Calls for Papers

Calls for submissions will be received and accepted twice a year, on March 30th and September 30th of each issue.

The digital journal Índigo Panamá accepts scientific research articles, academic or specialized essays, short notes, technical reports, case studies, and bibliographic reviews.

All professionals in the fields of design, art, and technology in all their classifications, and related areas, are invited to submit their articles.

Additionally, the following are included: organizations, companies related to design, art, and technology in all their classifications, managers, teachers, and students of higher vocational training institutions, teachers and researchers in the areas linked to the aforementioned activities, professionals, visual artists, and those generally interested in these areas.

All contributions seeking publication will be subject to anonymous review by the editorial committee and must adhere to the specific format and content requirements.

Submissions will be made via two channels: 1. Journal email: indigo.panama@up.ac.pa 2. Journal website. Click the "Submit Article" button, which will prompt you to log in or register with your email address. Once logged in, fill out a form and attach the article.

It is recommended to submit:

Topics that address current issues and needs.
Contribute to the development of scientific knowledge in various fields of knowledge, technique, art, culture, and technology.
Use appropriate, clear, precise, and understandable language.
The submitted material must not have been published elsewhere, nor be in the process of peer review or peer review for publication elsewhere.

Manuscript files must have the following characteristics:

Title: The title heading must be capitalized, centered, in Times New Roman font, 12-point size. It must not exceed 20 words and must be clear, descriptive, and concise. In Spanish and English.

Author(s): Indicate whether the author is a single or multiple author: First and last name in order of priority.

Affiliation: Specify the University of Panama, Panama, email address (preferably institutional), and an updated and active ORCID identifier.

Abstract: Must present the problem, theoretical framework, objective, methodology, main results, and conclusions. In Spanish and English. Maximum 250 words. Must be written impersonally.

Example:

Title - Spanish and English

Author's first and last name

University of Panama, Panama

Email: jackeline.juarez@up.ac.pa

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2677-3127 Note: Verify that the ORCID does not have spaces between the digits.

Abstract: Translation of the abstract into English, using the same parameters as the Spanish abstract.

Keywords: In an original article and in a review of the topic, include a maximum of 7 keywords, separated by commas (Keywords) in Spanish, English, and Brazilian Portuguese. In scientific notes, include four (4) keywords for indexing according to the subject descriptors.

Refer to:

UNESCO Thesaurus
Thesaurus of Art and Architecture

However, the author may use specialized thesauri in the discipline in which the article is presented.

Introduction: To write it, it is required to use the problem statement, the current situation (research problem(s), the theoretical background, and the justification, using the same structure as the abstract. It should be short and clear, state the reason for the work, clarify the problem, and present its current situation, referencing the most notable published works. Finally, define the objectives or state the hypothesis.

Materials and Methods: Adequately describe the type of research design, population and sample, procedures used, hypotheses, variables, data collection, analysis, among others, explaining how it was carried out, justifying the choice of method and techniques so that the study can be repeated. This section should present the description and sequence achieved in the research.

Results and Discussion (Tables or Figures): The results obtained should be presented logically and objectively, mentioning the relevant findings (including those contrary to the hypothesis), including sufficient details to justify the conclusions.

The most appropriate and clear presentation medium should be used; preferably text (in the past tense), tables, figures, or descriptions should be used without commentary. Statistical analyses should be consistent with the type of data collected, indicating the final values, the confidence interval, and the method used.

The same result should not be presented in both a table and a figure. Choose a single presentation format. This analysis should present self-explanatory tables and figures in sequence, allowing for a summary of the information. The accuracy of the information in the article, including figures, tables, and bibliographic citations, is the sole responsibility of the author(s).

 

Conclusions: They must be related to the objectives of the work and based on the results obtained. Avoid categorical conclusions or those unfounded by the data presented.

Acknowledgments: This section is optional, only if you wish to acknowledge the logistical support of a person who reviewed the writing, or the people who collected data in the field or provided material for identification, or the funding received. To institutions or organizations that supported or contributed to the submitted work. The use of titles should be avoided.

Bibliographic References

Índigo Panamá uses APA Style, Seventh Edition (APA 7th ed.) as its official bibliographic citation and referencing system. All contributions must strictly adhere to this style, both in the in-text citations and in the reference list at the end of the manuscript.

Text citations should indicate the author, year, and page number, for example: (Gómez, 2022, p. 45). The abbreviation "p. 45" should not be used.

References should be organized alphabetically by the first author's last name, with hanging indents, and strictly following APA format.

Incomplete citations, broken or undated links should be avoided, and the use of verifiable and up-to-date academic sources should be ensured.

Authors are encouraged to consult the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th edition, 2020) or visit the official APA Style website: https://apastyle.apa.org/

Other products

Letters to the Editor: A letter critically analyzing articles previously published in the online journal Índigo Panamá. The maximum length is three pages (approximately 800 words). There are no abstracts.

Brief or Scientific Note: Research projects, advances, and scientific projects, or a brief note. Shorter texts focusing on experiences, creative and innovative designs, focused on design and architecture, buildings in line with technology, ecology, aesthetics, accessibility, topography and climate, innovative water production and conservation techniques, sanitation, and drainage. Design, art, and technical projects, as well as museum projects that are in line with local beliefs and customs, are welcome. These reports should be 7 to 8 pages (or up to 3,000 words). Like articles, they must be accompanied by an abstract and keywords (including in English), the full names of each author(s), organized in order of priority. The same applies to scientific articles. A maximum of three (3) authors will be accepted per original manuscript. The full names and surnames must include the name of the institution where they work (affiliation), email address, and ORCID number of each author.
Reports, Studies, and Proposals: up to 9,500 words, including title, abstracts, tables, and references. Along with the first and last names, the name of the institution where they work (affiliation), email address, and ORCID number of each author must be included.
Abstracts

Thesis Summaries: This section will exclusively publish summaries of undergraduate, master's, and doctoral theses in the various areas of design, art, fashion, and technology. Along with the author's full name, the name of the institution where they work (affiliation), email address, and ORCID number must be included.

References are required for all types of work.

Writers will be sent a template containing all of the above, set up in Word.