Call for articles for the journal Pensamiento Udecino No. 3

Professors and researchers! Our journal, PENSAMIENTO UDECINO, is now accepting articles for its virtual edition No. 3 of October 2019. The purpose of this journal is to continue contributing to the development of research in the Business Administration Program, Facatativá extension, Faculty of Administrative, Economic and Accounting Sciences, University of Cundinamarca, and to recognize your efforts in advancing research in the region and at the university.

The journal PENSAMIENTO UDECINO is a scientific publication, identified with ISSN 2382-4905 and its main objective is the dissemination of research results and academic production.

It is published annually, starting in 2018 in a virtual format, and accepts unpublished articles in Spanish or English, accepting four types of articles in accordance with the requirements established by Colciencias: scientific and technological research, short article, reflection and review, assuming the APA standards for its publication.

• Scientific and technological research article. A document that presents, in detail, the original results of research projects. The structure generally used includes the following sections: introduction, methodology, results, conclusions, and references.
• Reflection article. A document that presents research results from an analytical, interpretive, or critical perspective of the author, on a specific topic, using original sources with a minimum of 30 references.
• Review article. A document resulting from research that analyzes, systematizes, and integrates the findings of published or unpublished research on a field in science or technology, in order to account for advances and development trends. It is characterized by presenting a thorough literature review of at least 50 references.
• Short article. A brief document presenting preliminary or partial original results of scientific or technological research, typically intended for rapid dissemination. The article should include the following sections: introduction, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusions.

Presentation format:

• Articles that conform to the presentation parameters established by APA guidelines (font size and type, heading levels and formats, etc.) will be accepted. The maximum length of the article is six (6) pages (it is suggested that it be no less than 2,000 words and no more than 9,000 words) in two columns and single-spaced, using Times New Roman 10-point font, with 2-centimeter margins on all sides of letter-size pages.
• If the article contains figures and photographs, these must be attached as separate files. Figures and photographs should be in JPG format, and graphs in Excel, PowerPoint, or similar formats. Files should be named to indicate whether they are photographs, graphs, maps, etc., and assigned a sequential number (Photo 1, Figure 2, etc.).
• The article will also include figures with their respective titles, and photographs with captions. These graphic elements must be the authors' own work or creations; images taken from the internet will not be accepted.
• If the text includes photographs, it is recommended that they be presented with good contrast with the other aspects; the treatment is similar to that of the figures.

1. Article content

• Title. The title should be written with an initial capital letter and centered between the left and right margins. It should appear on the first page in both Spanish and English, and should preferably be brief. It should not contain abbreviations, chemical formulas, patent names (instead of generic names), jargon, etc., nor should it be phrased as a question. Furthermore, it should be descriptive and consistent with the content of the article.
• Author information. It is necessary to list the author(s), including full name, nationality, email address, and telephone number (the latter only for communication with the editor). A brief professional and academic description of each author should be included as a footnote, not exceeding 50 words.
• Article type: The type of article submitted must be indicated, in accordance with the four mentioned above.
• Abstract. This is a single paragraph of 150 to 250 words, written in the third person. It should state the main objectives and scope of the research, a brief description of the methodology used, the results, and the main conclusions. For review and reflection articles, the abstract should include the objective, a summary of the content, and the conclusion. Bibliographic citations, figures, tables, and footnotes are not included.
• Keywords. A maximum of 6 words or phrases in Spanish and English (Keywords) must be included in alphabetical order that identify the specific topic of the article within the area of knowledge, (separated by commas).

1. Introduction.

• The introduction of the article should also use 10-point Times New Roman font. It should describe the nature and scope of the research problem, as well as the context, background, and state of the art of the topic addressed. For scientific and technological research articles, it is necessary to indicate the objectives, research method, and potential scope of the work.
• Contents: Starting with this section, the topics are developed in an orderly and sequential manner, with chapters and subchapters (titles and subtitles) numbered with Arabic numerals, in 10-point Times New Roman bold font. The topics are described within this section.
• Conclusions: Implication of the results and their relationship to the proposed objective.
• References: References must be complete and in accordance with APA Vs. 6 format; the article must have a minimum of thirty (30) references.
• Research articles must also contain: Objectives, Methodology, and Results.
• Methodology. Each of the stages carried out by the author to conduct the study is described in detail.
• Results: Summarize the collected data and analyze those that are relevant, including those that go against expectations.

1. General Conditions

The author must send their article to the email address [email protected] with copy to [email protected] y [email protected]

Files to send:

• Article in Word.
• Letter of transfer of rights and originality signed, scanned by all authors, once the academic peers have accepted the article for publication.
• Graphs and tables, where required.
• Photographs, where required.

Once the journal is published, each of the article authors will be informed so that they can download it from the page and will be able to find the article in the University's OJS and in the library repository.

1. Editorial process

1. Each article will undergo a technical evaluation to determine if it meets the required formal criteria. The process will then continue with a simultaneous review by the editorial committee to assess its social, scientific, and institutional relevance. Subsequently, the article will be submitted to the scientific committee, which will evaluate the validity of its claims.
2. If at any of the aforementioned times the article does not meet the required standards, it will be sent to the author for appropriate adjustment.
3. Upon completion of the formal processes, the article will undergo evaluation by anonymous external academic peers, in a double-blind manner, by the journal PENSAMIENTO UDECINO; that is, the identity of the author of an article is not revealed to the evaluators and neither is that of the evaluators to the former.
4. Taking into account the evaluator's concept, communication will be established with the author(s), who must address the observations and, if required, make the relevant modifications within a period of no more than 10 days after being informed.
5. Upon receiving a response from the author, and after verifying the execution of the necessary adjustments, the process of editing, linguistic correction, design and final publication begins.

1. Intellectual property

The journal PENSAMIENTO UDECINO holds the moral and economic rights to the compilation of individual contributions from its authors. The names and email addresses submitted to this journal will be used exclusively for the purposes stated therein and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other person. The articles represent the opinions of their authors and do not necessarily constitute the official opinion of the journal PENSAMIENTO UDECINO.

Letter of originality, assignment of rights, and authorship, certifying that the materials are original and unpublished, that the authors are aware of the content, and that it will not be submitted to any other publication before the journal's decision. Authors must attach a curriculum vitae and a signed declaration stating that, if the article is accepted for publication, the reproduction rights will be the exclusive property of the journal PENSAMIENTO UDECINO and that this implies the assignment of copyright for its digital and online publication.

Reproduction of articles for educational purposes: Partial or total reproduction of articles published in the journal PENSAMIENTO UDECINO is permitted, provided that the source is cited.

1. Contact address

Business Administration Program, Facatativá Extension

University of Cundinamarca

14th Street and 15th Avenue

Tel. 8920706

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

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