Guidelines for authors

Process for submission of articles

To be received and, in turn, approved for placement in the review system, proposed articles must comply with the basic norms that are detailed below.

Generalities

  • There is no charge of any kind for the process of evaluation or publication of articles in Revista Arquitectura +.
  • To propose and article for publication in Revista Arquitectura +, the manuscript must be submitted in Word Document ( .docx) format with setting Manuscript Template.
  • In Revista Arquitectura +, only original articles (not previously published), resulting from scientific and/or applied research, of scholarly and professional character will be received, and the authors are required to state such in their Letter of Declaration.
  • Received manuscripts are submitted to a double-blind evaluation process, but the decision for acceptance of a research article, bibliographic review, or essay is made by the Editorial Committee. The eligible topics for consideration are in Design, Construction, and in Urban and Territorial Planning, as has been established in the Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería in Nicaragua.
  • Articles can be presented in either English or Spanish.
  • Revista Arquitectura + may produce special numbers of the journal, given prior agreement with groups, networks, institutions, or organizations, that make include products from congresses, forums, workshops, presentations, or other formats, in which the material presented must be according to the editorial considerations presented herein.

Manuscript presentation process

Registry in ORCID

The autor(s) presenting material for publication in Revista Arquitectura + must create and share in their contact data in the Manuscript Template, their personal or institutional ORCID registry. To create an ORCID account, read the Guide to create account in ORCID and then sign in here: https://orcid.org/signin.

No-tolerance to plagiarism

In Revista Arquitectura +, we apply a strict no-tolerance policy regarding plagiarism. Manuscripts submitted for publication are reviewed with comparisons to similar material in libraries, databases and search engines for comparison with potentially similar material. Manuscripts found to have potential violations of our policy will not be accepted for publication.

Types of manuscripts requested

Revista Arquitectura + accepts the following types of articles with specific characteristics regarding their structure, content, and length:

Research Article (4,500-7,000 words)

Presents the results of original research. The aim is to answer a research question, supported by the obtained results. Includes: Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion.

Review Article (4,500-7,000 words)

Provides narrative summaries and evaluations of findings or theories within a specific area of the literature. Authors must define and clarify the problem, summarize previous studies to inform readers about the state of research, identify relationships, contradictions, gaps, and inconsistencies in the literature, and suggest the next steps to address the issue. Includes: Introduction, Development, and Conclusions.

Methodological Article (4,500-7,000 words)

Presents new approaches in research or practice, modifications to existing methods, or discussions on the quantitative and/or qualitative analysis of data. Sufficient details are provided for researchers to assess the applicability of the methodology and its feasibility for the type of research problem it is designed to study. Includes: Introduction, Methodology Description, Application, and Analysis.

Case Study (4,000-7,000 words)

Illustrates a problem in depth, presents means to solve it, and/or highlights the need for further research. Includes: Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion.

Critical Essay (2,000-4,000 words)

Presents an argumentative reflection on a relevant topic, with a subjective and analytical approach. Includes: Introduction, Development, and Conclusions.

Adapted from Gallego, O. F. R., Ravelo, A. N. S., APA, & Zarco, G. M. (2021). APA Publication Manual

General Manuscript Format

All manuscripts submitted to Revista Arquitectura + must comply with the established style guidelines to ensure consistency, clarity, and academic quality in the publication.

    • The article must be written in Spanish or English
    • Length varies depending on the Type of Contribution
    • Use Times New Roman font, size 11, 1.15 line spacing, and 1.25 cm margin on the first line of the paragraph.

Figures and tables

  • Figures and tables are required for presentation of data in research articles.
  • Figures - maps, graphs, drawings, photographs, and others – must be at least 300 points per inch (dpi) with a resolution of between 300 x 300 pixels and 900 x 700 pixels, and easily viewable.
  • Figures must be sent with figure number and any applicable references, in files annexed to the text, to facilitate editorial layout.
  • Tables can contain the necessary number of columns and rows, but text must be clear and legible. Each table must be numbered, titled, and with applicable references, and each table and figure must be referenced within the article in appropriate order.

Reference

Writing styles must adhere to APA Guidelines.

It is established that the minimum number of cited sources will depend on the type of contribution submitted:

› Research Article: Minimum 30 references
› Review Article: Minimum 60 references
› Methodological Article: Minimum 25 references
› Case Study: Minimum 25 references
› Critical Essay: Minimum 5 references

The references should include recent studies (within the last 5 to 10 years). It is also recommended to cite relevant and high-quality sources such as books, scientific articles, regulations, and technical documents. See Style Guidelines – Reference List Format, following the APA Guidelines (2021) - 4th edition in Spanish, 7th edition in English.