Rules for authors

Submission guidelines
Journal policy on intellectual property
Journal policy on ethical oversight
Copyright policies
Author's responsibility
Journal policies on authorship and contributionl
Withdrawal of Articles
Disclaimer Policy

Submission of manuscripts
Correspondencias & análisis accepts articles and reviews of books and theses, whether written in Spanish or English, regardless of the nationality of their authors. Original and unpublished manuscripts are accepted, whose themes revolve around communication areas and related to communication sciences, in fields such as journalism, public relations, advertising and audiovisual communication.
Manuscripts must be sent to the OJS platform attaching the corresponding files in Word doc.docx format, strictly following the publication standards of the American Psychological Association - APA (Seventh edition - 2020).

Manuscripts submitted for publication may be:

• Empirical articles: Provide information on original and unpublished research, the result of scientific research, whose embodiment in articles is useful for being validated and disseminated to the scientific community.
• Methodological articles: They offer new contributions on approaches, updates or modifications of existing methods and techniques, whether quantitative, qualitative, mixed or statistical programs.
• Theoretical articles:  present a new theory, analyze an existing one, contrast the limitations or advantages of one theory with respect to another. Its structure may be flexible, according to the author's discretion.

If similarity or literal reproduction of the work is found in other previous publications, the author will be permanently excluded from successive calls and editions of the journal.

Journal policy on intellectual property
The journal Correspondencias & análisis of the Research Institute FCCTP of the University of San Martín de Porres (Lima, Peru), is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
Authors who publish in this journal agree to the following terms:

• Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right to make the first publication of the work, as well as a Creative Commons license that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the authorship of the work and the initial publication in this scientific journal.
• Authors may separately establish additional agreements for the non-exclusive distribution of the published version of the article (for example, publishing it in an institutional repository or in a book), with the acknowledgement of its initial publication in this journal.

Journal policy on ethical supervision
At the journal Correspondencias & análisis, we are committed to the highest standards of ethics in research and publication. Ethical oversight is essential to ensure that all research published in our journal complies with established ethical standards and principles. Our policies regarding ethical oversight are outlined below:

1. Compliance with Ethical

• Standards International Standards: All manuscripts submitted to the journal Correspondences & Analysis must adhere to internationally recognized ethical and research standards, including those set by the Declaration of Helsinki, the guidelines of the American Psychological Association (APA), and other relevant entities depending on the field of study.
• Ethical Review: Studies involving human subjects, animals, or sensitive data will be required to be approved by an appropriate ethics committee. Authors must provide evidence of such approval at the time of manuscript submission.

2. Informed Consent

• Obtaining consent: In research involving human participants, authors must ensure that informed consent is obtained from all subjects involved.This includes providing clear information about the purpose of the study, the procedure, potential risks and benefits, as well as the option to withdraw consent at any time.
• Privacy protection: Authors must take steps to protect the identity and privacy of participants. This includes the use of anonymous data wherever possible and minimal disclosure necessary in publication.

3. Responsibility of Authors

• Ethical responsibility: Authors are responsible for ensuring that their research complies with all relevant ethical and legal regulations. This includes honesty in the presentation of results and transparency in the interpretation of data.
• Acknowledgement of contributions: Authors should appropriately acknowledge the contributions of all those involved in the work, including funders, collaborators and any other party who has influenced the research.

4. Handling Ethical Complaints

• Complaints process: Should allegations of ethical misconduct arise, the journal Correspondences & Analysis will have a clear process for addressing and resolving such complaints. This includes assessment of the complaint, investigation and communication of the results to the parties involved.
• Corrective actions: If it is determined that there has been a violation of ethical policies, appropriate action will be taken, which may include retraction of the article or notification to the relevant institutions.

5. Commitment to transparency The journal Correspondencias & análisis promotes transparency in all aspects of research. By establishing and following these ethical oversight policies, we seek to ensure trust in published research and in the peer review process.

Copyright policies
Authors who publish in this journal agree to the following conditions:
1. Correspondences & Analysis provides immediate open access to its content, in accordance with copyright law.Therefore, it recognizes and respects the moral and property rights inherent to its authors.
Therefore, the journal is responsible for its open access dissemination in print and digital formats, with the aim of being included in multiple non-profit open access indexers, databases, and reference systems.
2. The author is the one who assumes scientific and ethical responsibility for the research. When authorship falls to a research team, responsibility is assumed by the first name that appears in the publication.
3. In the event that the manuscript is approved for its next publication, the authors retain the copyright and assign to the journal the right of publication, edition, reproduction, distribution, exhibition and communication in the country of origin, as well as in the abroad, through print and electronic media in different databases.
Therefore, it is established that after the publication of the articles, the authors may make other types of independent or additional agreements for the non-exclusive dissemination of the version of the article published in this journal (publication in books or institutional repositories), provided that it is explicitly indicated that the work has been published for the first time in this journal.

Author's responsibility
The articles and their contents, which are published in the editions of our journal, are the exclusive responsibility of the author or authors.
The rights are reserved and transferred to the magazine Correspondencias & Analysis of the Research Institute of the School of Communication Sciences of the University of San Martín de Porres (Lima, Peru), under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
Likewise, they must submit the 03 mandatory formats along with the manuscript:

• Format 1 - Author data.
• Format 2 - Affidavit on originality and authorization for publication of articles.
• Format 3 - Open Science Compliance

If the manuscript is sent for correction by the external reviewers, they must correct these observations by filling out the following form: Format for collecting observations

Journal policies on authorship and contribution
The journal Correspondencias & análisis maintains its position on integrity and transparency in authorship, indicating that these are fundamental to maintaining the quality of our journal and respect in the scientific community.

Following the Basic Principles of COPE, it is established:

1. Authorship criteria

To be recognized as an author of a manuscript in the journal Correspondencias & análisis , an individual must meet the following criteria:

• Significant contribution: the author must have made a substantial contribution to the conception, design, execution or interpretation of the work presented. This implies that the authors must be actively involved in the development of the manuscript and its content.
• Responsibility for the Content: the authors assume full responsibility for the content of the work, ensuring that all the data presented are accurate and truthful. Each author must be willing to answer for any aspect of the work.

2. Acknowledgement of contributions
In the journal Correspondencias & análisis , it is crucial that the contributions of all persons involved in the research are properly acknowledged:

• Clearance of contributions: Authors should provide a statement detailing each co-author's specific contribution to the manuscript.This information is vital to understanding each individual's role in the development of the work.
• Acknowledgement of other contributions: Those who contributed to the work but do not meet the criteria for authorship should be acknowledged in the appropriate section of the manuscript. This may include individuals who provided technical or editorial assistance.

3. Consent of authorship
It is essential that all authors give their consent to be included in the list of authors of the manuscript:

• Consent: Each author must agree to the content of the manuscript and its submission to the journal. This consent ensures that all authors are informed about the content and direction of the work.

4. Order of authorship
The order of authors is an important aspect that should reflect the contributions of each one:

• Criteria for Order: The first author should be the one who has done the majority of the work, followed by the co-authors in an order that represents the magnitude of their contributions.
• Prior Agreements: It is recommended that authors discuss and agree on the order of authorship before submission of the manuscript, thus avoiding conflicts or misunderstandings in the future.

5. Handling authorship conflicts In case of disputes about authorship, the journal Correspondencias & Análisis has a clear process to resolve them:

• Dispute resolution: Disputes related to authorship will be handled in a fair and transparent manner. The editorial board will act as a mediator to review contributions and make decisions based on the evidence presented.
• Clear policies: These policies will be clearly communicated to all authors and contributors to avoid confusion and ensure proper management of conflicts.

6. Review of authorship standards
In the journal Correspondencias & analysis, we encourage all authors to follow internationally recognized authorship standards:
References to Recognized Standards: Authors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the guidelines of organizations such as CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) to systematically present the type of contribution that each author makes in the research process.

Withdrawal of articles
To withdraw the manuscript from the editorial process, the author must formally communicate the reason for withdrawing the manuscript and wait for the editor's response to continue sending the proposal to another journal.

Disclaimer policy
Correspondencias & análisis  journal is not responsible for the opinions expressed, the credibility or authenticity of the works proposed by the authors in the published articles. The statements expressed in the articles belong exclusively to the authors.