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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published or considered by any other journal (or an explanation has been provided in the Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, RTF or WordPerfect format.
  • Wherever possible, URLs are provided for references.
  • The text is single-spaced; font size is 12 points; italics are used instead of underlining (except for URLs); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed in their appropriate places in the text, rather than at the end.

Author Guidelines

Steps for Publishing Manuscripts in Science and Technology

  1. Register on the journal's website (Register new user).
  2. Submit the manuscript according to the article structure (download MS Word template). Remember that the work must not be published or under review by another journal, and the copyright transfer letter must be signed by all authors (download MS Word template).
  3. Upload the work to the journal through the OJS platform's Web Portal (upload manuscript).

Article Structure

Original article: This must be an unpublished work consistent with the journal's thematic focus. Each author must provide an (institutional) email address, affiliation, and an ORCID identifier (http://orcid.org/). It is essential to indicate who the corresponding author will be; otherwise, the first author will be assumed to be the corresponding author. The text must be in Times New Roman font, size 12, with 1.5 line spacing, and with lines numbered in the left margin. Manuscripts are expected to be at least 12 pages long and have at least 15 references. The following is a general outline, which may vary depending on the topic/area of research:

  • Title: This should be brief, concise, and descriptive. It should not contain bibliographic references, typed numbers, or non-standard abbreviations. Spanish and English.
  • Abstract: A summary of the work, a maximum of 250 words. Include the most relevant aspects such as: Why was this work done? How was it done? What was obtained/found? What is the innovation/contribution? Avoid references and abbreviations. Spanish or Portuguese and English.
  • Keywords: Provide a maximum of 6 keywords, separated by commas, to identify the main issues addressed. These keywords are used for indexing purposes, and the UNESCO Thesaurus is strongly recommended. Spanish and English.
  • Introduction: Provides the necessary context, adequately describing the problem and justifying the need for the study. It is desirable to include citations that reinforce the authors' arguments. It is often useful to clarify the objective and contribution of the work conducted in this section. Optionally, the organization of the article may be mentioned.
  • Materials and Methods: Describe the methodology, materials, and methods used in the study. Please note that this section does not expect general explanations or definitions of the types of methods and/or research. It is extremely important to describe this section in a way that allows for replication of the study. The diets, animals (breed, sex, age, weight), weighing conditions (with or without food and/or water restrictions), surgical interventions, measurements taken, and the experimental design should also be detailed.
  • Results: May be combined with the discussion. The results of the study should be presented. Use elements such as tables, images, statistical graphs, etc. as necessary. Any element other than a table should be presented as a "figure."
  • Discussion: Analyze/interpret the results. You could also compare them with similar articles/work and mention some limitations of the study.
  • Conclusions: Present the conclusions of the work. Some authors typically begin with a (brief) recap of the work before summarizing their findings. Finally, you may consider mentioning future work or continuations of the work currently being presented.
  • Acknowledgments: This section is optional. It may be used to refer to projects for which you have received funding, to the contributions of other people, among other things.
  • References: References must be presented according to APA Seventh Edition standards, with the same text/source format as the normal text of the document. There must be a direct relationship between the citations in the text and the reference list presented at the end of the article; That is, it cannot include references that have not been cited in the text, nor can it have a citation in the text without including the reference in the respective list. It must include current references, preferring those from indexed scientific journals and international conferences. Several examples are shown below.

Examples of bibliographic references

  • Journal: Ballestero, J., del Pino, A. y Barbazán, M. (2023). Aplicación de sulfato de calcio a un suelo con alta concentración de sodio de origen natural. Ciencia y Tecnología, 16(2), 1–8. https://doi. org/10.18779/cyt.v16i2.549
  • Websites: Carreño, L. (9 de febrero de 2020). La disputa gremial por los aranceles a las prendas de vestir. El Espectador. https://www.elespectador.com/economia/la-disputa-gremial-por-los- aranceles-las-prendas-de-vestir-articulo-903768
  • Organization's Website: Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura. (1 de octubre de 2018). Nuevos datos revelan que en el mundo uno de cada tres adolescentes sufre acoso escolar. https://es.unesco.org/news/nuevos-datos-revelan-que-mundo-cada-tres- adolescentes-sufre-acoso-escolar
  • Book: Rosillo Peña, M. y Herrera Cáceres, C. (2019). Confort y eficiencia energética en el diseño de edificaciones. Universidad del Valle.
  • Thesis: Martínez Ribón, J. G. T. (2011) Propuesta de metodología para la implementación de la filosofía Lean (construcción esbelta) en proyectos de construcción [Tesis de Maestría, Universidad Nacional de Colombia]. http://bdigital.unal.edu.co/10578
  • PDF File: Rodríguez, R. (2019). Una guía para combatir el Bullying [Archivo PDF]. https://www.url.com

Systematic Review Article: Articles of this type can adopt the same structure used for original articles (download MS Word template), with a length of 30 pages.

Literature Review Article: The recommended structure for literature review articles includes: Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Development, Conclusions, and References.

Although the "Development" section does not always appear explicitly by that name, its content can be organized into specific sections according to the topic addressed. The author has the flexibility to divide this section into as many as necessary, as long as the coherence and depth of the analysis are maintained. As a minimum requirement, it is recommended to include at least 25 updated bibliographic references.

It should be noted that the defined structures are flexible guidelines subject to modification depending on the topic the authors are addressing. Therefore, the authors are responsible for making the decisions they consider most appropriate for the presentation of their manuscript.

Copyright Notice

Los autores conservan los derechos de autor y los derechos patrimoniales sobre sus trabajos. Una vez aceptado el manuscrito, otorgan a la Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo, para la revista Ciencia y Tecnología, una autorización no exclusiva y gratuita para editar, publicar, distribuir, indexar y preservar el artículo, que se difunde bajo la licencia Creative Commons Atribución-NoComercial-CompartirIgual 4.0 Internacional (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). Los autores pueden depositar la versión publicada en repositorios institucionales y páginas personales con fines no comerciales, citando la publicación original.

Privacy Statement

The Journal’s Personal Data Protection Policy

In compliance with Ecuador’s Organic Law on Personal Data Protection (LOPDP), the journal Ciencia y Tecnología informs its authors, reviewers, and users that personal data collected through our website will be processed in accordance with the principles of legality, transparency, and security.

  1. Data Controller: Quevedo State Technical University, through the journal Ciencia y Tecnología, headquartered in Quevedo, Ecuador. Contact: cienciaytecnologia@uteq.edu.ec.
  2. Purposes: Personal data will be used to manage the receipt, evaluation, editing, publication, and preservation of manuscripts, as well as for necessary communications related to the editorial process.
  3. Public data: The names, affiliations, ORCID identifiers, contributions, and academic contact information corresponding to the article will be published. Phone numbers and signatures will be used for editorial management and verification and will not be published as part of the article.
  4. Preservation: The article and its public metadata will be preserved as part of the scientific record. Administrative data, including phone numbers, signatures, and records of unpublished manuscripts, will be preserved for the periods specified in institutional policies and applicable regulations, depending on their purpose. The permanent preservation of the scientific record does not automatically extend to all administrative data.
  5. Data Subject Rights: You may exercise your rights of access, deletion, rectification, and updating, objection, and portability by sending a written request to:  cienciaytecnologia@uteq.edu.ec
  6. Third-Party Data: When a manuscript includes personal data of participants or other individuals, authors must provide evidence, as appropriate, of consent, authorization, or the applicable legal basis for its processing. Exemptions must be justified and documented. The publication of unnecessary identifiable information should be avoided, and anonymization measures should be applied when appropriate.
  7.  Confidentiality During Review: Authors acknowledge that their manuscript will be reviewed by external reviewers under strict confidentiality. Reviewers will have access only to the information necessary for the review, in accordance with the journal’s review system. Reviewers must agree to the confidentiality agreement and the requirement to destroy copies. They may not disclose the content or upload full manuscripts to public AI platforms. The journal will retain the editorial record in accordance with applicable institutional provisions.
  8. Declaration of Consent: By registering on the journal’s portal or submitting a manuscript, the user declares that they are aware of and accept that their personal data will be processed in accordance with this policy.

Confidentiality and Data Protection Agreement for Reviewers

As a reviewer, you agree to treat the manuscript and any related information as strictly confidential. In compliance with the Organic Law on the Protection of Personal Data (LOPDP), we inform you that:

  1. Restricted Use: The author’s personal data and technical content to which you have access must be used solely for the scientific evaluation process.
  2. Prohibition on Disclosure: The reproduction, distribution, or use of the manuscript for personal purposes or those of third parties prior to its official publication is prohibited.
  3. Confidentiality During Review: Reviewers will have access only to the information necessary for the review, in accordance with the journal’s review system. Reviewers must personally accept the confidentiality agreement and agree to destroy any copies. They may not disclose the content or upload full manuscripts to public AI platforms, and must declare any conflicts of interest, refraining from reviewing the manuscript if a conflict exists. The journal will retain the editorial record in accordance with applicable institutional provisions.
  4. Mandatory Destruction of Copies: Once your review is complete, you agree to destroy any digital or physical copies of the manuscript in your possession within a maximum of 5 business days to prevent information leaks.
  5. Processing of Your Data: Your personal data as a reviewer (name, email address, affiliation, specialty, and editorial decision) will be processed securely by the journal for purposes of academic record-keeping and recognition of your work.
  6. Consequences of Noncompliance: Failure to comply with any of the above obligations may result in temporary or permanent disqualification as a reviewer for the journal, as well as notification to your home institution and appropriate legal action in accordance with the LOPDP.
  7. Declaration of Acceptance: By accepting the invitation to review a manuscript, you declare that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with all the provisions set forth herein.