Guidelines for authors

Author guidelines for 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 published by the University’s Research Center. The journal is issued semiannually and is oriented toward the publication of original scientific articles and literature reviews in agricultural sciences and related food areas (biotechnology, contamination, diets, genomics and genetics of food production, nutrition, food processing and preservation, among others). The journal publishes work by national and international researchers, in Spanish or English.

Submission of a manuscript for publication must respect the originality of the scientific work; it must not be under review elsewhere nor previously published. The inclusion of figures, tables or passages of text that have already been published must be accompanied by the copyright holder’s permission. Otherwise, the material received will be assumed to be the property of the author(s).

The corresponding author must contact the journal’s editor to initiate the review process. The manuscript must be accompanied by the following documents: Author letter and originality statement and Authorization letter for publication and distribution, duly completed and signed by each author. The order of authorship in these documents must match the manuscript (otherwise, the manuscript will be returned to the corresponding author).

The editor and the journal shall not be held legally responsible for the contents of any published article in the event of a claim.

Manuscripts will only be considered for review if they comply with the journal’s formal requirements. All text, tables and figures must be submitted in Word format; tables and figures must be numbered and inserted in the correct place in the text; original data may be requested from the authors. Both tables and figures must not exceed five (5) of each.

The manuscript must be prepared in Word on A4 paper, 1.5 line spacing, Calibri 12 pt, single column. Submissions should be emailed to: revista.cientifica@ulcb.edu.pe, accompanied by the Authorization letter for publication and distribution and the Author letter and originality statement.

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

Manuscript structure

I. Manuscript identification

  1. Title: Concise and informative (max. 15 words), in Spanish and its English translation (or vice versa). Each living organism must be followed by the scientific name in parentheses and in italics, respecting taxonomic norms. The title must be attractive, precise, and convey the content; do not use commercial names or abbreviations. No final period.
  2. Author identification: Follow the IraLIS convention (International Registry of Authors – Links to Identify Scientists): First name + Middle initial (optional) + First surname. If a second surname is included, link both with a hyphen. Do not use “M.ª” (use “M.” or “María”). The particles “De”, “Del”, “De la”, “De los” must go with the surname. An ORCID iD is required for each author (https://orcid.org/).
  3. Affiliation of each author: Include institution, city, country. Example:
    Vannia Gonzales-Krapp1, Valeria Vento-Sime2, Karen V. Quiroz-Cornejo3, and Víctor J. Samillan3,4
    1. Academia de artes marciales Parabellum. Lima, Peru
    2. Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas. Lima, Peru
    3. Universidad Le Cordon Bleu. Lima, Peru
    4. Escuela de Postgrado, Universidad Nacional de Trujillo. Trujillo, Peru
  4. Corresponding author: Provide the email address of the responsible author.

II. Abstract

The abstract (Spanish and English) must be 200–250 words, without undefined abbreviations or unreferenced citations. It should rapidly identify the content: background, objective, methods, main results, and conclusions. Write in the past tense and as a single paragraph.

Keywords: 4–6 terms, preferably not in the title. Capitalize the first word, separate by commas, and end with a period. Provide in Spanish and English.

III. Introduction

Present the research problem and its justification, highlighting recent literature. Include the manuscript’s importance and objectives, and the contribution to the identified gap.

IV. Materials and Methods

Describe materials (origin), study site, methodological procedures, equipment and modifications; sample size, instruments, and statistical analysis. For studies involving humans/animals/wild plants, comply with and declare international ethical standards. Human studies require institutional ethics approval (attach evidence) and informed consent. Provide sufficient detail to ensure reproducibility.

V. Results and Discussion

Follow the order of Materials and Methods. Each result may begin with a brief introduction; use relevant tables/figures. Subdivision is acceptable when it improves clarity, avoiding repetition. Discuss the meaning and value of the findings, with theoretical support and comparison with current literature. Indicate strengths and limitations. Arguments must be supported by up-to-date citations.

VI. Conclusions

Summarize the principal results, their scientific relevance and applications. Answer the objectives. Be concise and avoid repeating previous information.

VII. Author contribution statement

The journal adopts the CRediT taxonomy for contributions: conceptualization, data curation, formal analysis, funding acquisition, investigation, methodology, project administration, resources, software, supervision, validation, visualization, writing – original draft, and writing – review & editing.

VIII. Funding / Acknowledgments

Declare sources of funding. Example: “This work was supported by [Institution] [grant number xxxx-1234]”. If unfunded: “This research received no external funding and was self-funded by the authors.” Additional acknowledgments may be included.

IX. Statement on the use of generative AI

Authors must declare any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation: “During the preparation of this manuscript, the author(s) used [TOOL] for [PURPOSE]. The authors then reviewed and take full responsibility for the content.” If not applicable, omit this section.

X. References

Follow the latest APA edition. Ensure one-to-one correspondence between in-text citations and reference list. Minimum 15 and maximum 30 references per manuscript.

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

Online article without 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. http://revistas.ulcb.edu.pe/index.php/REVISTAULCB/article/view/104

Print article without 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.

Article content guidelines

Text format

  • Submit in Word, single column.
  • Line spacing: 1.5.
  • Font: Calibri 12 pt for body text.
  • Italics for words in a language other than the manuscript language.
  • Automatic page numbering.
  • Do not use field functions.
  • Use tabs for indents; do not use the spacebar.
  • Create tables with Word’s table tool (not Excel).
  • Use an equation editor where needed.
  • Maximum length: 15 pages.
  • Decimals: “,” in Spanish manuscripts and “.” in English manuscripts (e.g., 3,1416 / 3.1416).
  • From thousands onward, separate every three digits with a space (e.g., 1 000 000), except for years.
  • Place a space between numbers and units or symbols (e.g., 25 %, 25 g).

Abbreviations

  • Define upon first mention and use consistently.
  • Avoid footnotes in the main text.
  • Use table notes according to current APA.

Tables and figures

  • Maximum of 5 tables and 5 figures per manuscript.
  • Use Arabic numerals and cite them in-text in consecutive order, always before they appear.
  • Each table/figure must have an explanatory title.
  • Tables: title above; Figures: title below; align left.
  • No screenshots. Minimum resolution for figures/photos: 1,200 ppi.
  • If required for layout, original figures or data will be requested.
  • Graphics in white, grays and black; avoid 3D and pie charts.
  • All figure text must be legible at final size.
  • For micro/macro images, include a scale bar within the figure.
  • Figures may be in color; if B/W, ensure the principal information remains clear.

Figure caption

  • Each figure must have a concise, precise title.
  • Begin with Figure + number in bold, followed by the name.

Numerical data and measurements

  • Use SI units.
  • In Spanish use “,” for decimals; in English use “.”.
  • Insert a space between the last digit and the unit/symbol.
  • For more than four digits, insert a space every three (except years), no periods or commas.
  • The expression “author’s own elaboration” does not qualify as a source.

Peer-review system

The journal applies double-blind peer review as the main system, with external expert reviewers. Open peer review may be used optionally if requested by the authors and accepted by the reviewers. Authors may suggest reviewers in the “Authorization letter for publication and distribution”.

The process begins with a check for compliance with the Author Guidelines and a topical assessment by the Scientific Editor. Within 30 days of receipt, authors will receive a preliminary decision (accept or reject). Rejection is final. For minor fixes, the return deadline is 15 days.

The manuscript then proceeds to double-blind peer review (up to 60 days). Possible decisions: publishable without changes; publishable with minor changes; major changes (resubmission); not publishable. Manuscripts with observations will be returned within 15 days; authors have 20 days to submit corrections. If not submitted within 30 days, the manuscript is automatically withdrawn.

Access and reuse policy

The journal is open access: all content is available in full text without embargo. No fees are charged for submission, evaluation or publication (no APCs).

The journal is distributed under a CC BY 4.0 license. Mixing, transforming and building upon the material for commercial and non-commercial purposes is allowed, provided authorship and first publication in this journal are cited (license terms apply as per CC BY 4.0). Authors may disseminate the published version elsewhere, indicating authorship and initial publication. Self-archiving of pre- and published versions (journal layout) is permitted. Any commercial use requires prior written authorization from the Scientific Editor.

Ethical principles

The journal adheres to the COPE Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines (publicationethics.org). The Scientific Editor, Editorial Director, Editorial Board and Advisory Committee promote best practices and may detect irregularities. Principles:

  • Originality: original, unpublished work, not under simultaneous evaluation; proper citation and referencing are mandatory.
  • Consent: all authors must sign the authorization letter.
  • Authorship: include all contributors; order according to contribution.
  • Transparency: double-blind, anonymous, objective and consistent peer review; no conflicts or links with the authors.

Manifesto on the use of generative AI

Authors must state in the author letter whether generative AI was used during scientific writing (this does not apply to research data analysis tools). Any use must be responsible, supervised and under the control of the authors. AI cannot be listed as an author. Reviewers and editors are not allowed to use generative AI or AI-assisted tools in their duties. Lack of a statement implies no use.

Inclusive language

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

Image processing

Adjustments to brightness, contrast or color are accepted provided original information is not removed. The use of generative AI or AI-assisted tools to create or modify images is not permitted.

Any manuscript not aligned with these principles and found to involve malpractice will be rejected, retracted or removed, depending on the stage at which ethical issues are detected. The editors reserve the right to reject manuscripts that fail to meet these guidelines. The author(s) are responsible for the manuscript’s content.