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We recommend that you review the About and Submissions section for the journal's editorial policy and submission preparation checklist. Please remember that manuscripts must meet all requirements, including the completion of the assignment of rights document, or they will be returned to the authors.

Authors need to register with the journal in order to make submissions, or if they are already registered they can simply login and begin the 5-step process. Praxis, Educación y Pedagogía makes available to authors interested in publishing with us a brief manual for the correct use of the OJS (Open Journal Systems) platform. Please, enter the following link and follow the instructions provided according to the action to be performed: User's Manual

Below, you will find three templates in word format in which all the requirements of the sections and subsections for the submission of articles to the journal Praxis, Educación y Pedagogía are specified. In the same way, the instructions for writing articles are presented below in text mode:

a) Research articles template

b) Review articles template

c) Reflection articles template

1. Structure for text submission:

•Authorship and Assignment of Rights document: Attach the Authorship and Assignment of Rights document filled out in its entirety.
•Title: Titles must be clear and concise in Spanish, English and Portuguese.
•Abstract: It must be written with a maximum length of 250 words in Spanish, English and Portuguese.
•Keywords: Five to six key words should be noted in Spanish, English and Portuguese.
•Figures: Equations, graphs and photos, in addition to being inserted in the text file, should be sent as independent image files, in EPS, JPG or TIFF format, with a resolution of at least 300 dots per inch (DPI), with a width of 16 cm and in original color. They should be numbered in Arabic numerals, with a brief title at the bottom and the source where the information was taken.
•Tables: They should be included in the body of the text, not at the end, and should have the corresponding title at the top, numbered in Arabic numerals. General and specific notes with the source are recorded at the end. They should also be provided in separate files, in Word or Excel.
•References: Bibliographical references should be included alphabetically organized in the body of the text, following the APA 7°ed editorial style standards. The final list of references should only include titles that have been cited throughout the text. The format of the entries should conform to the editorial style standards of the APA 7th ed.

2. Types of writings and basic structure: Articles that, according to their nature, may be:

a) Scientific and technological research articles (maximum 25 pages): documents that present, in detail, the original results of completed research projects. In general, the structure of a research article should contain the following sections:

Abstract that evidences the structure of the article and allows the identification of the type of study. It should also describe the main objective and findings.

Keywords that identify the area of knowledge and the subject treated, and that favor the visibility of the article in search engines. The translation of the keywords in English and Portuguese should correspond to the concept or use the correct term in the respective language.

Introduction that situates the research problem, points out the implications of the study, develops the research background and states the research objective.

Methodology that describes the research approach and method, defines the study population and the context, and describes the procedures and instruments used by the author for the development of the research. Likewise, the methodology should state the procedures used by the author for the analysis of the data collected.

Clear results that correspond to the proposed objectives and that derive directly from the analysis of the data collected.

Discussion that corresponds to the results, that uses pertinent comparative references and that facilitates the subsequent development of conclusions. It should recognize the limitations of the study and the extent to which the results should be interpreted.

Conclusions and recommendations that correspond to the study, that are concrete, that do not repeat or summarize the results, and that contribute new knowledge, corroborate existing knowledge or question existing knowledge.

Bibliographic references that include only those titles that have been cited throughout the text.

b) Research progress reports (maximum 25 pages): documents that present the partial results of a study under development. Its purpose is to share preliminary findings, describe the methodology used, identify limitations and propose improvements for the continuity of the research. This type of manuscript does not present conclusive results (as in research articles), but preliminary ones. In general, the structure of a research progress report should contain the following sections:

Abstract that shows the structure of the document and allows identification of the type of study. It should also describe the main objective and preliminary findings.

Keywords that identify the area of knowledge and the topic treated, and that favor the visibility of the article in search engines. The translation of the keywords in English and Portuguese should correspond to the concept or use the correct term in the respective language.

Introduction that situates the research problem, points out the implications of the study, develops the research background and states the research objective.

Methodology that describes the approach and method of the research; that defines the study population and the context, and that describes the procedures and instruments used by the author for the development of the research. Similarly, the methodology should explain the procedures used by the author for the analysis of the data collected.

Conclusions and recommendations including the preliminary results obtained so far, as well as the changes or improvements to be implemented in the next phase of the research.

Bibliographical references that include only those titles that have been cited throughout the text.

c) Research protocols (maximum 25 pages): documents that present how a study or research will be carried out, providing a clear guide for its development: problem, methodology, objectives and results. This type of manuscript does not present preliminary results (as in research progress reports), but expected results, based on the proposed methodology. In general, the structure of a research protocol should contain the following sections:

Abstract that shows the structure of the document and allows identification of the type of document and its main objective.

Introduction that situates the research problem, points out the implications of the study, develops the research background and states the research objective.

Methodology that describes the research approach and method, defines the study population and the context, and describes the procedures and instruments to be used by the author for the development of the research. Likewise, the methodology should state the procedures that will be used for the analysis of the data collected.

Expected results that correspond to the proposed objectives and methodology.

Bibliographical references that include only those titles that have been cited throughout the text.

d) Review articles (maximum 25 pages): documents that present the state of the art or exhaustive reviews that report the advances and trends in a field of knowledge, a subject or a particular problem. They are characterized by presenting a methodical bibliographic review and having at least 50 bibliographic references of research and theoretical writings. In general, the structure of a review article should contain the following sections:

Abstract that evidences the structure of the article and allows to identify the type of study. It should also describe the main objective and conclusions.

Introduction that situates the problem of the review, identifies the author's position on the subject and develops the background of the review. It should also state the objective of the review, the method used for the selection of the references that support the review, and present the structure through which it is developed.

The development of the review must correspond to the proposed objectives and derive from the references; it must also give an account of the state of the art.

Conclusions and recommendations that correspond to the review, that do not repeat or summarize the results, and that respond to the objectives of the review.

Bibliographic references that include only those titles that have been cited throughout the text. A minimum of 50 references should be cited.

e) Reflection articles (maximum 25 pages): documents that present theoretical elaborations, critical interpretations, conceptualizations related to epistemological aspects or methodological constructions, derived from research completed by the authors. This category also includes reflection papers not derived from research. In general, the structure of a reflection paper should contain the following sections:

Abstract that evidences the structure of the paper and allows the identification of the type of study. It should also describe the main objective and conclusions.

Introduction that situates the subject of the reflection, contextualizes the problems related to the subject and states the objective of the article. Likewise, present the structure through which the reflection is developed.

The development of the reflection must correspond with the proposed objectives, be rigorous in the development of the topic and derive from the references and the critical position of the author; it must also favor the development of conclusions.

Conclusions and recommendations that correspond to the reflection, that do not repeat or summarize the results, and that respond to the objectives of the reflection.

Bibliographical references that include only those titles that have been cited throughout the text.

f) Semblanza (maximum 10 pages): biographical sketch that highlights the most outstanding events related to the field of Education that determined the character, studies and historical relevance of a character or institution. It highlights their accomplishments and achievements in their field of study, and how their actions changed the course of the country's history or specific knowledge. The mark left by the person or institution is recognized.

g) Reviews (maximum 8 pages): critical commentary of books, or finished doctoral theses where the content of the same is examined, summarized and evaluated. In general, the structure of a review should contain the following sections:

Title of the review.

References of the work: title, author, publisher, date and place of publication, and number of pages.

Introduction that determines the importance of the work.

Description that establishes the pros and cons of the work being reviewed.

Conclusions that make a personal judgment highlighting the positive or negative aspects of the work. The author may include personal reflections.

h) Letters to the editor: contain critical positions, comments, analysis or suggestions regarding the journal, its sections or some of the documents published in it. When a letter refers to an article published in the journal, it must be supported by pertinent bibliographical references.

Remember that bibliographic references must comply with APA seventh edition style standards. As mentioned below:

Book:

Surname, A. A. (Year). Title of the book in italics: Subtitle. Publisher.
Example: Vásquez, J.G. (2011). El ruido de las cosas al caer. Alfaguara.

Book chapter:
Surname, A. A, <author chap. book> (Year). Title of the book chapter. In: Last name, A. <autor libro>, Title of the book in italics (p.p - p.p). Place: Publisher.
Example: Amaya de Ochoa, G. (1997). La escuela, el maestro y su formación. In: Instituto para la investigación educativa y el desarrollo pedagógico IDEP. La formación de los educadores en Colombia (pp. 15-64). Bogotá: Instituto para la Investigación Educativa y el Desarrollo Pedagógico.

Journal article:
Surname, A., Surname, B. and Surname, A. (Year). Title of the article. Title of the publication in italics, volume(number), p. - p.
Example: Fera, G., Michelini, M. (2014). A research experiment on electrical conduction in solids. Alembic journal: didactics of experimental sciences, (78), 21-33.

Article with DOI, consulted in Databases (Digital Object Identifier):
Surname, A., Surname, B. and Surname, A. (Year). Title of the article. Title of the publication in italics, volume(number), p.-p. doi: xxxx
Example: Trudeau, F. and Shephard, R.J. (2008). Physical education, school physical activity, school sports and academic performance. Review International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 5(10), 1-12. doi: 10.1186

Article published online:
Surname, A., Surname, B. & Surname, A. (Year). Article title. Title of publication in italics, volume(number), p.-p. Retrieved from: www....
Example: Sánchez de Alemdia, L. (1998). Working mothers and their multivoiced self. Revista Colombiana de Psicología, 21(2), 315-324. Retrieved from http://www.revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/psicologia/article/view/27899/43273

Thesis:
Surname, A., (Year). Title of thesis in italics (Master's thesis / Doctoral thesis). Institution. Place.
Example: Campo Sarria, D. (2013). The game of knowledge in the public policy of family coexistence: the experience of the Red de buen trato de Cali (Doctoral Thesis in Education). Universidad del Valle, Cali.

Online:
Campo Sarria, D. (2013). El juego de saberes en la política pública de convivencia familiar: la experiencia de la Red de buen trato de Cali (Doctoral thesis in Education), Universidad del Valle, Cali. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10893/4623

Seminar or conference:
Last name, A., (year, month). Title of the work or paper. Paper presented at <name of the conference or event in italic> from <Institution>, place.
Example: Álvarez, A. (2011, June). The university of competencies: The place of knowledge in contemporary capitalism. Conference presented at the Forum El Sentido Formativo de la Universidad en el Mundo Contemporáneo, Universidad del Valle. Cali, Colombia.