Guidelines for authors

Manuscripts submitted to the Innovación Empresarial (RCIE) must be original and unpublished, meaning they must not have been previously published nor be under evaluation in another journal. Likewise, manuscripts simultaneously submitted to other publications will not be accepted. Submissions may be written in Spanish or English, according to the authors’ origin and preference. All manuscripts must be submitted exclusively in digital format through our OJS editorial platform.

When submitting a manuscript, the corresponding author must attach the following documents:

  • The full article, written in accordance with the guidelines established in these author instructions. (Click to download template)
  • A sworn declaration of originality and authorship, fully completed and signed by the corresponding author, with explicit authorization from all co-authors (if applicable). This document must be submitted in PDF format. (Click to download declaration)

Failure to comply with any of these requirements will prevent the initiation of the editorial process.

The RCIE accepts the following types of contributions:

  • Original Article: A detailed report of an empirical, theoretical, or methodological business or management-related study. It must include an introduction, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusions. Its length ranges from 4,000 to 8,000 words, excluding references.
  • Review Article: A critical and systematic analysis of the academic literature on a specific topic, identifying trends, gaps, and future perspectives. Its length ranges from 5,000 to 10,000 words, excluding references.
  • Case Study: The Case Study section publishes rigorous analyses of real-world experiences in business or institutional contexts. The suggested length is 2,000–3,500 words, including tables and references.
  • Letter to the Editor: A brief communication intended to comment on previously published articles, present critical observations, or share academic reflections. The maximum length is 3,000 words, including title, text body, and author information.

The first page of the manuscript must include the following information:

  • Title: Clear and concise, with a maximum of 15 words. Acronyms should not be included.
  • Author identification: Full name as used in their usual publications, ORCID code, email address, full institutional affiliation (institution, faculty or school, city, and country), and highest academic degree.
  • Abstract: A structured summary including a brief introduction, study objective, methodology, main results, and key conclusions. Maximum 200 words.
  • Keywords: Five keywords, separated by commas, avoiding repetition of terms already used in the title.

Both the title, abstract, and keywords must be provided in Spanish and English, ensuring an accurate and technically precise translation.

For original and review articles, the manuscript must follow the IMRAD structure, composed of the following sections:

  • Introduction: Provides context for the study, describes the research problem, presents relevant background information, and states the objectives or hypotheses.
  • Method: Describes the methodological approach and design, consulted documentary and normative sources, and ethical considerations. Review articles must rigorously describe the process of literature search, selection, and analysis, following recognized methodologies such as PRISMA or other relevant guidelines.
  • Results: Presents the findings clearly and objectively, accompanied by tables or figures where appropriate. Qualitative studies may include interpretative analysis as part of the results.
  • Discussion: Interprets the results in relation to the objectives, comparing them with previous studies. Theoretical and practical implications, as well as study limitations, must be highlighted. It may be combined with the Results section as a single Results and Discussion section, provided clarity and coherence are maintained.
  • Conclusions: Summarizes the main findings and highlights their scientific or practical contribution. No new data should be introduced.

At the end of the main text, the following sections must be included:

  • Acknowledgments (optional): Recognition of individuals or institutions that provided technical, academic, or logistical support without meeting authorship criteria.
  • Conflict of interest: Disclosure of any conflict that may have influenced the study. If none exists, state: “The authors declare no conflicts of interest.”
  • Funding: Indicate whether the research received financial support from any institution or fund. If none exists, state: “This research received no external funding.”
  • Data availability: Include the link to the data repository if datasets supporting the study are available. If not available, provide a brief justification.
  • References: Original articles must include at least 30 references, and review articles at least 40. All citations must appear in the reference list and vice versa, following APA 7th edition style in Spanish or English. At least 70% of references must be scientific articles from indexed journals published within the last five years. The use of reference managers such as Mendeley is recommended.
  • Appendices (optional): Supplementary information supporting the article, such as instruments, extended tables, additional figures, technical sheets, or relevant documents.

For Letters to the Editor, the text must include a clear and concise title followed by one or more brief paragraphs expressing the author’s opinion, comment, or reflection. An abstract or keywords are not required.

When using symbols, formulas, abbreviations, or units of measurement, the following international standards must be followed:

  • Scientific and mathematical symbols: Use standard notation (e.g., Greek symbols, mathematical operators).
  • Units of measurement: Use the International System of Units (SI).
  • Abbreviations: Define abbreviations the first time they appear and use them consistently.

Correct use of these elements is essential to ensure clarity, precision, and understanding of academic and scientific content.

Disclaimer: The statements, judgments, and opinions expressed in the published articles are the sole responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Editorial Committee of Innovación Empresarial.

Last update of author guidelines: December 2, 2025.