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Author Guidelines

TEMPLATE: jotse.doc

JOTSE accepts reviewing scientific articles related to the journal's focus and scope. The papers can be sent in good English or good Spanish.

Papers written in English: For papers written in poor English we suggest a revision. Additionally, we can ask you for a certificate of translation. JOTSE does not assume the cost of revision but offers the service. The authors should pay for this service.

Papers written in Spanish: If this manuscript is finally accepted this must be translated. The translation will be done by JOTSE and the author must pay for the service.

All papers, written in Spanish or English, must be original (not published in another journal or any other media).

Along the reviewing process, it is forbidden that the contribution follows a parallel reviewing process in another journal.

Please ensure that if your paper has been previously presented at conferences, it has been substantially improved to be considered for the review process, and proper reference to these previous publications is included.

The articles may be sent in Word (.doc / .docx). The journal's editorial team will acknowledge the receipt of originals. To follow the formatting instructions, it is strongly recommended to use the journal's templates for contributors, available in doc format.

Full author names, no initials: In academic publishing, it is crucial to maintain the highest standards of clarity and precision, and this includes accurately identifying the authors of a given work. As such, we require that all authors of an article provide their full names, rather than relying on initials. This is because using initials can introduce confusion and ambiguity, particularly if multiple authors share the same initials. Moreover, using full names allows us to identify the gender of each author, which is an important consideration in ensuring equitable representation in the academic community. In the interest of inclusivity and promoting diversity, it is critical that we accurately represent the gender identities of all authors, and this can only be achieved through the use of full names. We, therefore, request that all authors of a manuscript provide their full names to facilitate accurate identification and equitable representation. By adhering to this standard, we can ensure that our publications meet the highest standards of quality, rigor, and inclusivity.

Inclusive and non-sexist language: We strongly encourage authors to utilize inclusive and non-sexist language in their work. In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of using language that is free from biases and that is inclusive of all individuals, regardless of their gender, ethnicity, or other personal characteristics. One important aspect of using inclusive language is to avoid the use of gendered language. This includes avoiding the use of words like "he" or "she" when referring to individuals whose gender is unknown or who identify as non-binary. Instead, authors should use gender-neutral language, such as "they" or "their". Additionally, authors should be mindful of the use of pronouns and other language that may be exclusive to individuals who identify as non-binary. It is indispensable to be sensitive to the fact that individuals may have different gender identities and that language should reflect this diversity. Overall, the use of inclusive and non-sexist language is a significant aspect of scientific writing. By using language that is free from biases and that is inclusive of all individuals, authors can help to ensure that their work is accessible and respectful to all readers.

Conclusions of the paper male/female differences: In academic writing, it is imperative to provide comprehensive and accurate conclusions that reflect the findings of the study. In some cases, the conclusions may differ based on the sex of the individuals involved, and it is important to acknowledge this potential variability to provide a more nuanced and accurate assessment of the results. As such, we require that authors include a statement in their conclusions that addresses the potential differences in findings based on sex. This may involve a discussion of any observed sex-based differences, or an acknowledgment of the potential for such differences in future research. It is also important to note that in some cases, it may not be appropriate or feasible to differentiate the conclusions based on sex. In these instances, authors should include a statement in their conclusions that explains that sex-based differentiation is not applicable or has not been studied, as it falls outside the scope and objectives of the article. By including these essential considerations in the conclusions of the article, authors can ensure that their work is comprehensive, nuanced, and inclusive, reflecting a commitment to rigorous and responsible scholarship.

Acknowledgment (optional field): Authors can thank to people or institutions that have helped them.

Declaration of conflicting interests (required field): In this section, the authors will declare if there is some conflict of interest.

Funding (required field): Before the references section, the authors should declare if some people or institutions have financed the research presented in the article. The funding agency(ies) and the code(s) of the project(s) within the framework(s) of which the research has been developed must be indicated which has resulted in the publication.

Bibliographical references: At the end of the main contents of the document (before appendices), authors should include the bibliographical references cited along the text. The references must be written in text using APA 5th edition style. 

Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.

1. I did not use any AI tools in creating texts, images, figures, tables, and/or translations in my submission.

2. 1. The submission has not been previously published and has not been sent previously to other journal (or an explanatory note has been included in the “Comments to the editor” section). 

   2. Neither this paper has been sent to other journal for consideration nor is planned to send to other journal until a final decision will made by JOTSE.

   3. The file submitted is sent in any of the following formats: Microsoft Word (doc), Rich Text Format (rtf) or Open Office (odt).

   4. It has been used the template provided by Jotse to send the submission.

   5. All URLs in the text (e.g. https://pkp.sfu.ca) are active and clickeable.

   6. The text has been written following the instructions about style and formatting included in the jotse.doc

   7. Authors have followed the instructions included in the Ensuring a blind peer review section.

3. If the paper is written in Spanish or:

   1. The authors will make an accredited and professional translation (a professional translation certificate must be attached).

   2. OmniaScience offers the translation service.

   So, I accept to do the translation on my own or will pay to OmniaScience for the translation of my paper.

   If you submit a paper written in English, please also accept this point. JOTSE does not take into account in this case.

4. I have read and accept author payment system of the journal.

5. I have read and accept the obligations about the authors ensuring the ethical principles of scientific publication.

6. All authors and their metadata will be submitted during the submission process. I also declare, as responsible for the submission, that this paper has not more authors. During the editing process can not be added more authors, in case that more authors must be included in the authorship the extra cost will be 50 euros per added author.

   The journal is not responsible for the authors omitted during the process of submission.

7. At the end of this page in the Comments for the Editor section I will provide the name, mail, institution, area of knowledge and areas of interest of 2 possible reviewers for this article.
8. Once the article is published, any changes that the authors wish to make due to the existence of an error not attributable to OmniaScience (authors' names, ORCID, email, affiliation, change in main text, spelling, references...) it will cost 100 euros.

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Authors retain copyright of its works. JOTSE publications are licensed under CC-BY-NC license (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Public License), granting open access rights to society. Specifically, CC-BY-NC license permits any kind of use, distribution, changes and building upon the article, as long as the original author and source are properly recognized and for NonCommercial purposes.

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