Submissions
Submission Preparation Checklist
Check whether the manuscript meets the following requirements:
- The contribution is original and unpublished, and is not being evaluated for publication by another journal; otherwise, it must be justified in “Comments to the Editor”.
- The submission file is in Microsoft Word, OpenOffice, or RTF format.
- Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
- The body text is in Times New Roman font, size 12, with 1.5 line spacing.
- The Abstract is in Times New Roman font, size 11, with single spacing.
- Margins are set to 2.5 cm on all sides.
- Page numbering is placed in the lower right corner.
- Tables and figures are inserted within the body of the text and follow ABNT or APA standards.
- Citations and references follow ABNT or APA standards.
- The text adheres to the stylistic standards and bibliographic requirements described in the Call for Submissions.
Articles
In this category, the following are accepted:
● Original Research Articles: papers presenting original and relevant research findings. 15 to 25 pages.
● Literature Reviews: critical and comprehensive analyses of the literature on a specific topic. 15 to 25 pages.
● Case Studies: detailed descriptions of specific cases with practical and theoretical implications. 15 to 25 pages.
● Critical Review Articles: in-depth discussions of emerging and controversial topics within the field of study. 15 to 25 pages.
● Experience Reports: detailed accounts of innovative practices and interventions in specific contexts. 15 to 25 pages.
● Theoretical Essays: contributions that explore and develop new theories and concepts. 15 to 25 pages.
The original manuscripts must be between 15 and 25 pages in length (including title, abstracts, keywords, main text, footnotes, and references). Submissions must comply with all instructions provided in the submission template file. The manuscript must be submitted in Microsoft Word, OpenOffice, or RTF format (provided it does not exceed 2 MB). Pages must be formatted in A4 size with 2.5 cm margins on all sides.
The article must contain the following structural items: Original title and translated titles (all manuscripts must include titles in Portuguese, English, and/or Spanish, regardless of the main language of the text); Original abstract and translated abstracts, with their respective keywords (all manuscripts must include abstracts and keywords in Portuguese, English, and/or Spanish, regardless of the main language of the text), containing between 200 and 300 words (typed with single spacing and Times New Roman font, size 11); Subheadings (optional, but recommended, especially when there are clearly defined sections throughout the text and to mark the final considerations); References. We emphasize the importance of using an up-to-date bibliography.
All internet page addresses cited in the manuscript must be verified (updated), active, and accessible through clickable hyperlinks.
Figures, charts, and tables must be inserted throughout the text (and not placed at the end of the manuscript).
Submission metadata must be completed in full in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.
Reviews
In this section, book reviews of books published within the last year will be accepted. Reviews must be between 3 and 5 pages in length (including title, abstracts, keywords, main text, footnotes, and references). Submissions must comply with all instructions provided in the submission template file. The manuscript must be submitted in Microsoft Word, OpenOffice, or RTF format (provided it does not exceed 2 MB). Pages must be formatted in A4 size with 2.5 cm margins on all sides.
The review must contain the following structural elements: Original title and translated titles (all manuscripts must include titles in Portuguese, English, and/or Spanish, regardless of the main language of the text); Original abstract and translated abstracts, with their respective keywords (all manuscripts must include abstracts and keywords in Portuguese, English, and/or Spanish, regardless of the main language of the text), containing between 200 and 300 words (typed with single spacing and Times New Roman font, size 11); Subheadings (optional, but recommended, especially when there are clearly defined sections throughout the text and to mark the final considerations).
All internet page addresses cited in the manuscript must be verified (updated), active, and accessible through clickable hyperlinks.
Figures, charts, and tables must be inserted throughout the text (and not placed at the end of the manuscript).
Authors must indicate, at the time of submission, the section to which the manuscript should be assigned: Review.
Submission metadata must be completed in full in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.
Extended Abstract
Extended Abstracts must be between 8 and 10 pages in length (including title, abstracts, keywords, main text, footnotes, and references). Submissions must comply with all instructions provided in the submission template file. The manuscript must be submitted in Microsoft Word, OpenOffice, or RTF format (provided it does not exceed 2 MB). Pages must be formatted in A4 size with 2.5 cm margins on all sides.
Extended Abstracts must contain the following structural elements:
The article must contain the following structural items: Original title and translated titles (all manuscripts must include titles in Portuguese, English, and/or Spanish, regardless of the main language of the text); Original abstract and translated abstracts, with their respective keywords (all manuscripts must include abstracts and keywords in Portuguese, English, and/or Spanish, regardless of the main language of the text), containing between 200 and 300 words (typed with single spacing and Times New Roman font, size 11); Subheadings (optional, but recommended, especially when there are clearly defined sections throughout the text and to mark the final considerations); References. We emphasize the importance of using an up-to-date bibliography.
All internet page addresses cited in the manuscript must be verified (updated), active, and accessible through clickable hyperlinks.
Figures, charts, and tables must be inserted throughout the text (and not placed at the end of the manuscript).
Authors must indicate, at the time of submission, the section to which the manuscript should be assigned: Extended Abstract.
Submission metadata must be completed in full in Portuguese, English and Spanish.
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