Instructions for authors

Basic Aspects

• Format: Word document (Windows or Mac) or compatible format, letter-size paper, single spacing, Calibri 11 pt font, pages numbered consecutively.
• Writing: The manuscript must be well written and adhere to the grammatical rules of the original language. We recommend authors have their texts reviewed by a language specialist prior to submission.
• Verb tense: For quantitative or mixed-method studies, the impersonal construction in Spanish (“se”) is recommended. For qualitative studies, authors may choose to use the first-person plural ("we").
• Inclusive and non-discriminatory language: In both the text and images, authors must use language that does not discriminate against any person based on sex, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, political conviction, religious belief, disability, or any other condition.
• Author metadata: Authors must submit a separate Word file including the following information for each author: Scientific name (as used in academic publications), Institutional affiliation, ORCID (with hyperlink), and Contact email. Additionally, each author who wishes to be included in the journal must be properly registered, as this is an essential requirement for acceptance.
• Fees: To support publication costs, an Article Processing Charge (APC) of $215 USD per article applies. Please consult the Article Publication Fee section.
• REDIIE members: To qualify for APC discounts based on membership, you must have updated your personal information in the corresponding form, keep your ORCID profile current—including your REDIIE affiliation type—and be enrolled in the REDIIE Community.
• REDIIE Presenters: To access the APC waiver, authors must be registered as an “associate member,” have submitted the summarized article to the corresponding Book of Proceedings, and include the URL of their participation certificate from a REDIIE congress held during the current year, along with the submission. This waiver applies to only one article per congress and is exclusively available to authors officially certified as presenters at REDIIE events. If there are co-authors who do not meet this certification requirement, a publication fee of $65 USD will apply for each such co-author.
• ORCID authentication: To confirm authorship of a submitted article for Revista Transformar, the OJS platform will send an automatic email requesting the registration or linking of the ORCID iD to the submission. This step is mandatory to validate authorship. The message is sent only once, so we recommend checking both the inbox and spam folders.
• Response times: The review process may take between three and five months, depending on the volume of submissions and the availability of reviewers. Therefore, authors are kindly asked not to inquire via email about the status of their submissions during this period. All official communication will be handled exclusively through the journal’s OJS platform

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Guidelines for submitting Articiles and Practice-Based Experiences

Title and Abstract

• Use lowercase with an initial capital letter (sentence case) in the original language and its corresponding English translation. The title should not exceed 15 words.
• Include an abstract in both languages (the original language of the manuscript and English), with a maximum length of 150 words for each version. The abstract must be written in continuous prose, without the use of subtitles or internal divisions. If this requirement is not met, the journal reserves the right to make any editorial adjustments deemed necessary to ensure consistency and uniformity in the publication.
• Include 4 to 6 keywords registered in the UNESCO Thesaurus.

Length and Structure of the Manuscript

• Manuscripts should be between 3,000 and 6,000 words in length, including title, abstracts, keywords, tables, and references.
• The English version should range between 3,000 and 4,500 words.
• The suggested structure is: Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Discussion, Conclusions, and References.
• Annexes or appendices will not be accepted.

Formatating and Template

• Authors must use the official journal template, available in Spanish and English versions.
• The manuscript must not include the names of the authors to ensure a double-blind peer review.
• All authors must sign and upload the Copyright Transfer Agreement (CTA) along with the manuscript submission, using the format provided on the platform.
• Template in Spanish | TTemplate in English

Tables, Figures and Writing Style

• All tables, figures, in-text citations, and references must follow the APA 7th edition guidelines.
• Do not use Microsoft Word's automatic citation tools.
• Tables should be created using Calibri font, size 10, left-aligned, to facilitate editorial layout.
• Avoid splitting paragraphs or tables between pages; adjust line breaks or spacing if necessary.
• From 2024 onwards, the use of '&' instead of 'and' in author citations is permitted.
• Use a single type of bullet point throughout the manuscript. Nested (sub) bullet points are not allowed.
• Footnotes are not allowed.

References

• Only include references that are cited in the body of the manuscript (minimim 33 references)
• References must use hanging indentation and include the DOI or URL, when applicable.
• Automatically generated reference lists from Word will not be accepted.
• Except for seminal works and standards/regulatory documents, at least 70% of the references should be from the past 5 years and 30% from the past 10 years.
• In fast-evolving fields (e.g., AI), the share should be ≥70% within 0–5 years.

Ethical Declartations and Authorship

• Authors must declare that all data presented are real and authentic.
• They agree to issue retractions or corrections if errors are identified.
• All authors must have read and approved the manuscript and assume shared responsibility.
• Each author must be registered with the journal using their ORCID iD.
• The manuscript must not have been previously published or under consideration by another journal. If otherwise, this must be stated in the comments to the editor.
• Manuscripts will be rejected if plagiarism or self-plagiarism is detected, in accordance with the journal’s anti-plagiarism policy.

Number of Authors and Communication

• Starting in 2025, manuscripts may have between one and five authors.
• In the case of multiple authors, the first listed author will be considered the corresponding author and responsible for communication with the journal.
• All communication with the editorial team must be conducted exclusively through the journal’s OJS platform.

Author Metadata

• Full metadata for each author (name, institutional affiliation, ORCID iD, and email address) must be uploaded in a separate Word file along with the manuscript.
• Authors are requested to use their scientific name or academic signature (e.g., María A. Torres or M. A. Torres) instead of their full legal name, in order to facilitate accurate indexing and citation.

Copyright and Privacy Statement

• Our journal collects your ORCID iD so we can [insert purpose and clarify Member API vs. Public API use]. When you click the "Authorize" button in the ORCID pop-up window, you will be asked to share your ORCID iD through a trusted authentication process—either by registering for an ORCID iD or, if you already have one, by signing in to your account and granting us permission to collect your ORCID iD.
• This ensures that you are correctly identified and securely connected to your ORCID profile. Learn more at: What’s so special about signing in.
• Authorship Declaration: The authors certify that they are the legitimate authors of the research and/or experiences submitted for peer-reviewed publication and agree to take full responsibility for their authorship.
• Copyright Transfer: In the event the manuscript is accepted for publication, the authors transfer to Revista Electrónica Transformar and Centro Transformar SpA the exclusive copyright of the article. This includes, but is not limited to, the rights to reproduce, distribute, and publicly communicate the article in any format or medium, currently known or developed in the future.
• Authors must sign the Declaration of Originality and Copyright Transfer Agreement (DO-CTCA), which will be provided upon manuscript submission.
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ORCID Verification

• Once your article is published in Revista Transformar, you will receive a notification from the OJS system administrator requesting that you verify your ORCID iD.
• This verification is essential to ensure your ORCID is properly displayed with your article, enhancing the visibility of your academic profile.
• We recommend completing this step as soon as you receive the notification, since the verification link expires shortly after it is issued. Timely verification ensures the accurate indexing and authenticity of your author information in the publication.

Grounds for article rejection: Failure to comply with the Author Guidelines or lack of response to notifications sent through the journal’s OJS platform.

Issuance of Authorship Certificates

Revista Transformar issues authorship certificates only in the following cases: articles published under a paid publication model, and articles resulting from presentations delivered at congresses organized by REDIIE. This policy is based on editorial and administrative criteria established by the journal and by the Red Internacional de Investigadores en Educación (REDIIE), in order to ensure traceability, consistency, and institutional support for certified publications.