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Author Guidelines

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1. INTRODUCTION

At Publis Editorial, we are committed to guaranteeing each publication's academic and editorial quality. For this reason, we have established clear guidelines for the reception and review of texts to maintain the uniformity, professionalism, and scientific rigor that characterize our works.

Authors must submit original, unpublished texts not currently being reviewed by another publisher. It is also essential that manuscripts comply with the format and style specifications indicated in this document, including using APA standards (7th edition) for citation and referencing.

These guidelines cover everything from preliminary elements such as titles, author details, and synopsis to technical aspects of content such as proper use of figures, tables, citations, and references.

Authors are invited to submit their work to this publisher. Those deemed suitable will be sent for peer review before a determination is made as to whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before submitting a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included in the submission, such as photographs, documents, and datasets. All authors identified in the submission must consent to be identified as authors. Where applicable, the research must be approved by an appropriate ethics committee following the legal requirements of the country of the study.

An editor may reject a submission if it does not meet minimum quality standards. Before submitting, ensure the study design and research argument are structured and articulated correctly. The title should be concise, and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood that reviewers will agree to review the article. When you are confident that your submission meets this standard, follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

2. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

• The texts must be original and unpublished.
• They must not be being evaluated simultaneously by another publisher.

3. GENERAL FORMAT

• File: Texts must be sent in editable Word format.
• Citation standards: APA 7th edition.
• Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides (top, bottom, right, and left).
• Line spacing: 5.
• Typography: Times New Roman, size 12.
• Indentation: First line of each paragraph, with no additional space between paragraphs.
• Page numbering: Centered at the bottom of each page.
• Document structure:
  1. Chapters, reference lists, and appendices should start on a new page.
  2. Chapters should begin with a centered title using the following format:
     • Chapter title: centered, bold, not italicized, size 14.
     • First subtitle: In bold, size 12.
     • Second subtitle: Same as the first subtitle in italics.
     • Third subtitle: Italics, no bold, underlined, upper and lower case.

4. SPECIFIC SECTIONS

First page

Must include:

• Title: In Spanish and English, in lowercase, centered, with a maximum of 15 words.
• Author(s) details: Full name(s), institutional affiliation (full name, without abbreviations, e.g., Universidad Nacional Latinoamericana), ORCID, and email address.
• Synopsis: Written in a single paragraph, with a maximum of 200 words.
• Keywords: Five words or groups of words arranged alphabetically. Separated by commas (,).

Figures and tables

• Location: They must be inserted in the body of the text and numbered consecutively.
• Table title: Placed at the top, centered, and in capital letters.
• Title figure: Placed at the bottom, centered, and in capital letters.
• Source: Indicated below the figure or table, adjusted to the left, size 10.
• Supplementary files: Sent separately in full-page Word format.
• Images: Minimum resolution of 300 dpi, A4 size, in formats such as .jpeg, .png, .bmp or .pdf. They must include authorizations for use if necessary.

Footnotes

• Font size 10.
• Maximum length: five lines or 40 words. More extended notes should be incorporated into the body of the text.

References

• All works cited in the text must appear alphabetically in the reference list.
• The APA 7th edition style rules must be followed (see more at: https://normas-apa.org/ ).
• It is recommended to include at least 15 updated academic references (last 5 years). Academic references are citations or mentions of information sources used in research papers, scientific articles, theses, books, and other academic documents. These references must come from reliable and rigorous sources, such as peer-reviewed scientific journals, specialized books, and technical reports. Using citations to blogs, non-academic websites, forums, or platforms without scientific review is not recommended, as they may lack validity, methodological rigor, and academic support.

Quotes

• Quotations of less than 40 words: In quotation marks, without italics, incorporated into the text. The period is placed after the quotation data.
• Quotations of more than 40 words: These are written in a separate paragraph, indented, without quotation marks or italics. The period is placed before the data.

5. AUTHORS' REVIEW

This section is essential for obtaining the ISBN and the catalog sheet. It must include:

1. Full name and surname.
2. Identification number (ID card or equivalent).
3. Date of birth (year, month and day).

Maximum length of the review (including spaces):

• One author: 1200 characters.
• Two authors: 600 characters per author.
• Three authors: 400 characters per author.

 

GENERAL STRUCTURE OF A BOOK

1. PRELIMINARY ELEMENTS

• Dedication (optional): Space for the author to dedicate the work.
• Acknowledgements (optional): Briefly mention the people or institutions collaborating in the book's production.
• Foreword and/or introduction:
  1. Foreword: Written by a third party highlighting the book's relevance.
  2. Introduction: Written by the author, explaining the purpose of the book, its focus, and who it is aimed at.
• Index: List chapters, sections, and subsections with corresponding page numbers.
• Glossary of abbreviations or acronyms (optional): If the text includes many technical terms or acronyms.

2. BODY OF THE BOOK

This is the main section where the content of the book is developed:

• Chapters: Organized structure of the content. Each chapter must:
  1. Start on a new page.
  2. Have a clear title and, if applicable, well-differentiated subtitles.
• Sections and subsections: They allow you to organize the content within each chapter.
• Figures and tables: These should be included in relevant chapters, numbered, and with clear titles and sources.
• Examples and case studies (optional): If the book is academic or technical, you may include practical examples to illustrate concepts.

3. FINAL ELEMENTS

These sections complement the text and offer additional or reference information:

• Conclusions or epilogue: Final summary of the content and reflections of the author on the topics discussed.
• References: List all sources cited in the book, following APA 7th edition standards (or the indicated style).
• Appendices or annexes (optional): Additional information that complements the main text, such as graphics, statistical data, or relevant documents.
• Subject index (optional): List key terms and concepts, with the pages where they appear, for easy reference.

 

STRUCTURE OF A BOOK OF SCIENTIFIC COMPILATIONS

1. PRELIMINARY ELEMENTS

• Dedication (optional).
• Acknowledgements (optional).
• Prologue:
  1. Introductory text written by the editor/compiler or a guest expert, highlighting the book's importance and the chapters' focus.

• General index:

1. List of chapters with the corresponding page number.
2. Subsections if the chapters have internal divisions.

• List of abbreviations or acronyms (optional):

1. Explanation of technical terms, if necessary.

 

2. BODY OF THE BOOK

This section constitutes the main content of the book. Each chapter has its structure and is identified by the name of the authors.

Chapter format:

1. Chapter Title: Centered, bold, size 14.

1. Author information:

1. Presented immediately below the title. Must include:
   • Full name(s) and surname(s).
   • ORCID (format with link: https://orcid.org/ ).
   • Institutional affiliation (full name of the institution, without abbreviations).
2. Abstract and keywords (in two languages):

• Abstract: 150-200 words in Spanish and English.
• Keywords: 5 words or groups of words in Spanish and English, separated by commas (,).

4. Chapter content:

• Development of subtopics with titles and subtitles as necessary:
  1. First level: Bold, upper and lower case.
  2. Second level: Bold, italics, uppercase and lowercase.
  3. Third level: Italics, no bold, underlined, upper and lower case.
• Figures and tables inserted in the body of the text.

5. Conclusion:

• Closing the chapter with reflections, practical implications, or future lines of research.

6. References:

• Complete list of sources cited in the chapter, following APA 7th edition standards.

Important notes:

• Each chapter should start on a new page.
• Chapters must maintain uniformity in format.

Chapters based on original research should follow a standard structure, including an introduction, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion. Chapters presenting essays, literature reviews, or theoretical reflections may be structured according to the content needs, including at least an introduction, development, and conclusion.

1. If the chapters are scientific research articles

When each chapter is a scientific article (with original results), it is necessary to include these sections to maintain the standard structure of an academic work:

1. Introduction: Contextualizes the topic and states the research's problem and objectives.
2. Methodology: Describes the methods used to carry out the study. This is essential to ensure the reproducibility of the results.
3. Results: Presents the findings obtained, supported by data, tables, and figures if applicable.
4. Discussion: Interpret the results, analyze their significance, and compare them with previous research.
5. Conclusion: Summarizes the findings and raises possible implications or future lines of research.

When to use this complete structure?

• In chapters based on original empirical research.
• If the book's target audience is academic or scientific, a standardized format is required.

2. If the chapters are essays, narrative reviews, or theoretical reflections, methodology, results, and discussion sections are not mandatory and can be omitted. The typical structure of these chapters would be:

• Introduction: Contextualizes the topic and raises the objectives or questions that guide the discussion.
• Content development: Structured in sections or subtitles according to the subtopics covered.
• Conclusion: Presents final reflections, highlighting the chapter's key ideas.
• References: List of sources cited in the chapter.

When to use this structure?

• In bibliographic review chapters, essays, or theoretical analysis.
• When the content does not present original data but reflections or analysis based on previous literature.

3. General considerations for the structure

• Flexibility: Since this is a compilation book, not all chapters have to follow the same structure. Depending on the nature of the work, some may include methodology, results, and discussion, while others do not.
• Basic uniformity: Although the internal structure of the chapters varies, make sure that they all include at least the following:
  1. Introduction.
  2. Development (main sections according to the topic).
  3. Conclusion.
  4. References.