Publication Guidelines

Author Guidelines

The works submitted to Comunica360° may correspond to professional case studies, applied analytical essays, and professional reflections based on experience. Manuscripts may be sent by email to [email protected] or [email protected]. Likewise, submissions may also be shared through the OJS editorial system. You may access the tutorials on how the system works here.

  1. Submitted works must be original, unpublished, and not previously published or under consideration for publication elsewhere, whether nationally or internationally. In addition, authors are required to submit a signed letter authorizing the University of Lima Editorial Fund to publish their article in the digital edition of Comunica360°. To access the letter template, click here.
  2. Articles may be written in Spanish, English, or Portuguese and must be submitted in .doc or .docx (MS Word) format. Manuscripts should be between 3,000 and 8,000 words, excluding references, but including titles, authors’ names and affiliations, abstract, tables, figures, and captions. The text must use 1.5 line spacing and 12-point Times New Roman font.
  3. The journal encourages the publication of co-authored articles between individuals linked to academia and those related to the institutional/business field of communication and related activities.
  4. Both the abstract and conclusions must clearly indicate the specific communication problem addressed and the alternative solutions that emerged from the research.
  5. These texts will be evaluated by a reviewer familiar with the subject matter.

Guidelines for the Submission of Research Articles

  1. Cover page: full title of the work and author information (first name(s), last name(s), and email address).
  2. Page 1: full title of the work, abstract (150–200 words), and 5 to 7 keywords. 
  3. Comunica360° accepts three article formats, each of which must follow the structures described below:

  • Professional case study: presents how a communication problem was addressed within a specific project. Its structure includes context or background, problem, objective, implementation of the applied strategy, and results. Final reflections, references in APA format, and annexes (if necessary) should then be included. You may review the template for submitting a professional case study here.

  • Professional reflection based on experience: a text based on professional trajectory and lived experiences that critically analyzes professional practice. Its purpose is to share real lessons learned, question approaches, and offer useful ideas that may help other professionals in their daily work. You may review the template for submitting a professional reflection based on experience here.

  • Applied analytical essay: a text that analyzes current phenomena, explaining why they occur and how they impact our environment. Its purpose is to connect these ideas with professional practice by offering lessons, useful approaches, and possible actions for professionals working in communication and related fields. You may review the template for submitting an applied analytical essay here.

       4. Citations and references:

  • Articles must follow the guidelines established in the 7th edition of the American Psychological Association (APA) Style Manual.
  • Direct quotations within articles and books should follow this format: (author’s last name, year, page), for example: (Vela, 2018, p. 11). For paraphrasing, including the page number is not mandatory. For other publication formats, please consult the APA 7th edition manual.
  • Informational notes should appear as footnotes. If they include citations, these must also follow APA style. Footnotes do not exempt authors from properly citing the source of the information.
  • Example of a book reference:
    Mendoza, M. (2016). 100 años de periodismo en el Perú: 1949-2000 (Vol. 2). Universidad de Lima, Fondo Editorial.

  • Example of a journal article reference with DOI:
  • Roncoroni Osio, U. & Bailón Maxi, J. E. (2020). Pensamiento computacional. Alfabetización digital sin computadoras. Icono 14, 18(1), 379–405. https://doi.org/10.7195/ri14.v18i2.1570
  • Example of a journal article reference without DOI:
    Quiroz Velasco, M. T. (2014). Las brechas digitales en las aulas peruanas. Miradas, 1(12), 66–73. Retrieved from http://revistas.utp.edu.co/index.php/miradas/article/view/9370/5860
  • Example of a newspaper article reference:
    Colomé, J. P. (2022, February 21). Un análisis de 1,3 millones de tuits sobre Casado y Ayuso da una ligera ventaja a la presidenta madrileña. El País. https://elpais.com/tecnologia/2022-02-21/un-analisis-de-13-millones-de-tuits-sobre-casado-y-ayuso-da-una-ligera-ventaja-a-la-presidenta-madrilena.html
  • Example of a footnote:
    Ricardo Bedoya is a film critic for “El Dominical,” the supplement of the newspaper El Comercio in Lima, and hosts and directs the television program “El placer de los ojos,” broadcast on TV Perú, Channel 7. He holds a law degree from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. He teaches film and communication courses at the Faculty of Communication of the University of Lima. [email protected]

        5. Presentation of images, graphs, and tables:

  • Images (photographs), figures (infographics, statistical charts, etc.), and tables must be included and referenced within the text. During the layout process, they will be placed as close as possible to the corresponding mention. They must follow the requirements established by APA 7th edition standards.

Editorial Services

  • All content published in Comunica360° undergoes copyediting by the University of Lima Editorial Fund.
  • All reviewers may receive, upon request, a digital evaluation certificate acknowledging their contribution to the journal.

Indexing and Quality Services

Comunica360° is indexed in the directories and databases of the following institutions:

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