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Author Guidelines and Submission Standards

The Integración Journal requires all submissions to strictly adhere to the downloadable Official Microsoft Word Template on this portal. Manuscripts that do not comply with the format and standards detailed below will be returned to the authors before the peer review process begins.

1. General Formatting Instructions

The manuscript must be written directly on the official template, respecting the following technical configuration:

  • File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).
  • Font and Size: Times New Roman, 11 points for all general text.
  • Line Spacing: 1.5 lines.
  • Margins: Symmetrical, 2.5 cm on all sides.
  • Author Identification: It is mandatory to complete the author details in the Word file (Names, affiliation, email, and ORCID) for internal editorial control.

2. Ethical Aspects and Originality

  • Originality: The manuscript must be original, unpublished, and not have been previously published in any other language or format.
  • Exclusivity: The work must not be under evaluation by another journal simultaneously.

3. Manuscript Structure

  1. Title: In Spanish and English (maximum 20 words).
  2. Authorship Details: Complete all required fields on the first page of the template.
  3. Abstract: Between 150 and 250 words. It must implicitly identify: Introduction, Objective, Methodology, Results, and Conclusions.
  4. Keywords: 3 to 5 terms separated by commas.
  5. Body of the Work: Introduction, Development (with subsections as appropriate), and Conclusions.
  6. References: Complete list at the end, in alphabetical order with a hanging indent (APA 7th Ed.).

4. Detailed Definition of Manuscript Types

The journal accepts contributions that promote the dialogue of knowledge from diverse areas. Please read carefully to correctly classify your submission:

Research Articles

Definition: These are manuscripts that present results of original and completed research. They must clearly and rigorously expose the methodology used, data analysis, results obtained, and the discussion of their relevance in the context of the study area.

Expected Structure: They usually follow the IMRaD structure (Introduction, Methodology, Results, and Discussion).

Ideal for: Researchers who wish to disseminate quantitative, qualitative, or mixed empirical findings.

Review Articles

Definition: These are manuscripts that critically collect, analyze, and synthesize published information on a specific topic. They are not a simple summary, but an evaluation that identifies trends, theoretical debates, gaps in knowledge, and future lines of research.

Expected Structure: Introduction (presents the problem and the search), Development (organizes the reviewed literature thematically), and Conclusions (synthesizes the state of the art and proposes paths forward).

Ideal for: Academics with deep knowledge of a field who seek to offer an updated overview.

Essays

Definition: These are argumentative and reflective texts that explore a topic from a theoretical, philosophical, or methodological perspective. They are based on reasoning, argumentation, and critical analysis of ideas.

Expected Structure: Flexible, but it must maintain a clear thesis throughout the text and conclude coherently.

Ideal for: Professors and researchers who wish to propose new ideas or debate theoretical frameworks.

Case Studies

Definition: These are manuscripts that conduct an in-depth, intensive, and detailed analysis of a specific instance (a person, an organization, an event, a community, etc.) in its real-world context.

Expected Structure: Introduction, Context and Background, Methodology, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions.

Ideal for: Researchers in social sciences, education, business, or health.

Technical and Methodological Notes

Definition: Manuscripts focused on presenting a new tool, an innovative research method, or a significant adaptation of an existing technique.

Expected Structure: Introduction, Detailed Description, Application/Example, and Discussion.

Ideal for: Statisticians, engineers, developers, or academics who have created an instrument.

Special Reports

Definition: Documents that present the results, analysis, and conclusions of completed research projects, public policy evaluations, or analyses of highly relevant events.

Expected Structure: Objective, Methodology, Findings, Analysis, and Recommendations.

Ideal for: Research groups, consultants, or organizations presenting results of specific studies.

Regional and Local Studies

Definition: Manuscripts dedicated to the research and analysis of specific topics, problems, or phenomena in the western region of El Salvador, the department of Sonsonate, or the country in general.

Ideal for: Historians, sociologists, economists, geographers, and biologists with a local focus.

Young Researchers

Definition: A section dedicated to disseminating the best research work conducted by undergraduate or graduate students to foster a research culture.

Expected Structure: Rigorous academic structure. Co-authorship with the advisor is recommended.

Ideal for: Outstanding students who wish to publish theses or high-level projects.

Book Reviews

Definition: Critical and analytical texts on recent academic publications (last two years).

Expected Structure: Complete bibliographic record, Summary of the work, Critical analysis, and Conclusion.

Ideal for: Experts who wish to guide the community on new publications.

Dialogues and Transfer

Definition: A section to build bridges between the academic world and society (interviews, science popularization, extension reports).

Expected Structure: Highly flexible.

Ideal for: Researchers with a vocation for popularizers and opinion leaders.

Table 1. Matrix of Requirements by Manuscript Type

Elements Res. Article Essays Case St. Tech. Notes Spec. Rep. Reg. St. Young Res. Reviews Dialogues
Title YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Authors / Data YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
ORCID YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Abstract YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Introduction YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Methodology YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Development YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Results YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Discussion YES YES YES YES YES YES YES NO NO
Conclusions YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
References YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Length (pages) 15-25 ≤15 10-15 8-12 12-20 15-25 ≤12 3-5 5-15

5. Special Issues and Conference Proceedings

The Integración Journal, in its effort to strengthen academic debate and give visibility to cutting-edge research, considers the publication of Special Issues and Conference Proceedings. These modalities allow for a deep and coordinated exploration of highly topical or scientifically relevant topics.

A. Special Issues

A special issue is a collection of articles (minimum 6, maximum 12) dedicated to a specific, innovative, or high-impact topic in the field of sciences and education. The proposal must be submitted by one or more researchers (guest editors) and include:

  • Title and detailed justification of relevance and timeliness.
  • Curriculum vitae of the guest editor(s).
  • Preliminary list of potential authors and manuscript titles.
  • A clear timeline for receipt, review, and delivery.
B. Conference Proceedings

The journal publishes selections of the best papers presented at conferences of recognized prestige, offering a permanent and indexed publication. The organizing committee, along with a guest editor, must submit:

  • Name, date, and venue of the event.
  • Justification of scientific relevance.
  • Selection criteria for the papers.
  • List of selected works with authors and abstracts.
  • Profile of the guest editor.
Review and Publication Process (Both Modalities)

All proposed manuscripts, without exception, are subject to the double-blind peer review process. The initial proposal must be approved by the Editorial Committee, and the final publication decision for each article rests with this Committee, guaranteeing standards of quality and originality.

Submission of Proposals

Proposals should be sent to the editorial committee's email:

dips@usonsonate.edu.sv