Authors guide

IBCIENCIAS
Open Access Electronic Scientific Journal.

Instructions for Authors:

Prepare your manuscript using a word processor (Word), letter size paper (8.5 x 11 inches) with 1-inch margins, Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced, and consecutively numbered pages and lines.

The typical sections expected in a full manuscript are:
Title Page
Include on the first page of the manuscript the title (in Spanish and English, 13-point font), the names of all authors (12-point bold font), the affiliations of all authors (11-point font), and postal and contact information (telephone, email) for the corresponding author only. Indicate the corresponding author with an asterisk. For authors with different affiliations, use Arabic numerals as superscripts.
Abstract
Write this section in a single paragraph of no more than 250 words. Briefly describe the context, objective, main results, and most relevant conclusion of the research. Do not include abbreviations that are not commonly known in this section. This section must be written in both Spanish and English.
Keywords
Provide 4 to 6 keywords in both Spanish and English that describe the research. To increase the likelihood of successful database searches, do not include keywords already mentioned in the title.
Pages of the text

1. Introduction

2. Materials and Methods

3. Results and Discussion (may be written separately)

4. Conclusion (when Results and Discussion are combined into a single section)
Acknowledgments (optional)
Conflict of Interest
References

Use Arabic numerals to differentiate each section of the text. You may include subsections within each section; in this case, use consecutive numbering, italicized subheadings, and do not exceed three levels (2.1, 2.1.1). Whenever you use abbreviations, acronyms, or symbols, define them the first time they are used. Scientific names and words in languages ​​other than Spanish should be italicized.

Use only SI units.
Write concentration and other units in linear terms (g kg⁻¹; mol L⁻¹) and not as fractions (g/kg; mol/L).
For reagents, equipment, or materials, include manufacturing data (brand, model, city, country of origin).

Tables and Figures
Insert Tables and Figures within the main text, immediately after the first reference to them. Tables and Figures should be numbered using Arabic numerals. Always use the term "Table" instead of "Table." For Tables and Figures, use the same font as the main text (Times New Roman) but size 9. Use single line spacing for Tables. Tables should be prepared using the Word tool and should contain all lines. You can see an example in the file ‘Research Article’. Figures can be prepared in black and white or color. Always embed figures as images (not graphs) in the Word document (use the Insert/Images option in your word processor). Use your preferred figure size in the final publication, although changes can be made during editing. Ensure that the figures are clear and easy for the reader to read. If the resolution of the figures is poor, you must provide the original file used to create the figure when requested during the editing process. When creating graphs (to be presented as figures), use an appropriate font size for the axes (for example, Times New Roman 9 or 10).

References
To cite in the text
Follow the “Author, Date” format to cite references in the text. For example:
An author, Pérez (2017) or (Pérez, 2017);

Two authors, Pérez and López (2015) or (Pérez and López, 2015);

Three or more authors, Pérez et al. (2018) or (Pérez et al., 2018).
When including more than one reference in the same sentence, separate them with semicolons and list them in strict alphabetical order. Example: (Pérez-Molina et al., 2018; Rodríguez-Rivera and Silva, 2016).
Reference List
List references in alphabetical order. Use a first-line indent (1.0 cm) for this section. To list references, follow this style:
Articles
Pérez-Molina E, Silva Y, Vázquez JC, Valle-Rojo C. 2024. Genetic diversity of iguanas analyzed with ISSR markers. IBCIENCIAS, 1(1), 35-43.

Book Chapters
Bojórquez K, García-Torres L. 2023. Pigment content in plants treated with ultrasound. In: Benítez A, Ramos D. (eds). Emerging technologies for food processing. E-libros SA de CV. Mexico. Pp. 165-187
Books
Hernández S, Herrera D. 2021. The art of writing scientific articles. 2nd Edition. Editorial Terra. Spain.

Theses (use references of this type only in exceptional cases; prefer publications derived from such documents)
Romo S. 2024. Inventory of stars surrounding black holes. Master's thesis in Space Sciences. University of the Cosmos. Havana, Cuba.

For references with institutional names, guidelines, databases, or similar sources, include the full names (of the institutions) and the URL where the information can be found. Include the date the information was accessed.

Guide for Short Articles
A short article is a manuscript that contains significant research results but, in the opinion of the authors, editor, or reviewers, is not sufficient to be considered a full-length article. A manuscript originally submitted as a full-length article may therefore be a candidate for a short article (at the express recommendation of the reviewers or editor), in which case the authors have the final decision on whether to retain the manuscript.

Manuscripts with negative results but with a sound methodology and appropriate discussion may also be considered in this section.

Short articles follow the exact same format as long-form articles; therefore, the Word document "Research Article" can be used for writing.

Guide for Literature Reviews
A literature review presents the most outstanding and recent advances on a topic of great interest to the scientific community. These manuscripts are written at the request of IBCIENCIAS, but if you wish to submit a candidate manuscript, please contact the editors and send a cover letter along with the manuscript abstract to receive a possible invitation.
For writing (formatting) this type of manuscript, follow the same guidelines as for long-form articles, but include the following sections:
Title Page (include title in English)
Abstract (include English version)
Keywords (include English version)

Introduction
This section should include all subsections that the authors consider appropriate for the development of the review. Write the subheadings in italics.

Before including the first subheading, clearly state the purpose (objective) of the literature review.

Conclusion
Acknowledgments (optional)
Conflict of interest
References
You can use the Word document "Review Article" to prepare this type of manuscript.

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Author Guidelines
Research Article
Review Article