Submissions

Editorial Note

En esta sección se incluyen las notas editoriales de cada número. 

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Research and Sistematization Articles

Research or Sistematization Articles

Description: Documents that present the original results of completed research projects or experiences of the systematization of innovative practices in the field of social sciences, social work or related disciplines.

Extension: A maximum of 25 pages, including attachments, notes, tables, images and references. No more than five (5) pages of the document can be used for tables and graphs.

Format specifications:

1. Title of the research or systematization in Spanish and English and Portuguese, as applicable.
2. Summaries or 'abstracts' and keywords in Spanish and English and Portuguese as applicable.
3. Consider the following aspects in the preparation of research or systematization article:
   -A brief introduction
   - The conceptual framework or theoretical framework used to guide the analysis of the research or the basis of the systematization process
   -Description of the methodological design
   -Presentation of results, findings or thematic axes
   -Discussion of results, findings or thematic axes
   -Conclusions or final reflections
4. References
5.  Tables that are extensive and other attachments.

   See General rules of preparation and writing for other details.

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Research Review Articles

Research Review Articles:

1. Description: Document resulting from a review and analysis (meta-analysis) of  a research completed on the field of social sciences, social work or related disciplines. The research selected for analysis must be of academic quality, published in academic peer-review journals with an editorial committee, pre-established editorial policies and be duly disseminated and extracted from databases.
2. Extension: A maximum of 25 pages, including attachments, notes, tables, images and references.
3. Format Specifications:
   1. Research Title
   2. Abstracts and keywords
   3. Consider the following aspects in preparing the research review article:
      
      1. Brief introduction 
      2. Conceptual or theoretical framework used to guide the analysis
      3. Description of the methodological design
      4. Findings
      5. Discussion of the findings
      6. Conclusions
      7. References
      8. Tables that are extensive and appendices

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Essays

1. Description: Documents that present the author's subjective position on theoretical-methodological, technical-operational or ethical-political issues, socio-historical context, social policy issues, research processes and other issues relevant to social sciences, social policy, human rights, social work and related disciplines.
2. Extension: A maximum of 25 pages, including attachments, notes, tables, images and references.
3. Format Specifications:
1. Essay title
2. Abstracts and keywords
3. Consider the following aspects in the preparation of the essay:
1. Brief introduction to the topic that explains the central argument and the objectives or purposes.
2. Body of the essay in which relevance of the subject is justified and addresses critical observations and debates on it.
3. Conclusions in which it highlights in a precise way the most significant arguments.
4. References

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Short Articles

1. Description: Documents that present partial results of research in process that are of relevance for the social sciences, social policy, human rights, social work and related disciplines.
2. Extension: A maximum of 15 pages, including attachments, notes, tables, images and references.
3. Format Specifications:
1. Research or systematization title
2. Abstracts and keywords
3. Consider the following aspects in the elaboration of the short article:
1. Brief introduction to describe the objectives of the short article.
2. Theoretical or conceptual framework used to guide the analysis.
3. Discussion of literature review, methodological design or preliminary findings.
4. Preliminary reflections or conclusions
5. References

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Annotated Bibliography or Thematic Reviews

1. Description: Document in which the contributions of recent articles on a topic of relevance in the social sciences or social work are reviewed and analyzed. The selected bibliography must be of academic quality. Articles should preferably be published in academic journals with an editorial  committee, arbitrated, with pre-established editorial policies and duly disseminated and extracted from databases. The books must contain ISBN and preferably be published by publishing houses.  Non-arbitrated articles and reports must be from professional and academic sources of recognized  legitimacy.
2. Extension: A maximum of 25 pages, including attachments and references.
3. Format Specifications:
1. Title
2. Abstracts and keywords
3. Consider the following aspects when preparing the annotated bibliography:
1. Introduction to the topic of central annotation considering the contributions of bibliographic resources to the understanding of the topic and the current debates on it, contrasting the main points of encounter or disagreement between them.
2. Complete reference of each bibliographic resource, following the APA style applicable to the source. (Required for each bibliographic resource reviewed.)
3. Brief review of the author and the context in which he writes, when this is necessary for a better understanding of the bibliographic resource or establishes the legitimacy of the authors in the approach to the subject.
4. Summary or concise annotation that summarizes the central theme and scope of the bibliographic resource.
5. Evaluation and critical discussion of the ideas presented.
6. Synthesis or final comments.

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Interviews

1. Description: Dialogue or conversation, of a non-confidential nature, where ideas, opinions, feelings and reflections are shared around a topic relevant to social sciences, social work or related disciplines. This is carried out with one or several people recognized for their trajectory and contribution to the topic under discussion. The interviews should be guided by a clear purpose and a common thread that articulates the relationship between questions.
2. Extension:  A maximum of 20 pages.
3. Format Specifications:
   1. Introduction
   2. Brief description of the person to whom the interview is conducted.
   3. Explanation of the relevance of the interview for the profession of social work and related disciplines or social sciences.
   4. Body: Corresponding questions and answers. The answers can be presented as "verbatim" quotes or interpretation (journalistic interview type).
   5. Critical analysis and final thoughts.

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Photo Essays

1. Description: Creative work that includes photos and narratives distributed strategically and intentionally, presenting a topic of interest for social sciences, social work or related disciplines. The manuscript of a photo essay should focus on the visual aspects of the subject presented, using a series of photographs that visually tell the story that the author wishes to tell. The photos must be of high quality and self explanatory. The theme can be broad. Trials examining the human condition, the social, economic, political and environmental context of social work, social policy and human rights will be accepted.
2. Extension: A maximum of 20 pages.
3. Format Specifications:
   1. Title in Spanish and English.
   2. Abstract and keywords
   3. Introduction:
      1. Description on the theme worked through photography and its context up to a maximum of 500 words.
   4. Photo:
      1. It may include a maximum of fifteen (15) photos with a resolution of 300ppi.
      2. Each photo must have its title, date and location, and author; if the author of the photo is not the author of the photo essay.
      3. You must add subtitles describing each image presented up to maximum of 150 words.
   5. Final Thoughts:
      1. Reflection on the relevance of the subject for social sciences, social work and related disciplines up to a maximum of 500 words.
   6. Consider the following aspects when preparing the review:
      1. The photos can be of own authorship, public domain or copyrighted photos as long as you obtain the permission to use or use it  according to the parameters of the Fair Use Policy, PUJ (Fair Access Policy FAP) established by copyright law.
      2. The photos of own authorship, in which people are presented, must have the consent of the subjects or ensure their privacy. It will not be accepted photos in which the identity of children and young minors can be identified.

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Reviews of books, reports, journals, documentaries and blogs

Reviews of books, reports, journals, documentaries and blogs

Description: Brief essays that present critical information about book reports, journals, documentaries, Web pages and blogs of recent publication in the fields of social sciences, social work, and related disciplines.

Extension: A maximum of five (5) pages, including the image of the cover, poster or blog.

Format specifications:

1. Complete reference of the book, report, journal or blog following the APA style that applies to the source.
2. If an image is included, it must be of high quality and no larger than a quarter of a page.
3. Include hyperlinks, as needed.
4. Consider the following aspects in the preparation of the review:

• Brief introduction about the publication in question.
• Comments on the author or authors of the bibliographic resource, in order to understand the approach or editorial line. For example: country of origin, sociohistorical context, research trajectory, and thematic lines addressed, among other aspects that may be of interest to contextualize the work reviewed.
• Summary and presentation of the argument, thesis or central theme.
• Critical comments on the contributions and limitations of the resource.
• Justification of its relevance to the field of study.
• Synthesis or final reflections.

☒ Submissions accepted ☒ Indexed ☐ Peer-reviewed

Doctoral Dissertation Abstracts

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Reviews

Reviews of books, reports, journals, documentaries and blogs

Description: Brief essays that present critical information about book reports, journals, documentaries, Web pages and blogs of recent publication in the fields of social sciences, social work, and related disciplines.

Extension: A maximum of five (5) pages, including the image of the cover, poster or blog.

Format specifications:

1. Complete reference of the book, report, journal or blog following the APA style that applies to the source.
2. If an image is included, it must be of high quality and no larger than a quarter of a page.
3. Include hyperlinks, as needed.
4. Consider the following aspects in the preparation of the review:

• Brief introduction about the publication in question.
• Comments on the author or authors of the bibliographic resource, in order to understand the approach or editorial line. For example: country of origin, sociohistorical context, research trajectory, and thematic lines addressed, among other aspects that may be of interest to contextualize the work reviewed.
• Summary and presentation of the argument, thesis or central theme.
• Critical comments on the contributions and limitations of the resource.
• Justification of its relevance to the field of study.
• Synthesis or final reflections.

☒ Submissions accepted ☒ Indexed ☐ Peer-reviewed