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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file (manuscript) is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or Adobe Acrobat (PDF).
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The page size is A4, with 2 cm margins, except for the bottom margin, which is 2.5 cm. The font size is 11 points; the line spacing is double, and each line is numbered in the left margin. Italics are used instead of underlining, and illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the relevant sections of the text, not at the end of the document.
  • The text adheres to the style and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Directrices del autor/a Author Guidelines, available in the "About the Journal" section.
  • A cover page with the title of the work, authors and affiliations is included in a separate file.
  • The manuscript does not contain the names of the authors or their affiliations either in the body of the text or in the file properties.
  • The Resumen and Abstract are limited to 300 words and do not contain citations or equations.

Author Guidelines

Contributions must be ORIGINAL and UNPUBLISHED and must not have been previously published, submitted to any other journal or publication medium, or be under review elsewhere.

Submissions presented previously at scientific events (such as conferences, workshops, or symposia) are accepted, provided they have not been published in proceedings.

GEOACTA only publishes original material and does not require exclusivity: works may be published later in any language, medium, or format, provided it is indicated that the text was originally published in GEOACTA, along with the appropriate citation.

All published works will be released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0).

Texts that do not meet the following guidelines will be returned to authors for adjustment within the specified deadlines and will not advance to peer review until they conform to these editorial standards.

Manuscripts should be submitted as a single electronic file in Microsoft Word, LibreOffice, or Portable Document Format (pdf), with tables and figures inserted in the appropriate locations rather than at the end. The document may be in rtf, doc, or pdf format, but it must be editable in all cases.

Additionally, a separate title page file with the information detailed below must be included.

Authors may submit a list of three or more specialists in the field, either domestic or international, who could serve as reviewers. This list should contain each reviewer’s full name, role, and email address. Suggested reviewers must not belong to the authors' research group or have been co-authors on published manuscripts within the last five years; otherwise, the manuscript may not be considered for publication.

It is recommended and preferable for authors to prepare their manuscripts in LaTeX, as this is the ideal format to ensure that the work meets GEOACTA’s requirements and facilitates the review and publication process. To do so, authors should use the style files provided by the journal: geoacta.cls for document structure and formatting, and geoacta.bst for bibliography management. These files are available for download in GEOACTA LaTeX templates.

However, if working in LaTeX is not possible, manuscripts may also be prepared in Word or LibreOffice. In these cases, it is important to follow the author guidelines carefully, adhering as closely as possible to the required format to ensure the quality and presentation of the manuscript.

Title page

A separate file containing the following information:

  • Full title of the work (in both Spanish and English).
  • Authors (first and last names) with full affiliations.
  • Corresponding author's email.

Manuscript

A separate file with the following information and structure:

  • Title.
  • Abstract (no more than 300 words).
  • Keywords (five, listed in order of importance).
  • Short title (for page headers).
  • Main text (including, if possible: Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, Acknowledgments, References).
  • If the work is in Spanish, also include items 1 to 3 in English. If in English, provide these in Spanish.

Note that GEOACTA follows a double-blind review process, so reviewers must not see author names or affiliations at any point during review. Thus, the Title Page must be uploaded separately, and the Acknowledgments section should not be included until the final acceptance. Also, ensure that the authors' identity does not appear in the file metadata or in the text of the work.

Abstract: All manuscripts must include a single-paragraph informative abstract (200-300 words), self-contained and without references, figures, tables, or equations. Avoid introducing new terms unless they are defined or widely known. Avoid commercial names and parentheses. The abstract should not simply list the article’s topics but should: 1) state the scope and main objectives; 2) describe methods used; 3) summarize results; and 4) highlight key conclusions. Remember, the abstract is often the most-read section and may influence the reader's or reviewer’s opinion before reading the entire content.

Introduction: The introduction should motivate readers to continue. It should provide enough background information to allow readers to understand the context and significance of the problem, without repeating established results or including unnecessary details. The introduction should: 1) present the nature and scope of the work; 2) review relevant literature and establish terminology and notation; 3) state objectives; and 4) provide an overview of the methodology and results to highlight the contribution.

Methodology: Describe the methodology in sufficient detail for knowledgeable readers to replicate the results. Detailed elements (such as complex mathematics) are best placed in appendices.

Results: This section presents the application of the methodology described. Experimental results (physical or computational) can be displayed in tables, figures, and analyses. Where possible, include a sample of real data to illustrate the proposed concept or technology. Historical results are typically geological interpretations. Select relevant results and avoid redundancy. Minor variations of the primary experiment should be summarized, and information in figure captions and table headers should not be repeated in the text. This section is often the shortest in a well-written paper.

Discussion: The discussion section should be separate from the conclusions section. Some works may not require a discussion section; if that is the case, omit it.

Conclusions: The conclusions section should include: 1) principles, relationships, and generalizations inferred from the results (without restating or summarizing results); 2) exceptions or issues with these principles, relationships, and generalizations, as indicated by the results; 3) agreements or disagreements with previous works; 4) theoretical implications and potential practical applications of the work; and 5) final conclusions, especially concerning the study’s relevance. Conclusions should go beyond merely summarizing results.

Manuscripts requirements

Manuscripts should be well-written and adhere to grammar, spelling, and style standards in Spanish or English. Consistency in nomenclature and terminology throughout, including in figures and tables, is essential. Avoid redundancies and inconsistencies in notation or references. Authors are encouraged to seek professional or technological assistance to ensure accuracy in all these aspects.

The format should use A4 paper, with continuous page numbering in the bottom margin and line numbering on the left. Double-spacing is required, with 2 cm margins on all sides except the bottom, which should be 2.5 cm. Use Arial font, 11 points (or equivalent, always 11 pt).

The title and keywords should be written in lowercase, with capitalization only where necessary (e.g., the first letter of the title, scientific names, proper nouns, acronyms).

Author names should be written in lowercase and bold, with superscript numbers to indicate affiliations.

Affiliations should start with the corresponding superscript number in lowercase.

Section titles should be uppercase and bold; subtitles lowercase and bold; and second-level subtitles, if any, lowercase italic.

All elements, including title, authors, affiliations, and section titles, should be left-aligned.

Figures and tables should be inserted or pasted within the document, along with their captions (see details in “Tables” and “Figures” below).

Abreviations and scientific names

Abbreviations of names, procedures, etc. should be defined upon first use. Physical abbreviations should follow the International System of Units (SI). Dates should be written as follows: February 8, 2012. When a species is first mentioned in the main text, provide both the common name (if available) and the scientific name (in italics) with the author. Subsequent references may use the common or scientific name without the author. Titles may include scientific names (without authors) or common names. Scientific names with their authors and common names (if applicable) should appear in both the Abstract and Summary.

Numbers and units

Decimal numbers should be written with a period, not a comma (e.g., 25.10; 2.30; 0.25), in both Spanish and English manuscripts. For whole numbers, neither commas nor periods should be used to separate thousands (e.g., 1000; 540000; 1000000). Units and dimensions should appear after numbers, separated by a space (e.g., "50 m"; "1000 m/s").

Equations

Equations should be clear, consistent, and readable, using uniform notation throughout and defining each variable appropriately. They should be error-free and, where possible, simplified into clear steps to aid understanding. Avoid redundancy, and if complex derivations are required, consider placing them in appendices. Units and dimensions of terms should also be indicated when relevant.

Equations should be centered and numbered in the right margin using Arabic numerals in parentheses (e.g., "(1)"), and punctuation should be added as if they were part of the text to improve flow. Use the lowercase word "equation" and the number without parentheses to refer to an equation in the text (for example, "In equation 3...").

Tables and figures

Tables and figures should be numbered with Arabic numerals, with captions placed above for tables and below for figures.

The size of figures and tables should not exceed the width or height of the text. Use a font size similar to the document text (preferably Arial or similar) and ensure it is fully legible.

Tables should not include shading or vertical lines, and figures should not have an external border. Tables should be created using the "Insert Table" function if using Word, or the tabular environment (or similar) if using LaTeX.

To insert figures, use "Paste Special" as Enhanced Metafile if in Word. In LaTeX, use the \includegraphics command from the graphicx package. If a figure contains multiple panels, label each with a lowercase letter in bold in the upper left corner of each panel (e.g., a), b), etc.).

Figures may be submitted in color or black and white but must be of high quality with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi to ensure easy interpretation by reviewers.

Tables and figures should be placed in the text in order, as close as possible to the first reference. Each figure and table must be cited in the article text in the order in which they appear. Captions for figures and headers for tables should be sufficiently clear to convey the significance of the figure or table without referring back to the main text.

Each figure and table should be referenced by its number in the text. When a number comes after "Figure," write it in capital letters in the text and figure captions. In table headers and the text, write "Table" with an initial capital letter when followed by a number (e.g., "In Figure 3 ..."; "... as shown in Figure 2b..."; "In Table 1...").

References

In-text citations should follow the format: (Smith & Robinson, 1987), Smith & Robinson (1987), (Robinson et al., 1980; Smith & Anderson, 1978); (Smith, 1970; 1972). For works with three or more authors, cite as: Smith et al., (1986). If references cannot be uniquely identified by author names and year, add letters (a, b, c, etc.) after the year (e.g., Smith & Robinson, 1988a; 1988b). Personal communications should be cited as follows: (Robinson, pers. comm., 1980).

The reference list should appear at the end of the work (but before any appendices, if applicable), ordered alphabetically first by author, then by year, and finally by title. The list should not be numbered and must include complete details. References should be formatted as in the following examples (with authors in bold and an "&" symbol joining the last author):

Books

Pengue, W. (2000). Cultivos transgénicos ¿Hacia dónde vamos? Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina: Lugar Editorial.

Kozlowski, T. T. (1984). Flooding and Plant Growth. New York, United States: Academic Press.

Book chapters

Slafer, G. A., Satorre E., & Andrade, F. H. (1994). Increases in grain yield in bread wheat from breeding and associated physiological changes. In G. A. Slafer, Genetic Improvement in Field Crops (pp. 1-68). New York, United States: Marcel Dekker.

Labrador Moreno, J. (2001). Aproximación a la gestión agroecológica de la fertilidad del suelo. En J. Labrador Moreno & M. A. Altieri (Coords.), Agroecología y desarrollo. Aproximación a los fundamentos agroecológicos para la gestión sustentable de agroecosistemas mediterráneos (pp.129-165). Madrid, España: Mundi Prensa.

Journal articles

Chahal, K. K., Mandeep, K., Urvashi, B., Singla, N., & Amandeep, K. (2017). A review on chemistry and biological activities of Laurus nobilis L. essential oil. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 6(4), 1153-1161.

Re, M., & Menéndez, N. (2006). Impacto del cambio climático en las costas del Río de La Plata. Revista Interamericana de Desastres Naturales, Accidentes e Infraestructura Civil, 7(1), 1-34. Retrieved from https://www.scipedia.com/public/Re_Men%C3%A9ndez_2007a

Lucho, C. A., Álvarez, M., Beltrán, R. I., Prieto, F., & Poggi, H. (2005). A multivariate analysis of the accumulation and fractionation of major and trace elements in agricultural soils in Hidalgo State, Mexico irrigated with raw wastewater. Environmental International. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2004.08.002

Newspaper articles

Ambientalistas vuelven a la carga por desmontes en Santiago y la isla Paulino (8 February 2013). El Día. Retrieved from https://www.eldia.com/edis/20130208/Ambientalistas-vuelven-carga-desmontes-Santiago-isla-Paulino-laciudad7.htm

Conference papers

De Paula, F., Locks, M., Beltrao, M., & Amaral, M. (2002). Estudio preliminar etnobotânico de plantas de uso medicinal na Região arqueológica de Central-Bahia, Brasil. Paper presented at the Third Virtual Conference on Anthropology and Archaeology. Bahia, Brazil. Retrieved from http://www.equiponaya.com.ar/congreso2002/ponencias/martha_locks.htm

Ferraris, G., & Bravo, M. L. (2014). Organizaciones de productores hortícolas del Cinturón Verde de La Plata. Paper presented at the VIII Sociology Conference of the UNLP. Ensenada, Argentina. Retrieved from http://www.memoria.fahce.unlp.edu.ar/trab_eventos/ev.4751/ev.4751.pdf

Theses

Mamone, L. A. (2014). Búsqueda de nuevos fotosensibilizantes para el tratamiento del cáncer, inactivación bacteriana y de principios activos antineoplásicos a partir de especies vegetales de Argentina (Doctoral thesis). Retrieved from http://digital.bl.fcen.uba.ar/download/tesis/tesis_n5514_Mamone.pdf

Ibarra Salas, M. J. (2009). Efecto hipoglusemiante de Tecoma stans y Eriobotrya japonica y su relación con la presencia del cromo como factor de tolerancia a la glucosa (Doctoral thesis). Retrieved from http://eprints.uanl.mx/1968/1/1080179492.pdf

Reports/statistics

Proyecto Fertilizar. (2002). Consumo de fertilizantes según cultivos y nutrientes en 1999. Retrieved from http://www.fertilizar.org.ar/estadísticas/consumoFertilizantesRegion.htm

 

Steps to submit (PDF onstructions available)

Submissions must be made through the journal’s platform. Contributions sent via email will not be considered.

To begin submitting an article, log in (or register as an author if you don’t have an account), go to Submissions/New Submission, and complete the following five steps:

Step 1: Start

Select the “Language,” choose the “Section,” verify and check the “Submission Requirements,” and add any “Comments for the Editor” if necessary.

Step 2: Upload Submission

After indicating the type of material, click on “Upload File” to attach the article file(s).

Step 3: Enter Metadata

Enter the “Title,” “Abstract,” and “Keywords” in both Spanish and English. For multiple authors, select “Add Contributor” and fill in the details for each co-author. In this step, you may also update or complete your profile (ORCID identifier, institutional affiliation, and a biography of no more than 200 words).

Step 4: Confirmation

The system confirms that your submission is ready to be sent and offers the option to review previous steps. Once all information is correct, click on “Complete Submission.”

Step 5: Next Steps

In this final step, the journal confirms it has been notified of your submission and sends a confirmation email. Ensure you receive this email, as it contains the URL to track the editorial progress of your article.

Scientific work

Complete works that present scientific research findings and make an original contribution to general, regional, or international knowledge. These articles aim to discuss a hypothesis or provide a novel theoretical and/or practical insight into the topic. Including at least one example with real data to illustrate the proposed technology or concept is highly recommended, though not strictly required. Articles should be structured coherently, with an introduction, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusions, to ensure clarity and scientific rigor.

communications

Concise communications that present preliminary results, novel observations, or specific advances in a study area. These articles allow authors to share relevant, shorter contributions that may not require the full development of a traditional scientific article. Short notes should focus on a specific topic, be clear and direct, and may include results that serve as a basis for future studies or immediate practical applications. Although shorter in length, they must meet the same standards of scientific rigor and quality as full articles.

Reviews

Articles that provide a comprehensive and critical evaluation of the existing scientific literature within a specific area of knowledge. These works analyze and synthesize previous findings, identify trends and research gaps, and propose future directions, offering an updated and contextualized perspective on the topic. Reviews are aimed at researchers and professionals seeking an in-depth understanding of the state of the art in a discipline, presenting a rigorous and well-supported analysis that fosters knowledge advancement and guides the development of new research.

Didactic articles

Articles aimed at teaching and clarifying concepts, methods, or technologies in specific areas of knowledge. These works provide detailed explanations, practical examples, and pedagogical strategies that facilitate learning and the application of complex topics. Targeted at both undergraduate/graduate students and professionals, these articles seek to inspire ideas and support the development of technical and conceptual skills in an accessible and structured manner.

Reports

Full articles, extended abstracts, and works presented in plenary conferences, scientific and technical workshops, and roundtables during the Scientific Meetings of the AAGG. This section includes works developed and presented by their authors, providing direct access to the academic and technical contributions shared at these events.

 
 

History and Commemorations

Dissemination articles that document the trajectories and milestones of scientific and academic institutions, laboratories, research centers, and key figures in their respective fields. This section aims to preserve and highlight the legacy and significant contributions of these entities to scientific knowledge, commemorating anniversaries and notable events in their development.

Plenary talks

Plenaries and invited lectures at AAGG meetings.

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