Submission Preparation Checklist

As an initial step, authors are required to ensure that their submission meets all of the following criteria:

One of the authors has been designated as the "lead author," who will be the means of communication with the journal.
The lead author's information has been entered as follows:
Email address
Full postal address
ORCID
Institutional Affiliation
Biography (This is optional and should not exceed 250 words)
The remaining authors have included:
Email address
ORCID
Institutional affiliation (if no fixed affiliation exists, include "independent researcher")
Short biography of no more than 250 words (optional)
The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
The manuscript includes: title in English and Spanish; keywords in English and Spanish (minimum three, maximum six); All tables and figures include titles, descriptions, and references; figures have good resolution and legible font.
The manuscript has been previously reviewed for spelling and grammar.
All references mentioned in the Reference List are cited in the text and vice versa.
Where applicable, URLs for references, as well as the DOI, are provided.
Permission has been obtained to use copyrighted material from other sources (including the Internet).
The submission file is in one of the following formats: OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, RTF, or WordPerfect.
The manuscript has not been previously published nor has it been submitted to any other journal for consideration.
The "Fee Policies" section has been reviewed. By submitting the article, you agree to the guidelines established by the journal and the order expected for submission, review, and payment of the fee if accepted.

Note: Submissions that do not comply with the guidelines stated above will be returned to the authors.

Instructions for Authors:

Mundo Financiero Magazine will only accept unpublished works that have not been submitted for publication in other journals or publishers.

Manuscripts should be submitted to any of the following email addresses:

editorial@indecsar.org / indecsar@gmail.com

Identification of the type of article:

The author must specify the type of article being submitted:

1) Research Articles: Works that present general or partial results of original research. This is the most common form of communication of the original findings or results of scientific research projects.

2) Review Articles: Works that compile, analyze, and synthesize the current state of a particular topic by in-depth examination of a specific discipline or topic of interest, based on a variety of bibliographic references. These articles consist of reviews, comparisons, syntheses, and analysis of information. It should be noted that a review article is a form of original research or work conducted in a library, not in a laboratory or healthcare center, and is prepared based on information obtained as a result of the analysis and synthesis of a wide variety of documents.

3) Reflective Articles: Works that review research results to analyze them from new perspectives. This is a good publication option for researchers who, once their projects are completed, wish to delve deeper into them.

4) Short Articles / Scientific Notes: Works that briefly describe research, presenting results that should be disseminated quickly. These are also called Experimental Notes or Brief Communications, and the results they present can be definitive or partial. They also cover advances and observations of interest that justify their rapid publication.

5) Historical Articles: Works that disseminate information related to the history of financial institutions, research centers or institutes, or professionals who have distinguished themselves in the field of economics and social sciences.

6) Essays: Papers that argue particular ideas and points of view on a specific topic. Relationships, contradictions, or inconsistencies are identified in order to propose solutions for future research.

7) Letters to the Editor: These include comments or objections regarding articles published in the Journal; their objective is to exchange knowledge and experiences among readers of a given publication.

8) Book Reviews: Papers that present contributions to the review of books related to the journal's subject matter, which have been published in the last five years. They serve to present a brief and in-depth critical overview of the book.

9) Event Reports: Papers that present the structure and development of a national or international event, endorsed by universities, institutes, and academic and research centers. These may include seminars, meetings, congresses, among others.

10) Academic and Scientific News: These include news of interest to the journal's readership, such as: announcements of scientific events, reports on congress proceedings, conferences, courses, meetings, as well as calls for scholarships and awards.

Any other research work with characteristics different from those mentioned above must be clearly specified upon submission.

Manuscript Structure

The following must be specified on the first page:

Title in Spanish and English, not to exceed 20 words.
Full names of the author(s) (It is suggested that the authors be listed according to their level of participation).
ORCID link for each author (required).
Institution of the author(s) (if none, include "independent researcher").
Email addresses for all authors.
Academic title(s) of the author(s) as a footnote.
Short professional biography as a footnote (optional).
Abstract in Spanish and English, between 100 and 250 words, in a single paragraph, single-spaced. The abstract should include: objectives, methods or procedures used, results, and conclusions.
Keywords in Spanish and English below each abstract. Minimum 3 words, maximum 6.

In most cases, the IMRYD system (Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion) or one of its variants should be used as a guide. However, depending on the type of article, it is advisable to consider the following:

1) Research Articles: These must be a minimum of eight (8) pages in length, including references, notes, illustrations, and presentation information (title, abstract, etc.), and a maximum of twenty-five (25) pages. They must include the following:

Introduction. The presentation of the problem or object of study and the objective of the research, its rationale, importance, usefulness, and relevance.
Methodology. When required, the methods used are explained based on the proposed objectives and the purpose of the research.
The entire bibliographic review, that is, the theoretical foundation, is presented.
Results and Discussion. The results present the findings and achievements of the study; the discussion contextualizes the results in the disciplinary area, comparing them with previous research, highlighting the progress made, or correcting concepts previously used by other authors.
Bibliographic References. These constitute the detailed list of documentary sources cited in the body of the article. References must be presented under the APA 7th Edition of the Standards Manual.

2) Review Articles: These articles must not exceed ten (10) pages and have the same structure as original research articles. They must contain at least twenty-five (25) bibliographic references.

3) Reflective Articles: These articles must contain an Introduction, Reflection, and Conclusion. They must not exceed twenty (20) pages in length.

4) Short Articles / Scientific Notes: These articles must not exceed seven (7) pages and have the same structure as original research articles. They must present an abstract, introduction, method, precise results, reasoned discussion, and conclusion.

5) Historical Articles: These articles are structured as follows: Abstract, Introduction, Body of Text, and Bibliographic References (there is no limit on the number of citations), and may include illustrations.

6) Essays: Essays must have an introduction, body of text, and conclusion. They must not be less than eight (8) pages. While the style of this type of contribution is open and allows for greater stylistic freedom, the author must adhere to a basic methodology and structure.

7) Letters to the Editor: These may be written by one or two authors, supported by bibliographical references, and must not exceed three (3) pages.

8) Book Reviews: Book reviews must include a title, a fact sheet, a summary of the work, a critical commentary, and conclusions. The review must not exceed five (5) pages. Complete information about the work must be included, including page number and ISBN, and an image of the cover must also be attached.

9) Event Reports: The report must include the title of the event and a report of its entire structure and development, with a logical sequence of events. It must conclude with the message or lesson learned from the event for those who attended, highlighting its central theme. Write a minimum of three (3) pages and a maximum of seven (7) pages.

10) Academic and Scientific News: These should be short and concise and may include posters with information on upcoming events or activities, specifying the location, date, and time. In the case of conference proceedings, please provide the publication link.

Manuscript Style and Format

Page Format: Letter-sized paper (8.5" x 11")

Font Type and Size: Arial 12 for all text

Titles and Subtitles: These should not be numbered, bulleted, or indented. They should not be underlined, only highlighted with "Bold."

Line Spacing: 1.15 lines

Indentation: Do not indent the entire text

Margins: Use a custom margin of 2 cm on each side.

Tables and Charts: These should be adjusted to the document margins, with numbering, titles, and fonts. Font size should not be smaller than 10.

Graphs and Figures: Must be legible, numbered, and include an indication of the source.

Bibliographic References and Citations: Use the 7th Edition of the APA Standards Manual as a guide. All bibliographic references cited in the text must appear in the reference list at the end of the paper. Citations from unreliable or dubious sources should be avoided.

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