The journal accepts the following types of manuscripts, each with specific structure and length requirements:

Research Articles: Original research studies are considered for publication, including observational, experimental, or theoretical research.

The structure of these articles must include: introduction, argumentative development, and conclusions. The maximum length is ten thousand (10,000) words (approximately 20 pages), excluding references and metadata.

Abstracts must be structured, following the format: Context, Methodology, and Conclusions, and must not exceed 200 words, not including the title, structure, or keywords.

Critical Reviews: Critical reviews of recent works that represent a significant contribution to the field of philosophy or related disciplines are considered for publication. Reviews are expected not only to present the content of the work being reviewed, but also to provide an argumentative analysis that critically situates its relevance, strengths, weaknesses, and contributions to contemporary philosophical debate. The maximum length is two thousand five hundred (2,500) words (approximately 5 pages). Abstracts are not required.

Translations: Unpublished Spanish translations of philosophical texts relevant to contemporary thought are accepted, with proper authorization from the rights holders. It is recommended that translations be accompanied by a brief introductory note justifying the relevance of the translated text, explaining the translation criteria adopted, or briefly situating the text in its philosophical and historical context. The maximum length is ten thousand (10,000) words (approximately 20 pages). The original and translated titles must be included, along with the name of the original author and the translator.

Essays: Philosophical essays are accepted that offer a free, rigorous, and well-argued reflection on a topic of philosophical interest, without necessarily being tied to systematic research or an extensive academic framework. These texts should contribute to theoretical debate or the elucidation of current issues through an original, creative, and well-informed voice.

The structure is flexible, but it is recommended to include a clear introduction to the topic addressed, argumentative development, and a conclusion. The maximum length is seven thousand five hundred (7,500) words (approximately 15 pages), excluding references. The title must be included in both Spanish and English. An abstract is not required.

Interviews: Interviews with thinkers, researchers, or professors whose work represents a significant contribution to philosophy or contemporary critical thought are accepted. Interviews should revolve around a clear thematic focus, be edited according to academic standards (preserving the coherence of the interviewee’s discourse), and may be preceded by a brief introduction providing context.

The structure is flexible, but it is recommended to include a presentation of the interviewee and the context of the interview, the body of the interview (in dialogue format), and, if appropriate, a closing note. The maximum length is five thousand (5,000) words (approximately 10 pages). No abstract is required. The title must be included in both Spanish and English, along with the name of the interviewer and the interviewee.

Keywords. Manuscripts must include between 6 and 12 keywords, selected using an appropriate tool, such as UNESCO or ERIC thesaurus.

Manuscript languages. The journal accepts the publication of full articles in Spanish, English, Portuguese, and French. However, metadata (title, abstract, and keywords) must be provided in both Spanish and English, regardless of the language of the article.

 

Graphic elements of manuscripts

Authors should consider the following guidelines for graphic elements included in their manuscripts:

Titles, sources and permission for use. All tables and figures must include a clear title and specify their source. In addition, any table, figure or image that comes from a copyrighted source must have the corresponding authorisation for its use, as the right of quotation cannot be applied to these graphic elements. The right of quotation only covers fragments of works and not the whole work, and a figure, image or photograph is considered a work in its own right. If this rule is infringed or graphic elements are included without proper authorisation, the manuscript may be rejected.

On the other hand, any image, illustration or graphic component that is not a table will be referred to as a ‘figure’. Furthermore, it is mandatory that each table or figure is explicitly referred to in the body of the text. If it is not mentioned, it will be considered an error and will be removed from the manuscript.

Creation of tables and figures. Authors are encouraged to design their own tables and figures for inclusion in the manuscript. If graphic elements from other sources are used, we reiterate, authors must manage the necessary permissions and provide them together with detailed information on the restrictions for their use or reproduction, understanding that the journal publishes under a specific Creative Commons licence.

Number of tables and figures. The recommended maximum number of tables and figures per manuscript is five (5), in the proportion required. If a higher number is required, authors should submit a justification to the editor explaining the relevance of such material to the work in question. It is important for authors to bear in mind that the inclusion of figures or tables serves to explain, reinforce the evidence or arguments of the manuscript; the incorporation of merely decorative images is not permitted.

 

Citation style

The journal follows the APA citation style for references within the body of the text and for the citation structure in the reference list at the end of the manuscript. All sources cited in the text should be reflected in the reference list, and vice versa: each source listed should be cited in the body of the text.

The full citation style can be found here: https://normas-apa.org/

Examples of citation for different types of sources are given below:

Journal Article
Last Name, A. (Year). Title of the article. Title of the Journal, Volume(Issue), pages. https://doi.org/xx.xxxxxxxxxx
Hoberman, J. (2011). The Myth of Sport as a Peace-Promoting Political Force. The SAIS Review of International Affairs, 31(1), 17–29. https://doi.org/10.1353/sais.2011.0001

Book Chapter
Author’s Last Name, N. (Year). Title of the chapter or entry. In N. Editor’s Last Name (Ed.), Title of the Book (pp. xxx–xxx). Publisher.
Honko, L. (1984). The Problem of Defining Myth. In A. Dundes (Ed.), Sacred Narrative. Readings in the Theory of Myth (pp. 41–52). University of California Press. https://doi.org/10.1525/9780520352131-005

Book
Last Name, A. (Year). Title of the Book. Publisher.
Barthes, R. (1957). Mythologies. Éditions du Seuil.

Web Page
Last Name, A. (day month year). Title of the web page article. Name of the Website. https://url.com
During, S. (2021, September 2). ‘Whiteness’ and the Humanities: An Impasse. The Chronicle of Higher Education. https://www.chronicle.com/article/whiteness-and-the-humanities

 

If canonical acronyms or standard abbreviations are used, it is recommended to:

Either include the canonical abbreviation where page numbers would normally appear:

Citation: “All men by nature desire to know.” (Aristotle, 1998, Met. 980a)
Reference: Aristotle. (1998). Metaphysics (V. García Yebra, Trans.). Gredos.

Or place the canonical abbreviation of the work or author in brackets between the author and the year:

Citation: “All men by nature desire to know.” (Met. 980a)
Reference: Aristotle. [Met]. (1998). Metaphysics (V. García Yebra, Trans.). Gredos.