About the Journal

Focus and Scope
The journal Indisciplinas (ISSN 2463-0098 - eISSN 2711-3876) provides a space for students of the Universidad Autónoma Latinoamericana (UNAULA) to share their approaches, explorations, and analyses. This serial publication disseminates activities related to formative research in the Law program, including research seedbeds, observatories, legal clinics, the Consumer League, Academic Notary, and Legal Clinic.

Indisciplinas serves as a platform for students to engage in open discussions about Law and other fields of knowledge. It fosters re-learning and collaborative construction of knowledge, aligned with UNAULA’s interdisciplinary identity. Each print and digital edition addresses a legal topic from multiple perspectives, integrating scientific and humanistic knowledge to promote political, cultural, social, and economic development in a globalized context.

The legacy of Indisciplinas transcends academia: it symbolizes how universities can act as idea laboratories, bridges between theory and practice, and key players in building fairer societies. Its history reflects generations of students and faculty who have used Law not only as a discipline but as a tool for social emancipation and change.

Aligned with UNAULA’s institutional values—transparency, excellence, ethics, eco-sensitivity, and justice—the journal adheres to open science standards and inclusive editorial policies. It charges no fees for processing, editing, or publication (article processing charges, APC) and operates under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) license.

Editorial Principles

  1. Academic Rigor: Peer-reviewed articles ensure quality and originality.

  2. Open Access: Free consultation, download, and distribution of content.

  3. Editorial Ethics: Compliance with the DOAJ Declaration, Helsinki Principles, and anti-plagiarism standards.

  4. Interdisciplinarity: Collaboration across social sciences, humanities, arts, and STEM fields.

Article Types

  • Scientific articles

  • Literature reviews

  • Case studies

  • Theoretical reflections

  • Bibliographic reviews

  • Short articles and scientific notes

General Article Structure

  1. Title: In Spanish, English, and Portuguese.

  2. Authors: Full names with hyphenated surnames (e.g., Pérez-González).

  3. Institutional Affiliation: University and/or research group.

  4. Academic Identifiers: ORCID, Google Scholar, CVLAC (for Colombians).

  5. Abstract/Resumo: 200 words max, with keywords (separated by ";").

  6. Funding: Project or institution supporting the research (if applicable).

  7. Introduction: Objectives, methodology, research question.

  8. Development: Sections, discussion, and analysis.

  9. Conclusion: Author’s synthesis.

  10. References: APA7 format (minimum 50 academic sources). URLs cited only in references.

Technical Requirements

  • Length: 3,000–10,000 words.

  • Format:

    • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt.

    • Files: .docx, .rtf, or similar.

    • Images/Graphs: High resolution with APA7 source citations.

    • Acronyms: Defined at first use (e.g., UNAULA).

Selection Policies

  • Peer Review: Pedagogical, methodological, and constructivist evaluation by national/international reviewers (internal and external).

  • Process:

    1. Authors submit articles via email.

    2. Editorial review for compliance with structure and format.

    3. Plagiarism check via Turnitin (<20% similarity).

    4. Editorial Committee assigns reviewers.

    5. Double-blind review (15-day deadline).

    6. Authors receive feedback (acceptance, rejection, or revisions).

    7. Final decision communicated within 45–120 days.

Open Access Policy

  • License: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

  • Permissions:

    • Share: Copy and redistribute in any format.

    • Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the material.

    • Attribution: Credit authors, link to the license, and indicate changes.

    • Non-commercial use: No commercial purposes.

    • ShareAlike: Derivative works under the same license.

Target Audience

  • Academic and scientific communities.

  • Faculty and social researchers.

  • Graduate and undergraduate students.

Ethical Guidelines

  • Authorship: Contributors must meet criteria for significant intellectual involvement.

  • Disambiguation: Full names and academic identifiers (ORCID, Google Scholar).

  • Institutional Affiliation: Clear indication of research groups or departments.

  • Conflicts of Interest: Managed by UNAULA’s Ethics Committee (per Agreement 90).

  • Plagiarism Check: Turnitin or equivalent tools.

  • Data Protection: Compliant with Colombian Law 1581 (2012).

Copyright & Licensing

  • Authors’ Rights: Retention of moral rights; UNAULA holds patrimonial rights for dissemination.

  • Legal Compliance: Follows Decision 351 (Andean Community), Berne Convention (1886–1979), and Colombian Laws 23/1982 and 1915/2018.

Complaints & Queries

Contact: revista.indisciplinas@unaula.edu.co

Checklist: Authors must verify compliance with editorial requirements before submission.