Instructions for authors of publications in the Revista de Investigaciones de la Universidad Le Cordon Bleu

The Revista de Investigaciones de la Universidad Le Cordon Bleu is a peer-reviewed scientific journal, edited by the Research Center of the University. It is published semiannually and focuses on publishing original scientific articles and literature reviews in the areas of agricultural sciences and related fields of food (biotechnology, contamination, diets, genomics and food production genetics, nutrition, food processing and preservation, among others). The journal publishes works by national and international researchers, in Spanish or English.

The submission of a manuscript for publication in the Revista de Investigaciones de la Universidad Le Cordon Bleu must respect the originality of the respective scientific work, and it must not be under review for publication in another journal or previously published. Likewise, the inclusion of figures, tables, or passages of text that have already been published must be accompanied by authorization from the copyright holder. Otherwise, it will be assumed that the material is the property of the author(s).

The corresponding author must contact the editor of the journal to initiate the manuscript review process. For this, the following documents must be attached to the manuscript: Author’s letter and declaration of originality and Authorization letter for publication and distribution, duly completed and signed by each of the authors. The authorship order shown in the manuscript must be respected (if the information does not match, the manuscript will be returned to the corresponding author).

The editor and the journal will not be legally responsible for the contents of each published article in case of any claim.

Manuscripts will only be accepted for review if they comply with the journal’s formal requirements. All texts, tables, and figures must be presented in Word format. Tables and figures must be numbered and inserted in the correct place in the text, and the original data may also be requested from the authors. Both tables and figures must not exceed five each.

The manuscript must be written in Word format, A4 size, with 1.5 line spacing, 12-point Calibri font, in one column. Articles must be sent to the journal editor at the email address: revista.cientifica@ulcb.edu.pe, accompanied by the Authorization letter for publication and distribution and the Author’s letter and declaration of originality.

Manuscripts may be submitted in Spanish or English, with a maximum length of 15 pages.

Structure of the manuscript

I. Identification of the manuscript

1)Title: It must be concise and informative with a maximum of 15 words, in Spanish and its English translation (or vice versa). Each living organism named must immediately include the scientific name in parentheses and in italics, respecting taxonomy rules. It must be attractive, precise, and communicate the content of the text. Trade names and abbreviations should not appear. The title should not end with a period.

2)Author identification: Names must follow the IraLIS (International Registry of Authors – Links to Identify Scientists) suggestion: First name + Initial of the second name (optional) + First surname. If using the second surname, both surnames must be joined with a hyphen. Do not use the abbreviation M.ª (write M. or María). Particles such as De, Del, De la, and De los must be placed with the surname, not with the name. It is essential to provide the ORCID number of each author (https://orcid.org/).

3)Author affiliation: Each author’s institution, city, and country must be indicated. If authors have different affiliations, these must be marked with superscript numbers corresponding to each institution, listed under the names.
Example:
Vannia Gonzales-Krapp¹, Valeria Vento-Sime², Karen V. Quiroz-Cornejo³, Víctor J. Samillan^3,4
1. Academia de artes marciales Parabellum. Lima, Perú
2. Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas. Lima, Perú
3. Universidad Le Cordon Bleu. Lima, Perú
4. Escuela de Postgrado, Universidad Nacional de Trujillo. Trujillo, Perú

4)Corresponding author’s email address.

 

II. Abstract

The abstract of the article must have between 200 and 250 words. It should not contain undefined abbreviations or unreferenced citations. It must be presented in Spanish and English (or vice versa, depending on the text language). It should quickly and concisely identify the article’s content, including the most relevant context, objective, methodology, main results, and conclusions. It is written in the past tense and structured in a single paragraph.

Keywords must be 4 to 6 words. They should not appear in the title to fulfill their role in searches. The first word begins with a capital letter, followed by commas, and ending with a period. Keywords must also be presented in Spanish and English.

III. Introduction

The introduction must explain the research problem and why it was studied. It should describe the problem, justify its study, and highlight background information from the most recent scientific literature. The background must include the authors’ contributions to cover the gap that the article intends to address. It must clearly state the importance and objectives of the manuscript.

IV. Materials and Methods

This section should describe the materials used and their origin, as well as the site where the work was carried out. Methodological procedures, equipment, and any modifications must be described in detail. Sample size, data collection instruments, and statistical analysis techniques must be specified. If the study involves humans, experimental animals, or plants taken from nature, international ethical standards must be followed and mentioned. Human studies must have approval from an institutional ethics committee, attaching the approval certificate and the informed consent used. The level of detail must ensure reproducibility.

V. Results and Discussion

Results must follow the chronological order of the Materials and Methods section. Each result should begin with a short introduction and be presented with tables and figures as needed. If necessary, Results and Discussion may be divided into subsections, avoiding repetition. All results must be discussed, explaining their meaning and supported by theoretical bases and comparisons with recent studies. Explanations must highlight improvements or limitations compared to previous results and must be supported by updated scientific references.

VI. Conclusions

Conclusions must synthesize the main findings of the study, highlighting their scientific relevance and practical implications. They must directly respond to the objectives of the work, be concise, and avoid repetition of previous information or explanations.

VII. Author contribution statement

To promote transparency and recognition of individual contributions, the journal adopts the CRediT taxonomy as the standard for authorship declaration. This approach describes each author’s participation in tasks such as: conceptualization, data curation, formal analysis, funding acquisition, investigation, methodology, project administration, resources, software, supervision, validation, visualization, writing the original draft, and writing review & editing.

VIII. Funding and Acknowledgments

Authors must declare any source of funding involved in the research or article preparation. Example: “This work was supported by [Institution] [grant number xxxx-1234].”

If no funding was provided, include: “This research did not receive external funding and was financed by the authors.”

Acknowledgments for additional collaboration or support may also be included.

IX. Declaration of generative AI use in writing

Authors must declare whether they used generative AI during manuscript preparation. Example: “During manuscript preparation, the author(s) used [TOOL/SERVICE NAME] for [PURPOSE]. The work was subsequently reviewed and edited, and full responsibility for the content is assumed by the author(s).”

If there is nothing to declare, this section will not appear.

X. References

References must follow the latest APA guidelines. Authors must carefully check correctness and ensure that every in-text citation has a corresponding reference. Each manuscript must include at least 15 references but no more than 30.

Examples:

Article with DOI:
Terry, V., & Casusol, K. (2018). Formulación de una salsa picante a base de pulpa de cocona (Solanum sessiliflorum), ají amarillo (Capsicum baccatum) y ají Charapita (Capsicum chinense). Revista de Investigaciones de la Universidad Le Cordon Bleu, 5(1), 5–17. https://doi.org/10.1017/s001190000386

Article without DOI (online):
Terry, V., & Casusol, K. (2018). Formulación de una salsa picante a base de pulpa de cocona (Solanum sessiliflorum), ají amarillo (Capsicum baccatum) y ají Charapita (Capsicum chinense). Revista de Investigaciones de la Universidad Le Cordon Bleu, 5(1), 5–17. http://revistas.ulcb.edu.pe/index.php/REVISTAULCB/article/view/104

Article without DOI (print):
Terry, V., & Casusol, K. (2018). Formulación de una salsa picante a base de pulpa de cocona (Solanum sessiliflorum), ají amarillo (Capsicum baccatum) y ají Charapita (Capsicum chinense). Revista de Investigaciones de la Universidad Le Cordon Bleu, 5(1), 5–17.

Article content guidelines

Text format

• Manuscripts must be submitted in Word, written in a single column.
• Use 1.5 line spacing.
• Use a simple font (Calibri 12 pt).
• Use italics for words in a language different from the manuscript text.
• Use automatic page numbering.
• Do not use field functions.
• Use tabs or commands for indentation, not the spacebar.
• Use the table function, not Excel, to create tables.
• Use the equation editor for equations.
• Maximum length: 15 pages.
• Decimal separator: “,” in Spanish; “.” in English (e.g., 3,1416 vs. 3.1416).
• Thousands separator: space every 3 digits (e.g., 1 000 000), except for years.
• Numbers with units: leave a space (e.g., 25 %, 25 g).

Abbreviations

Abbreviations must be defined the first time they appear and used consistently. Footnotes must be avoided. Table notes must follow APA rules.

Tables and figures

• Maximum: 5 tables and 5 figures per manuscript.
• Number all tables and figures using Arabic numerals.
• They must be cited in order before they appear in the document.
• Each table/figure must be titled clearly.
• Tables: title above. Figures: title below. Aligned left.
• No screenshots accepted as figures.
• Figures and photos must have a resolution of at least 1200 ppi.
• Graphs must be in black, gray, or white; avoid 3D or pie charts.
• All figure text must be legible at final size.
• Scale bars must be used if magnification is applied.

Figure captions

Each figure must have a concise title accurately describing what is shown. Titles begin with the word Figure in bold, followed by the number (also bold), and then the title.

Numerical data and measurements

• Use the International System of Units (SI).
• In Spanish texts, use comma for decimals; in English, use period.
• Use a space between numbers and units (e.g., 25 %, 10 kg).
• For numbers over four digits, use spaces every three digits (except years).

Peer review system

The journal applies a double-blind peer review system. Reviewers are external experts. Open peer review is also accepted if authors request it and reviewers agree. Authors may suggest reviewers in the Authorization letter for publication and distribution.

The process begins with a compliance check by the scientific editor. Authors receive an email decision within 30 days. If revisions are required, 15 days are given for corrections. Peer reviewers have 60 days to evaluate manuscripts. Possible decisions are: publishable without changes, with minor changes, with major changes (resubmission required), or not publishable. Authors then have 20 days to correct and resubmit. Failure to comply results in rejection.

Access and reuse policy

The journal follows an open access policy. All content is freely available in full text with no embargo. No fees are charged for submission, review, or publication. The journal is distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). Authors may share and reuse their work under this license, provided original authorship and first publication are cited. Authors may also self-archive preprints and published versions. Commercial use requires prior written authorization from the editor.

Ethical principles

The journal adheres to the COPE Code of Conduct (https://publicationethics.org/). The editorial team promotes good research practices and may reject manuscripts that violate ethical standards.

• Originality: Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere. Proper citation is required when using external sources.
• Consent: All authors must provide consent through the authorization letter.
• Authorship: All contributors must be listed; authorship order reflects contribution.
• Transparency: Peer review is conducted anonymously and objectively, free of conflicts of interest.

Use of generative AI

Authors must declare in the author’s letter whether generative AI was used in manuscript writing. AI cannot be listed as an author. Editors and reviewers are prohibited from using generative AI in their tasks. Any undeclared use will be considered as not used.

Inclusive language

Manuscripts must use inclusive language, respecting diversity and avoiding discriminatory expressions based on age, gender, sexual orientation, culture, ethnicity, or disability.

Image processing

Authors must ensure that image adjustments (brightness, contrast, color balance) do not remove original information. Generative AI or AI-assisted tools may not be used to create or modify images.

Any manuscript that does not comply with these principles and is found to involve malpractice will be rejected, retracted, or removed, depending on the stage at which the ethical violation is detected.

The Editors reserve the right to reject manuscripts that do not meet the above-mentioned guidelines. The author will be fully responsible for the content included in the manuscript.