Evaluation process
Aiming to contribute to the strengthening of the scientific community regarding research of issues and topics related to human, social, and educational development, Aletheia evaluates all submissions under the double-blind peer review system, preserving the anonymity of the author and the evaluator. Each paper is submitted to analysis by renowned experts and researchers in the field of the subject of the text.
To carry out this process, academic peers follow two types of assessment: quantitative and qualitative. Quantitative assessment allows evaluators to grade the articles based on a five-point scale. This assessment determines whether the document is suitable for publication and under what conditions. In addition, qualitative assessment is intended for evaluators to give their opinion about the text and make suggestions to improve its quality.
Thus, the resulting opinion is seen as a support instrument for authors, as it allows them to enrich and improve the presentation of their reflections, if applicable, which will ultimately favor the submission of their scientific papers.
Following reception of the evaluators’ opinion, authors will have up to two weeks to make the corresponding adjustments or changes requested and to send the article back.
Through this evaluation process, Aletheia aims to conduct an objective, critical, demanding, and respectful assessment of each paper submitted for consideration.
To carry out this process, each evaluator must fill in an evaluation format.
Note: The assessment may sometimes take a little longer than planned. Therefore, it is asked that, after submitting the articles, authors wait a maximum of one year for the evaluation.
Exclusivity
Authors who choose to publish in Aletheia must submit original and previously unpublished papers; also, it is understood that, by submitting them, they authorize the evaluation and subsequent publication. In this sense, once the publication has been approved, the commitment of the author(s) is(are) expected to carry out the required changes.
Authors are asked, after choosing Aletheia as the journal to publish their papers, not to submit the same paper for publication in any other means.
After a paper is approved, the journal committee will ask authors to submit the publication authorization letter, duly signed and in a scanned or original copy.
The journal can publish works already published in other media, as long as it has the express approval of the publisher or magazine.
General Guidelines
Font: Times New Roman, size 12.
Line spacing: 1.5.
Indentation: First line of each paragraph, except in the abstract, resumen, and resumo.
Text alignment: Justified.
Footnotes: Times New Roman, size 10, justified, 1.15 line spacing.
Paper Format
Size: Letter (8.5 x 11 inches).
Margins: 2.54 cm (1 inch) on all sides.
Orientation: Portrait.
Paragraph Spacing
No additional spaces should be added between paragraphs or between headings and the body text.
Word Count
Maximum length: 7,000 words (including headings, footnotes, and references).
Resumen: Between 150 and 300 words.
Abstract: Between 150 and 300 words.
Resumo: Between 150 and 300 words.
Keywords: Maximum of 6 keywords from a Thesaurus.
Keywords (English): Maximum of 6 keywords.
Palavras-chave (Portuguese): Maximum of 6 keywords.
Heading Hierarchy
Main title: Bold, centered, no all caps.
Section headings (Introduction, Methodology, etc.): Bold, left-aligned, no all caps.
Subsection headings: Italicized, left-aligned, with only the first letter capitalized.
No more than three heading levels should be used.
Tables, Images, Illustrations, etc.
Numbering: Each element (table, figure, chart, etc.) must be numbered consecutively: Table 1; Figure 1; etc., left-aligned and in bold. Each element must be referenced within the text.
Title: Must be placed after the numbering, left-aligned, and italicized.
Element: Must be placed after the element title.
Source: In Times New Roman, size 10.
Images must be submitted separately from the text, not in Word format, in JPG or PNG format with a resolution of at least 300 ppi.
Style Editing
Revista Aletheia is not responsible for the style editing process. Therefore, it requires that articles selected for publication be stylistically reviewed by the author(s) before submission. A certificate attesting to this review must also be submitted.
Citation and Reference Style
Revista Aletheia uses the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th edition guidelines to ensure uniformity and accuracy in citations and references. The detailed guidelines are as follows:
Citations
Direct quotations
Quotations under 40 words: Direct quotations containing fewer than 40 words must be included within the text, enclosed in double quotation marks, and without italics. The author's last name, year of publication, and the page number must be included.
Example: According to Muñoz-Guevara et al. (2021), “it is important to note that in Education 4.0, objectives and evaluation criteria must first be defined, then content selected and learning activities designed, and finally, consideration given to which technological tools can facilitate this process” (p. 5).
Quotations of 40 words or more: Long quotations (40 words or more) should be presented in a separate block of text, without quotation marks, indented 1.27 cm (0.5 inches) from the left margin. The same line spacing (1.5) as the rest of the text should be used, with no italics.
Example:
Muñoz-Guevara et al.’s (2021) research highlights:
New digital technologies primarily impact education. Additionally, the geographic expansion of this technology forces educational institutions to reformulate and ensure the quality of their academic programs in response to issues of accessibility and digital literacy. Ultimately, this is a social obligation, where institutions play a role in the democratization of education. (p. 7)
Multiple citations from the same author and year:
When citing multiple works by the same author from the same year, use lowercase letters to differentiate them (e.g., 2021a, 2021b).
Example: (Smith, 2021a).
Paraphrased citations
Quotation marks are not required, but the author's last name and the year of publication must be included.
Example: According to García (2018), human development is deeply influenced by cultural and social contexts.
Citations of works with multiple authors
Two authors: Include both authors’ last names separated by “and” in the text, or by “&” in parentheses.
Example in text: (López and Martínez, 2022).
Example in parentheses: (López & Martínez, 2022).
Three or more authors: Use the first author's last name followed by “et al.” from the first mention.
Example: (González et al., 2020).
References
At the end of the document, a complete list of references corresponding to the citations used in the text must be included. Articles are expected to have no fewer than 25 references. Below are some common formats:
Book:
Last Name, First Initial(s). (Year). Title of the book in italics. Publisher.
Example:
Freire, P. (1970). Pedagogy of the Oppressed. Siglo XXI Editores.
Book Chapter:
Last Name, First Initial(s). (Year). Title of the chapter. In First Initial(s). Last Name of Editor (Ed.), Title of the book in italics (pp. pages). Publisher.
Example:
Quijano, A. (2014b). Coloniality of Power and Social Classification. In P. Gentili (Ed.), Questions and Horizons: From Historical-Structural Dependency to the Coloniality/Decoloniality of Power (pp. 285-330). CLACSO.
Journal Article:
Last Name, First Initial(s). (Year). Title of the article. Journal Name in italics, Volume(Issue), pages. DOI or URL.
Example:
Feuerbach, (2007). The Essence of Christianity. Revista Realidad, 111, 311-315. https://www.lamjol.info/index.php/REALIDAD/article/view/3955/3700
Thesis or Dissertation:
Last Name, First Initial(s). (Year). Title of the thesis in italics. [Degree thesis, Institution]. URL.
Example:
Ospina-Ramírez, D. A. (2024). Metaphors of Life: Narratives on the Experience of Cancer and HIV among Children and Youth. [Doctoral thesis, Universidad de Manizales, Cinde]. https://repository.cinde.org.co/handle/20.500.11907/3071
Webpage:
Institution or Author’s Last Name, First Initial(s). (Date). Title of the article or webpage in italics. URL.
Example:
Ministry of Agriculture. (June 17, 2024). Everything Ready for ‘Mejor Colombiano,’ the Four-Day Fair to Promote the Best of Family, Community, and Smallholder Agriculture. https://www.minagricultura.gov.co/noticias/Paginas/Todo-listo-para-%E2%80%98Mejor-colombiano%E2%80%99,-la-feria-de-cuatro-d%C3%ADas-para-impulsar-lo-mejor-de-la-agricultura-campesina,-familiar-y-.aspx
For more information, consult: https://normas-apa.org/referencias/
These guidelines ensure the consistency and quality of the articles to be published in Aletheia.
We appreciate your interest in contributing to scientific knowledge through Aletheia and look forward to receiving your research and work with enthusiasm.