Gaceta CONBIOÉTICA is the scientific communication organ of the National Bioethics Commission. Its purpose is to contribute to the study of Bioethics as a disciplinary field and analytical tool, in the context of scientific advancement and the development and impact of emerging technologies in the realms of life, health, and the environment. Additionally, it aims to incorporate social debate into the public agenda with an evidence-based, secular, inclusive, and interdisciplinary approach that promotes respect for human rights.
It is a biannual, open access publication (free for both authors and readers), peer-reviewed, and published in electronic format. Manuscripts for evaluation are accepted in either Spanish or English. It has an Editorial Board, and a Scientific Committee composed of national and international experts.
Manuscripts should be submitted through: http://publisher.gacetaconbioetica.permanyer.com
PREPARATION
• Front Page: The front page should have: a. Concise and informative title of the paper in Spanish and English and short title. b. Name and surname(s) of each author (without titles or positions), in this format: Antonio P. Morales, Antonio Morales, or Antonio P. Morales-Andrade, if there are two surnames. c. Name of the Institution of belonging and names of the departments in which they are attached, city and country. d. Name and current address of the author responsible for correspondence. e. Acknowledgements. f. Sources of research funding and g. Declaration of conflict of interest. *These last two should also be included in the letter of ethical responsibilities.
• Manuscript: The file with the main text of the manuscript must be a completely anonymous document and should contain: title, abstracts, and keywords in both Spanish and English, the body of the article, references, and tables and figures (after the references section).
- Language: The text should be written correctly in Spanish or English, accompanied by an abstract in the original language of the work and in a second language (Spanish or English, as appropriate).
- Abstract in Spanish: The abstract should state the purpose of the research, the basic procedures (sample selection, analytical and observational methods); main findings (specific data and, if possible, their statistical significance), as well as relevant conclusions and the originality of the research. Depending on the type of article, the abstract should be structured with the following sections: Introduction, Objective, Materials and Methods, Results, and Conclusions. At the end, list 3 to 6 keywords to facilitate inclusion in international indexes. It is suggested to use terms from MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) and DeCS (Descriptores en Ciencias de la Salud).
- Abstract in English: It should have the same characteristics and content as the abstract in Spanish. Start with a version of the title of the work in English. Also include 3 to 6 keywords. It is recommended that this paragraph be reviewed by an experienced translator to ensure its quality. It is not mandatory for short communications to have abstracts.
- Introduction: This section should include the background, problem statement, and study objective in a continuous and well-supported narrative, citing relevant literature.
- Materials and Methods: Clearly describe the sample characteristics, the methods used with relevant references, so that other researchers can replicate similar studies. Statistical methods should be clearly stated with the appropriate references. Authors must detail the ethical procedures followed and that have been approved by their institution’s ethics committee, if applicable.
- Results: Present the significant findings of the study, comparing them with necessary figures or graphs that expand on the information provided in the text. Do not repeat information in the text and in tables and/or figures.
- Discussion: Contrast the results with what is reported in the literature and with the objectives and hypotheses stated in the work.
- Conclusions: Summarize the main conclusions of the study, and if they are preliminary, suggest future studies. Conclusions should be consistent with the objectives set and directly derived from the research process conducted.
- References: Follow the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals (International Committee of Medical Journal Editors). References should be numbered consecutively in the order they first appear in the text. Cite references in the text, tables, and figure captions with the corresponding numbers. For citations with multiple authors (more than six), include only the first 6 authors followed by "et al." after the abbreviation of the name(s) of the 6th author. For 6 or fewer authors, include all their names in the citation: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/uniform_requirements.html
- Articles published in journals should appear in the following format: Welt CK, Chan JL, Bullen J, Murphy R, Smith P, DePaoli AM, et al. Recombinant human leptin in women with hypothalamic amenorrhea. N Engl J Med. 2004; 351: 987- 97.
- Articles that are published online ahead of print (i.e., online before being assigned to a specific issue) must include the DOI to facilitate their location. Example: Biswas S, Lefkovits J, Liew D, et al. Characteristics of national and major regional percutaneous coronary intervention registries: A structured literature review. EuroIntervention. 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.4244/EIJ-D-18- 00434.
- References to books must include the full name of the publisher as well as the city and country of publication and the year in which it was published, according to the following model: Aréchiga H, Somolinos J. Mexican contributions to modern medicine. Fund of Economic Culture. Mexico D.F., Mexico, 1994.
- References to chapters in books should appear as follows: Pasternak RC, Braunwald E. Acute myocardial infarction; or: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. Isselbacher KJ, Braunwald E, Wilson JD, Martin JB, Fauci AS, Kasper DL (Eds.) McGraw-Hill Inc. 12a. Edition, New York, USA, 1994, pp. 1066-1077.
- Web pages should include the URL and the date of access. Example: National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence. Chronic heart failure in adults: management. 2010. Available at: http://www.nice.org.uk/Guidance/cg108. Accessed December 6, 2011.
- Conference abstracts should also include the date and location of the conference in addition to the URL and date of access. Example: Veronesi F, Korfiati A, Buffat R, et al. Assessing accuracy and geographical transferability of machine learning algorithms for environmental modelling. Presented at: 20th Conference on Geo-Information Science; May 9-12, 2017; Wageningen, The Netherlands. Available at: https://agile-online.org/index.php/programme- 2017/accepted-papers-and-posters-2017. Accessed June 15, 2020.
• Tables and Figures: These should be included at the end of the manuscript after the references section.
- Tables: Should be presented double-spaced, consecutively numbered in the order cited in the text, with titles at the top and explanations for abbreviations and footnotes at the bottom.
- Figures: Should be referenced in the text in order. Figure legends should be written double-spaced. The legend should contain all the necessary information to interpret the figure correctly without referring to the text. Data already presented in the text should not be repeated in the figures or graphs. The approx. quality should be 300dpi/180mm.
- Graphs, Charts, and Drawings: Should be generated with high-resolution graphics programs (JPG, TIFF, EPS, PowerPoint, and Illustrator). All iconography should be original. If not, the source reference must be cited, and the author must obtain prior permission from the respective publisher.
- Photographs of objects: Should include a ruler for calibrating reference measurements. In microphotographs, there should be a microscopic magnification scale or a micrometer bar for reference.
- If the research includes information about patients, names, faces, data, or any recognizable features should not appear. If this is necessary, the author must include a signed authorization for publication by the patient or their legal representative. Authors are encouraged to add illustrations that appropriately complement the text.
• Ethical disclosures letter
The submitted manuscript must be accompanied by a letter addressed to the Editorial Committee of Gaceta CONBIOÉTICA, signed by all authors of the text, which should explicitly state:
a. The sources of funding for the research.
b. Any financial or personal relationships with other individuals or organizations that could lead to a conflict of interest related to the article being submitted, or a declaration that no conflict of interest exists.
c. That the text has not been previously published nor is it under simultaneous consideration by another journal.
d. That rights have not been previously granted.
e. That the opinions contained in the article are the responsibility of the authors.
f. That if the manuscript is accepted for publication, copyright will be transferred to Gaceta CONBIOÉTICA.
In the same letter, the authors must declare one of the following statements:
- I have not used any type of generative artificial intelligence for the drafting of this manuscript, or for the creation of table captions and/or figure legends.
- I have used generative artificial intelligence, specifically (name of the AI in question) in the drafting of this manuscript and/or in the creation of table captions and/or figure legends.
The format for the ethical responsibility letter is available at: https://bit.ly/Gaceta_CONBIOÉTICA_Manuscritos
SUBMISSION
- The front page, the complete manuscript (fully anonymous), and the ethical responsibility letter from the authors, as specified, must be submitted in a single email to: gac.conbioetica.mexico@gmail.com
- Articles that do not meet the criteria established in the author instructions published at https://publisher.gacetaconbioetica.permanyer.com/login.php will be automatically rejected.
- Manuscripts should be submitted through: http://publisher.gacetaconbioetica.permanyer.com
EDITORIAL PROCESS
- Stages of the editorial process
- Receipt of the manuscript: Its objective is to verify that the manuscript complies with the instructions for authors and that the documentation submitted is complete.
- Initial editorial review: Its objective is to corroborate the relevance, timeliness, originality and scientific contribution of the manuscript, as well as the methodological and statisticalsoundness of the study. It will be submitted to a plagiarism detection system. As a result, the manuscript may be rejected or sent for peer review.
- Peer review: The opinion of at least two experts in the area in question will be obtained, who will evaluate the technical and methodological aspects of the research.
- Editorial review: Its objective is to make a decision based on the opinion of peer reviewers. The opinion may be rejected, major changes, minor changes or accepted. In the case of major or minor changes, it will be re-evaluated by the initial peer reviewers.
- Final editing: Its purpose is technical and linguistic editing (and translation), galley layout, DOI assignment, and correction by the author.
- Advance publication: All manuscripts will be published ahead of print on the journal's website as soon as they complete the editing process, until they are incorporated in a final issue of the journal.
- Proofs for review and correction of an accepted article
- When considered by the Editorial Committee, the corresponding author will receive the proofs of the article for review and correction of terminology errors, or other updates related to data/figures. Since the article will already be edited, according to the internal regulations of the Gazette, style corrections will not be accepted. The corresponding author will receive an e-mail with the article in PDF format, on which he/she can leave his/her comments. Alternatively, authors may make a list of corrections and send them to the e-mail gac.conbioetica.mexico@gmail.com. The author will have a maximum of 5 working days to send his/her corrections.
- Any major changes at this stage will be subject to approval by the Editorial Committee. Be sure to include all changes in a single e-mail, as we cannot guarantee the inclusion of subsequent corrections. Proofreading is the responsibility of the author.
- Suggested links for the preparation of manuscripts
-Uniform Requirements for Preparing Manuscripts for Biomedical Journal Manuscripts: Writing and Editing Biomedical Publications, in the most recent version published by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors: http://www.icmje.org.
-Recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics on the use of artificial intelligence in the writing of scientific research, as well as the attribution of authorship of manuscripts as established: https://publicationethics.org/.
-International guidelines, according to the type of research:
-CONSORT: http://www.consort-statement.org
-STROBE: www.strobe-statement.org
-STARD: www.equator-network.org/reporting-guidelines/stard/
-EQUATOR: http://www.equator-network.org
TYPES OF ARTICLES
- Articles and Contributions Section: Manuscripts will be submitted through this platform following the release of the Call for Papers, although direct invitations to authors may be made on an exceptional basis after consulting the Editor-in-Chief. The texts must adhere to the instructions outlined in the PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF MANUSCRIPTS section on this platform.
- Contributions and Perspectives and Cases and current affairs: Manuscripts will be submitted from the launching of the Call for Papers, through this platform, although exceptionally direct invitations may be made to authors, after consultation with the Editor in Chief. The texts must contain the instructions indicated in the corresponding section of INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS of this platform.
COPYRIGHT
Manuscripts submitted must be accompanied by a letter signed by all authors, stating that the work has not been previously published and has not been simultaneously submitted to another journal, that there is no conflict of interest, and that, if accepted, the authors transfer the copyright to the National Bioethics Commission, which will publish the work under the open access license CC BY-NC-ND (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).
The opinions expressed in the article are the responsibility of the authors.
Articles will not be accepted for review if they are not prepared in accordance with the instructions for authors.
EDITORIAL PROCESS
The editorial process consists of 6 stages:
1. Manuscript submission (undetermined, depending on the author's compliance with the requirements): its objective is to check that the manuscript complies with the specifications of these instructions for authors and that the submitted documentation is complete.
2. Initial editorial screening (maximum 5 working days): its objective is to corroborate the relevance, timeliness, originality and scientific contribution of the manuscript, as well as the methodological and statistical soundness of the study. At this point, it will be submitted to an electronic plagiarism detection system. As a result, the manuscript may be rejected or sent for peer review.
3. Peer review (maximum 30 working days): The opinion of at least two experts in the area in question will be obtained, who will evaluate the technical and methodological aspects of the research.
4. Editorial review (maximum 7 working days): its objective is to make a decision based on the opinion of peer reviewers. The opinion may be rejected, major changes, minor changes or accepted. In the case of major or minor changes, it will be re-evaluated by the initial peer reviewers.
5. Final editing (6 weeks): its objective is technical and linguistic editing (and translation), galley layout, DOI assignment, and proofreading by the author.
6. Advance publication: All manuscripts will be published ahead of print on the journal's website as soon as they complete the editing process, until they are incorporated in a final issue of the journal.
PRINT PROOFS (PDF) OF YOUR ACCEPTED ARTICLE
The corresponding author will receive the proofs of the article for review and correction of terminology errors, or other updates related to data/figures. Since the article will already be edited according to the internal rules of the journal, style corrections will not be accepted. The corresponding author will receive an e-mail with the article in PDF format, on which he/she can leave his/her comments. The author may need Adobe Reader version 9 (or higher), which can be downloaded free of charge.) For other system requirements, please visit the Adobe website.
Alternatively, authors may make a list of corrections and send them by e-mail. Any major changes at this stage are subject to approval by the Editor. Be sure to include all changes in a single e-mail, as we cannot guarantee the inclusion of subsequent corrections.
Proofreading is the responsibility of the author.
Useful links:
- Committee on Publication Ethics. Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers
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