Instructions for Authors

 

THE JOURNAL’S FOCUS AND APPROACH

Jurídicas CUC is a scientific, peer-reviewed, indexed, open-access international journal that is published continuously and constantly accepts article submissions. Its purpose is to publish original content (in Spanish and English) related to the legal and political sciences fields that offer innovative and relevant epistemological and methodological approaches. We publish research results, reviews, and reflection articles that are subject to double-blind peer reviews and which must fulfill the requirements of the ethics code to which we subscribe: COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics), as well as ELSEVIER: Publishing Ethics Resource Kit for Editors and the Singapore Statement on Research Integrity.

Jurídicas CUC is aimed at researchers, teachers, students, professionals, and anyone interested in Law and Political Science. It is a journal that publishes knowledge and facts from the broad field of the social sciences, aimed at contributing constructs, theories, methods, and other epistemological and philosophical approaches to addressing social and political problems in the context of Latin America and the world.

TYPOLOGICAL STANDARDS

The submitted articles must have one of the following typologies:

1) Scientific research article. A document that provides a detailed presentation of the original results of completed research studies. The following is the required structure:
1. Title in Spanish
2. Abstract in Spanish
3. Keywords in Spanish
4. Title in English
5. Abstract in English
6. Keywords in English
7. Introduction
8. Body of article
8.1. Methodology
8.2 Results-Discussion 
9. Conclusions
10. References (at least 25 bibliographic sources)

2) Reflection article. A document that presents completed research results from the author’s analytic, interpretive or critical perspective. The following is the required structure:
1. Title in Spanish
2. Abstract in Spanish
3. Keywords in Spanish
4. Title in English
5. Abstract in English
6. Keywords in English
7. Introduction
8. Discussion
9. Conclusions
10. References (at least 25 bibliographic sources)

3) Review article. A document resulting from completed research that analyzes, systematizes, and integrates the results of published and unpublished studies in a field of science or technology to report on the development of advancements and trends. Its main feature is a careful bibliographic review with at least 60 references.
The following is the structure:
1. Title in Spanish
2. Abstract in Spanish.
3. Keywords in Spanish
4. Title in English
5. Abstract in English
6. Keywords in English
7. Introduction
8. Results of the research/review
9. Conclusions
10. References

EDITORIAL STANDARDS

Language: The articles must be submitted and written in Spanish or English, with abstracts and keywords in both languages.

If the article is originally in English, the article, abstract, and keywords will be published in the original language, but the abstract and keywords must additionally be translated into Spanish.

Description of methodological items:

  1. Title in Spanish: The title of the article to be published should be written with an initial capital letter the first word and must not be longer than 15 words, which should describe the categories and dimensions of the topic to be discussed in a concise, attractive, and original manner. 
    The author must also include a footnote indicating the research project from which the article is derived (if applicable), the research group, and the institution that financed the project.
  2. Author or authors: Their full first and last names must be provided, in the order or position agreed to previously by the authors, depending on each author’s scientific contribution, and following the criteria established by JURÍDICAS CUC for management and production of submitted articles, to which end the journal has adopted the CRedit (Contributor Roles Taxonomy). Additionally, the first footnote of the article should indicate the authors’ academic education, starting with the highest title obtained down to the undergraduate title; the research group, body, and higher education institution the author is affiliated with; the institutional and personal e-mail addresses at which he/she may be contacted; ORCID and city. NOTE 1:When the submitted article is by more than one author, they must assign the author for correspondence, who will be responsible for communicating with the journal and the other authors during the article submission, peer review and publishing process, and in general for all communications even after the article has been published. NOTE 2: Each author must fill out our Form for Authors
  3. Abstract in Spanish:It should be well structured and concise and should adequately summarize the article. It should be no longer than 250 words in a single non-indented paragraph. The abstract must contain the following in strict order. Introduction: a brief description of the topic or issue discussed. Objective/Purpose: using research verbs. Design/Methodology/Approach: a brief description of the methodological design used. Results/Findings: describe the primary outcomes of the study and their importance for the social sciences. Originality/Value/Contribution: mention the contributions made to the field of knowledge. Conclusions: final considerations of the study that address the proposed objective/purpose.
  4. Keywords in Spanish:Include a maximum of 6 keywords, which should briefly reflect the article’s contents and the abstract. They should be arranged in alphabetical order. The paragraph should be indented; the term “Keywords:” with a colon is followed by the first keyword in upper case and no period at the end.
  5. Title in English:It should be the translation of the title into English.
  6. Abstract in English:It should be the literal translation of the abstract into Spanish. 
    Note: The authors are required to include the metadata requested by the OJS.
  7. Number of pages:The article can be written in Spanish or English, with a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 25 pages.
  8. Keywords in English:Include a maximum of 6 keywords, which should briefly reflect the article’s contents and the abstract. They should be arranged in alphabetical order.
  9. Graphs, Tables and Illustrations:Include any graphs, figures, tables, illustrations, or photographs in their original format (preferably in Excel, PowerPoint, or a high-resolution image).

Tables: 
• Number them with Arabic numerals. E.g., Table 1 (above the table)
• Add in italics a brief, clear and explanatory title (below the Table)
• Use horizontal lines to draw the table
• Do not use vertical lines. The headers should identify the columns.
• The actual contents in the body of the table may be in single or double spacing.
• 12-point font size (body of the table). 
• It should include a note in italics with a brief description and reference to the source from which it was adapted
• Left-aligned
• Not indented
• 10-point font size with double spacing.

Figures: (graphs, charts, maps, drawings, photographs, etc.) 
• No headers are included for figures. 
• Below the figure, a caption must be included in italics, with numbering in Arabic numerals, e.g., Figure 1, which serves as title and explains the figure. It should be a brief but descriptive sentence. 
• Include the source from which the figure was adapted in the same manner as the note for tables. 
• Left-aligned. 
• Not indented. 
• 10-point font size and double spacing.

  1. Financing:The authors must specify the sources of financing for the research from which the submitted article is derived, including the project's title, the financing entity or person, and project code or identifier (optional).
  2. State of conflicts of interest: The authors must declare no conflicts of interest in connection with the submitted article between the authors, the journal, the publishing entity, and the financing entities.
  3. Acknowledgments:The authors may make acknowledgments to persons (as long have authorized the use of their names), entities, or others who have been of assistance in making the article possible by providing technical, operating, or financial resources.
  4. APA standards and references:Research articles must strictly follow international text citation and reference standards currently in effect, as suggested by the American Psychology Association (APA).

The article’s authors are exclusively responsible for the list of references provided. Once the article has been accepted or published, no additions to the list will be accepted. The authors shall be responsible for the existence of each cited reference, which must be included in accordance with the following parameters:

REFERENCES AND CITATION STANDARDS

- Format for citations

Textual or direct citation, depending on whether it is longer or shorter than 40 words. 
* An introductory text must be included before the citation, written in the author’s own words.

Less than 40 words.
• Add an introductory text. Quote with quote marks within the text, with no final period. 
• Then indicate the source at the end of the citation, in parenthesis, followed by a period. E.g., (Castro, 2017, p. 3).

More than 40 words. 
• Place the citation in an independent block of text. 
• Do not add quotation marks. 
• Indent the text by 2.54 cm from the left margin. 
• If the citation includes additional paragraphs, add indentation of 0.5 cm. 
• Use double spacing for all citations. 
• Add an introductory text, citation, period, then indicate the source at the end in parenthesis. E.g., (Celin, 2017, pp. 2-3)

Non-textual citation or paraphrasing: 
• It is embedded in the text. 
• Following the paraphrased citation, indicate the source in parenthesis, including author, page, and final period. E.g., (Celin, 2017, p. 3).

Indirect citations:
• Gould (1989) attributes Darwin’s success to his skillful use of appropriate metaphors.
• A recent study on the soap opera industry’s impact on television in Latin America (Mazziotti, 1996) claims that...

Citation by Author, depending on whether it is longer or shorter than 40 words
* An introductory text in the author’s own words must be included before the citation. 
Less than 40 words. 
• Include an introductory text. Begin with the author’s last name and the year in parenthesis, e.g., Castro (2017). 
• The citation is enclosed by quotation marks within the text, with no final period. 
• Then, in parenthesis, indicate the page or paragraph and period, e.g., (p. 3). (pp. 2-3). (paragraph 3).

More than 40 words. 
• Place the citation in an independent block of text. 
• Do not add quotation marks. 
• Indent the text by 2.54 cm from the left margin. 
• If the citation includes additional paragraphs, add indentation of 0.5 cm. 
• Use double spacing for all citations. 
• Add an introductory text, citation, and the source in parenthesis: (author, year), and final period. E.g., (Celin, 2017, pp. 2-3).

Citations of several authors:
• Muñoz, Reyes, Covarrubias, and Osorio (1991) point out that "the incorporation of women into the workforce (...) is the most important explanatory variable for the types of configuration of Chilean families" (p. 29).
• "The incorporation of women into the workforce (...) is the most important explanatory variable for the types of configuration of Chilean families" (Muñoz, Reyes, Covarrubias & Osorio, 1991, p. 29).
• There are three types of undesirable behaviors in the classroom: incompetence, indolence, and irreverence (Kearney et al., 1991)

- Referencing format

Book: The reference must indicate the author’s name, the publication date (year), the book title, and publication data (city, country, publisher). The first pages of every book include a description of the information required for bibliographic references.
• Example: Moreno C. F, Marthe Z. N., and Rebolledo S., L. (2010). Writing academic texts according to international standards: APA, IEEE, MLA, Vancouver, and ICONTEC. Barranquilla, Colombia: Ediciones Uninorte

Book in electronic version 
• Last name, A. A. (Year). Title. Downloaded from http://www.xxxxxx.xxx 
• Gutiérrez, H. (2013). Statistical Control and Six Sigma. Downloaded from http://ezproxy.cuc.edu.co:2264/?il=280

Book chapter: A reference is made to a book chapter when the book is an edited collection with chapters written by different authors. 
• Last name, A. A., and Last name, B. B. (Year). Title of the chapter or entry. In A. A. Last name. (Ed.), Book title (pp. xx-xx). City, Country: Publisher. 
• Duncan, M., and Fajans, E. (2016). “Educational Research”: a path for creating knowledge in legal education. In J. S. Trujillo (Ed.), Comparative lesson and experiences in teaching law(pp. 353-374). Sabaneta, Antioquia, Colombia: Fondo Editorial Unisabaneta.

Articles from scientific journals. 
• Last name, A. A., Last name, B. B, and Last name, C. C. (Date). Title of article. Journal Name, volume (number), pp-pp.
• Marenco-Escuderos, A. D, and Ávila-Toscano, J. H. (2016). Social support dimensions associated with the burnout syndrome among middle school teachers. Pensamiento Psicológico, 14(2), 7-18

. Cerrato Guri, E. (2021). Analysis of documentary exhibits of third parties and the disclosure against a person not a party in the civil proceedings. Revista Ius Et Praxis, 27(1), 3-16.

Journal article, depending on the number of authors. 
One author 
• Last name, A. A. (Date). Title of article. Journal name, volume (number), pp-pp. 
• Arias, G. (2015). One structure, two houses. Axxis, 262, 48-49. 
Between two and seven authors
All the authors are spelled out, separated by commas, and “and” or “&” is written before the last author's name. 
• Pisenko, K., & Botvinnik, S. (2020). Protection against imposing unfavorable contract terms by the dominant party in the Russian legislation: issues of ensuring the balance of convenience. JURIDICAS CUC, 16(1), 251–268. https://doi.org/10.17981/juridcuc.16.1.2020.10

General format – online documents
• Last name, A. A. (Date). Title of article. Name of publication. Downloaded from http:/ /www. xxxxxx.xxx
Newspaper references.

General format - newspapers [Print publications]
• Last name A. A. (Date). Title of article. Name of newspaper, pp-pp.
• Herrera D., L. (March 9, 2017). Venezuelan children, a dilemma for schools. aDN, pp. 2.

Laws
Title or name of the law (information such as the decree or resolution number) (Date of issue). Publication name, publication number, year, day, month of publication.

Photographs 
[First and last name of the photographer]. (Place, year). Name of the Collection. Place.

Symposia and conferences 
Author, A. and Author, A. (Date). Title of the presentation. In A. Last name of the chair of the congress (President), Title of the symposium or conference. Symposium or conference during the congress of Name of the Organization, Place. 
Olaciregui, J. (September 2010). Myths and Us. In N. Gil (Chairman), Nature, law, and democracy. Symposium held during the 9th Congress of the Colombian Association of Philosophy of Law and Social Philosophy (ASOFIDES), Barranquilla, Colombia.

Online theses and graduation projects 
Author, A. and Author, A. (Year). Title of the thesis (undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral thesis). Downloaded from http://www.xxxxxx.xxx 

García, A. M. (2013). Design of the salary structure of the administrative area of the company Aseocolba S.A. in Bogotá (undergraduate thesis). Downloaded from http://repositorio.cuc.edu.co/xmlui/handle/11323/116

Online encyclopedia
Last name, A. (Year) Title of article. Title of the encyclopedia [Media used]. Place of publication: Publishing house, URL

Gran Enciclopedia Planeta [on-line version]. Barcelona, Spain: Editorial Planeta, www.planetasaber.com

Blogs
Last name, A. (Day, month, year). Title of post [blog message]. Downloaded from http:/ /www.xxxxxx.xxx

Cases 
Name vs. Name, page of the volume of the source (court date).

PERIODICITY

The published scientific articles can be viewed and openly accessed electronically with annual periodicity and continuous publication. The journal receives submissions year-round, free of charge at any stage of the publishing process.

As a guideline to guarantee periodicity, the journal establishes that the first issue must be fully published before the end of the current calendar year as part of the purpose of early publication; however, post-print versions will be available once the editorial and review processes are completed prior to the generation of the final published documents.

FEES OR CHARGES FOR PROCESSING OF ARTICLES

There are no fees or charges for the submission or publication of the articles.

The entire publishing process of JURÍDICAS CUC is free of charge.

PUBLISHING ETHICS

JURIDICAS CUC declares its commitment to upholding ethics and good practices in its publishing process, to which end its publishers shall take reasonable measures to identify and prevent the publication of articles that may involve cases of misconduct. To these effects, we have subscribed to COPE: the Committee on Publication Ethics and ELSEVIER: Publishing Ethics Resource Kit for Editors and the Singapore Statement on Research Integrity.

The editors shall undertake to ensure that no misconduct takes place at any level in violation of the journal’s declared Publishing Ethics policy. The Editor shall also be responsible for addressing any report submitted on the publication, as indicated below:

Authorship

The articles submitted to JURIDICAS CUC must be original and unpublished and must not have been submitted or be currently under review for publication in other scientific publications. They must be submitted with the consent of all the authors, and they all must commit to maintaining such conditions until a final decision is made as to whether accept or turn down its publication.

The authors must commit to the journal to provide retractions or corrections of errors at any process stage. If they are detected, the requests must be made by e-mail to the editor, who shall proceed following the Publications Ethics policy.

The authors must specify the sources of financing for the research from which the submitted article is derived (research typology), to which end they must specify: the title of the project, the entity or person who financed it, and the project code or identifier (optional).

The received articles will be identified with a code. They will be initially reviewed by the journal’s Editor and/or publications coordinator to verify the relevance of the subject matter, the application of standards, and scientific structure before initiating the peer review process (double-blind) and its possible publication.

The reviewers’ results will be forwarded to the authors to perform the respective corrections as a condition for accepting the paper through the OJS journal management platform. Because it is a peer-reviewed journal, JURIDICAS CUC shall consider the peer reviews for the effects of the publication decision.

Before publishing the article, the authors’ property rights must be assigned to the journal JURIDICAS CUC, using the Publishing Team's form. This form must be filled out and signed by each one of the authors.

The Editorial and Scientific Committee reserves the right to change the title and the body of the accepted articles and make any editing changes it considers appropriate to improve the article's clarity as much as possible. Consequently, authors are advised to carefully draft and spell-check their articles, use short and homogeneous paragraphs, and use adequatepunctuation.

Plagiarism management

JURIDICAS CUC declares that it finds plagiarism unacceptable, which implies that all articles submitted to the review process must have fulfilled the following before their acceptance:

Agreement for the assignment of the authors’ property rights

Form certifying that the article is an original work by the author

The authors are responsible for the material included in their work, including tables, graphics, photographs, figures, and other contents associated with the article, and they must certify that they do not infringe any copyrights.

All articles will be subject to a strict peer-review process and submitted to plagiarism detection software, which implies that there must be no cases of total or partial copying or paraphrasing without due references or any other information misuse or mismanagement practices.

If the article does not fulfill the originality criteria, it will not be published in the journal or removed from the journal if such a defect is found after the article has been published. The journal will also issue any appropriate retraction or other amendment required for the effects of good publishing practices.

Conflicts of interest

JURIDICAS CUC ensures that there are no conflicts of interest in the peer-review process. To this effect, it has established the following criteria: a) The selected peer reviewers with expertise in the article's subject matter must have prior publications of scientific nature on the selected subject. b) For the effects of initiating the review process, its double-blind nature shall be verified to ensure that the authors and the reviewers do not know each other’s identities to assure objectivity in handling the paper. c) Based on the reviewers’ opinions, a consensus will be reached with the editor to jointly determine whether the article is accepted without changes or accepted with changes (minor or substantial) to be made by the author(s) or turned down. The author(s) will receive the said decision from the editor.

Authors should also have all required permissions to disclose any information that involves naming or mentioning other entities or persons and should clearly state any relevant previous results used for the research, including informed consents and mentions or acknowledgments of sources of financing and persons who assisted in the research.

For additional information on the review process, please see our instructions for authors. 

Fraud in research:

JURIDICAS CUC only receives articles resulting from research of a scientific nature, and to this effect, the author must submit information on the research from which the paper is derived. Also, during the peer review process, the experts consider aspects such as methodologies, presentation of results, argumentation, and derived conclusions to ensure the consistency and accuracy of the presented information and its relevance and contribution to the field of study.

Authors are advised to have available evidence on the information used because such information and data and other sources of the contents may be requested by the editor and/or the reviewers. Any manipulation, forgery, or fabrication of citations and data will be grounds to turn down the article.

Submission of a copy of the article

JURIDICAS CUC establishes in its instructions for authors that the articles submitted for publication must not have been or be currently under review by other publications. The articles must be original and unpublished and must be submitted with the consent of all the authors, who must commit to JURIDICAS CUC to maintain such conditions until a decision is made on whether or not it will be published.

The plagiarism management policy does not allow the publication of papers that do not adequately handle “paraphrasing.” When the idea is derived from several articles, the original text must be cited using quotation marks, and an appropriation citation must be included.

The journal has also established that it will not publish articles that have been previously published in a different language. JURIDICAS CUC does not accept such an option.

Fragmentation

JURIDICAS CUC establishes that all articles must be unpublished and original. Since the fragmentation of larger works may confuse readers, authors are advised that if their work mentions other studies that have been previously published, adequate citations must be provided for such studies. The same information should not be repeated because it could be detected as a match that runs against the originality criteria established by the journal. The author must also be available to reply to any inquiries from the publishing team and the peer reviewers regarding previous works published on the topic.

JURIDICAS CUC has committed to the community to issue any retractions or erratum that may be required to ensure the journal's transparency and due process in the event of any case detected or reported.

For additional information, please contact the Editor by e-mail at: jhernand86@cuc.edu.co or: revistajuridicas@cuc.edu.co