As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
Writing must academic. Each paragraph should be an idea and be correctly developed
The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
Where available, DOIs for the references have been provided.
The text is scientifically rigorous and has a deep analysis.
The text is accurate in the use of concepts and methodology.
The text follows all the indications mentioned in our guidelines/a, as well as our template
Citations and references have been double-checked according to this videotutorial.
We recommend to download the template, which contains concrete instructions.
Paratextual information: This includes the title and footnote where the author indicates whether the article is based on original research or a thesis. If it stems from a research project, the title should be included, as well as the sponsor, the code number of the project or the contract number. It should also include the name, institutional affiliation and e-mail address of each author (in separate footnotes for each author). Authors’ orcid should also be included.
Abstract: The abstract should be between 150 and 200 words. Abstracts must clearly show the problem or issue under study, the theoretical perspective(s) under which the problem is examined, the methodology employed and, finally, results and conclusions.
Keywords: List four to six keywords for the article. Write ‘Keywords’: in italics at the end of your abstract. Do not make bold. We suggest the authors use some Thesauruses optimize their keywords. You can find one here.
Graphic Aids: Authors are encouraged to submit graphic aids with their articles. Graphic aids could include tables, diagrams, appendices, illustrations, etc. that help the reader understand the article better. They should include the corresponding reference citations or if they are creation of the authors. In addition to appearing in the body of the text, graphic aids should be submitted as separate files, according to the following guidelines:
If the body of the text contains statistical charts, include original editable files that support these charts with .xls or. xlsx extensions.
If the body of the text contains other graphics such as photographs, maps, diagrams, include original files with .jpg or .tiff extensions. The optimal resolution of these elements must be 1536 x 1024 pixels or 300 dpi to guarantee the quality of the printed and digital media. Otherwise, they could be asked to be changed or removed.
In no case should tables be inserted as images; they must be created with a word processor as they need to be editable.
Each graphic aid should be clearly labelled with number and captions. They should be numbered Figure 1, Figure 2, Table 1, Table 2, etc. These graphics may be modified or left out by the editors attending the needs of publication. Obviously, any changes are discussed with the author before publication.
Length:Articles should be between 6,500 and 8,000 words (including the abstract, footnotes, references, tables, figures, appendices and all other matter). The length of the manuscript should not exceed 8,000 words, including references.
Digital Requirements: All articles should be submitted in .docx or equivalent format.
Languages published: Papers are received in formal academic English or Spanish. Linguistic expressions from other cultural groups (e.g. Spanglish, slang, Cockney, Afro-American, Quechua, etc.) are welcome as samples and objects of research or for specific intentions in the particular articles.
Permission and Consent: If the article contains extracts from other works, especially figures, tables, etc., please contact the authors and publishers (the holders of the copyright) to seek permission to use their work before submitting the final version. By submitting the article, authors warrant that they have obtained permission from the copyright holder to reproduce (in any printed or electronic format) material not written by the author and that the author has acknowledged the source. If primary data is to be included, research participants should have signed a consent form.
Text Format
Font: Times New Roman, 12-point. Double space the entire document. Spaces between words or after full stops and colons should be a single space.
Title: Use lower case, capitalize only the first letter of every word except prepositions and do not extend beyond two lines.
Headings: No more than two levels of heading below the title. Headings should not be numbered. The first level heading is in bold, and the first letter of every word is capitalized. A second level heading is in italics, and the first letter of every word is capitalized.
Paragraphs: Do not use a hard return at the end of a line in running text except at the end of a paragraph.
Page breaks: Do not insert page breaks in the text or extra spacing to avoid widows and orphans as page breaks are different in the typeset proofs. Turn Hyphenation off.
Proofreading and spelling check of the paper in advance including the reference list.
Please make sure the references follow APA style.
Footnotes: These should be kept to an absolute minimum. Citations should appear within the text.
In-text references: These should appear in the body of the article, not in footnotes, giving the author's last name followed by the year and page number when there is a textual citation. Use double quotation marks for quoted. Any quotation that runs for more than 40 words should be set off from the main paragraph as a block quote and does not need quotation marks. This is a general guidance but refer to APA for more information.
Documentation of Sources
Please follow APA latest guidelines for appropriate documentation of sources in your paper and for your reference list. You might find the following link useful:
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Pedagogical Innovations
This type of document focuses on the pedagogical core of the teaching profession, namely, the pedagogical knowledge base of teachers. In this category, the authors are expected to include a solid justification, the description of the processes followed in a given educational setting, samples of a pedagogical intervention in specific teaching fields of such processes, results of the experiences and conclusions. The authors are also expected to support their manuscript with theoretical and/or research studies and to present analytical perspectives.
Teaching Issues
Defined as a study that identifies and arranges profiles in relation to two connected areas of professional teacher practices: classroom teaching practices and participation in professional learning communities. It compares these profiles across different educational systems and examines evidence and links to inputs and processes.
Reflections on Praxis
A document that shows research results on a specific topic from the author’s analytical, interpretative, or critical perspective that presents an innovation with pedagogical implications. This type of article may include: theoretical considerations, pedagogical context, findings, discussion, context, etc. Authors are encouraged to include graphic aids. It should contain original sources.
Theme Review
This is a document resulting from a critical revision of literature related to a specific topic. This kind of article is derived from research in which published or non-published research results in a scientific field are analysed, systematised, and integrated in order to inform readers of the latest trends and developments.
Book Review
A critical, analytical review which should provide some context for the work under consideration. This does not have to be extensive, no more than 2000 words, but should answer basic questions posed by an informed reader. Always be specific and provide evidence to back up your opinions.
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