The following are specific guidelines for authors interested in publishing in the Acreditas journal. Strict compliance with these guidelines is suggested to ensure that articles will be considered for review and publication.
The journal accepts and publishes unpublished articles written in Spanish, although it also has the possibility of including those written in English, as long as the authors are native speakers of that language.
General Considerations
1. Registration and Submission
Authors must register as users in the journal's platform to submit their manuscript for evaluation.
The contribution should be submitted in the “SUBMISSIONS” section, available in the “ABOUT” tab of the web page.
Make sure that the registration data are complete, including name, institutional affiliation, e-mail.
If you are already registered you can simply log in with your username and password on the “LOG IN” tab.
In case of any inconvenience to do so, please contact us at: autores@acreditas.com.
2. Authorship and contribution
Papers submitted to the Acreditas Journal should be signed by all those who have made a substantial contribution to the manuscript, in a significant way in the conception, design, execution or interpretation of the study. The use of the CRediT Taxonomy (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) established by CASRAI is recommended.”
Acreditas Journal, aligning itself with the guidelines, definitions and directives established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), recognizes as author the person who originates, develops and materializes an idea, contributing significantly to the intellectual or creative work that is disseminated through the publication. The minimum requirements for authorship:
-substantial contribution to the work
This includes significant participation in key stages of the creative or intellectual process, such as project conception and design, data collection and analysis, or interpretation of results. Being an author requires a relevant contribution that has a direct impact on the development and quality of the work presented.
-responsibility for the work done and its presentation in a publication.
The authorship of a paper entails the obligation to guarantee the accuracy, integrity and originality of the content. Authorship is not limited to technical or administrative participation, but implies an ethical and professional acceptance of the work as a whole.
To detail the contribution of each author to the work, it is suggested to use the criteria defined by the CRediT taxonomy (Contributor Roles Taxonomy).
Conceptualization - ideas; formulation or evolution of general research objectives and goals.
Data curation - management activities to annotate (produce metadata), cleanse data, and maintain research data (including software code, where necessary to interpret the data itself) for initial use and subsequent reuse.
Formal analysis - applying statistical, mathematical, computational, or other formal techniques to analyze or synthesize the study data.
Funding - obtaining financial support for the project leading to this publication.
Research - conducting an investigation and research process, specifically conducting experiments or collecting data/evidence.
Methodology - development or design of methodology; creation of models.
Project administration - Management responsibility and coordination of the planning and execution of the research activity.
Resources - Provision of study materials, reagents, materials, patients, laboratory specimens, animals, instrumentation, computer resources or other analytical tools.
Software - Programming, software development; design of computer programs; implementation of computer code and supporting algorithms; testing of existing code components.
Supervision - Supervisory and leadership responsibility for planning and execution of research activities, including mentoring external to the core team.
Validation - Verification, either as part of the activity or separately, of overall replicability/reproducibility of results/experiments and other research products.
Visualization - Preparation, creation and/or presentation of published work, specifically visualization/presentation of data.
Writing - original draft - Preparation, creation and/or presentation of the published work, specifically the writing of the initial draft (including substantive translation).
Writing - review and editing - Preparation, creation and/or presentation of the published work by members of the original research group, specifically critical review, commentary or revision - including pre- or post-publication stages.
3. Document Format
The text should be sent in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx), set in letter size with 2.5 cm margins on all sides.
Use Arial 12 pts font, with 1.5 line spacing.
Paragraphs should be justified.
The document should be between 6 and 10 pages long, not including bibliographical references.
Articles with a different format or that exceed the established length will not be accepted.
4. Originality and Exclusivity
Articles submitted to the journal must be unpublished and original, which implies that the content submitted must not have been previously published in any format, whether printed, digital or as part of a public repository. In addition, the manuscript must be the product of the authors' own intellectual work, without copying or replicating existing texts, guaranteeing the absence of plagiarism.
Articles must not be under simultaneous evaluation in other publications. This means that authors must commit not to submit the same manuscript to several journals or other academic or scientific dissemination platforms simultaneously. This practice ensures transparency in the editorial process and avoids ethical conflicts related to duplicity of publications or copyrights.
Authors must submit a signed letter of originality and exclusivity declaring the uniqueness of the manuscript and, in addition, must include a statement in which they cede copyright and reproduction rights to the journal, in case the manuscript is accepted for publication.
This letter should be sent along with the manuscript.
It is recommended to consult the journal's policies for detailed information.
5. Content of the article
-Article title: brief, clear, and descriptive, with a maximum of 15 words.
The title of the article should be presented in Spanish and its corresponding English translation.
-Authors' names: they should be listed starting with the first name and followed by the last name, respecting the order of contribution.
Affiliations: include the institution to which each author belongs, as well as the highest academic degree obtained.
The affiliation should be presented in Spanish and its corresponding English translation.
Corresponding author: indicate the main author, providing his/her e-mail for contact.
The ORCID Open Identifier, both of the main author and of the collaborators.
-Abstract: Include an abstract that briefly describes the objectives, methodology, results and conclusions of the article, with a maximum length of 250 words.
The Abstract should be in Spanish and English.
-Keywords: Include between 3 to 5 keywords that represent the main content of the paper, separated by commas.
Keywords should be in Spanish and English.
-Introduction: The purpose of the introduction is to give the reader a general overview of the subject of the article. In this section, it should explain why the problem or research question is important, make a brief summary of what is already known about the topic and point out the areas where information is still lacking, which is what the study will try to solve. In addition, it is essential to include the objectives of the work, which should be clearly defined and will guide the development of the research. The research hypothesis should also be presented, if applicable.
-Methodology applied: A detailed description of how the study was carried out, so that other researchers can replicate it.
This includes the design of the study, indicating whether it was experimental, descriptive, correlational, among other approaches. The characteristics of the sample and population, the instruments and tools used, the procedures followed and the methods of data analysis should also be specified.
-Results: The findings should be presented in a clear and objective manner, aligned with the stated objectives. Interpretations and discussions should not be included.
It is advisable to use tables, graphs and figures to visualize the data effectively, avoiding redundancy. Each visual element should be accompanied by a brief description explaining its content and relevance, without repeating information already presented in the graphs or tables.
Objectivity should be maintained at all times, presenting the results accurately and without interpretive influences.
-Conclusions: They offer a final assessment of the research, interpreting the findings obtained and establishing their relationship with previous studies. In this section, subjective judgments on the results should be expressed, explaining their meaning and relevance in the context of the field of study. In addition, it is essential to synthesize the study as a whole, highlighting the most significant findings.
Possible lines of future research or practical applications based on the results can also be proposed, providing a comprehensive view of the impact and implications of the study.
-Tables, Figures and Graphs: Tables, figures and graphs should be clear, numbered consecutively and accompanied by a brief and descriptive title, as well as an indication of their origin.
All images must have a minimum resolution of 300 pixels per inch.
Graphs and figures should be sent as independent files in .jpeg, .png or .tiff format, in addition to being included in the main document.
Indicate in the text the approximate place where they should be inserted.
-References: Bibliographical references should be cited in the text using the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, APA 7th (seventh) edition format.
All references cited in the body of the text should appear in the final list and should not be older than 10 years.
The list of references should be arranged in alphabetical order at the end of the manuscript.
Examples of references
Book
Martínez González, C. and Toledo Peña, M. (2020). Introduction to industrial engineering. Editorial Industria.
Book with publisher
Méndez, J. P. (Ed.). (2018). Urban transformations: Contemporary studies on the city in Latin America. Universidad del Valle.
Book online
Mayorga Gutiérrez, D. & Araujo Azalde, P. (2016). El plan de márketing (2nd ed.). Universidad del Pacífico. https://repositorio.up.edu.pe/item/7f15d9d7-6d90-4868-9800-d089db680555
Book Chapter
Rodríguez, P. (2019). Social innovation in rural contexts: Challenges and opportunities. In L. G. Fernández and J. M. Ramírez (Eds.), Sustainable rural development: Theory and practice. (pp. 45-60). Editorial Académica.
Journal article
Marcos Martínez, E., De Castro Martínez, M. V., Vara Mesa, J. M., & Martín Peña, M. L. (2024). Implementation of a Transdisciplinary STEM Degree: keys to success. Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Spain. Acreditas, (13), 11-17. https://doi.org/10.61752/acd.i13.195
Article in a journal with more than 3 authors
Carreira Villamor, J. M., Ameijeiras, Álvaro H., Arce Vázquez, V., González Barcala, F. J., Torres Iglesias, A., Fernández Rodríguez, P., and Álvarez Escudero, J. (2024). Evolution of the Objective Structured Competency Evaluation (ECOE) in the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Santiago de Compostela. Acreditas, (14), 26-32. https://doi.org/10.61752/acd.i14.190
Journal article in a special issue
Smith, J. A., & Lee, R. P. (Eds.). (2020). Advances in cognitive psychology [Special issue]. Journal of Cognitive Science, 45(2), 115-130. https://doi.org/10.1234/jcs2020
Unpublished thesis
Gomez, M. L. (2015). The impact of automation on productivity in the manufacturing industry [Unpublished master's thesis]. National Autonomous University of Mexico.
Thesis available in an academic repository
Gómez, R. M. (2017). The development of renewable energies in the Andean region: public policy analysis [Doctoral thesis, Universidad Pontificia Comillas]. Universidad Pontificia Comillas Institutional Repository. https://repositorio.comillas.edu/handle/11531/28192
Web Page
World Health Organization (2020, March 20). COVID-19 and the environment. World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/covid-19-and-the-environment
Blog
Garcia, L. (2019, June 5). How to improve your productivity using the Pomodoro technique. Productivity at its best. https://www.productividadalmaximo.com/tecnica-pomodoro
6. Article Structure
Title: brief and representative of the content of the article.
Authors: full name, affiliations and e-mail of the corresponding author.
Abstract: synthesis of the content, maximum 250 words.
Keywords: 3 to 5 keywords relevant to the topic.
Abstract and Keywords: English translation of the abstract and keywords.
Introduction: statement of the problem, objectives and relevance of the study.
Methodology: detailed description of the design, techniques and instruments used.
Results: clear and objective presentation of the findings obtained.
Conclusions: summary of the main contributions and possible implications.
Note: Compliance with these guidelines is essential to ensure the quality and uniformity of the articles
7. Publication Rights
-Author's rights
By accepting publication, authors retain all moral and economic rights to their works, assigning only the right of first publication to Acreditas. The authors accept the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 distribution license.
Authors retain the right to use their work in academic or personal activities, always citing the original publication in the journal.
-License
The journal publishes articles under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 License allowing others to use, remix, adapt and share material non-commercially, provided credit is given to the author.
8. Editorial Processing Charges (APC)
Revista Acreditas does not require payment for the processing of articles (APC), nor for their publication, as it is a non-profit journal.