AUTHOR GUIDELINES

Initial (Mandatory) Guidelines for Submission Preparation

Before submitting an article to the Revista Iberoamericana de Psicología (RIP), authors must ensure that their manuscripts comply with the following guidelines:

• The manuscript, in accordance with its methodological orientation and typology, follows the specific guidelines outlined in the article submission guidelines:

Types of submissions (in Spanish, English, and Portuguese): 

• Research papers: 
  • Qualitative research paper: click here
  • Quantitative research paper: click here
• Review research paper: click here
• Theoretical or Reflective Articles: click here
• Methodological paper or Instrument development study: click here

Before submitting an article to the Revista Iberoamericana de Psicología (RIP), authors must ensure that their manuscripts comply with the following guidelines:

• The manuscript, in accordance with its methodological orientation and typology, follows the specific guidelines outlined in the article submission guidelines:
• It is an original contribution that has NOT been simultaneously submitted to another journal and is not published, either partially or in full, in any other publication.
• The article is in Word format and does not contain any signs or information related to the authors' identity.
• The article uses a standard font throughout the manuscript, in any of the following typefaces: Calibri 11; Arial 11; Lucida Sans Unicode 11; Times New Roman 12; Georgia 11; Constantia 12; Garamond 12.
• The article uses0 line spacing (1.0 for abstracts) and 2.5 cm margins on each side, on letter-sized paper.
• The article has been prepared and approved by each of the authors prior to the submission process.
• The article includes an engaging and specific title in the original language of the article, with a maximum of 30 words, centered at the top of the page.
• The article includes an abstract in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, without headings or subtitles (minimum: 230 words; maximum: 250 words).
• The manuscript includes between 4 and 6 keywords (in Spanish, English, and Portuguese), using the most relevant standardized terms associated with the study topics. It is recommended to use the APA Thesaurus (https://psycnet.apa.org/home) or the UNESCO Thesaurus (https://vocabularies.unesco.org/browser/thesaurus/en/) as a reference when selecting keywords.
• Authors must ensure that all in-text citations are properly listed in the References section, and that every referenced work is also cited within the body of the manuscript. In all cases, the guidelines of the APA Style (7th edition) must be followed.
• Among the authors of the article, there is at least one researcher with postgraduate education (e.g., a master’s or doctoral degree).
• All components of the manuscript (including tables, figures, and appendices) must follow APA style guidelines for Tables and Figures and be included within the manuscript in an editable format. They must also be attached as supplementary files (in Excel or PNG format).
• The manuscript fully complies with the formal, content-related, linguistic, argumentative, and stylistic requirements of a scientific article, as outlined by the most recent edition of the APA Style guidelines (7th edition).
• Abbreviations must be defined upon first mention and used consistently thereafter.
• Footnotes may be used to provide additional information, which may include the citation of a reference listed in the References section. Footnotes in the text should be numbered consecutively.
• Each reference included in the work must contain a location link (URL) or a DOI.

Manuscripts that do not meet any of these criteria will be returned to the authors prior to the external peer review process.

Types of Manuscripts Published by the Journal

The journal publishes scientific works in Spanish, Portuguese, or English that strictly and thoroughly adhere to the guidelines set for each of the following types:

RESEARCH ARTICLES:

Length: Between 5,000 and 7,500 words, excluding the abstract and references.

It presents, in detail, original results from completed empirical research, outlining methodologically rigorous and conceptually sound procedures that provide novel contributions to the discipline. Before submitting their manuscript, authors are advised to consult the information provided in:

Guide for Quantitative Articles

Guide for Qualitative Articleshttps://reviberopsicologia.ibero.edu.co/libraryFiles/downloadPublic/182

Review Articles

Length:   Between 4,000 and 7,000 words, excluding abstracts and references.

 Presents results from documentary research where the main findings and research trends recorded in articles published in recognized databases are analyzed, systematized, and discussed, focusing on specific topics. It is characterized by providing a careful review of the published scientific production and presenting the main research trends around a specific topic. It is recommended to follow the principles of the PRISMA statement for publishing systematic reviews and meta-analyses and to consult the information provided in:

Guide for Review Studies 

NOTE: The editorial team of the journal wishes to inform that the number of review articles published per issue cannot exceed 30% of the total articles included in the journal's annual production.

Instrumental Studies

Length: Between 3,000 and 6,000 words, excluding abstracts and references.

For this type of study, the definition provided by Montero and León (2002) is used, stating that instrumental studies are those aimed at the development of tests and devices, both in terms of design and adaptation. Authors may consult the Guide for Instrumental Studies.

Guide for Instrumental Studies

Theoretical or Reflection Articles

Length: Between 5,000 and 8,000 words, excluding the abstract and references.

This type of article presents the results of theoretical and conceptual reflections developed from an analytical, interpretative, or critical perspective. Its main objective is to defend novel theses and interpretations that may contribute to both traditional and emerging debates in cognitive and behavioral sciences. The manuscript must be supported by original sources and should have a propositional nature, considering that theoretical reflection contributes to the production of new knowledge based on theoretical and experimental evidence. The creation of this type of article requires adherence to APA guidelines applicable to all types of psychology articles. The structure of the reflection article will follow the argumentative development provided by the author. However, it should include the elements outlined in the Guide for Reflection Articles.

Guide for Reflection Articles

NOTE: The editorial team of the journal wishes to inform that the number of reflection articles published per issue cannot exceed 30% of the total articles included in the journal's annual production.

Submission of Articles

Once authors have ensured that they meet all the previous conditions, they may submit their works by following these steps:

• Authors must download the manuscript cover letter template and submit it duly signed and completed (along with the anonymized manuscript). In the letter, they will certify that among the authors of the article, there is at least one professional with a demonstrable academic background and postgraduate research training.
• Authors must submit the manuscript through the OJS platform (along with the manuscript cover letter), without any information that could identify the authors, ensuring compliance with the Author Guidelines.
• To submit an article, authors must create an account on the journal's OJS platform, activating the author role.

Guidelines for Managing References

In general terms, the manuscript must adhere to the guidelines for presenting references outlined in the APA Publication Manual (7th edition, 2010).

According to this, references correspond to the list of details for each source consulted in the preparation of the article and cited within the text. This list should be included at the end of the article, organized alphabetically following the international standards outlined in the APA Publication Manual (7th edition, 2010).

References should be presented in alphabetical order, based on the author’s last name (or the first author, if the work has multiple authors), following the same structure and format outlined in the previous points. For references to chapters in books or articles that are part of a collective work and journal articles, the starting and ending pages of the respective work must be fully cited.

It is crucial for editing and indexing to provide complete information for authors, titles, and publishers in all bibliographic references at the end of the article. Therefore, when citing a work published in a foreign language, the author’s name, book title, and publisher should be retained in the original language.

Authors are encouraged to use reference management tools to facilitate the retrieval and citation of cited works.

The general guidelines for presenting references are:

 Books

Book with an Author:

Last Name, A. A. (Year). Title. City: Publisher.

Book with an Editor:

Last Name, A. A. (Ed.). (Year). Title. City: Publisher.

Book in Electronic Online Version:

Last Name, A. A. (Year). Title. Publisher. URL

Book in Electronic Version with DOI:

Last Name, A. A. (Year). Title. Publisher. https://doi.org/xxxx

Chapter in a Book:

Last Name, A. A., & Last Name, B. B. (Year). Title of the chapter or entry. In A. A. Last Name (Ed.), Title of the book (pp. xx-xx). City: Publisher.

Periodicals (Journal Articles)

Scientific Journal Article with DOI:

Last Name, A. A., Last Name, B. B., & Last Name, C. C. (Date). Title of the article. Journal Name, volume(issue), pp-pp. https://doi.org/xx.xxxxxxx

Printed Scientific Journal Article:

Last Name, A. A. (Year). Title of the article. Journal Name, volume(issue), pp–pp.

Online Scientific Journal Article (without DOI):

Last Name, A. A. (Year). Title of the article. Journal Name, volume(issue), pp–pp. http://www.xxxxxx.xxx

Printed Newspaper Article – Basic Format:

Last Name, A. A. (Year, Day Month). Title of the article. Newspaper Name, pp–pp.

Online Newspaper Article – Basic Format:

Last Name, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of the article. Newspaper Name. http://www.xxxxxx.xxx

Printed Magazine Article – APA Format (7th ed.):

Last Name, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of the article. Magazine Name, Volume(Issue), pp–pp.

Online Magazine Article:

Last Name, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of the article. Magazine Name. http://www.xxxxxx.xxx

Other types of texts

Corporate author reports:

Organization Name. (Year). Title of the report (Publication No. [number]). http://www.xxxxxx.xxx

Report with authorship:

Author, A., & Author, A. (Year). Title of the report (Report No. [number]). Retrieved from http://www.xxxxxx.xxx

Symposia and conferences

Author, A., & Author, A. (Month, Year). Title of the presentation. Title of the symposium or conference. Symposium or conference held at the Congress Name of the organization, Location.

Thesis:

Author, A., & Author, A. (Year). Title of the thesis (Undergraduate, Master's, or Doctoral thesis). Name of the institution, Location.

Webpage on websites:

Author, A. A. (Date). Title of the page. Place of publication: Publisher. URL or DOI where the document was retrieved from.

CD-ROM:

Author, A. (Year of publication). Title of the work (Edition) [Medium used]. Place of publication: Publisher.

Online encyclopedia:

Author, A. (Year). Title of the article. Title of the encyclopedia [Medium used]. Place of publication: Publisher, http://www.xxxxxx.xxx

Reference materials:

American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). https://doi.org/10.1037/0000165-000

Guidelines for Handling References

In general terms, the manuscript should follow the guidelines for presenting References outlined in the APA Publication Manual (7th edition, 2010).

According to this, references correspond to the list of data for each source that was consulted in the preparation of the article and cited in the text. This list should be included at the end of the article, organized alphabetically, following the international standards of the APA Publication Manual (7th edition, 2010).

References should be presented in alphabetical order, based on the last name of the author (or the first author if the work has more than one author), maintaining the same structure and format outlined in the previous points. For references to book chapters, articles that are part of a collective work, and journal articles, the start and end pages of the respective work should be fully cited.

It is of utmost importance for the editing and indexing process to provide complete information on authors, titles, and editors in all bibliographic references, which will be included at the end of the article. Therefore, when citing a work edited in a foreign language, the author's name, book title, and publisher should be retained in the original language.

It is recommended that authors use reference management tools to facilitate the location and citation of the works referenced.

The general guidelines for presenting references are as follows:

  Books

 Book with an Author:

Last Name, A. A. (Year). Title. City: Publisher. 

Book with an Editor:

Last Name, A. A. (Ed.). (Year). Title. City: Publisher.

Book in Electronic Online Version:

Last Name, A. A. (Year). Title. Publisher. URL

Book in Electronic Version with DOI:

Last Name, A. A. (Year). Title. Publisher. https://doi.org/xxxx

Chapter in a Book:

Last Name, A. A., & Last Name, B. B. (Year). Title of the chapter or entry. In A. A. Last Name (Ed.), Title of the book (pp. xx-xx). City: Publisher.

Periodicals (Journal Articles)

Scientific Journal Article with DOI: 

Last Name, A. A., Last Name, B. B., & Last Name, C. C. (Date). Title of the article. Journal Name, volume(issue), pp-pp. https://doi.org/xx.xxxxxxx

Printed Scientific Journal Article:

Last Name, A. A. (Year). Title of the article. Journal Name, volume(issue), pp–pp.

Online Scientific Journal Article (without DOI):

Last Name, A. A. (Year). Title of the article. Journal Name, volume(issue), pp–pp. http://www.xxxxxx.xxx

Printed Newspaper Article – Basic Format:

Last Name, A. A. (Year, Day Month). Title of the article. Newspaper Name, pp–pp.

Online Newspaper Article – Basic Format:

Last Name, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of the article. Newspaper Name. http://www.xxxxxx.xxx

Printed Magazine Article – APA Format (7th ed.):

Last Name, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of the article. Magazine Name, Volume(Issue), pp–pp.

Online Magazine Article:

Last Name, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of the article. Magazine Name. http://www.xxxxxx.xxx

Other types of texts

Corporate author reports:

Organization Name. (Year). Title of the report (Publication No. [number]). http://www.xxxxxx.xxx

Report with authorship:

Author, A., & Author,A. (Year). Title of the report (Report No. [number]). Retrieved from http://www.xxxxxx.xxx

Symposia and conferences

Author, A., & Author, A. (Month, Year). Title of the presentation. Title of the symposium or conference. Symposium or conference held at the Congress Name of the organization, Location.

Thesis:

Author, A., & Author, A. (Year). Title of the thesis (Undergraduate, Master's, or Doctoral thesis). Name of the institution, Location.

Webpage on websites:

Author, A. A. (Date). Title of the page. Place of publication: Publisher. URL or DOI where the document was retrieved from.

CD-ROM:

Author, A. (Year of publication). Title of the work (Edition) [Medium used]. Place of publication: Publisher.

Online encyclopedia:

Author, A. (Year). Title of the article. Title of the encyclopedia [Medium used]. Place of publication: Publisher, http://www.xxxxxx.xxx

Reference materials:

American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). https://doi.org/10.1037/0000165-000