Guidelines for authors

We have updated our guidelines on the OJS platform to structure our editorial process into two stages:

  • PHASE 1: Preliminary Review (Methodological Audit): Consists of a technical audit to verify whether the manuscript meets the minimum technical and content standards required by the journal. Articles that do not meet these requirements will be returned with specific recommendations for a guided correction through a detailed technical report, at no additional cost.
  • PHASE 2: Peer Review (Advanced Scientific Evaluation): The stage where the document is evaluated by specialists to elevate its scientific rigor and regional visibility.

To learn more about the detailed workflow and evaluation criteria, we invite you to consult the About > Editorial process section.

⚠️ Declaration of Responsibility and Acceptance of Terms

The submission of the manuscript constitutes a sworn statement that the authors:

  1. Accept the editorial process and the portal's ethical and privacy guidelines.
  2. Certify compliance with the official checklist according to their submission type: Empirical Research or Systematic Review.
  3. Acknowledge that the APC payment does not guarantee publication, as it funds the journal's technological and operational infrastructure.
  4. Accept the APC policy: a $130.00 USD refund if rejected in Phase 1 (with a $20.00 USD administrative fee retention) and a 0% refund once the manuscript enters Phase 2 (Peer Review).
  5. Commit to incorporating the improvements suggested by the committee and reviewers to elevate the study's scientific rigor.

1. Manuscript Preparation

Templates and Mandatory Format

All articles must be submitted using the official template plantilla-Espacios-esp.dotx updated july 1, 2026. Only files in Word format (.doc or .docx) will be accepted.

Download Template Package (.ZIP)

* Submissions in PDF, LaTeX, or other formats are not accepted.

Authorship and Identification Requirements

  • Author Limit: Maximum of 4 for original research and 3 for systematic reviews.
  • Name Format: First Name, Middle Initial, and LAST NAME in uppercase (e.g., Renato J. VALDIVIESO). Compound surnames must be joined with a hyphen.
  • Affiliation and ORCID: It is mandatory to include the ORCID code and institutional affiliation (University/Institute), Country, and academic email (public domain emails such as Gmail or Yahoo are not accepted).

Manuscript Specifications

  • Length: Maximum of 15 A4 pages, including tables, figures, and references.
  • Structure: 35 lines per page (one-and-a-half spacing) and 62 characters per line.
  • Abstract and Keywords: Maximum of 80 words and 5 keywords. An English version (Abstract/Keywords) is mandatory.
  • Similarity: The textual similarity index must be below 30% (verified via Turnitin/iThenticate).
  • Visuals and Citations: Figures in .JPG or .PNG. Tables created in Word. Strict use of APA Standards (7th ed.) managed through bibliographic managers.
  • Ethics and AI: Include a paragraph on ethical compliance and a declaration regarding the use or non-use of Artificial Intelligence.

2. Submission Process

Step 1: Payment of Article Processing Charges (APC)
Complete the 150 US$ payment for APC. Save the transaction number or PayPal receipt, as it is a mandatory field for registration.

Step 2: Registration and Submission Form
Complete the submission form by attaching your article in Word format and the PayPal transaction number.

Go to Submission Form (Google Forms)

Revista Espacios accepts articles in Spanish and Portuguese