About the Journal
About Un Espacio para la Ciencia
Un Espacio para la Ciencia is an open-access academic-scientific publication that adheres to DORA and follows a rigorous double-blind peer review process. It is published annually in December and is aimed at researchers, academics, students, and professionals committed to advancing scientific knowledge.
Aim
The main objective of Un espacio para la Ciencia is to encourage academic research and promote the dissemination of scientific knowledge through the publication of original works in various thematic areas.
Contributions and thematic areas
Un Espacio para la Ciencia accepts original contributions on:
- Administrative, financial and economic sciences
- Education sciences
- Social and humanistic sciences
- Information and communication technologies (ICT)
- Innovation
- Deontology
- Investigation
Review process and originality
All papers submitted for publication in Un espacio para la Ciencia must be unpublished and must not be considered for publication in any other journal during the editorial process.
Once a manuscript is received, an initial review is performed to verify compliance with the submission format. Subsequently, it is sent to the General Editor for evaluation. If the manuscript complies with the journal's parameters, it is submitted to plagiarism detection software, such as Turnitin or a similar system, to evaluate the levels of agreement with other published works (plagiarism) and with previous works by the same author (self-plagiarism). ).
If the matches are less than 30%, the paper is accepted for peer review.
If the coincidences exceed 30%, the work is returned to the corresponding author with indications about the changes that must be made.
If plagiarism is detected, the work will be rejected.
Arbitration system
Un Espacio para la Ciencia follows a rigorous system of arbitration by external experts (peer review) who are foreign to the publishing entity. The evaluation methodology used is the double blind peer review, in accordance with the publication standards of the American Psychological Association (APA) in its most current version. This process guarantees authors an impartial, transparent and objective review.
Citations and references
Un Espacio para la Ciencia adheres to the citation and reference format of the APA Standards, in its seventh edition.
All published chapters have been thoroughly reviewed by APA Standards specialists, including their sources and references. These are individually validated and verified, which ensures originality and avoids plagiarism and self-plagiarism.
License and copyright
Chapters are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0). This allows users to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material, in any medium or format, solely for non-commercial purposes, as long as proper credit is given to the creator.
Editorial process and management system
Un Espacio para la Ciencia manages its editorial process through the OJS (Open Journal Systems) system, a recognized and reliable management and publication platform for academic journals.
Plagiarism and content protection
Un Espacio para la Ciencia uses the Turnitin anti-plagiarism system to prevent and detect cases of plagiarism.
DOI and indexing
Each article published in Un Espacio para la Ciencia is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI), provided by ZENODO. Additionally, the articles are published within the Un Espacio para la Ciencia community and are individually indexed in OpenAIRE, a European Union initiative that promotes open scholarly communication and enhances the accessibility, reuse, reproducibility, and monitoring of research results, including data, across all scientific disciplines and subject areas, both in Europe and internationally.
Un Espacio para la Ciencia is indexed in Latindex Catálogo 2.0, Dialnet, MIAR, and Aura.
Errata and Retractions
Editors allow the publication of errata when errors are identified in published articles. They are also responsible for retracting articles when necessary, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the journal.
Preservation and archiving
Un Espacio para la Ciencia has preservation and archiving systems such as LOCKSS and CLOCKSS, which guarantee the long-term preservation of the published content.
Publication costs
Un Espacio para la Ciencia is a non-profit initiative and does not charge authors for publishing.
Disclaimer
The points of view, arguments, and data presented in this journal reflect the opinions of the authors only. Although the manuscripts received are evaluated, the veracity or precision of the information presented by the authors is not guaranteed.
Use of personal data
The names and email addresses provided in this journal will be used exclusively for the purposes stated herein and will not be shared with third parties or used for other purposes.
Presentation of proposals
Authors can present their work through the OJS platform of Un Espacio para la Ciencia. To do this, you need to register and follow the instructions provided. The OJS platform facilitates the proposal submission and evaluation process, providing authors with an intuitive and secure interface to upload their papers and submit them for consideration by the Editorial Committee.
Subscriptions, exchanges and suggestions
For inquiries about subscriptions, exchanges or suggestions, you can contact Manglar Editores at the following address:
Manglar Editores
Cdla. La Garzota II, Mz. 59, Sl. 37, Guayaquil, Ecuador, Phone/WhatsApp: (+593-9) 92882503.
E-mail: ueplc@manglareditores.com
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