Presentation and structure of manuscripts
Authorship policy and exclusivity:
Articles must be accompanied by a document signed by all co-authors, or failing that by a
signature of the principal author, which includes:
FORMAT 1. AUTHORITY AND PERSONAL DATA Declaration of authorship signed by lead author and co-authors who have contributed in the planning, execution, data collection, interpretation of results, as well as in the drafting and review. Name, surname, address, telephone, fax and email of the contact author -in the authors section of the manuscript body will be differentiated by the symbol * preceding the name-, name, surname and email of the co-authors. |
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General rules about article structure
Manuscripts and supporting documents (format 1, 2, 3 and 5) will be sent to the email
revistaperfiles@espoch.edu.ec, DOC or DOCX format from Microsoft Word®
A4 pages with default format of margins -2.5 upper , lower and three right and left will be used.
Spacing: 1.5 lines (double space).
Times New Roman font type, size 12 for general text and 14 bold for titles and subtitles contained in the text.
The additional contents, tables, figures and graphs, will be sent in a separate document identified as Table 1. Table 2, Figure 1, Graph 1., etc.
With regard to FIGURES OR IMAGES must be sent in PNG or GIF format.
At the end of this document, the captions identified in the same way make clear its equivalence with the tables, figures and graphics attached.
The extension of each article should preferably be between 5 and 10 pages.
A4 pages with default format of margins -2.5 upper , lower and three right and left will be used.
Spacing: 1.5 lines (double space).
Times New Roman font type, size 12 for general text and 14 bold for titles and subtitles contained in the text.
The additional contents, tables, figures and graphs, will be sent in a separate document identified as Table 1. Table 2, Figure 1, Graph 1., etc.
With regard to FIGURES OR IMAGES must be sent in PNG or GIF format.
At the end of this document, the captions identified in the same way make clear its equivalence with the tables, figures and graphics attached.
The extension of each article should preferably be between 5 and 10 pages.
The first page must contain
Article submission format |
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Full names of author and other co-authors. The names of the authors will be written in lower case with the first letter in uppercase. The first name and the last names will be written (Ex. Rosa Maldonado Pujos). Each author will be preceded by a superscript number on the left side that will be identified with the membership institution or corresponding affiliation. Type of font Times New Roman size 14.
If the authors belong to the same institution will not be necessary to place the superscript. The contact author should place a * to the right of the name, write an e-mail address.
ORCID identifier Indicate the name of the authors and the ORCID identifier.
Summary in Spanish and English. From 150 to 200 words, it should not contain formulas or acronyms. Summarize the theoretical framework that justifies the work done, well-defined objectives, methods used, results and main conclusions.
Keywords. Maximum six words that define the most important points of the work.
Elementos Principales del Manuscrito
I. Introduction.- Its function is to identify the
theoretical framework of the subject matter, which will be contextualized with the phenomenon
investigated to determine the general and specific objectives of the work. Excessive
bibliographical references or abbreviations must not be included.
II. Materials and methods.- This section must inform about all the methodology and experimental materials used. At the same time will allow that the essay to be reproducible under the same conditions as those indicated by the authors. If procedures designed and published by other authors have been used, such publications should be cited.
III. Results.- Contains all the information related to the findings obtained, once the statistical methods have been applied (if required). It can integrate tables, diagrams, or any other additional element that expands or facilitates the results presentation.
IV. Discussion.- In-depth analysis of the data obtained, comparing with other authors. This section should discuss the most innovative and important results, contribution, applicability, etc.
V. Conclusions.- Clear, direct and concise answers to the initial questions or objectives of the study. It may include proposals for new lines of research based on the results discussed or new hypotheses, as long as each one is well supported by the results.
VI. Acknowledgments.- People or institutions that have contributed in some way in the research or drafting text, whether through funding, knowledge contribution or research activity.
II. Materials and methods.- This section must inform about all the methodology and experimental materials used. At the same time will allow that the essay to be reproducible under the same conditions as those indicated by the authors. If procedures designed and published by other authors have been used, such publications should be cited.
III. Results.- Contains all the information related to the findings obtained, once the statistical methods have been applied (if required). It can integrate tables, diagrams, or any other additional element that expands or facilitates the results presentation.
IV. Discussion.- In-depth analysis of the data obtained, comparing with other authors. This section should discuss the most innovative and important results, contribution, applicability, etc.
V. Conclusions.- Clear, direct and concise answers to the initial questions or objectives of the study. It may include proposals for new lines of research based on the results discussed or new hypotheses, as long as each one is well supported by the results.
VI. Acknowledgments.- People or institutions that have contributed in some way in the research or drafting text, whether through funding, knowledge contribution or research activity.
VII. Conflict of interests.- Indicate whether particular
interests exist on the part of the authors or the scientific entity that could directly or
indirectly affect the results.
VIII. Bibliographic references.- Both in the text-quotes- as in the bibliography, the referencing must comply with the standards of The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) or
Include at least 25 Bibliographic References.
The incorporation of gray bibliography or content of doubtful origin or scientific quality (especially of web origin) will be considered a serious error and reason for rejection of the publication proposal. Publications used in the bibliography must belong to indexed journals with their corresponding identifier: DOI (Digital Object Identifier), ISBN (International Standard Book Number) or ISSN (International Standard Serial Number).
To facilitate the review of these elements by the authors we have made available a table with the
most important or checklist.
VIII. Bibliographic references.- Both in the text-quotes- as in the bibliography, the referencing must comply with the standards of The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) or
FORMAT 4. VANCOUVER STYLE |
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The incorporation of gray bibliography or content of doubtful origin or scientific quality (especially of web origin) will be considered a serious error and reason for rejection of the publication proposal. Publications used in the bibliography must belong to indexed journals with their corresponding identifier: DOI (Digital Object Identifier), ISBN (International Standard Book Number) or ISSN (International Standard Serial Number).
To facilitate the review of these elements by the authors we have made available a table with the
FORMAT 5. CONTROL POINTS |
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Other publications type
Review articles.- The structure of the reviews will be adapted to
the content and subject matter, without following the structure of the original articles (commented on in
the previous section). The number of references must be exceed than the original articles (among 60 and
100 references); so that all developed topics have sufficient bibliographic basis to justify the data
presented. The size of this documents type will be among 10 and 20 pages.
Communications or brief articles, communications to congresses or seminars.- The structure of this manuscripts type will be the same or similar to the original articles, differing only in the extension of the works: maximum 3 pages. In the case of technical reports can be extended to 5 pages, and the structure may vary from the original article depending on the contents. In this type of publications, the additional material (tables, articles, graphics, etc.) will be restricted to 4 elements.
Letters to the editor.- Texts will be characterized by containing specific information of general interest related to the thematic lines of the journal or to the scientific community itself, as well as reflections or corrections of an article published in previous volumes. The maximum number of pages for the works will be 1.5 to 2.
Communications or brief articles, communications to congresses or seminars.- The structure of this manuscripts type will be the same or similar to the original articles, differing only in the extension of the works: maximum 3 pages. In the case of technical reports can be extended to 5 pages, and the structure may vary from the original article depending on the contents. In this type of publications, the additional material (tables, articles, graphics, etc.) will be restricted to 4 elements.
Letters to the editor.- Texts will be characterized by containing specific information of general interest related to the thematic lines of the journal or to the scientific community itself, as well as reflections or corrections of an article published in previous volumes. The maximum number of pages for the works will be 1.5 to 2.