Editorial standards
Rules for authors: General formal requirements
The Editorial Committee of Monteverdia has prepared two templates (one for original articles and reviews and the other for special contributions) that can be downloaded from its platform to facilitate the article writing process, in accordance with the standards and style of the magazine. . These templates, created in MS Word 2003 and saved as "Word 97-2003" for PC, provide authors with most of the formatting specifications given in the instructions for authors and are necessary to prepare electronic versions of their documents. .
All standard item components have been specified for three reasons: (a) ease of use when formatting individual items, (b) automatic compliance with electronic requirements that facilitate the production of electronic products, and (c) style conformity throughout Magazine. Margins, column widths, line spacing, and type styles are built-in. Authors are requested to use these templates, in which you only need to overwrite the text with the content of your article or replace using the Paste Options/Keep text only (T) in the context menu of Microsoft Word 2013 and 2016 (see similar in previous versions). Types of articles that are published
Original articles on partial results of applied research
Synthesis of partial or final results of a research in which the application of empirical methods stands out. These results must have completed a research cycle that starts from a need and a practical problem, goes through a theoretical and methodological search and ends in the interpretation of an empirical research or experimental work. Original review articles
Critical evaluations of the state of the art of a field of science or disciplines related to management, education or environmental training, based on published bibliography. The organization, integration, critical analysis and evaluation of theses, scientific reports, articles, books and monographs available allow us to reveal positive or negative trends in research in this regard. They provide a systematization of the contributions on this topic and some general lines can be proposed for the course of future research.
Original theoretical articles
Critical analysis of the theoretical background of a problem related to epistemic deficiencies, in a topic related to environmental management, education or training, which leads to the establishment of regularities and trends in a field of environmental sciences and to reveal new foundations that enrich its corpus. theoretical. These new foundations manifest themselves as approaches, conceptions, models, as well as the characterization of a new scientific thesis or theory, to understand a phenomenon or set of phenomena, a concrete reality or a domain of knowledge. Original methodological articles
Critical analysis of the methodological background of a problem related to the need for new ways to address, characterize or solve difficulties in environmental management, education or training. It leads to the conception of a new corpus of methods, procedures and techniques, appropriate to the new conditions and that make it possible to find a more effective solution to the environmental problems that manifest themselves in the environment of the object studied.
Reviews
Critical analysis of a popular science book (in printed or digital format), edited and published in the last five years, prior to the publication of the review and its relevance in the investigation of a topic related to environmental management, education or training . Special contributions
Brief and unpublished communications for the socialization of partial progress of high-impact research projects that respond to topics related to environmental management, education or training. They are made at the request of the Monteverdia Editorial Committee. Structure of original articles and reviews
Submissions to the original articles section must be structured with the following elements: Title (With no more than 19 words) in Spanish and English
Summary structured in Context, Objective, Methods, Results and Conclusions (up to 250 words) in Spanish and English
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results and discussion
Conclusions (they may appear integrated at the closing of
Results and discussion)
Recommendations (optional)
Acknowledgments (optional)
Research funding
Authors' contribution
Conflicts of interest
Ethics (optional)
References (according to the style of the American Psychological Association in its sixth edition ˂see http://www.apastyle.org˃).
Introduction
It must state the need
social essence of research and its specific purposes. The research problem is clearly stated, the basic foundations are duly cited and referenced (the style is assumed).
APA 6th ed., consult the site http://www.apastyle.org), the hypothesis, the objective and the most recent antecedents that are directly related to the research, duly cited and referenced. At the end, the hypothesis must be expressed, directly or implicitly in the text, and a brief allusion to the methodology used, the context of the research (local, regional, national or international) and the unit of study (example: a company, a production center, a town, an educational institution, etc.). It is important to have a sufficient critical apparatus that supports the results and contributions of the research. Citations according to APA style 6th ed.
Quotes of up to 40 words based on the author
Example: López Yepes (2002) indicates that the “information and documentation center is that information unit that is dedicated to the analysis or description of the content of the documents and the dissemination of information” (p.207).
Quotes of up to 40 words based on the text
Example: For some authors the “information and documentation center is that information unit that is dedicated to the analysis or description of the content of documents and the dissemination of information” (López Yepes, 2002, p.207). Quotes longer than 40 words based on the author Example:
There are authors who refer to the lives of women in this period of history, such as Montecino (2002) who indicates: The family was patriarchal, the children did not belong to the mother, much less to the family that had abandoned the mother. marry, but to the father. (…) If a woman rejected married life she had to opt for religious life, thus, the majority of single women were consecrated to the divinities. These women were called naditu which meant left without cultivation (p.30).
Quotes longer than 40 words based on the text Example:
The role of women throughout history has depended on the vision that men have of them. The family was patriarchal, the children did not belong to the mother, much less to the family she had abandoned when she married, but to her father. (…) If a woman rejected married life she had to opt for religious life, thus, the majority of single women were consecrated to the divinities. These women were called naditu which meant left without cultivation, the kings gave [great] importance to their daughters and reserved important political and religious positions for them, likewise, the queen performed political functions in the absence of the king (Montecino, 2002, p.30).
Non-textual quotes based on the author
Example: Mejía Navarrete (2002) indicates that qualitative research seeks to understand reality in all its qualities, it is a dynamic structure (p.21).
Non-textual citations based on the text
Example: The quota system was the tool that allowed women to ensure presence and visibility in all sections of the public (Varela, 2005, p.89). Author-based non-textual citations with two authors
Example 1: Taylor and Mejía (1987) point out that in qualitative research social facts are explained through understanding and in a holistic way.
Example 2: Qualitative research seeks to understand dynamic reality by holistically understanding social events and interactions (Taylor & Mejía, 1987).
Author-based non-textual citations from three to five authors
The first time they are cited in the text, all the authors' surnames are written separated by commas. From the second citation, the first author's surname must be added followed by et al.
Example: Taylor, Bogdan, Cassano and Mejía (1987) indicate that qualitative research seeks to understand dynamic reality by holistically understanding facts and social interactions (...) this type of research seeks to have the investigated subjects respond based on their reality (Taylor et al.,1987).
Author-based non-textual citations with six or more authors
The last name of the first author is cited followed by et al. from the first date.
Example: Qualitative research seeks to understand dynamic reality through holistic understanding of social events and interactions (Taylor et al., 1987).
When several authors refer to the same idea or topic
Put in alphabetical order, separating the works with a semicolon (;).
Example 1: Bogdan, 1985; Mejía, 1988; Taylor, 1987 indicate that qualitative research seeks to understand dynamic reality by holistically understanding social events and interactions.
Example 2: Qualitative research seeks to understand dynamic reality by holistically understanding the
he events and social interactions (Bogdan, 1985; Mejía, 1988; Taylor, 1987).
Quotes from another quote
Example: Desmond (cited in Gutiérrez, 1995) highlights the following premise: “Science has a social function, and Documentation is science for science, that is, it fulfills a fully social approach to information. Appointments with Corporate Author
If it is a corporate author, the name of the corporation or organization is cited as the author, including in parentheses (...) the name and the acronym in square brackets [...] the first time it is cited. Later, use the acronym.
Example: According to estimates, the birth rate has increased by 10% compared to last year (Ministry of Health [MINSAL], 2013). Given this situation, it is recommended that hospital centers have all the elements that allow them to respond to demand. (MINSAL, 2013).
Quotes without author
Cite the title or the first words of it in quotes.
Example: The latest studies in dermatology indicate that exposure to the sun for 4 hours in a row favors the generation of cancer cells in the skin (“Dermatological Study”, 2013).
Quotes with Anonymous Author
Example: According to estimates, the birth rate has decreased by 5% compared to last year (Anonymous, 2008).
Quotes from two or more authors with the same last name
If the citation includes two or more authors who have the same last name, the initial of the first name must be added before the last name.
Example: J.M. González (2009) and R. González (2012) point out that foods for diabetics should be low in glucose.
Undated quotes
Example: González (s.f.) points out that food plays a fundamental role in the nutrition of children and adolescents. Quotes from Classic Works
Consider ancient Greek and Roman works or religious works. Cite books, chapter: verse, version of the Bible or work from which it was extracted.
Example 1: As Psalm 25:3 (Reina Valera 1960) indicates, certainly none of those who wait on you will be confounded; Those who rebel without a cause will be put to shame.
Example 2: Certainly none of those who wait on you will be confounded; Those who rebel without a cause will be ashamed (Psalm 25:3, Reina Valera 1960). Personal Communications Quotes
Personal communications are understood to be private letters, telephone conversations, electronic messages, memoranda, among others. These are only cited in the text and are not included in the bibliographic references.
Cite initials of the sender's first and last name, as well as the exact date where the communication occurred.
Example 1: C. E. González (personal communication, April 27, 2015) mentions that the diet of adults with diabetes should be balanced with insulin and exercise.
Example 2: The diet of adults with diabetes must be balanced with insulin and exercise (C. E. González, personal communication, April 27, 2015).
Materials and methods
Section content
The methodological design (which includes the methods and procedures used), the characterization of the population and the sample and the study unit, as well as the protocol that was followed during the process and how the data obtained were evaluated, must be specified. The following questions can be taken as a guide in writing:
What was investigated?
In what time frame was it investigated?
In which study unit was it developed?
What methods, procedures and techniques were used?
What was the methodological protocol followed?
Abbreviations and acronyms
Define abbreviations and acronyms the first time they are used in the text. Do not use abbreviations or acronyms in the title, summary, or headings.
Results and discussion
Section content
With a deductive logic, present, grouped and properly ordered, the most significant findings that lead to the demonstration or refutation of the hypothesis and answer the questions that arise in the investigative process. Secondary observations should be avoided and the truly relevant ones highlighted, avoiding praising them, providing objectivity to the results and the possibility that they can be verified. Tables, graphs, formulas, modeling and illustrations can be used to allow greater synthesis in the communication of the results, as long as they meet the requirements of simplicity, sobriety and understandability. In an integrated manner or in a separate section, previous research is critically commented, revealing its successes and limitations that constitute the epistemic gaps that this research aims to reduce. Controversial aspects or unexpected results will be discussed. An important element is the authors' interpretation of the results obtained, their significance, the novelty they provide and their implications for future research.
It is advisable that, at the end of writing this section, you review the title and summary and assess whether they correspond to
the final content or its reworking is necessary. Use of units of measurement
Use the units established by the SI (International System of Units) as primary units. Avoid using the Anglo-Saxon system of units (if this is not possible, they will be used secondary and in parentheses). Equations or formulas
The equations are an exception to the prescribed specifications. For its formulation, it is recommended to use the Insert equation options of Microsoft Word 2013 and 2016 (see similar in previous versions), using the pre-established font Cambria Math, size 11.
Identify the headers
Headings are organizational devices that guide the reader through your article. There are two types: component headers and text headers. Component headings (highlighted in bold) identify the components of the item and are not subordinate. Included are Introduction, Materials and methods, Results and discussion,
Conclusions, Recommendations, Acknowledgments, Research funding, Author contributions, Conflicts of interest, Ethics and References. The heading of the text (highlighted in italics) is a subheading that organizes the subtopics in a relational and hierarchical way. If there are not at least two subtopics, only the component header is used.
Conclusions (it is equally accepted that they be declared independently or that they are integrated into the Results and discussion section)
They demonstrate the contribution of research to society and the scientific community. They must respond to the fulfillment of the objective and the refutation or demonstration of the hypothesis, provided that they are supported by the quantitative data or qualitative evidence revealed in the critical apparatus, which are set out in Results and discussion. Generalizations and absolute truths should be avoided. They are written in paragraph form, without using numbers or bullets.
Recommendations (optional)
Aspects pending solution will be revealed, new hypotheses will be proposed or the application of the protocol will be proposed to be extended to new study units or a practical contribution to a new population.
Figures and tables
Place figures and tables at the top or bottom of the columns. Avoid placing them in the center of the columns. Large figures and tables can span both columns. Figure legends should be below the figures; table headings should appear above the tables. Insert figures and tables after they are cited in the text. Use “Fig. 1” and “Table 1” even at the beginning of a sentence.
Use Times New Roman 9 font size with no space before paragraph for figure and table labels. Use words instead of symbols or abbreviations when writing Figure axis labels to avoid confusing the reader. If units are included on the label, present them in parentheses. Do not label axes with a relationship of quantities and units. The graphics can be in full color. Use only SOLID FILL COLORS that contrast well on both screen and print. When using photographs, make sure the resolution is adequate to reveal important details.
Acknowledgments (optional, if there are collaborators)
Thank the institutions, organizations or individuals that collaborated in the research process and the preparation of the article. No adjectives or evaluations should be used. It is written as a paragraph without the use of numbers or bullets.
Research funding
Recognize the institution, organization or individuals funding the research and provide relevant information about the funding.
Authors' contribution
Indicate the contribution made by each author in the preparation, development and publication of the article.
Conflicts of interest
Write here what corresponds according to the statement on the subject sent to the magazine, to do so read the magazine's Code of Conduct and Good Practices. In the event of a conflict of interest, the Advisory Council will make the corresponding decisions. Ethics (optional, if there are ethical implications)
The authors must declare any ethical problems that may arise with society or the scientific community after publication of this manuscript. References
For both citations and references, the APA (American Psychological Association) style in its sixth edition is assumed (consult the site http://www.apastyle.org). Below are some style details, according to the APA 6th ed., for the most used sources in Monteverdia. Considerations for referencing a source
Only those sources that were cited should be included in the list of bibliographic references.
Personal interviews, emails and telephone interviews are not considered.
