address: Quito, Ecuador.
  • Email: info@cecda.org  

Purpose of Data Processing

  • Dissemination and sale of CECDA publications.
  • Invoicing and shipping of publications.  

Data Processed

  • Personal identification data.  
    Economic, financial, and insurance-related data.
  • Data related to transactions of goods and services.
  • Commercial information.  

Data Retention

  • Data will be retained for the time necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected and to determine any potential liabilities arising from the processing.
  • Subsequently, data will be retained or deleted in accordance with documentation and archiving regulations.  

Legal Basis for Data Processing

  • Processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of public authority.
  • Processing is necessary for the execution of a contract to which the data subject is a party.  

Obligation to Provide Data

  • Failure to provide the expressly requested data will prevent the provision of the service.  

Data Recipients

  • Data will not be transferred to third parties, except under legal obligation.  

Rights of the Data Subject

  • Access, rectify, and delete data.
  • Request the restriction of data processing under certain circumstances.
  • Object to data processing for reasons related to their particular situation.
  • File a complaint with the Supervisory Authority.  

For more information, please consult our detailed Privacy Policy on the CECDA website.