Submissions

Author Guidelines

Guidelines for Authors

MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION

Researchers interested in submitting a manuscript to the scientific journal RES NON VERBA are encouraged to register on the online submission platform and follow the instructions provided. Before submission, authors must ensure that their manuscript adheres to the journal’s structure, format, and length requirements.

 

Article Length Requirements

Depending on the type of manuscript, the following page limits apply:

• Reflection articles: 11 to 18 pages
• Research articles: 14 to 22 pages
• Technical notes: 8 to 14 pages
• Case studies: 10 to 16 pages
• State-of-the-art reviews: 15 to 18 pages
• Literature reviews: 9 to 15 pages
• Letters to the editor: 8 to 10 pages

In addition to the manuscript, authors must upload a separate document containing personal and academic information using the Author Information Form, including:

• Full name(s)
• Email address
• Profession
• Academic degrees and language proficiency (reading and writing)
• Affiliated university and/or institution
• Recent publications (optional)
• Full home or office address
• Contact phone number(s)

Publication Standards

Formatting Requirements

• Manuscripts must be submitted in Arial font, size 11, with 1.5 line spacing, 0.5 cm indentation, and letter-size paper. Margins must be set to 2.54 cm on all sides (top, bottom, left, and right).
• All authors are required to provide their ORCID iD. If you do not yet have one, please register at: https://orcid.org/register.
• The title must be written in both Spanish and English, centered, in bold uppercase Arial, size 12.

Abstract and Keywords

Each manuscript must include a resumen (in Spanish) and an abstract (in English), each with a maximum of 250 words. The abstract must clearly state the general objective, methodology, and a summary of the main findings or conclusions.

Authors must include three to five descriptors (in Spanish) and three to five keywords (in English), immediately following the abstract. All keywords must be written in lowercase and underlined.

 

Section Headings

Section headings must be formatted in Arial, size 12, and aligned to the left. The journal allows up to five levels of headings, structured as follows:

• Level 1: Main heading
• Level 2: Subheading of Level 1
• Level 3: Subheading of Level 2
• Level 4: Subheading of Level 3
• Level 5: Subheading of Level 4

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Level	Format
1	Heading title in uppercase and bold. The text begins in a new paragraph.
2	Heading title in lowercase and bold. The text begins in a new paragraph.
3	Heading title in lowercase, bold, and italic. The text begins in a new paragraph.
4	Heading title in lowercase, bold, indented 0.5 cm, and ending with a period. The text begins on the same line and continues as a regular paragraph.
5	Heading title in lowercase, bold italic, indented 0.5 cm, and ending with a period. The text begins on the same line and continues as a regular paragraph.

Table Formatting Guidelines

When including tables in your manuscript, please ensure they adhere to the following formatting standards:

• The table number should appear above the title (e.g., Table 1), aligned to the left.
• The table title must be italicized and placed directly below the table number.
• All tables must include column headings, including a stub heading (i.e., the heading for the far-left column).
• The table body may be formatted using single, 1.5, or double line spacing, depending on clarity and content.
• Text in the leftmost column should be left-aligned, while the column heading above it must be centered.

A source note must be included below the table, either as part of the note or as a standalone citation. Example:

• Source: Own elaboration.
• Source: Smith (2020).

Ensure that all tables are referenced appropriately within the manuscript text and that their placement enhances readability and understanding of the research.

Table 1

Table name in italics, Arial size 10

Case 1	Case 2	Case 3	Case 4	Case 5
Name A	n	n	n	n
Name B	n	n	n	n
Name C	n	n	n	n
Name D	n	n	n	n
Name E	n	n	n	n

Note. Source: Own elaboration.

Figure Formatting Guidelines

• When incorporating figures into your manuscript, please follow these formatting requirements to ensure consistency, quality, and print-ready resolution:
• The figure number must be placed above the figure, in bold (e.g., Figure 1).
• The figure title should appear immediately below the figure number in italics.
• If applicable, include an explanatory note directly below the figure.
• The source should be placed next to the note, on the same line, or—if no note is included—directly below the figure. Example:
  • Source: Own elaboration.
  • Source: Smith (2022).
• Figures may consist of graphs, charts, photographs, drawings, or other illustrations that enhance the understanding of the text.
• All text within figures must be written in Arial font, size 12 pt.
• All figures must be submitted at a minimum resolution of 300 DPI (dots per inch) to ensure quality for both digital and print publication.
• Ensure that all figures are referenced appropriately in the manuscript and are clear, legible, and formatted for scientific publication standards.

 

Figure 1.

Table name in italics, Arial size 12

Note. Source: Own elaboration.

 

 

Reference Guidelines

All submitted manuscripts must include a list of references at the end of the document, following the formatting guidelines of the American Psychological Association (APA), 6th edition).

The section must be titled REFERENCES (in uppercase).

References must be listed in strict alphabetical order by the authors’ last names.

All entries should be complete and correctly formatted to ensure editorial consistency.

Below are examples of the most common reference formats:

• Books

Format:

Author’s last name, Initial(s). (Year). Title of the book in italics. City: Publisher.

Example:

Senge, P. (2004). The fifth discipline: The art and practice of the learning organization. Buenos Aires: Ediciones Granica.

• Book Chapters in Edited Volumes

Format:

Author’s last name, Initial(s). (Year). Title of the chapter or entry in italics. In A. A. Editor’s Last name (Ed.), Title of the book (pp. xx–xx). City, Country: Publisher.

Example:

Gardner, H. (2001). Inteligencias múltiples. In F. Mayor Zaragoza (Ed.), La educación en el siglo XXI (pp. 25–42). Madrid, España: Santillana.

• Journal article: Author's last name, followed by the initial of the first name. (Year). Title of the article. Name of the Journal, volume number in italics(issue number in parentheses), page range of the article.

Example:

Caballero, K. (2013). The training of university professors and its influence on the development of professional activity. Revista de Docencia Universitaria, 11(2), 391–391.

If the article has a DOI, it should be included after the page numbers.

https://doi.org/10.4995/redu.2013.5582

• Published thesis: Author’s last name, followed by the initial of the first name. (Year). Title of the thesis in italics. (Indicate type of thesis in parentheses). Name of the higher education institution, Location.

Example:

Anaya, K. (2004). A virtual teaching–learning model: Analysis, design, and application of a Mexican university system. (Doctoral thesis). University of Granada, Spain.

• Electronic references: Author’s last name, followed by the initial of the first name. (Date). Title of the webpage in italics. Place of publication: Publisher. Retrieved on: date of access. Web address.

Example:

Salazar, R. (August 14, 2003). Management: The work of Peter F. Drucker. Retrieved from www.gestiopolis.com/canales/gerencial/articulos/65/drucker.htm

 

All direct quotations used in submitted manuscripts must follow the guidelines established by the American Psychological Association (APA), 6th edition).

1. Short Quotations (fewer than 40 words)

Integrate the quote within the body of the text, enclosed in double quotation marks.

Include the author’s last name, year of publication, and page number in parentheses immediately after the quote.

Example:

...it turns out that “to learn to see slow and gradual processes we have to slow down our frantic pace and pay attention not only to the obvious but also to the subtle” (Senge, 2004, p. 34).

2. Long Quotations (40 words or more)

Place the quotation in a separate, indented paragraph (block format).

Do not use quotation marks.

Include the author(s), year, and page number in parentheses at the end of the quotation.

Example:

To understand systems thinking, we must shift our focus from the parts to the whole:

Systems thinking is a discipline for seeing wholes. It is a framework for seeing interrelationships rather than things, for seeing patterns of change rather than static "snapshots" (Senge, 2004, p. 68).

5. The author's name may appear at the end of the quotation, as illustrated above, or at the beginning. The quotation may begin, for instance, as follows:

Senge (2004, p.35) stated that: (followed by the direct quotation)

6. In the case of paraphrased citations, only the author’s last name and year should be included, for example: (González, 2012)

 

The receipt of a manuscript does not imply its acceptance for publication. In accordance with the standards of all reputable scientific journals, all submissions are subject to formal evaluation by the Editorial Board. This process includes double-blind peer review conducted by at least two expert reviewers selected for their subject-matter expertise.

If the reviewers or Editorial Board recommend modifications, the evaluation results will be communicated to the corresponding author. The author will then have a period of one (1) week to address the comments, make the necessary revisions, and resubmit the updated manuscript to the journal for further consideration.