Information For Authors

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Below is essential information for authors. We recommend taking time to review it before submitting a contribution to Ciencia en Perspectiva:

Ciencia en Perspectiva holds two annual calls for articles, which are published once the review and acceptance process is completed, following a continuous publication model.

Conceived as a research journal, Ciencia en Perspectiva aims to disseminate original scientific articles and outreach material. The journal seeks to promote regional collaborations and contextualize the achievements and efforts of the scientific community concerning current issues, including social, health, environmental, and production topics both in the region and in Latin America.

Targeted at researchers, educators, academics, professionals, and students, Science in Perspective aspires to foster a scientific system sensitive to local realities, optimize resource use, and reflect on the role of scientific research in our society.

Initial Submissions

The initial submission consists of a single file in the accepted formats, including assembled figures and tables. The following information is required to evaluate your manuscript:

  • Title Page 
    • Title: The title should not exceed 20 words and must describe the main message of the article in one or two scientifically precise sentences.
    • Author List: Include the institutional affiliation of each author.
    • Keywords: In English and Spanish. Include up to 6 relevant keywords or phrases for indexing and visibility, representing the main content of the submission.

  • Abstract (in English and Spanish): 
    • It should serve as a general introduction to the topic and provide a brief non-technical summary of the main results and implications. It must not exceed 300 words, should not include references, and must not contain sections or subsections.

  • Main Text: Please consult the guidelines by type of contribution (sections).

  • Figures or Tables: With appropriate captions embedded in the text.

  • References: 
    • References must be numbered and ordered sequentially according to their appearance in the text. Numbers should appear as superscripts. In the final version, references will follow the Vancouver style. Example of a reference for an article:

Anoud M, Delagoutte E, Helleu Q, Brion A, Duvernois-Berthet E, As M, Marques X, Lamribet K, Senamaud-Beaufort C, Jourdren L, Adrait A, Heinrich S, Toutirais G, Hamlaoui S, Gropplero G, Giovannini I, Ponger L, Geze M, Blugeon C, Couté Y, Guidetti R, Rebecchi L, Giovannangeli C, De Cian A, Concordet JP. Comparative transcriptomics reveal a novel tardigrade-specific DNA-binding protein induced in response to ionizing radiation. Elife [Internet]. 2024 Jul 9 [cited Aug 20, 2024];13:RP92621. Available at: https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.92621.3

For more details, please consult the Citing Medicine - NCBI guide.

  • Acknowledgments (optional).

  • Indicate the specific contributions of each author.

  • Supplementary Material: Additional files with supporting information, if necessary.

  • Contact Information.

  • Conflicts of Interest: Indicate if any author has conflicts of interest, specifying if the work is funded by companies or if the results might be biased.

  • Funding Information.

  • Suggest at least 3 qualified reviewers who are experts in the scientific area of the article. Add a brief justification.

  • Include page and line numbers in the document.

Sections:

1. Original Scientific Articles

Manuscripts presenting original research, organized into the sections: introduction, results, discussion, materials and methods, conclusions, and references. Additionally, they must include a "Relevance" section aimed at the general public, where authors explain the importance and potential impact of the research in areas such as society, local economy, health, or institutions, along with an explanatory graphic.
Length: Up to 7000 words (excluding references), maximum of 50 references, and 6 graphic elements. Greater length is permitted upon consultation with the editorial committee.
Articles derived from theses and university extension activities are also accepted.

2. Brief Articles

Manuscripts presenting immediate impact observations that may initiate new lines of research or provide relevant data on controversial or longstanding issues.
Length: Approximately 2000 words (including text, title, abstract, and figure legends), with up to 15 references.

3. Review Articles

Analysis and discussion of previously published research on a specific topic, providing the reader with a critical assessment of the validity and applicability of these studies.
Objective: To provide a comprehensive and evaluated view of the current state of knowledge on a specific topic.

4. Perspectives

Articles that explore current scientific topics, neglected issues, or interdisciplinary subjects where science interacts with other areas of knowledge. A varied narrative style is permitted, accessible to a broad audience. Perspectives aim to contextualize findings or add a new dimension to previous research and encourage the presentation of novel ideas and advancements.
Length: Approximately 2500 words (excluding references), up to 2 graphics, and no need for an abstract.

Only contributions that meet these guidelines will be considered.