ISSN 0123-5923
printed version

INSTRUCTIONS TO AUTHORS

• Scope and policy
• Form and preparation of manuscripts
• Sending of manuscripts

The authors must guarantee that their articles have never been published on any means.

The authors are fully responsible for their articles, and thus, they shall not compromise the principles or policies of ICESI University or those of the Editorial Committee of the Estudios Gerenciales journal.

The Editorial Committee reserves the right to publish the articles that conform to the applicable publication criteria of this journal. Prior to their publication, the articles shall be assessed by anonymous pairs whose opinion shall be made available to the authors.

Estudios Gerenciales focuses on the fields of study of administration and economics. Priority is given to the publication of intellectual work that stems from research studies conducted by local and international academics and professionals. However, the journal is also open to the publication of articles that provide an original perspective of economic, and administrative issues provided that that the articles are written following the scientific approach. It welcomes articles by authors who conduct a review of theory, concepts, and applications of topics in the fields of economics and administration.

No essays will be published.

Target Audience

Estudios Gerenciales is generally aimed at individuals (academics, professionals, and students) and institutions interested in becoming aware of the most recent research studies and reviews of events that take place in Colombia and other countries, particularly in Latin America from the perspective of administration and economics.

Thanks to exchanges and subscriptions, the journal is available in:

• Libraries
• Guilds
• Public and private academic institutions
• Public and private organizations and agencies

All of the above are local and international entities.

Articles may be submitted in both English and Spanish.

They must contain:

a. A clear precise title on the first page in format title 1 aligned to the left.

b. An outline of the author's background. This outline will be placed underneath the author´s name. It should include the author´s academic background, institutional engagement, job title, research group memberships, and e-mail address. In a separate file, the author must send his/her current résumé, including information such as date of birth, personal identification number (if applicable), contact information (mailing address, telephone number, location, and e-mail address). The author must also attach basic information about the research project or studies that gave rise to the article.

c. An analytical summary of the article or paper in a maximum of 12 double-spaced lines both in English and Spanish. The abstract must be written in the third person. It must discuss the goal and methodology as well as the results and recommendations. No abbreviations or equations should be used.

d. Key words in both English and Spanish.

e. Colciencias and JEL classifications or ratings for economic articles.

f. Introduction

g. Discussion. The sections in the body of the article are listed consecutively using Arabic numbers. The title of the section for bibliographical references is unnumbered and aligned to the left.

h. Bibliographical references and footnotes. Bibliographical references will be provided in parenthesis (surname, year) in the body of the article or paper. If a bibliographical reference involves two different authors, first author's surname goes first followed by the second author's surname and the year. If a reference involves more than two authors, cite all authors the first time the reference occurs; in subsequents citation, include only the surname of the first author followed by "et al." and the year. If the author is part of the text, then only the year is shown in parenthesis. Footnotes must show clarifying information only. They are numbered consecutively. They are not to contain any charts or graphs.

i. Conclusions.

j. Bibliography or information sources are provided in conformance with APA style. References are listed in alphabetical order. If several references are about the same author, then they will be arranged in chronological order

• Journal:
  Author, A.A.(year). Title of the article. Name of the journal, volume (number), range of referenced pages.
• Book:
  Author, A.A. (year). Title. City: Publisher.
• Lecture or conference at a meeting
  Author, A.A. (year). Title of lecture or conference. Last name (Publisher). Title (range of referenced pages). City. Publisher.
• Conferences:
  Author, A.A. (year, month). Title. Document presented in City, Country, on ...
• Essays that are part of compilations.
  Author, A.A. (year). Title of the essay. Name, Last name (Eds.)/(comps.), Title of the book (range of referenced pages). City: Publisher.
• Published reports:
  Author, A.A. (year). Title. City: Entity in charge, number of pages.
• Unpublished reports:
  Author, A.A. (year). Title. Unpublished manuscript
• Internet:
  Author, A.A. (year). Title. Downloaded on (day, month, year), e-mail address.

k. Length: It may not exceed 25 pages in total.

l. Font: Arial (or equivalent) font size 12 and double-spaced lines.

m. Tables, charts, and equations. The articles will contain references to the tables, charts or equations provided therein. Each of these categories will have its own consecutive number in order of appearance in the article. All tables and charts must have a title and a source. All tables and charts will be inserted in the text of the article (edit menu, insert option). Equations will be made using only the formula or equation editor.
Charts (graphs, pictures, diagrams, etc.) and tables (charts and general tabulations) will be attached in original separate files to any articles sent to the journal for publication.

The coordinator of the journal is responsible for receiving a printed copy and a floppy disk or a CD with the appropriate file in Microsoft Office Word or IBM compatible format. No Macintosh files are allowed. The files with the articles may also be sent via e-mail to estgerencial@icesi.edu.co