Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.
Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.
An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.
1. General Considerations
Metaeje Journal, published by Metagrama Editorial in Ecuador, is an international open-access scientific journal with a multidisciplinary approach. It disseminates original research results in social and human sciences, life sciences, technological development, agricultural sciences, business sciences, and other disciplines that contribute to the advancement of knowledge.
Manuscripts must be unpublished, not under evaluation in another journal, and comply with ethical principles and scientific integrity.
2. Types of Contributions
The journal accepts the following types of manuscripts:
Scientific Research Articles
Reports of original empirical studies (experimental, theoretical, or field-based).
Length: 10–20 pages.
References: between 10 and 25.
Systematic Literature Reviews
Critical and synthetic studies of the state of the art with explicit and reproducible methodology.
Length: 20–50 pages.
References: between 20 and 50.
Letters to the Editor
Critical opinions or brief comments on published topics or current scientific issues.
Length: 1–3 pages.
Editorials
Opinion or reflection articles, published only by invitation of the Editorial Committee.
3. Manuscript Structure
Research articles and systematic reviews must follow the IMRaD structure:
Introduction: problem, background, objectives, and justification.
Methodology: design, procedures, and analysis techniques.
Results: clear and objective presentation of findings.
Discussion and Conclusions: interpretation, comparison with previous studies, limitations, and closing.
4. Languages
Manuscripts are accepted in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. It is mandatory to include:
Title in all three languages.
Abstract in all three languages.
Keywords in all three languages.
5. Abstract and Keywords
Length: 150–250 words per language.
Content: objective, methodology, results, and conclusions.
Keywords: 3–5 terms per language.
6. Manuscript Format
File format: Word (.docx).
Font: Times New Roman or Arial, size 12.
Line spacing: 1.5.
Text alignment: Justified.
Margins: 2.5 cm on all four sides.
7. Citation and Reference Standards
Style: APA 7th edition.
At least 50% of references must be from the last 5 years.
All sources cited in the text must appear in the reference list.
8. Authorship and Affiliation
The manuscript must include:
Full names of the authors.
Institutional affiliation (department and institution).
Country of institutional residence.
Institutional email address.
ORCID identifier (mandatory).
Corresponding author clearly identified.
9. Tables, Figures, and Images
Consecutively numbered.
With descriptive title and source.
Format: JPG or PNG.
Minimum resolution: 300 dpi.
10. Mandatory Declarations
Authors must attach:
Declaration of originality.
Declaration of conflicts of interest.
Acceptance of editorial policies.
11. Ethics and Good Practices
The journal follows the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Non-compliance with these standards or the existence of scientific misconduct may result in immediate rejection or retraction of the article.
12. Plagiarism Detection
All manuscripts will be verified using tools such as DupliChecker or Turnitin. Proven plagiarism or self-plagiarism implies immediate rejection.
13. Manuscript Submission
Submission is made exclusively through the journal's OJS platform. It is recommended to verify compliance with these guidelines before starting the process to avoid delays.
14. Preprint Policy
Manuscripts previously deposited on preprint servers (e.g., arXiv, SSRN, ResearchGate) are accepted, provided this condition is declared at the time of submission.
15. Self-Archiving
Authors may deposit their works in institutional, thematic, or personal repositories. The journal follows the blue policy, allowing the deposit of:
Pre-print (submitted version).
Post-print (accepted version).
Editorial PDF (published version).
Submission Preparation Checklist
All submissions must meet the following requirements.
This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.
Scientific Research Articles
Reports of original empirical studies, whether experimental, theoretical or field-based, presenting unpublished results derived from rigorous research. They must include a clear and transparent methodology, as well as an objective discussion of the findings and their implications in the corresponding area of knowledge.
Systematic Literature Reviews
Critical and synthetic analyses of the state of the art on a specific topic, conducted using an explicit and reproducible methodology (definition of research questions, inclusion/exclusion criteria, database searching, quality assessment, and synthesis of results). They must offer a comprehensive and updated overview that allows identifying gaps, trends, or consensuses in existing knowledge.
Letters to the Editor
Brief and relevant comments addressed to the editorial team, generally in response to articles previously published in the journal or to address current issues within Metaeje's multidisciplinary scope. They must be concise, well-founded, and respectful, providing critical reflection, specific corrections, or complementary perspectives. Recommended length is up to 1000 words.
Editorials
Opinion or reflection articles, usually written by invitation of the Editorial Committee or by experts of recognized trajectory. They address topics of current relevance in the academic or scientific field, institutional positions, significant advances in a discipline, or reflections on scientific policies and editorial trends. They are not subject to the peer review process but are directly approved by the editorial team.
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