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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 is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • The article is formatted according to the magazine's rules, according to the model below: https://southamericansciences.com.br/index.php/sas/libraryFiles/downloadPublic/14

Author Guidelines

The file must be in Word format and contain: Title, abstract, keywords, author information, and references.

Title Rules

The title must be clear, concise, and representative of the content of the work, presented in a maximum of 3 lines.

Abstract Rules

Content Structure

  • Between 100 and 250 words;
  • Main theme → begin the abstract by clearly explaining the central subject of the work;
  • Type of study → indicate whether it is a Case Study, Literature Review, Theoretical Research, Applied Research, etc.;
  • Objective(s) → briefly highlight the purpose of the study;
  • Methodology → briefly explain how the research was conducted;
  • Results → present the main findings of the study;
  • Conclusion → conclude by reporting the contribution or implications of the work.

Writing Rules

  • Written in the third person singular (e.g., “The study analyzes...”, “The research identified...”);
  • Presented in a SINGLE paragraph;
  • Without direct or indirect quotations;
  • Without bullet points, symbols, formulas, or equations, unless indispensable.

Keywords

From 3 to 5 words or expressions representing the main themes of the work, separated by semicolons.

Author Information

The following information must be provided for all listed authors in the following format:

Full name:
Highest academic degree:
Academic institution:
Contact e-mail, Lattes, or ORCID:

Recommended Basic Structure

Introduction, Methodology, Results and Discussion, and Conclusion.

The use of methodology is indispensable.

Citation Rules

Citations must follow ABNT 2025/2026 standards;

  • Single quotation marks should only be used for quotations within quotations;
  • The 4 cm indentation is not mandatory; use it if you wish to visually highlight the quotation;
  • Always indicate author, year, and page number (when applicable);
  • Use secondary citations only as a last resort; prefer the original source;
  • Authors’ surnames should no longer be written in ALL CAPS — use only the first letter capitalized (e.g., Silva, Souza);
  • All authors mentioned in citations, figures, tables, and charts must appear in the reference list at the end of the text.

Figures and Tables

Figures and tables must present good visual quality, include titles and source indications, and, when associated links are provided, such links must be active and accessible.

References

References must follow ABNT standards and be presented either in alphabetical order or numbered according to the sequence of use in the text.

  • Always use accessible and stable links (avoid shortened URLs or computer folder links);
  • Include the access date for online materials;
  • Maintain consistency with the original document (author, title, subtitle, edition, pages, year, etc.);
  • If the work has no author, begin with the responsible entity (e.g., BRAZIL, UNESCO, WHO);
  • Bold formatting MUST be used to highlight the main title of the publication.

Studies Involving Human Subjects

Studies and research involving human subjects must present approval from the Research Ethics Committee (REC) and the Free and Informed Consent Form (ICF) duly signed, as well as being properly supported and described within the body of the article.

Additional Information

  • Maximum of 8 authors per article;
  • Maximum of 30 pages (including references and notes). Articles and chapters exceeding 30 pages may be accepted as authored e-books or must be adjusted to comply with the maximum limit.

Submission Guidelines

  • Materials must be submitted to the Journal in editable .docx format to enable layout formatting and other necessary adjustments;
  • Submission with authorship identification is mandatory, including complete author information;
  • Whenever possible, materials should already be formatted according to the template provided together with the editorial guidelines.

 

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