Submissions

1. Submission and sending of the manuscript
2. Cover
3. Body of the text
4. Citation and Reference Guidelines
5. Editorial Process and Evaluation System

 

1. Submission and sending of the manuscript

Mundo Agrario accepts unpublished works in Spanish, Portuguese, English, or French. All manuscripts must be prepared using a word processor compatible with Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx extension). The page size should be A4 (29.7 x 21 cm), portrait orientation, with 2.5 cm margins on the left, right, top, and bottom. Use Arial font, size 11, and 1.5 line spacing. Ediciones de la FaHCE standardizes and formats the files in the three publication formats using the Marcalyc XML bookmarking tool. The maximum number of pages allowed for a manuscript varies depending on the type of contribution, as follows. Manuscripts that do not comply with these limits will not be accepted:

• Original and unpublished research articles: 25 pages
• Communications: 15 pages
• Book reviews and critiques: 5 pages

Submission is done through self-registration on this platform and requires attaching two documents: one version titled FirstAuthor's Last Name ORIGINAL and another anonymized version titled FirstAuthor's Last Name ANONYMIZED. This anonymization process involves removing "author information" from the word processor, deleting all personal identification of the authors and participating institutions from titles, data, footnotes, and bibliography. If texts written by the authors are mentioned in the body of the work, they will be replaced with "AUTHOR, 2021," and the reference will be removed from the bibliography section.

2. Cover

2.a. Title

Title in the language of the text, followed by the title in English. It should be representative of the content and a maximum of 10 words. Subtitles are discouraged; they may be included in the text but not in the title for the table of contents. [In reviews, the full Author's Review and Title should include all the publishing information of the reviewed book.] Titles cannot include footnotes or a period.

 

2.b. First and last name(s) of the author(s).

 

2.c. Author information

Below each author, the following information should be written in full (not acronyms): a) the name of the institution where the author conducted the research that produced the article; b) the country of the institution; c) the author's institutional email address; d) the author's ORCID. In the case of multiple authors, repeat these lines as many times as necessary and indicate a Declaration of Collaborative Roles (see 4.e., where you will also find instructions on how to register sponsorships, funding, and a biographical note).

 

2.d. Declaration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

Indicate whether you have used generative AI for writing, proofreading, academic editing, or any other applicable use.

 

2.e. Title, Abstract, and Keywords in Spanish and English

An abstract of up to 200 words in the language of the text will be written in one paragraph. For original research articles, research notes, and case studies, the abstract will state the objective, methodology, results, and conclusions. For essays, review articles, or state-of-the-art articles, the abstract will include the main aspects covered in the text.

At the end of the abstract, list up to 5 keywords, each beginning with a capital letter and separated by commas. Write the keywords you would use in a search.

Then present the abstract and keywords in English.

3. Body of the text

The body of the text can have any structure the author desires. It must adhere to the following format and guidelines:

If using subheadings, they must be clear, using numbering, bold, and italics to differentiate sections from subsections (e.g., 2.a, 2.b). It is suggested that research articles and progress reports be divided into sections such as a) Introduction, b) Methodology, c) Results and Discussion, and d) Conclusions.

Follow the APA 7th edition citation and quotation format (established in the following section).

Notes should always be placed at the end of the text (not as footnotes). Use the word processor's reference system and select "insert endnote." Notes cannot be included in titles or subtitles, as these are metadata of the scientific article and must always be referenced within the text.

Abbreviations: These should be clarified the first time they are used in the text, for example: United Nations (UN). After this clarification, only the abbreviation should be used. It is recommended not to overuse them.

For figures, tables, graphs, or images, identify them with numbers and always reference or mention them in the text. Title each one at the top (Image 1: Title) and indicate the Source at the bottom.

Consider the publication format when creating a table: keep the reader in mind, and to ensure the visibility of the data presented, do not design tables with more columns than can be seen on a vertical A4 sheet. For the publication of extensive, systematized datasets that serve as the basis for the article, the UNLP Research Data Repository should be used, not the body of the article. In the case of tables with a special design, they can be added as images rather than as tables. Landscape tables (those exceeding the page width, portrait orientation) are not acceptable, nor are tables longer than one page (see page format and margins in section 1. Manuscript Presentation).

It is essential that figures be submitted as JPG image files for web with no more than 96 dpi, a maximum width of 600px, and a maximum height of 800px. Image editors allow you to resize images. Landscape images (those exceeding the page width, portrait orientation) are not acceptable.

4. Citation and Reference Guidelines

Review your text before submitting it for evaluation and confirm that all citations are correctly referenced in the bibliography. Also, confirm that the list does not include any references not mentioned in the text. Do not include references that are not fundamental to your argument.

4.a Direct Quotations in the Text

• Quotations of up to 40 words should be enclosed in quotation marks. Quotations longer than 40 words should be written in a separate paragraph, indented from the left margin, without quotation marks, and separated from the preceding and following text by a space.

The author, year of publication, and page number of the quotation must be indicated. Example: (López, 1996, p. 125). If the author's last name is mentioned in the text, only the year, page, and number may be included: Example: López states in his book (1996, p. 125).

• If a work has two authors, both names should be cited each time the reference occurs. If there are more than two authors, the first time the work is mentioned, all surnames should be included. From the second time onward, (Surname et al.) can be used.
• Never use footnotes or endnotes solely to indicate a bibliographic reference.
• It is recommended to avoid excessive use of direct quotations or critical references.

 

4.b In-text citations

• Do not overuse reference citations. Include only those sources that are fundamental to supporting the article's argument. This will be considered in the evaluation.

 

• The author's last name, or the acronym of the institutional author, should be indicated in parentheses, followed by a comma and the year of publication. For example (Mannino, 2005; AAHE, 2006).

 

• For seven or more authors, list all last names the first time, and then only the first author's last name followed by et al. (Golubic et al., 2008).

 

• When citing two or more works, separate them with semicolons (Kaplan, 2008; Neuberger and Counsell, 2002; Buela Casal et al., 2006). • When the author and year coincide, a letter will be used to distinguish them (Zeng and Zummer, 2009a; 2009b).

 

4.c Documentary or Oral Sources Without Complete Reference Data

If unedited primary sources are used, cannot be referenced in a standard way, or are not necessary for the article's scientific metric, a section entitled “Documentary Sources Used” will be added before the bibliographic references. All available data for identifying the source will be included there. Example: Author, A. A. (Day, Month, Year). Title of the material. [Description of the material]. Name of the compilation (classification number, box number, file number or name, etc.). Name and location of the repository.

 

4.d List of References

All cited references will comprise the List of References, a section located at the end of the work under that title. Only those used in the development of the article should be included, in accordance with the APA 7th Edition guidelines (available at https://normas-apa.org). Under this subheading, all bibliographic sources cited in the article, and only those, must be listed. Please check the consistency of surnames and dates before submitting your manuscript.

The list must follow alphabetical order. If several works by the same author are referenced, the surnames must be repeated (avoid using hyphens), and the entries should be ordered by year of publication, from oldest to most recent.

In cases where a surname and year are repeated, differentiate one entry from another by adding lowercase letters (a, b, c, etc.) immediately after the year and within the same parentheses. This indication will correspond to the citation included in the text of the article.

 

4.e Other Text Subheadings

All must precede the References.

-Authorship Declaration or Collaboration Roles: This must be included when the work has more than one author. Each author's contribution, that is, their participation in the article's authorship, must be indicated. If the "Writing, Review, and Editing" is shared, the role should be written once, followed by the authors. For other roles, please refer to the description provided by CAICYT. Example: Writing, Review, and Editing: César Milstein and Beatriz Sarlo.

-Acknowledgments: These are not mandatory. If necessary, they should be included at the end of the text, before the References, and should be brief. Authors are responsible for obtaining the necessary permissions to mention the names of individuals or organizations that, in their opinion, deserve acknowledgment.

-Funding or sponsorship:

This is not mandatory, but if you must indicate it, use the subheading before the bibliographic references. This section should acknowledge the support received for funding the activities, along with the project identification number, the funding organizations/agencies, the source(s) of funds, and any other information that needs to be communicated. Remember to anonymize this information in the corresponding version.

-Biographical note:

If you wish to include a brief profile of the author's education or professional experience, you can include it with this subheading before the bibliographic references. On the journal's OJS platform, each author can update their own profile with their academic information. There, you can register additional information, such as membership in specific centers or projects, degrees, or positions held. This data will be visible in the "Author Biography" section on the article's cover page. Authors are encouraged to complete and update their registration. Authors with ORCID profiles can also keep their personal and research information updated on that site.  

 

5. Editorial Process and Evaluation System

Manuscripts must be submitted through the OJS platform and will undergo a double-blind peer review process based on criteria of academic quality, thematic relevance, and scientific excellence.

The editorial process is as follows:

5.a Manuscript Receipt

Once the manuscript is received, a confirmation email will be sent to the author via OJS.

5.b Initial Formal Review

The editorial team will verify that the manuscript complies with the journal's submission guidelines (format, APA style, anonymization, etc.). If any non-compliance is detected, the manuscript will be returned to the author for correction and subsequent resubmission within the indicated deadline.

5.c Preliminary Editorial Evaluation

Manuscripts that meet the formal requirements will be evaluated by the editorial team and/or members of the Editorial Board, who will analyze their thematic relevance and adherence to the journal's academic standards. At this stage, a decision may be made to continue with the evaluation process or reject the manuscript. 5.d Double-Blind External Peer Review

Papers approved in the preliminary stage will be sent to external reviewers specializing in the subject matter. Both authors and reviewers will remain anonymous throughout the process. The review criteria used are as follows: 1. Fulfillment of the stated purpose; 2. Thematic relevance; 3. Methodological rigor; 4. Style, terminology, and clarity of exposition; 5. Up-to-date bibliography.

5.e Editorial Decision and Communication to Authors

When the reviews are conflicting, the editor will send the work to a third reviewer. Based on the review reports, the Editorial Committee will make a decision and notify the author by email. The decision may be:

 

• Acceptance;
• Acceptance with minor changes;
• Request for revisions and resubmission;
• Rejection. 5.f Manuscript Revision and Resubmission

If modifications are requested, the author must indicate whether they accept the revision within the indicated timeframe. The new version must be submitted within thirty days.

 

5.g Re-evaluation and Final Decision

The revised version will be evaluated by the editorial team and, when applicable, again by external reviewers. The editorial committee will then make the final decision on the acceptance or rejection of the manuscript.

 

5.h Editing and Publication

Accepted manuscripts will undergo a copyediting, editing, and formatting stage, during which minor adjustments may be requested. Finally, the article will be assigned to an issue of the journal, receive its DOI, and be published. 

 

Actualizadas en julio 2026