Author Guidelines

Below, you will find relevant information regarding considerations for the submission and evaluation of your article.

Journal Sections

Forjadores (Research and Research-Creation Articles)

This section publishes research efforts that give rise to new forms of knowledge, expanding our present through research findings.

The following are accepted in this section: scientific research articles, research results and/or derivatives, case reports, and state-of-the-art reviews with the pertinent theoretical foundation; with a length between 4,000 and 8,000 words, excluding bibliographic references.

Theoretical Research

The article structure is as follows: abstract, introduction, theoretical and conceptual framework, methodology, discussion, results (if applicable), conclusions, and references. It must include at least 10 bibliographic sources. Authors are encouraged to review the state of the art on the topic and include not only classical references but also publications from the last two years.

Research-Creation

These are reports of research involving the generation of a creative product related to communication, art, design, etc. The proposed structure is similar to theoretical research but includes concerns and reports of the creative process: abstract, introduction, methodology, discussions, conclusions, and references, showing how the creative product was achieved. It must include at least 10 bibliographic sources. Authors are encouraged to review the state of the art on the topic and include not only classical references but also publications from the last two years.

Afiladores (Reflection Articles)

This section presents texts that sharpen relevant discussions and outline other ways of thinking about the broad spectrum of knowledge through dialogue among different perspectives, where analyses and argument exposition supporting the conclusions are exhaustive.

The following are accepted in this section: theoretical essays, topic reviews, methodological studies on a specific topic, systematizations using original references, discussions between authors, etc. Articles should range between 4,000 and 8,000 words, excluding bibliographic references.

The article structure is as follows: abstract, introduction, theoretical and conceptual framework, discussion, conclusions, and references. It must include at least 20 bibliographic sources. Authors are encouraged to review the state of the art on the topic and include not only classical references but also publications from the last two years.

Non-Peer-Reviewed Articles

Hojalateros (Short Articles, Reviews, Literary Writings, among Others)

This section provides, through freedom in writing and creativity, a space to share other ideas that may emerge from the classroom: everyday concerns, book reviews, translations, literary works, etc. These articles are not subject to peer review but are evaluated by the Journal Committee.

Their purpose is to reconstruct, in a different way, some of the themes and issues deserving a new perspective through other forms of writing that, while remaining academic, do not contain the rigor of traditional research.

Hojalateros texts should be between 1,000 and 3,500 words, excluding bibliographic references. These articles must include at least 3 bibliographic sources. The text may follow a free-writing style; however, it must contain: title, keywords, body text, and bibliographic references.

About the Manuscript

• Articles must be original. If the article derives from a thesis or completed research project, the manuscript must not exceed 15% similarity.
• Articles submitted to the Forjadores and Afiladores sections are evaluated by external peer reviewers outside the journal team. Articles submitted to the Hojalata section undergo internal evaluation by the journal team and are not peer-reviewed.
• Articles are accepted and published in Spanish, English, French, and Portuguese.
• Endogamy criteria: In each issue, the journal accepts a maximum of 20% of articles from the University of Manizales, the institution responsible for Escribanía. These articles are also subject to evaluation and may or may not be approved according to peer reviewers’ decisions.
• Submission of a manuscript to Escribanía Journal does not guarantee publication, as it undergoes internal or external review depending on the article type.

General Structure of Articles

Although the Journal respects freedom in publication and section titles, it is important to comply with requirements regarding titles, abstracts, keywords, bibliographic references, and article length.

• Articles should preferably be written in the third person, as the author’s perspective is understood to already be implicit in the document itself.
• Title in Spanish and English (centered, bold, and with initial capital letters).

The final version of the article must include:

• Author name(s), institutional affiliation, email addresses, and ORCID IDs.
• Abstract of up to 150 words in Spanish and English.
• Keywords (3 to 5) in Spanish and English, which do not necessarily have to correspond to thesauri.
• Bibliographic references cited within the text according to APA 7th edition.

Suggested Sections

• Introduction (includes part of the justification or motivation for the research, its objectives, and key concepts).
• Theoretical Foundation (includes key concepts and authors for the development of the reflection or research).
• Methodology and Method (the epistemic approach and technical procedures under which the research was carried out).
• Discussion or Results
• Conclusions (final section summarizing the research findings in relation to the theory).

About the Authors

• By submitting an article to the journal, the author declares that it is not being considered by another journal and that the manuscript is unpublished.
• Frequency of article submission: An author/researcher may submit one article every two issues, that is, once a year, in order to maintain ethical standards in published issues.
• Maximum number of authors per article: A maximum of five (5) authors is accepted per article.
• Authors must keep their ORCID active and provide it when requested.
• Authors should monitor their email, where they will be notified about editorial processes.

About Submissions

• Email submissions are not accepted; manuscripts must be uploaded to the OJS Platform.
• The “Submissions” section contains the checklist that must be consulted.
• Originality and unpublished work declaration: download this document and upload it together with the manuscript.

Other Important Considerations

• To begin the peer review process, articles are checked using anti-plagiarism software (Turnitin). The similarity percentage must be below 15%.
• Texts in Word or PDF format are accepted.
• Regarding artificial intelligence: Authors are encouraged to carefully review and edit AI-generated recommendations, as they may contain inaccurate or scientifically imprecise data.

For Authors

Research and Source Consultation

Authors are not required to report the use of Artificial Intelligence for analyzing or consulting bibliographic sources.

Style Editing

Authors must mention in a footnote the use of artificial intelligence tools employed to check grammar, spelling, and references, as follows:

“During the preparation of this text/article/manuscript, the tool [AI name] was used for purposes of [style correction, spelling, or reference verification]. The authors assume full responsibility for the content of the published article.”

If no AI tools were used, no statement is required.

For Editors

The use of Artificial Intelligence by peer reviewers or editors is prohibited in order to protect the confidentiality of the research or reflection.