1. Submission:

   • All submissions must be made through the Editorial Manager (Open Journal Systems). Separate files, including the front page of the contribution,  the body of the text, and a submission letter per the journal's model, must be sent through this system.
   • The submission letter, signed by all authors, requests evaluation for potential publication in one of the sections of Textual. It explicitly states that it is an unpublished work, any presentation at a conference is indicated, and it is submitted solely to Textual for evaluation and, if applicable, publication. The letter highlights the originality, novelty, and key findings of the submitted work.
   • A contribution is considered "previously published" if it has already been disseminated in conference proceedings or any other academic event with ISSN or ISBN.

2. Reception:

   • Upon receiving the submission, OJS will automatically send a reception email signed by the Editor-in-Chief (EP) of Textual.
   • The EP will read the text to verify compliance with editorial standards and ethical criteria, and a specialized software will be used to identify plagiarism. Once verified, a code will be assigned, and the peer-review process will begin. This information will be sent to the authors via email through OJS.

3. Peer Review:

   • The Editor-in-Chief will send the submitted text to the Associate Editor (EA) of the corresponding section, who will conduct a further review. If any deficiencies are found, the contribution will be returned to the Editor-in-Chief. If no issues are identified, the EA will proceed to identify academic peers with expertise in the subject, methodological approach, or field of knowledge relevant to the text.
   • Throughout the submission, reception, and peer-review processes, all involved parties must adhere to ethical criteria as outlined in the Editorial Guidelines of Textual and other relevant documents.

4. Acceptance:

   • The process of reviewing and accepting works will take an average of four months from the date of submission. This includes cases where the text is accepted with major or minor modifications.

5. Correction:

   • Once accepted for publication, the text will be returned to the authors for necessary adjustments. It must be returned through OJS within the specified timeframe. Failure to do so within the set timeframe will be considered withdrawal, and it will be automatically removed from consideration.

6. Translation:

   • The corrected text will be sent to the translation department of the Coordination of Institutional Journals to create the English version. This version will be sent to the authors for their considerations.

7. Galley Proofs:

   • Spanish and English versions will be sent as galley proofs to the corresponding author for final approval. Failure to respond within the set timeframe will be considered an affirmative response.

8. Open Access:

   • If the contribution is accepted for publication in Textual, it will be done following the open-access policies adhered to by the Autonomous University of Chapingo.

Structure of Texts

Title: Written in Spanish and English or, if submitted in a language other than these (Portuguese or French), with a maximum of 150 characters reflecting the essence of the work.

Abstract: A synthesis of the work with a maximum length of 200 words. It should include the most important aspects of the contribution, introducing the topic, objectives, results, and discussion, as well as conclusions or key findings. The synthesis must be written in the original language of the contribution.

Keywords: Suggested five words (single or compound) written in Spanish and English, avoiding repetition from the title. A thesaurus, such as UNESCO's, can be used.

Introduction: Briefly reflect the importance of the investigated problem, the objectives, and address the "state of the art." Ideally, it should establish theoretical references, bibliographical, epistemological, and other antecedents that provide a foundation for the objectives and proposed methodology.

Methodological Approach: Describe in detail the most relevant and unique aspects of the methodology used (qualitative or quantitative) and why this methodology was chosen. This section aims to enable other researchers to replicate the study if possible.

Results and Discussion: Clearly and concisely present the obtained results. It is advisable to compare the results with those of other works using similar or different methodologies, highlighting theoretical and methodological confrontations and revisiting the "state of the art" expressed in the introduction and methodological approach. This section is crucial for developing the scientific and, if applicable, methodological contributions of the article.

Conclusions or Findings: It is recommended that articles in this section include assertions based on reported results, visibly aligning with the work's objectives. Reflections on challenges faced during the study can also be incorporated.

References and Citations: Include only materials cited in the text, formatted in APA 7. Authors are advised to use the APA 7 Reference Guide for correct bibliography creation.

Optional Use of Headings: The use of headings like methodological approach and results and discussion is optional. Authors can use other headings as long as they clarify their reference.

Acknowledgments: Recognitions to individuals, institutions, research funds, and grants, among others, that authors consider provided significant support or collaboration in the study. Authors will submit this section after the contribution has been accepted.

Conflict of Interests Declaration: Explicit statement expressing the possible existence of conflicts of interest during the research reporting process.

Informed Consent: If the text uses testimonials, interviews, or photographic images, these must be supported by a formal document authorizing their use, ensuring anonymity unless a document expressing otherwise is presented.

Format

Extension by Type of Contribution:

• Articles: Maximum length of 8,000 words, including tables, figures, and bibliographic references.
• Essays: Maximum length of 6,000 words, including tables, figures, and bibliographic references.
• Reviews: Maximum length of 1,500 words, excluding tables, figures, and bibliographic references. The first page must contain the complete reference of the reviewed book, and the author should make an effort to highlight their views compared to the book's author.

Formulas, Images, and Tables:

• Mathematical formulas should be created using Word's equation editor in Times 12 points.
• For tables, provide a short and precise title starting with the word "Table," followed by the consecutive Arabic number. Tables should have only three main horizontal lines: above, below the table title, below the column-identifying name, and at the bottom as a closure before the reference. Avoid vertical lines. Tables should be constructed in Word; do not use tabs or lines drawn using the drawing tool.

Figures (Graphics or Images):

• Figures can be integrated into the text or sent separately, indicating the insertion point. They must meet the following specifications: 300 dpi resolution; size of 945 x 945 pixels in JPG or TIFF format; if text is used, it should be in Times New Roman, 8 points, complete, and legible. If copyrighted images are used, authors are responsible for obtaining authorization.
• In the upper right corner, include the caption "Figure" with an initial capital letter, followed by the consecutive Arabic number and a brief text with sufficient information to understand it. The title should not be part of the figure. The body of the figure should represent the necessary numbers and symbols. If clarification is needed, explain the meaning in a footnote immediately after the source.

*Note

NOTE: Authors authorize the Editor-in-Chief to propose alternative graphic solutions for aesthetic considerations arising from editorial design.