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Author Guidelines

Types of manuscripts accepted

-Research articles: original and unpublished papers, products of research work with scientific or technical merit. The maximum number of words in the document is 12,000, excluding references.
-Reviews: revision of a topic with exhaustive criticism, meta-analysis on a specific topic in any of the journal's areas of interest. The maximum number of words in the document is 10,000, excluding references.

Main criteria for papers acceptance

Novasinergia will accept works that correspond to the topics declared in the journal. The content could be partial or complete results of research in science, engineering, and technology. The manuscripts should offer innovative solutions to the most pressing issues facing society, the environment, and biodiversity, while adhering to quality standards and applying international ethical guidelines that govern the publishing process.

 Language

Articles may be written in Spanish or English. Manuscripts must contain the title, abstract, and keywords in the main text language and English when this is not the language of the text.

Cost

Submission, review, processing, and publication of the article have no cost to the author.

Manuscript preparation: Text Structure

Writing the manuscript for RESEARCH ARTICLES can be done using MS Word.

The manuscript for REVIEWS can be written using MS Word or a LaTeX Editor.

 

Guidelines for the content of research articles. 

The title should contain no more than 18 words, should not include abbreviations, should not use words such as “a study” or “research,” and, whenever possible, should not include the names of cities or institutions; instead, focus on the study’s objective.
For each author, the first name, last name, and affiliation must be provided. The affiliation must include the name of the institution; the faculty and/or department is optional; the city, country, and postal code. The ORCID and email address of each author must also be provided when submitting the manuscript.

The abstract should be written in a single paragraph of up to 250 words. It should consist of short, complete sentences (with a clear and direct message). It must include the following information: 1. Study objective (hypothesis or research question). 2. Methodology. A description of the most important methodological aspects sufficient to explain how the objective was achieved (whether the hypothesis was verified or the research question was answered). 3. Results (findings) obtained using the implemented methodology. 4. A conclusion logically derived from and supported by the study data. 5. Significance of the most relevant finding (final message the authors want the reader to remember).

There should be five keywords. They must be separated by commas and listed in alphabetical order. Some of them should appear in the title and should be general descriptors of the study topic. All keywords must have been used in the manuscript.

The introduction should provide answers to the following questions: (1) What is known about the topic and how does it relate to the study’s objective? (2) What is unknown? Results from similar reviews should be mentioned, along with their limitations that warrant a new review. (3) What is the objective, hypothesis, or research question?

The Methodology section should provide answers to the following questions: How was the study conducted? How was the objective achieved? How was the hypothesis tested? How was the research question addressed? You must convince the reader that your methodology is appropriate for achieving the stated objective, answering the research question, or testing your hypothesis. You should emphasize the description of the statistical analyses and simulations performed.
In the first part of the methodology, illustrate the steps with a figure and describe them in the text, using general, descriptive terms.
Provide details on the data analysis and experimental design.

General guidelines to follow:

Number all figures, tables, and equations sequentially. Use the International System of Units (SI) to express measurements. Decimal points should be separated by a period, and thousands should not be separated. For large numbers, use italics without separating the thousands. Use an equation editor to write your equations and number them. Data graphs must be created using software specifically designed for scientific publications. Tables should include only top and bottom borders, and their content must be editable. Images must be vectorized in EPS or BMP format, with a minimum resolution of 400 dpi.
In a subsection, provide details on specific aspects of the methodology.

In the Results section, state what you found and describe your results in the past tense. Please present your results alongside the methodology and its sequence. When referring to figures and results, do so in the present tense. Do not explain or interpret your results in this section; save that for the discussion. Do not duplicate data in tables, figures, and text. Remember that data and results are two different things. Data are facts and numbers. They are usually presented in tables and figures.
Results are statements in the main text that summarize or explain what the data show.
You must be rigorous in your statistical analysis and specify the standard deviation or standard error of the mean.
An accepted concept is: (1) The text describes what was found. (2) Tables provide data. (3) Figures provide information.

In the Discussion section, provide an interpretation of the results (findings) and their significance in the context of the literature. State whether the results are novel. You should answer the questions: What is the significance of my results, and what do my findings mean? Begin and end with the main finding.

In the Conclusion, you should consider the logical outcome of your methodology and data.
Provide a summary of the main conclusions and any practical implications, as well as any potential future research. Be careful not to overestimate your conclusions.

Remember that all interpretations are based on concrete facts and potential new ideas.
Provide a closing message that the reader will remember.

In the Conflict of Interest section, authors must declare that there are no conflicts of interest of any kind or, failing that, disclose the nature of any conflict of interest the author (or authors) may have with this research.

The section on the Statement on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence must include an explicit statement indicating whether or not generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) was used in the preparation of the article. If it was used, the tools and the scope of their use must be specified. The percentage of generative AI used shall not exceed 10%.

The Funding Source section is optional.

The Authors’ Contributions section: For articles with multiple authors, a brief paragraph must be included specifying the individual contributions of each author, following the CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) framework. See the manuscript template.

The Acknowledgments section is optional.

Citations and References

Novasinergia has updated its guidelines effective January 22, 2025; submissions must now follow IEEE standards. We recommend reviewing the following link: https://libraryguides.vu.edu.au/ieeereferencing/CitingSources

References must appear at the end of the document. Do not include references in the header or footer. We recommend reviewing previous articles on our website.

Guidelines for the Content of Review Articles

The title should be no more than 18 words long; do not use abbreviations; do not use words such as “a study” or “research”; avoid including the names of cities or institutions whenever possible; focus on the objective of the study.

For each author, the first and last names and affiliation must be provided. The affiliation must include the name of the institution; the faculty and/or department is optional; the city, country, and postal code. The ORCID and email address of each author must also be provided when submitting the manuscript.

The abstract must be written in a single paragraph of up to 250 words, using short, complete sentences (with a clear and direct message). It must include the following information: 1. Objective of the study, 2. Methodology. Description of the most important methodological aspects, sufficient to convey how the objective was achieved, 3. Results (findings) obtained using the implemented methodology. 4. Conclusion logically derived from and supported by the study data. 5. Significance of the most relevant finding (final message the authors want the reader to remember).

There should be five keywords. They must be separated by commas and listed in alphabetical order. Some of them must appear in the title and should be general descriptors of the study topic. All keywords must be used in the manuscript.

In the Methodology section, you must answer the question: “How was the study conducted?” Describe in the text how you conducted the review. It is recommended that you describe each of the steps in Figure 1 in the text. Mention which database you consulted, as well as the number of articles selected and the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Remember that you must convince the reader that your methodology is appropriate for achieving the stated objective.

General rules to keep in mind. List all figures, tables, and equations sequentially. Use the International System of Units (SI) to express measurements. Decimal points must be separated by a period, and thousands should not be separated. For large numbers, use italics without separating the thousands. Use an equation editor to write your equations and number them. Data graphs must be created using software specifically designed for scientific publications. Tables should include only top and bottom borders, and their content must be editable. Images must be vectorized in EPS or BMP format, with a minimum resolution of 400 dpi.

In the subsections, I detail specific aspects of the methodology.

The Results section presents the most important ideas expressed in the selected articles.
When referring to the figures and results, use the present tense. Do not explain or interpret them.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • The authors confirm having read and accepted the code of ethics in the editorial process defined by Novasinergia, available here.
  • The submission has not been previously published or submitted for consideration by any other journal (or an explanation has been provided in the Comments to the Editor).
  • Tables and images are clear, self-explanatory, and necessary for the logical sequence of information provided in the text of the manuscript.
  • In general, the text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the  Author Guidelines, which appear in About the Journal.
  • If the manuscript is accepted for publication, the author agrees to proceed with the final editing process.
  • All authors of the manuscript are in full agreement with submitting the paper for evaluation and possible publication in Novasinergia.
  • The submission file must be in Word format, comply with Novasinergia's editorial guidelines, or use the templates provided in the Submit an Article section.

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