Submissions

Author guidelines

Requirements for manuscript submission

Episteme. Journal of dissemination in socioterritorial studies accepts articles that are in line with its focus, dissemination purpose, and thematic lines. The submitted texts should adhere to the following characteristics.

Electronic file in Word format (Times New Roman font, 12-point font size, between 12 and 15 letter-sized pages with 1.5 spacing, including bibliographic references). Figures and tables should be submitted in separate files in jpg format or in an editable format, as appropriate, at a resolution of 300pp, and the exact location for insertion within the document should be indicated.

The document should include a) title in Spanish and English; b) abstract in Spanish and English (maximum 150 words); c) keywords (four to six) in Spanish and English; d) the full name of the author(s), along with a footnote indicating institutional affiliation, highest academic degree attained, email address, and Orcid, if applicable. e) a references section following APA 7th edition format. All sources must be cited and listed in the references. Footnotes should be used exclusively for clarifications and should be in Times New Roman font, 10 points, with 1.5 spacing.

If the manuscript does not meet the requirements, it will be returned. Manuscripts should be sent to the email address: [email protected], or they should be submitted through the OJS platform. The subject line should read: "Episteme Article Submission."

The articles submitted should be original and not in the process of evaluation for any other publication. All submitted works will undergo the evaluation process established by the journal.

 

 

Types of journal articles

Episteme. Journal of dissemination in socio-territorial studies publishes the following recognized text types according to the Índice Bibliográfico Nacional Publindex (https://minciencias.gov.co/content/publindex ):

Reflection Papers: Documents presenting the results of completed research from an analytical, interpretative, or critical perspective of the author, focusing on a specific topic and using original sources.

Review Articles: Documents resulting from completed research that analyze, systematize, and integrate the results of published or unpublished research in a field of science or technology to account for advances and development trends. It is characterized by a careful bibliographical review of at least 50 references.

Short Articles: Brief documents presenting preliminary or partial original results of scientific or technological research that typically require prompt dissemination.

Literature Review: Documents resulting from a critical review of literature on a particular subject.

Book Reviews: Documents that present and reflect on the relevance, novelty, and timeliness of a recently published work (within 1 to 3 years).

The text type will be confirmed by the peer reviewer.

 

Article Writing Format

Due to the informative nature of the publication, the structure of the submitted manuscripts, regardless of their type, is left to the author's discretion. However, it is recommended that the articles submitted to the journal, irrespective of their type, contain the following identification information:

Title: It should be clear and reflect the topic to be addressed. Its length should not exceed 15 words.

Author: Full name along with a footnote that includes the most recent degree obtained, current institutional affiliation, email address, and Orcid.

Abstract: A descriptive paragraph with a length between 100 and 150 words that summarizes the ideas presented in the article. It should be provided in both Spanish and English.

Keywords: 4 to 6 keywords that correspond to the article's discipline. It is recommended to use terms from the UNESCO Thesaurus. The objective is to allow for correct indexing in search systems. Like the abstract, they should be provided in both Spanish and English.

Introduction: A section that outlines the article's theme and the purpose of its writing.

Body: This is considered the main body of the text where the chosen critical reflection is developed.

Conclusion: A section that revisits the text's objective and the postulates made.

References: A section where the consulted sources mentioned in the text are listed. This should follow the alphabetical order and the APA seventh edition format.

Book Review Writing Format

The book review aims to provide a brief description of an academic work, its thematic context, and its purpose. It also involves a critical analysis and information about its value and relevance to the corresponding area of knowledge. It should include:

• Title of the book to be reviewed.
• Information about the book: Author(s) of the book to be reviewed, ISBN, Publisher, year, number of pages.
• Reviewer's name.
• Length: Maximum of 5 pages.

 

 

Guidelines for Citations

The references section should mention the works cited or referenced within the article, following the guidelines of the American Psychological Association (APA) in its seventh edition. Proper referencing and citation are essential for respecting intellectual property and enriching the perspective presented through a dialogue with other viewpoints. Below is a brief guide on how to construct this section.

 

Direct Quotations

Direct quotations reproduce the content of another work. As a result, they must be distinguished by quotation marks or indented in a separate paragraph based on their length. Additionally, the year of publication should be mentioned in parentheses along with the page from which the quote is taken.

For quotations of fewer than 40 words, use round quotation marks ("") followed by the parenthetical reference, e.g., "Thinking with the territory involves thinking from the heart and from the mind" (Escobar, 2014, p. 16). You can also mention the author's name in the text and include the year of publication with the page number in parentheses: According to Arturo Escobar (2014, p. 16), "Thinking with the territory involves thinking from the heart and from the mind."

For quotations of 40 words or more, the quote should be placed in a separate paragraph, without quotation marks, with a smaller font size and indentation to set it apart from the text. The last name of the cited author, the year of publication, and the page number should be included in parentheses:

• The territory is, therefore, both material and symbolic, bio-physical and epistemic, but above all, it is a socio-cultural appropriation process of nature and ecosystems that each social group carries out from its "cosmovision" or "ontology" (Escobar, 2014, p. 91).

 

Indirect Quotations

Indirect quotations or paraphrases involve interpreting or summarizing a section of another work in the words of the article's author. They should not simply involve changing a few words. For these quotations, it is not necessary to enclose them in quotation marks or mention the page number. Only the author's name and the year of publication are needed in parentheses or within the text:

• According to Escobar (2006), political ontology is a way to understand the different worldviews of indigenous and rural populations.
• Political ontology is a concept for understanding the relationship between communities and the world (Escobar, 2006).

 

Guidelines for References

 

Book

Author's last name, initials. (year). Title of the work. Publisher.

Otero Gómez, M. C. & Giraldo Pérez, W. (2015). Cultural Tourism in Villavicencio. Production, Consumption, and Internationalization. USTA Editions

 

Book Chapter

Author, A.A. (Year). Chapter Title. In (Editor's or Compiler's Name). Book Title (Chapter Pages). Publisher.

Bejarano García, I. (2018). Public Policy on Forced Displacement in Colombia. In S. P. Cortés Zambrano (Ed.), Forced Displacement in Colombia: A Standing Unconstitutional State of Affairs. USTA Editions.

 

 

 

Periodicals

 

Journal Article with DOI

Author, A.A. (Year). Article Title. Journal Title, Volume (Number), Pages. (Insert DOI Link).

Moreno Rivas, A. (2020). Digital Citizenship: A New Dimension of Citizenship for the Youth of Villavicencio. Episteme. Journal of Socio-territorial Studies Dissemination, 12(2), 4-29. https://doi.org/10.15332/27113833.7909

 

Journal Article without DOI

Author, A.A. (Year). Article Title. Journal Title, Volume (Number), Pages. (Insert Link Where Retrieved From).

Díaz Gandasegui, V. (2011). Myths and Realities of Social Networks. Prisma Social, 6, 1-26. https://www.redalyc.org/html/3537/353744578007/

 

Newspaper Article with Author

Author, A.A. (Date). Article Title. Newspaper Title, Pages. (Insert Link Where Retrieved From).

Ruiz, M. (2019). The Man Who Knew How to Listen: Five Perspectives on the Legacy of Alfredo Molano Bravo. El Espectador. https://www.semana.com/agenda/articulo/el-hombre-que-supo-escuchar-cinco-miradas-al-legado-de-alfredo-molano-bravo/79841/

 

Newspaper Article without Author

Newspaper Name. (Date). Article Title, Pages. (Insert Link Where Retrieved From).

El Espectador. (2016). After the Bronx. https://www.elespectador.com/opinion/editorial/despues-del-bronx-articulo-649808

 

 

 

Document Available on a Website

Author, A.A. (Date/Year). Title. (Insert Link Where Retrieved From).

Flaubert, G. (1872). Letter to Turgenev. http://cartasfamosas.blogspot.com/2008/01/carta-de-gustave-flaubert-ivn-turguniev.html