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Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • The article, text, or document has not been previously published, nor has it been submitted to another journal
  • The submitted text file is in Microsoft Word (.docx) or Open Document Format (.odt), and all figures, tables, charts, and illustrations are submitted in editable format and of sufficient quality for reproduction.
  • The data and publications on which the information contained in the work is based, or that have had a relevant influence on it, have been cited both in the text and in the reference list. The authors accept full responsibility regarding copyright matters and any potential disputes or claims related to intellectual property rights, thereby releasing Trabajo Social Global – Global Social Work from any liability.
  • The text complies with the bibliographic and style requirements specified in the submission guidelines according to the corresponding section, and DOIs and web addresses have been added to references whenever possible.
  • Anonymity has been guaranteed, with no references made to the authors within the text, and the file has been prepared accordingly in the word processor. Example in Microsoft Word: Go to File > Info > Check for Issues > Inspect Document → check all boxes → select Inspect Document → under Document Properties and Personal Information, select Remove All → finally, click Close.
  • Conflict of interest: The authors declare that there are no personal or commercial circumstances that may have caused bias or prejudice during the development of the work, its results, or the interpretation of its conclusions, nor any other reason implying a conflict of interest regarding the work submitted to Trabajo Social Global – Global Social Work.
  • A cover letter has been submitted, in which the authors clearly specify the order of authorship and the individual contribution of each author to the published work.

Author Guidelines

Manuscript Requirements (All Sections)

Originality and Publication Ethics:
The journal only accepts original and unpublished manuscripts. Previously published works, in whole or in part, as well as those submitted simultaneously to other journals or publishers—regardless of the language in which they were written—will not be accepted. During the submission process, all authors must accept the authorship and originality declaration, confirm the absence of conflicts of interest, and agree to the copyright statement. If plagiarism, self-plagiarism, or any practice contrary to publication ethics is detected, the manuscript will be rejected at any stage of the editorial process.

Submission and Registration on the Platform:
Manuscripts must be submitted exclusively through the journal’s online submission platform. Authors accessing for the first time must register, while those who already have an account may log in using their credentials. If the password has been forgotten, it can be recovered through the corresponding option on the platform. If the username has been forgotten, the author must contact the journal’s editorial office.

Languages:
The journal publishes works in Spanish and English.

Authorship:
Authors must clearly specify the order of authorship and the individual contribution of each author to the published work. Additionally, all authors must provide their full name, gender, institutional affiliation (without acronyms), country, email address (preferably institutional or professional), and ORCID identifier. A biographical note of up to 120 words must also be included in a single paragraph, indicating academic qualifications, current position, and main research lines or areas of specialization.
It is the responsibility of the corresponding author to ensure that this information is accurately completed for all co-authors on the submission platform. The recommended number of authors per manuscript should not exceed six.

Anonymization:
Manuscripts must be submitted fully anonymized to ensure the double-blind peer review process. They must not include names, affiliations, or any references that could reveal the authors’ identity. Any identifying mention in acknowledgments, projects, funding sources, institutions, or specific locations must be replaced with the term “anonymized.”
Personal data must also be removed from the file’s metadata before submission. For example, in Microsoft Word, this can be done by going to File > Info > Inspect Document and removing all document properties. In other word processors, it is recommended to review the document properties before submission.
Author names and details must be indicated only in the submission form on the platform. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in the manuscript being returned for correction before the editorial process begins.

Manuscript Requirements:
Manuscripts submitted to the journal must comply with the following standards for consideration:

  • Format: Files must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.docx) or Open Document Format (.odt).

  • Style and Structure: Use Arial font — 12-point size for the title, and 11-point for the text. Line spacing should be 1.5, and paragraph indentation should be 1 cm at the beginning of each paragraph.

  • Text Organization: Section titles should be in bold and uppercase. Subsections should appear in italics and be numbered using Arabic numerals (1., 1.1, 2., 2.1, etc.). Lower levels of headings should be kept to a minimum and, if necessary, numbered with letters (a), b), c), etc.).

  • Highlighting and Acronyms: The use of quotation marks or italics to emphasize words or expressions should be limited to strictly necessary cases. Bold or underlined text should be avoided. Acronyms should be written without periods, and their meaning should be provided only the first time they appear in the text. Thereafter, only the acronym should be used.

  • Figures, Tables, Charts, and Illustrations: These must be submitted in an editable format, placed within the text in their corresponding location, and attached as a supplementary file. Authors must ensure that these materials are either their own creation or licensed for use, specifying the conditions of reuse. In the case of copyrighted material, the corresponding permission for reproduction must be attached.

  • Explanatory Notes: The use of explanatory notes is not permitted, either as footnotes or as endnotes. All explanatory, conceptual, or clarifying aspects must be appropriately and coherently integrated into the main body of the text.

  • Citation and Reference Standards: Citations, bibliographic references, figures, tables, charts, and illustrations must conform to the American Psychological Association (APA), 7th Edition guidelines. All in-text citations must correspond to a reference in the final bibliography, arranged alphabetically by the surname of the first author and presented with a hanging indent. Only sources cited in the manuscript should be included in the bibliography; additional references for expansion or deepening will not be accepted. DOIs must be correctly linked.

Funding:
If the study was funded by an organization or project, the funding entity and project code must be indicated in the metadata. To maintain anonymity during peer review, this information should not appear in the submitted manuscript, but will be included in the final version upon acceptance.

Acknowledgments:
If included, acknowledgments should appear in a separate paragraph at the end of the manuscript, after the references and, where applicable, endnotes. Only significant contributions to the study that do not warrant co-authorship should be mentioned. Authors are responsible for ensuring that consent has been obtained from anyone named.

Gender Perspective and Inclusive Language:
All manuscripts should incorporate a gender and diversity perspective in their approaches, analyses, and conclusions, ensuring that research reflects a commitment to equity and inclusive representation. Likewise, all texts must use inclusive language, avoiding the generic masculine and adopting formulations that clearly and respectfully reflect gender diversity. Authors are encouraged to consult the “Guide for Non-Sexist Language Use” published by the University of Granada (2023).

Cover Letter:
All manuscripts must be accompanied by a cover letter, signed by all authors and uploaded as a supplementary document through the journal’s online submission platform. CARTA DE PRESENTACIÓN

Journal Sections

Trabajo Social Global – Global Social Work establishes a set of guidelines for the submission of manuscripts. Compliance with these guidelines is mandatory, and failure to meet them may result in the rejection of the submission. For any inquiries prior to submission, authors may contact the journal’s main point of contact.

The journal receives manuscripts throughout the year and follows a continuous evaluation process. All authors are strongly encouraged to carefully review all relevant information beforehand, including the manuscript requirements, the stages of the editorial process, the peer review procedure, and the journal’s statement of ethical publishing principles, among other aspects. The journal also implements the recommended measures to prevent plagiarism and the improper use of artificial intelligence tools.

Types of manuscripts accepted:

The following types of manuscripts will be considered for publication:

Epistemes

Section dedicated to the publication of scientific articles in the fields that comply, in content, with what is described in section FOCUS AND SCOPE of this journal:

“articles with the results of major international research on key issues of social work, conceived as the field of professional action, training and research focused on social problems and policies, which provides perspectives and ways of intervention that are differentiated from other professions and knowledge of the action.We expect works which develop scientific knowledge and propose political and social debates that are empirically grounded, ethical and philosophical discussions, as well as systematic and methodologically controlled reflections on the intervention practices in the different dimensions (individual, collective) and in various areas, issues and fields of social work, with special attention to international debates and the proposals for new models, approaches and perspectives of the practice.”

 

They may have some of the following characteristics:

- Original research based on empirical evidence.

- Original historical research.

- Theoretical investigations based on research reviews, critical studies of scientific or professional documentation, and so on.

- Research and reflections on ethics and political philosophy relevant to Social Work and Social Policy.

-  Empirical research and / or theoretical reflections on training methodologies for social work, relevant educational experiences, and so on.

- Systematic and methodologically elaborated evaluations on social policies, social intervention programmes and professional practices.

Praxis

Section dedicated to convey innovative or refreshing experiences from professionals of social   work   /   social   intervention   practices   (psycho-social,   socio-educational, socio-sanitary, socio-cultural) at local, regional, national or international level, as well as critical reflections / self-assessments carried out by the very actors of the professional practice, aiming to facilitate international professional communication, the transfer of practice approaches and the construction of international professional glossaries, techniques and procedures.

Reviews

Books and doctoral dissertations reviews.

Reviews will not be subject to peer review, they will only be evaluated by the Editorial Committee.

Copyright Notice

Authors who publish in this journal agree to the following terms:

  • Authors retain copyright and grant Trabajo Social Global – Global Social Work the right of first publication of the manuscript they submit to the journal for editorial processing.

  • Authors acknowledge that their work is published under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0), which allows others to share the work with proper attribution to the authorship and to its initial publication in this journal. The license does not permit commercial use of the work, meaning it may not be used for purposes of obtaining financial compensation.

  • Authors grant the journal the rights of use and dissemination of the work once it has been published, authorizing the Editorial Universidad de Granada to reproduce, distribute, and publicly communicate it. Authors understand that their work will be stored on servers and reproduced in digital format for inclusion in institutional repositories and databases that provide free and open access to the full text of the publication.

  • Authors may distribute the post-print version of their work published in the journal, provided that explicit acknowledgment is made of its initial publication in this journal.

The copyright and editorial policies of Trabajo Social Global – Global Social Work regarding self-archiving or deposit in institutional or thematic repositories are identified in the Dulcinea database.

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