Author Guidelines
Welcome to the submission section of Entropía Educativa Journal. Before submitting your manuscript, we invite you to carefully review the following guidelines to ensure an agile and successful evaluation process.
1. Scope and Editorial Policy
Entropía Educativa Journal publishes original research papers, systematic reviews, case studies, and theoretical contributions in the field of education and pedagogy. All manuscripts are evaluated through a double-blind peer review process.
Attention: Only unpublished works not currently under evaluation in other journals will be considered. Originality will be verified using anti-plagiarism tools.
Attention: Entropía Educativa Journal does not charge submitting or publishing fees.
2. Types of Accepted Contributions
| Contribution Type | Maximum Length | Structure | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Article | 8,000 palabras | IMRaD | Original results of empirical research with methodological rigor |
| Systematic Review | 10,000 palabras | PRISMA | Critical synthesis of existing literature with explicit methodology |
| Case Study | 6,000 palabras | Contexto... | In-depth analysis with theoretical or methodological relevance |
| Theoretical Essay | 5,000 palabras | Argumentativa | Original theoretical development contributing to the educational field |
3. Manuscript Preparation
3.1 General Format
- Document in Word format (.docx)
- Times New Roman font 12 pts, 1.5 spacing
- Margins of 2.5 cm on all sides
- Pages numbered consecutively
- APA citation system (7th edition)
- Use of inclusive and non-sexist language
3.2 Basic Structure
- Título: (EN/ES)
- Resumen/Abstract
- Palabras clave
- Introducción
- Metodología
- Resultados
- Discusión
- Conclusiones
- Referencias
4. Ethical Considerations
4.1 Mandatory Declarations
All authors must provide:
- Conflictos de interés / Conflicts of interest
- Financiamiento / Funding
- Comité de ética / Ethics committee
4.2 Authorship Criteria
ICMJE authorship criteria apply. Authors are considered to be those who:
- Diseño/Design...
- Redacción/Drafting...
- Aprobación/Approval...
Important note: The authorship declaration form signed by all authors is required at the time of submission.
5. Evaluation Process
5.1 Steps for Submission
- Registro / Register
- Nuevo envío / New submission
- Subir / Upload
5.2 Review Process
- Evaluación inicial / Initial evaluation
- Revisión por pares / Peer review
- Decisión / Decision
Average time from submission to publication: 3-6 months
6. Technical Requirements
6.1 Figures and Tables
- 300 dpi
- .tiff, .eps, .png, .jpg
6.2 Supplementary Material
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7. Open Access Policy
Entropía Educativa Journal is open access under Creative Commons License CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, which establishes the following conditions:
- Authors retain copyright over their work.
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Articles may be shared (copy and redistribute in any medium or format), provided that:
- Atribución / Attribution
- No comercial / Non-commercial
- No derivados / No derivatives
- There are no submission or publication fees (APC-free), ensuring equity in access to scientific publication.
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
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