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Guidelines for Authors
Science, Culture and Society Journal
Before submitting a manuscript to the Science, Culture and Society Journal of the Evangelical University of El Salvador, please ensure that it complies with all the guidelines indicated below; otherwise, the submissions will not be accepted for initial review.

The Science, Culture and Society Journal is published by the Publications Department of the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Outreach. It specializes in research in the exact, natural, social, and technological sciences, conducted by internal and external researchers, both national and international. It is aimed at researchers, students, professionals, and the general public interested in the field.

Science, Culture and Society Journal
• It is a multidisciplinary scientific journal published semi-annually under a Continuous Submission modality (i.e., it is open for submissions year-round) and is an Open Access Diamond journal. • It is an indexed and peer-reviewed journal using a double-blind review process.

• No Article Processing Charge (APC) is charged to authors for article publication.

• All articles have their own DOI as a Permanent Identifier.
Science, Culture and Society uses APA 7th Edition style guidelines.
Declaration of Originality and Copyright Transfer. Authors are the sole authors of all contributions. While they retain their copyright, they assign and authorize the publication to disseminate their work through various print and digital media, databases, information systems, repositories, and social networks exclusively of the university, under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0).
The journal Science, Culture and Society, as a scientific journal specializing in research across various sciences [multidisciplinary], has the following publication process:

• Manuscript Submission. UEES Publishing House accepts manuscripts only via OJS; In addition, the author(s) must register beforehand on the platform [see Formal Requirements, section 2]. To ensure originality, all manuscripts are checked using iThenticate's Turnitin system and then sent to a double-blind peer reviewer. Time: 1 to 2 weeks.

• Evaluation and decision. After the internal process, the manuscript is sent to external peer reviewers, also using a double-blind review system. These reviewers read the content and determine the following: (1) the manuscript is accepted without changes, (2) the manuscript is accepted with minor changes, (3) the manuscript will be returned to the author(s) with comments, or (4) the manuscript is rejected, meeting the criteria. This entire process takes place within OJS; emails will not be sent except in exceptional cases. Time: 4 to 5 weeks.

• Review of evaluations. Once the author(s) implement the suggested changes or minor revisions are made with their authorization, the manuscript is sent to a double-blind peer reviewer to determine if the issues have been resolved. If so, it is then submitted to the copy editor. This entire process takes place within OJS; no emails will be sent except in exceptional cases. Time: 4 to 5 weeks
• Design and Layout. Upon completion of the revisions, the manuscript will be sent to the graphic design team to begin layout and subsequent distribution. Time: 1/2 week
• Publication. The manuscript is uploaded to the Crea Ciencia Journal in the appropriate contribution format via the OJS platform. Please note that this is a continuously updated publication. Timeframe: 1 to 2 weeks
This process within the journal Ciencia, Cultura y Sociedad (Science, Culture and Society) applies to any of the following types of accepted contributions:
• Scientific Research Article: Communicates research results clearly and concisely, providing sufficient information to allow the scientific community to assess the observations made, reproduce the experiments performed, and evaluate the intellectual processes involved. For the publication of scientific research articles in Crea Ciencia, the IMRAD format is required.

• Scientific Essay: Presents an author's reflections on the analysis and deliberation of a topic to develop their own idea. The following structure is required: abstract, keywords, introduction, and body.

• Argumentative Essay: A critical analysis of an updated compilation of scientific articles; the author(s) provide their personal and comprehensive opinion on the topic under discussion, establishing conclusions or interpretations of the current state of the subject. These essays may be in the areas of history, political science, anthropology, sociology, psychology, philosophy, theology, engineering, art, and communication sciences. With its topic, summary, and keywords, in both Spanish and English.

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• Book reviews: should not exceed 2,000 words.

• Letters to the editor: maximum 8 pages including references.

• Editorial: Current topics of scientific, social, or cultural interest. The editor will determine its publishability according to the institution's guidelines.

Please read the Instructions for Authors carefully before submitting your contribution.

Formal Requirements
1. Submitted manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and must NOT have been previously published in ANY print or electronic format, nor be under consideration by any other journal.

2. The first step is for all authors to register on the OJS platform [Registration]. Once this step is completed, they should proceed to submit the manuscript [Submission] within the same platform, completing all requested information. *In the last text of the submission page, you will find the phrase “Yes, I consent to my data being collected and stored in accordance with the policy statement.” Click YES, then save and continue.

3. The manuscript must be submitted in editable MS-Office XP format (.doc, .docx). No other formats are accepted.

4. Remember that all manuscripts must include the author's full name(s), highest academic degree, institutional affiliation, institutional email address, and ORCID [if you do not have one, you can complete this information here: https://orcid.org/signin]. ORCID profiles that only show the name are not acceptable; you must complete all the fields described.

General Style Guidelines
All manuscripts must adhere to the following content format:
1. Letter size, 1.5 line spacing, Times New Roman 11-point font; 14-point font for titles and 12-point font for subtitles (only titles and subtitles should be bold); With 2.5 cm margins on all sides. No page numbers or headings.

2. The document should be a maximum of 20 pages, including sources consulted (review the type of contribution).

3. The title must be in Spanish and include an English translation. It should not exceed 15 words in either Spanish or English.

4. The following information is required: Full name(s) of author(s), current academic degree, institutional affiliation, institutional email address, and ORCID.

5. An abstract in Spanish (with an English translation) of no more than 300 words, including Introduction, Methodology, Results, and Conclusions (IMR&D format).

6. Six keywords, including the country of origin, must be provided. These must be in both Spanish and English, and in alphabetical order. It is recommended to standardize the keywords using the UNESCO thesaurus. 7. The entire manuscript must follow the IMRAD structure (Introduction, Methodology, Results, and Discussion); it must also include a Conclusions section. An Acknowledgments section is optional.

8. Within the Results section, a maximum of four figures or four tables are permitted. All figures and tables must be editable and embedded within the manuscript. Figures and tables with links to programs or websites are not allowed, nor are they screenshots. (See Recommendations for Tables and Figures)
9. All information obtained from books, journals, or academic websites, including social media, must be presented in APA 7th Edition, under the heading "Bibliography." Subheadings such as "Bibliography," "Sources Consulted," or "Bibliographic References" are not permitted. References that are not cited within the content are also not allowed.

10. Documents shared via Google Drive, email, or any means other than the OJS platform will not be accepted.

Sections that the body of a scientific article should contain:
1. Introduction: Presents the objective, a summary of the consulted literature, justification, scope, and limitations of the research.

2. Methodology: Describes the type of study, object, or subject of study; this can be quantitative or qualitative. If quantitative, it should include the sample size and characteristics, the study location, the techniques and elements used, and the type of statistical analysis.

3. Results: Presented in a logical sequence within the text, and information presented verbatim in the body of the article should not be repeated. An explanation of their meaning is required.

4. Discussion: Provides conceptual definitions, especially of keywords, reflecting on the theories that support and contradict the findings. It is recommended to answer the objectives and emphasize the novel and important aspects of the study.

5. Conclusions: Analyzes and compares the results with other similar studies in light of the consulted literature. The conclusions should be related to or reflected upon in relation to the study's objectives, avoiding unverified information. Include recommendations if they are timely and supported.

Otherwise, do not add this section.

It is recommended to avoid the use of idioms or regionalisms and to avoid the use of ambiguous, vague, or redundant words. Mathematical formulas and expressions should be written according to the International System of Units, in italics, as should foreign words, except for Latin words. Numbers from one to ten should be written out in words, while numbers from ten onwards should be written in numerals. The percent symbol should be separated by a space from the preceding number: 50%. When a mathematical operator denotes an operation performed between two values, it should be written with thin spaces: 5 – 3, 2 × 3, 8 ÷ 2. However, when it only affects one element, it is written attached to the following number: –25, √8.

Regarding the writing of decimals, the Spanish Language Orthography states that, "in order to promote a process tending towards unification, the use of the period as the decimal separator is recommended." With respect to the appropriate symbol to facilitate the reading of numbers with more than four digits, the non-dividing space should be used, which can be thin: 30,000. In four-digit numbers, the space can be omitted.

For writing currency, the Publications Department recommends using the ISO 4217 code (an international standard published by ISO that defines three-letter codes for all the world's currencies) to avoid ambiguities, such as in the case of the use of the symbol "$", which can refer to several currencies other than the US dollar: Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, Belizean dollar, New Zealand dollar. As an example, the US dollar is represented as USD.

When using abbreviations, acronyms, or initialisms, it is recommended to use them consistently, and the first time they appear in the text, they should be preceded by the full words from which they originate. When mentioning patents or trademarks, use ™ or ®, respectively.

Recommendations for Tables and Figures

** It is important to emphasize that APA 7th Edition establishes only two categories: Tables, which are those composed of columns and rows where numbers, text, or a combination of both are presented. Figures, which are all types of visual elements that are not tables, such as illustrations, infographics, photographs, line or bar graphs, flowcharts, drawings, maps, etc.

** Images submitted must be in editable format, numbered, and presented in Word format (if applicable). Images, drawings, graphs, or photographs must have a minimum resolution of 600 ppi (dots per inch) and be in TIF, PNG, or JPEG format with the corresponding caption, citing the source. Figures may be in black and white or color; submitted as separate files and properly labeled with the image name and author.

If the figures are the author's own, APA 7th Edition states that a note should NOT be included. If the figure has been adapted or adjusted by the author(s), the following should be noted: Adapted from [citation].
Tables in APA 7th Edition style have the following basic components:
• Table number: The table number (e.g., Table 1) appears first. Use bold. Number the tables in the order they are mentioned in your research.

• Title: Write the table title followed by the table number. Use a short but descriptive title. Use italics.

• Header: Tables can include a variety of headers depending on the nature and arrangement of the data. All tables must include column headers. Centering the text in column headers is recommended.

• Body: The table body includes all rows and columns of a table (including the header row). The table body can be single, 1.5, or double-spaced. Centering the text in all table cells is recommended; however, if left-aligning it improves readability, feel free to do so.

• Note: Use notes to describe table contents that cannot be understood from the title or the data itself. If you use abbreviations in the table, you can specify them in the Notes; you can also use them for copyright attribution and additional explanations with asterisks. Notes are not mandatory; therefore, include them only if necessary.

• Table Borders. In general, only horizontal lines are permitted, as specified in APA 7th Edition. Do not use vertical borders in the table, either to separate data or around each cell. Adequate spacing between columns and rows, along with proper text alignment, should be sufficient to clarify the relationships between table elements.
APA 7th Edition style figures have the following

Basic Components:

• All images included in the text must be submitted in TIF, JPG, or PNG format. Their location within the text must also be indicated as follows:

• Figure Number: The figure number (e.g., Figure 1) is the first item to be added. Use bold type. Number the figures in the order they appear in the manuscript.

• Title: Write the title of the table followed by the table number. Use a brief but descriptive title. Use italics.

• Image: Insert the graph, photograph, drawing, or other illustration.

• Caption: A figure caption should be placed within the figure borders and can be used to explain the symbols used in the figure image. (Example caption: “Square dots represent gains and round dots represent losses”).

• Note: Add any additional information that needs to be explained that cannot be understood from the title or the image alone (e.g., definitions of abbreviations, copyright attribution). Include figure notes only as necessary.

The basic format for referencing an image, photograph, or graphic on platforms, networks, books, or journals is: Note. Adapted from Image Title, Image Author, Year of Image Publication, Source. License Type.

When the table or figure is your own work, it is not necessary to add any copyright statement. In APA 7th Edition, it is assumed that anything without a note, citation, or adaptation + citation is the author's own work.

Recommendations
It is important to edit and review your text before publishing or submitting it. Editing involves verifying and improving the content, structure, and style of your text, while reviewing involves verifying and correcting grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors.

As tools to facilitate review, it is suggested to use the spell checkers included in Microsoft Word and Google Docs. Furthermore, it is suggested to maintain clear and direct writing rather than elegant or sophisticated language: the main objective of writing a scientific article is to be understood (in addition to being accepted, published, and cited), so clarity is key. Avoid using metaphors or similes unless you are sure that your readers will not misinterpret them.

Keep your sentences short and direct: always check your sentences for redundant words. If a word plays no role in the sentence, remove it.

ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR RESEARCH
All articles must adhere to the applicable basic standards set forth by COPE.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
A paragraph with disclaimers will be included to declare any conflicts of interest and provide relevant clarifications regarding funding sources.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Contributions that do not justify authorship but do acknowledge peer collaboration or institutional support will also be acknowledged. This is optional. Editorial
Topic of interest according to current social circumstances, in health and research, with arguments supported by bibliography. No longer than 4 pages.
Research Articles
Unpublished, cited according to APA style.
Communicates research results clearly, concisely, and reliably. Provides sufficient information to allow the scientific community to assess the observations made, reproduce the experiments performed, and evaluate the intellectual processes involved. The journal Ciencia, Cultura y Sociedad requests the use of IMRAD format.
Review Article
Synthesizes the current state of knowledge on a specific topic through a literature review to arrive at a new definition. A maximum of 25 references is requested.
Scientific Essay
Presents an author's reflections on the analysis and deliberation of a topic to develop their own idea. The following structure is required: abstract, keywords, introduction, body, and conclusions.
Meta-Analysis
A specialized literature review that systematically relates, quantitatively or qualitatively, various results to offer conclusions. A maximum of 40 references are requested.

Book Reviews
This is a personal evaluation or contribution about a book in the form of a summary. A maximum of 12 pages is requested, including sources consulted.

Copyright Notice
Evangelical University of El Salvador, Vice-Rectorate for Research and Outreach. Publications Department
ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS from the authors to authorize the review, editing, and publication in digital format of the Scientific Journal Science, Culture and Society, specializing in research in the exact, natural, social, and technological sciences, of the Evangelical University of El Salvador (UEES). I assign the publication rights to the Publications Department.

I submit my text to the Evangelical University of El Salvador for review.

Furthermore, I agree not to submit it to other journals simultaneously until I receive the evaluation from the editorial board of the journal to which I am submitting it. I will also attach supplementary information, if applicable, from a Research Ethics Committee, when submitting this document.

Articles in Science, Culture, and Society are published in open access under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. Authors agree to allow copying and distribution by any means, provided that the author is acknowledged, without any additional restrictions. You are free to: Share, copy, and redistribute the material in any medium or format, under the following terms: Attribution: You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made.

Privacy Statement
Science, Culture and Society declares that the names and email addresses entered in this journal will be used exclusively for the purposes stated herein and will not be provided to third parties or used for other purposes.