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Author Guidelines and Submission Standards
The Revista Integración requires all submissions to strictly adhere to the Official Microsoft Word Template downloadable from this portal. Manuscripts that do not comply with the format and standards detailed below will be returned to the authors before starting the peer review process.
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- Originality: The manuscript must be original, unpublished, and not previously published in any other language or format.
- Exclusivity: The work must not be under evaluation in another journal simultaneously.
3. Manuscript Structure
- Title: In Spanish and English (maximum 20 words).
- Authorship Data: Complete all required fields on the first page of the template.
- Abstract: Between 150 and 250 words. It must implicitly identify: Introduction, Objective, Methodology, Results, and Conclusions.
- Keywords: 3 to 5 terms separated by commas.
- Body of Work: Introduction, Development (with subtitles as appropriate), and Conclusions.
- References: Complete list at the end, in alphabetical order and with hanging indent (APA 7th Ed.).
4. Detailed Definition of Manuscript Types
The journal accepts contributions that promote knowledge dialogue from various areas. Please read carefully to correctly classify your submission:
1. Research Articles
Definition: Manuscripts presenting results of original and completed research. They must clearly and rigorously expose the methodology used, data analysis, results obtained, and discussion.
Expected Structure: IMRaD (Introduction, Methodology, Results, and Discussion).
Ideal for: Quantitative, qualitative, or mixed empirical findings.
2. Review Articles
Definition: Compile, analyze, and critically synthesize published information. Identify trends, theoretical debates, and knowledge gaps.
Expected Structure: Introduction, Development (thematic), and Conclusions.
Ideal for: Academics offering an updated overview.
3. Essays
Definition: Argumentative and reflective texts exploring a topic from a theoretical, philosophical, or methodological perspective.
Expected Structure: Flexible, but must sustain a clear thesis.
Ideal for: Proposing new ideas or debating theoretical frameworks.
4. Case Studies
Definition: Deep, intensive, and detailed analysis of a specific instance (person, organization, event) in its real context.
Expected Structure: Introduction, Context, Methodology, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions.
Ideal for: Social sciences, education, business, or health.
5. Technical and Methodological Notes
Definition: Presentation of a new tool, innovative method, or significant adaptation.
Expected Structure: Introduction, Detailed Description, Application, and Discussion.
Ideal for: Statisticians, engineers, or instrument developers.
6. Special Reports
Definition: Results of completed projects, public policy evaluations, or analysis of relevant events.
Expected Structure: Objective, Methodology, Findings, Analysis, and Recommendations.
Ideal for: Research groups or consultants.
7. Regional and Local Studies
Definition: Analysis of topics, problems, or specific phenomena of the western region, Sonsonate, or El Salvador.
Ideal for: Historians, sociologists, geographers with a local focus.
8. Young Researchers
Definition: Best research works by undergraduate or postgraduate students.
Expected Structure: Rigorous academic. Co-authorship with advisor is recommended.
Ideal for: Students with high-level theses.
9. Book Reviews
Definition: Critical texts on recent academic publications (last two years).
Expected Structure: Bibliographic record, Summary, Critical analysis, and Conclusion.
Ideal for: Experts in editorial novelties.
10. Dialogues and Transfer
Definition: Bridges between academia and society (interviews, dissemination, extension reports).
Expected Structure: Highly flexible.
Ideal for: Researchers with a vocation for dissemination.
Table 1. Requirements Matrix by Manuscript Type
| Elements | Research Art. | Review Art. | Essays | Case Studies | Tech. Notes | Reports | Reg. Studies | Young Res. | Reviews | Dialogues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Title | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Authors / Data | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| ORCID | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Abstract | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Introduction | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Methodology | YES | NO | NO | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | NO | NO |
| Development | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Results | YES | NO | NO | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | NO | NO |
| Discussion | YES | NO | NO | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | NO | NO |
| Conclusions | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| References | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Length (pages) | 15-25 | 15-25 | ≤15 | 10-15 | 8-12 | 12-20 | 15-25 | ≤12 | 3-5 | 5-15 |
5. Special Issues and Conference Proceedings
The Revista Integración, in its effort to strengthen academic debate and give visibility to cutting-edge research, considers the publication of Special Issues and Conference Proceedings.
A. Special Issues
A special issue is a collection of articles (minimum 6, maximum 12) dedicated to a specific topic. The proposal must include:
- Title and detailed justification of relevance.
- Curriculum vitae of the guest editor(s).
- Preliminary list of potential authors.
- Clear schedule for reception, review, and delivery.
B. Conference Proceedings
Selections of the best papers presented at prestigious conferences. The organizing committee must present:
- Name, date, and venue of the event.
- Justification of scientific relevance.
- Selection criteria for the papers.
- List of selected works with authors and abstracts.
- Guest editor profile.
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 decision to publish each article rests with said Committee.
Submission of Proposals
Proposals should be sent to the editorial committee email:
gtrejo@usonsonate.edu.sv