Instructions for Authors

1. General Considerations

For manuscript submission to this journal, all authors must attach a letter of originality and authorship guarantee, expressly declaring that the work is unpublished, is not under review in another publication, and that all co-authors approve its content.

Manuscripts are accepted in Spanish, Portuguese, or English, provided they meet high standards of clarity, coherence, relevance, and scientific rigor.

Initial acceptance for review does not imply publication. Every manuscript will undergo an editorial and peer-review process that may take between 6 and 24 weeks, depending on the volume of ongoing submissions.

The Editorial Committee will verify compliance with these guidelines and will subject texts to similarity analysis using Turnitin software. If plagiarism, self-plagiarism, or any form of duplication is detected, the manuscript will be immediately rejected.

Manuscripts that pass the preliminary evaluation will be sent to two expert reviewers under the double-blind peer review system. Possible decisions are:

  • Accepted

  • Accepted with revisions

  • Rejected

When revisions are requested, authors must submit the revised version within the indicated deadline, accompanied by a response-to-reviewers report justifying each change.

Accepted articles will undergo copyediting, proofreading, and layout, and the final version will be sent to authors for approval prior to publication.

 

2. Submission Guidelines

2.1 Corresponding Author Responsibility

The submitting author will act as the primary contact with the journal and must ensure that all co-authors are informed of the status of the editorial process.

2.2 Manuscript Structure

Articles must be presented in the following order:

  • Title (maximum 15 words, no abbreviations).

  • Authors (according to IRALIS criteria):

    • Full name

    • Highest academic degree

    • Complete institutional affiliation (including city and country)

    • Institutional email

    • Active ORCID for all authors

    • Active CvLAC for Colombian authors

  • Abstract/Resumo/Resumen in Spanish, English, and Portuguese (maximum 300 words). It must describe the objective, scope, methodology, and main results. Abbreviations or references are not allowed.

  • Keywords/Palavras-chave (between 4 and 6 terms), preferably selected from the UNESCO Thesaurus.

  • Main text, organized into:

    • Introduction (justification, problem, methodology, and main findings)

    • Development (theoretical framework and analysis)

    • Results

    • Discussion and/or Conclusions

  • References (APA 7th edition).

The manuscript may include tables, figures, or photographs, duly numbered with explanatory captions.

The full text should not exceed 8000 words.

 

3. Style and Formatting Rules

  • Document in Times New Roman 12 pt, single-spaced, one-column format, with margins of 2 cm (sides) and 3 cm (top and bottom).

  • Titles and subtitles must follow a clear and consistent hierarchical system.

  • The first page must include: title, abstract, and keywords in the three languages.

3.1 Footnotes

To be used only when strictly necessary, in smaller font size, numbered with Arabic numerals, and placed at the bottom of each page.

3.2 Transcriptions

Must be placed in quotation marks and italics: “example of transcription”.

 

4. Citations (APA 7th edition)

  • Short quotes (≤ 3 lines): enclosed in quotation marks, no italics.
    Example: According to Freire (1970), “education is an act of love, therefore an act of courage” (p. 34).

  • Long quotes (> 3 lines): placed in a separate paragraph, indented 1 cm, Times New Roman 11 pt, no quotation marks or italics.
    Example:

     
    Truth is not revealed as a set of isolated facts, but as a process of interpretation and reconstruction of memory in social life (Ricoeur, 2000, p. 85).

  • Paraphrases (indirect citations): when the author’s idea is rephrased.
    Example: Habermas (1987) argues that communicative action is based on the search for rational consensus in social life.

  • Multiple authors (up to three): include all surnames separated by semicolons.
    Example: (Arendt; Habermas; Ricoeur, 1993).

  • More than three authors: only the first surname followed by et al.
    Example: (Gómez et al., 2021).

  • Same author, same year: distinguished with lowercase letters.
    Example: (Jelin, 2002a); (Jelin, 2002b).

All cited authors must appear in the final References list in alphabetical order, following APA 7th edition.

Example References list:

  • Arendt, H. (1993). The Human Condition. Paidós.

  • Freire, P. (1970). Pedagogy of the Oppressed. Siglo XXI Editores.

  • Gómez, L., Ramírez, C., & Torres, J. (2021). Critical education and social transformations in Latin America. Revista Latinoamericana de Educación, 15(2), 45–62. https://doi.org/10.1234/rle.2021.567

  • Habermas, J. (1987). The Theory of Communicative Action (Vols. I & II). Taurus.

  • Jelin, E. (2002a). The Work of Memory. Siglo XXI Editores.

  • Jelin, E. (2002b). Memory in the Contemporary World. Nueva Sociedad.

  • Ricoeur, P. (2000). Memory, History, Forgetting. Trotta.

 

5. Author Guidelines – Discimus Journal

The Discimus Journal accepts different types of academic and scientific manuscripts. To ensure quality and visibility, the following structures are defined according to the type of article:

Academic Essay

  • Title

  • Abstract

  • Keywords

  • Introduction

  • Topic presentation

  • Problem statement

  • Essay objective

  • Justification of relevance

  • Development: state of the art, supported argumentation, case analysis, integration of theoretical references

  • Discussion: contrast of perspectives, identification of tensions, critical or innovative proposal

  • Conclusions: synthesis of main contributions, limitations, future directions

  • References

Research Article (IMRaD)

  • Title

  • Authors and affiliations

  • Structured abstract

  • Keywords

  • Introduction

  • Methods

  • Results

  • Discussion

  • Conclusions

  • Acknowledgments

  • Funding and conflict of interest statement

  • References

Systematic Review / Meta-analysis

  • Title

  • Structured abstract

  • Keywords

  • Introduction

  • Methods (inclusion criteria, sources, PRISMA protocol)

  • Results (synthesis, tables, figures)

  • Discussion (limitations, contributions)

  • Conclusions

  • References

Narrative Review / Long Essay

  • Title

  • Abstract

  • Keywords

  • Introduction

  • Thematic development (state of the art, critical discussion)

  • Discussion

  • Conclusions

  • References

Short Communication / Brief Article

  • Title

  • Abstract

  • Keywords

  • Short introduction

  • Essential methods

  • Main results

  • Brief discussion

  • References

Reflection Article / Perspective / Commentary

  • Title

  • Abstract

  • Keywords

  • Introduction

  • Presentation of central argument

  • Critical discussion

  • Conclusions

  • References

Case Study

  • Title

  • Abstract

  • Keywords

  • Introduction

  • Case description

  • Case analysis

  • Discussion

  • Conclusions and lessons learned

  • References

 

General Recommendations for All Manuscripts

  • Length: between 5,000 and 8,000 words (except for brief communications).

  • Citation and reference style: APA 7th edition.

  • Accepted languages: Spanish, Portuguese, and English.

  • Authorship identification: full name, institutional affiliation, mandatory ORCID, CvLAC (for Colombian authors).

  • Originality declaration: all manuscripts must be unpublished and not under review elsewhere.

  • Peer review: all articles are subject to double-blind peer review.

 

Specific Guidelines

Keyword Selection

Use of internationally recognized thesauri is recommended for selecting keywords. Suggested sources:

  • UNESCO Thesaurus

  • ERIC Thesaurus

  • MeSH (Medical Subject Headings)

  • Scopus Author Keywords

  • Keywords Plus (Web of Science)

Recommended selection: 4–6 standardized keywords.

Ethical Use and Academic Responsibility

Discimus Journal adheres to principles of good editorial practices and research ethics. All manuscripts must comply with the following:

  • Ethics in writing and authorship: originality declaration, absence of plagiarism, transparency in funding/conflicts of interest, acknowledgment of academic contributions.

  • Use of Artificial Intelligence: generative AI tools may be used as writing support, but only under ethical, declared, and transparent use. Authors must disclose AI use in the manuscript (e.g., in methodology notes or acknowledgments). Final responsibility rests with the authors.

  • Ethical management of images, data, and citations:

    • Images: permitted only with express authorization, free licenses (Creative Commons), or original production.

    • Data: sensitive information must be anonymized, especially involving minors or vulnerable communities.

    • Names: pseudonyms or initials must be used when necessary to protect identities; written consent is required for using personal names in testimonies or interviews.

    • Citations: must be complete, precise, and verifiable, following APA 7 style. Fabrication or misleading citation is prohibited.

Acceptance of a manuscript in Discimus implies full adherence by the authors to these ethical and academic guidelines.

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