Editorial Guidelines
1. Peer Review and Editorial Process
All manuscripts submitted to Daena: International Journal of Good Conscience will be evaluated through a double-blind peer review process to ensure impartiality and scientific quality. Authors will receive a response within an average of 8 to 12 weeks. Only manuscripts that significantly contribute to the field of study will be published.
Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format. Authors should keep an electronic copy. Once the manuscript is accepted, authors must ensure that the final revised version is submitted.
2. Types of Manuscripts Accepted
The journal accepts the following types of manuscripts:
3. Language and Format
Manuscripts are published in English or Spanish, though English manuscripts will be prioritized to maximize international diffusion. The title must be in both languages (font size 14), followed by the authors' names (font size 12) and institutional affiliation (font size 10). Additionally, the full address, email, telephone, and fax number of each author must be included.
4. Abstract and Keywords
An abstract of 100 to 250 words must be provided in both languages (Spanish and English). The abstract should avoid undefined abbreviations or unspecified references. Include between 4 and 7 keywords in alphabetical order, placed before the abstract.
5. Manuscript Structure
The manuscript must be structured into the following sections, without numbering the pages:
The headings of each section must be aligned to the left, in bold, and with an indent on the first line of the paragraph. The font for the entire manuscript should be 12-point, except for references, which should use a 10-point font size.
6. Graphic Presentation Guidelines
7. Citation Style
References should follow an internationally recognized citation format (preferably APA or Chicago). Cited sources must come from journals indexed in international databases, such as Scopus, Web of Science, or PubMed. Unpublished works, works in progress, or personal communications will not be included in the reference list, though they may be mentioned in the text.
References should be organized alphabetically at the end of the manuscript and follow these formats:
Examples:
8. Ethics and Best Practices in Publication
The journal adheres to the guidelines of the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics). Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts comply with ethical standards in research, including obtaining informed consent and declaring any potential conflicts of interest. All manuscripts will be reviewed to avoid plagiarism using specialized software.
9. Units and Abbreviations
The International System of Units (SI) must be used throughout the manuscript. Abbreviations should be defined the first time they are mentioned and should be consistent throughout the text.
10. Appendices and Supplementary Material
Any additional material should be presented in an appendix at the end of the manuscript, before the References section.
11. Copyright
Upon acceptance of the manuscript, authors transfer copyright to Daena, ensuring wide distribution and compliance with copyright law.
12. Contact Information
For more information, authors can contact the following phone numbers or emails:
All manuscripts submitted to Daena: International Journal of Good Conscience will be evaluated through a double-blind peer review process to ensure impartiality and scientific quality. Authors will receive a response within an average of 8 to 12 weeks. Only manuscripts that significantly contribute to the field of study will be published.
Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format. Authors should keep an electronic copy. Once the manuscript is accepted, authors must ensure that the final revised version is submitted.
2. Types of Manuscripts Accepted
The journal accepts the following types of manuscripts:
- Original Research: Articles presenting the results of original and relevant research for the international scientific community.
- Letters to the Editor: Opinions and comments on articles previously published in the journal.
- Opinion and Debate Articles: Interpretive essays and discussions on contemporary topics in the "Forum" section.
- Book Reviews: Critical evaluations of recent books in the journal's areas of focus.
- Review Essays: Must include an original intellectual contribution by the author and should not be simple compilations of information.
3. Language and Format
Manuscripts are published in English or Spanish, though English manuscripts will be prioritized to maximize international diffusion. The title must be in both languages (font size 14), followed by the authors' names (font size 12) and institutional affiliation (font size 10). Additionally, the full address, email, telephone, and fax number of each author must be included.
4. Abstract and Keywords
An abstract of 100 to 250 words must be provided in both languages (Spanish and English). The abstract should avoid undefined abbreviations or unspecified references. Include between 4 and 7 keywords in alphabetical order, placed before the abstract.
5. Manuscript Structure
The manuscript must be structured into the following sections, without numbering the pages:
- Introduction
- Methodology
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusions
- References
The headings of each section must be aligned to the left, in bold, and with an indent on the first line of the paragraph. The font for the entire manuscript should be 12-point, except for references, which should use a 10-point font size.
6. Graphic Presentation Guidelines
- Figures and tables must be submitted in electronic format. Lines in figures should have a minimum thickness of 0.25 points, and the screen density should be at least 10%. Each figure and table must be accompanied by an explanatory legend.
- Table legends should be placed immediately above each table.
- Footnotes will not be accepted.
7. Citation Style
References should follow an internationally recognized citation format (preferably APA or Chicago). Cited sources must come from journals indexed in international databases, such as Scopus, Web of Science, or PubMed. Unpublished works, works in progress, or personal communications will not be included in the reference list, though they may be mentioned in the text.
References should be organized alphabetically at the end of the manuscript and follow these formats:
Examples:
- Book: Pérez, M.H. & Rodríguez, L.J. (2000). Fundamentals of Accounting. Limusa, Monterrey.
- Journal Article: Badii, M.H. (2004). Scientific Methodology. Business Innovations, 1(1), 23-36.
- Book Chapter: Abreu, J.L. (2005). Environmental Culture. In: Sustainability Fundamentals, J. Barragán & A. Wong (Eds.), UANL, Monterrey, pp. 40-56.
- Conference Proceedings: Pazhakh, A.R. (2003). The Impact of PBS Technique on Learning. In: Proceedings of the 4th International Congress of Education, Monterrey, 2000, E. Pérez (Ed.), UANL, Monterrey, pp. 423-439.
8. Ethics and Best Practices in Publication
The journal adheres to the guidelines of the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics). Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts comply with ethical standards in research, including obtaining informed consent and declaring any potential conflicts of interest. All manuscripts will be reviewed to avoid plagiarism using specialized software.
9. Units and Abbreviations
The International System of Units (SI) must be used throughout the manuscript. Abbreviations should be defined the first time they are mentioned and should be consistent throughout the text.
10. Appendices and Supplementary Material
Any additional material should be presented in an appendix at the end of the manuscript, before the References section.
11. Copyright
Upon acceptance of the manuscript, authors transfer copyright to Daena, ensuring wide distribution and compliance with copyright law.
12. Contact Information
For more information, authors can contact the following phone numbers or emails:
- United States: +1 (956) 688-8971
- Email: [email protected]