TYPE OF CONTRIBUTION
Original Articles. Must be unpublished, novel scientific investigations that expand current knowledge within the journal’s scope. Articles must be based on procedural data, generated either from primary sources or previously published studies. The maximum length of the manuscript is 5,000 words, including the abstract, main text, authors’ contributions, funding, conflict of interest declaration, acknowledgements, references, figure, and table captions.
Reviews. Should present a synthesis and discussion of the most current scientific knowledge on a relevant topic within the journal’s scope. The maximum length of the manuscript is 8,000 words, including the same sections as above.
Short Communications. Report preliminary findings, new methodologies or techniques, or provide early results from ongoing studies within the scope of the journal. The maximum length is 3,000 words, including all standard sections as noted above.
STRUCTURE OF MANUSCRIPTS
The structure of Articles and Short Communications must follow the format below:
Title Page
Title: Should be precise and concise. Choose words carefully and ensure clarity in their combination.
Running head: An abbreviated title of no more than 40 characters (including spaces).
Authors: List all authors using lowercase letters with initial capitals. Align to the left, listing one author per line. Include affiliations in ascending order (e.g., lab or group, department, faculty), followed by the main institution, city, and country. ORCID can optionally be included. The corresponding author, indicated with an asterisk (*), must include a full mailing address and email.
Word count: Include the total word count at the end of the title page.
Abstract Page
Abstract: Written in past tense and first person, using active voice. It should clearly state the problem, objective, methods, key results, and conclusions. Maximum 250 words. Avoid lengthy method descriptions, bibliographic references, and statistical significance levels.
Keywords: Up to five keywords or short phrases (maximum three words each) identifying the topic. Do not repeat words from the title.
All manuscripts must include a Spanish translation of the Abstract and Keywords.
Main Text
Introduction: Written in present tense, first person, and active voice. It should describe the problem, significance, hypotheses (if applicable), objectives, scope, and limitations. Include a synthesis and interpretation of relevant literature.
Methods: Written in past tense and active voice. Describe methods clearly and concisely to allow replication. Include technical specifications and sources of materials without detailing trivial steps. Describe procedures and statistical methods, including software. If methods are from other studies, cite and describe appropriately. Present methods chronologically.
Results: Written in past tense and active voice. Present findings clearly, supported by tables and figures. Avoid repeating data already presented in figures or tables.
Discussion: Written in present tense and active voice. Interpret the results critically, comparing with previous studies when relevant. Discuss their significance and validity in relation to the objectives and methods. Do not repeat results.
Conclusions: Written in present tense and active voice. May be integrated into the Discussion or presented separately. Provide concise conclusions based on the results, addressing the hypotheses or objectives. Include recommendations for future research if appropriate.
Authors' Contributions: Specify each author’s role in the research. Example: “MS designed the study and the experimental design, BA conducted field data collection and analyzed the results, and RP contributed to the discussion and interpretation. All three authors prepared the manuscript.”
Funding: Indicate funding sources, including agencies, programs, and project codes. If no external or internal funding was received, state this clearly.
Acknowledgments: Optional. Briefly mention people or institutions that contributed to the study.
References: All in-text citations must appear on the reference list in alphabetical order. Authors are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of references, which must refer to the original sources.
Tables and Figures: Captions must be listed after the references on a separate page. Tables and figures must be submitted on separate pages, one per page, clearly identified and in the order cited.
Reviews do not need to strictly follow the structure above but must include a Title Page, Abstract Page, Introduction, manuscript body (organized with suitable subheadings), Authors' Contributions, Funding, Acknowledgments, and References. Include tables and figures if necessary.
STYLE AND FORMATTING
Use letter-size paper (279 x 216 mm), 2 cm margins, double spacing, Calibri 12-point font, page numbers on the bottom right, and continuous line numbers on the left. Indent paragraphs using a 0.8 cm tab. Submit in editable Word format. The lines must be continued numered throughout the document.
Avoid acronyms or abbreviations unless widely recognized (e.g., DNA, pH, CO₂). Do not use chemical symbols in text. Use correct grammar throughout, including figure and table captions.
Equations must be numbered on the right using square brackets [ ]. Refer to them by number in the text. Use an equation editor, not images. Use SI units. Use a point (.) for decimals and a comma (,) for thousands. Always include a leading zero for values below one (e.g., P < 0.001). Report exact P values in the text. In tables and figures, indicate statistical significance using asterisks:
Scientific names must follow international nomenclature and be italicized. At first mention, the common name (in English when possible) should be followed by the scientific name in italics and parentheses, such as coihue (Nothofagus dombeyi). Use abbreviated genus names (e.g., N. dombeyi) only when unambiguous. Do not abbreviate genus names at the beginning of a sentence. Include the family for lesser-known species, for example “chucao tapaculo (Scelorchilus rubecula, Rhinocryptidae)”.
Tables and Figures
Number captions consecutively and cite them in the text (e.g., Table 1, Fig. 2). Present tables and figures at the end, one per page.
Tables: Use editable Word format, Calibri 12, no bold text, horizontal lines only for column headers. Do not use vertical lines.
Figures: Graphs, photos, drawings, and maps should be submitted as high-resolution images (300 dpi or higher), preferably in TIFF format. Use Calibri (9–12 points, no bold) for all text within figures. Respect BOSQUE style guidelines.
Citations and References
Citations. Use APA style for in-text citations and references.
One or two authors:
"According to Santamaría (2010), the growth rate...", "Growth rate is influenced by site (Santamaría 2010, López & Castro 2011)".
More than two authors:
"Barría et al. (2009) found...", "... diameter and height were most important (Barría et al. 2009, González et al. 2010)".
Same author, same year:
"Rodríguez (2009a) showed that...", "... studies in the region (Rodríguez 2009b, González et al. 2010a,b)".
Chronological order:
"Cerón (2007), García & Villanueva (2009), Suárez et al. (2010)...".
References. They must include author surnames and initials, year, title, publication details, and DOI (if available).
Scientific Articles:
Jones, J., Almeida, A., Cisneros, F., Iroumé, A., Jobbágy, E., Lara, A., de Paula Lima, W., Little, C., Llerena, C., Silveira, L., & Villegas, J. C. (2016). Forests and water in South America. Hydrological Processes, 31(5), 972–980. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/hyp.11035
Kogan, M., & Alister, C. (2010). Glyphosate use in forest plantations. Chilean Journal of Agricultural Research, 70(4), 652–666. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4067/S0718-58392010000400017
Karzulovic, J. T., Dinator, M. I., Morales, J., Gaete, V., & Barrios, A. (2009). Determinación del diámetro del cilindro central defectuoso en trozas podadas de pino insigne (Pinus radiata) mediante atenuación de radiación gamma. Bosque, 26(1), 109–122. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4067/S0717-92002005000100011
Books:
Morales, E. H. (2005). Experimental design through variance analysis and linear regression model. Editorial Name, City, Country.
Book Chapters:
Gutiérrez, B., & Ipinza, R. (2010). Genetic parameters evaluation in Nothofagus. In R. Ipinza, B. Gutiérrez, & V. Emhart (Eds.), Domestication and genetic improvement of raulí and oak (pp. 371–390). Editorial Name, City, Country.
Postgrad Theses or Doctoral Dissertations:
Aparicio, J. (2001). Biomass and yield of Eucalyptus nitens with nutritional alternatives for a sustainable silviculture in clay reddish soil (Master's Thesis). Forestry Sciences Faculty, Universidad Austral de Chile, Chile.
Documents Available in the Web:
DeAngelis, J. D. (2009). European pine shoot moth. Oregon State University Extension (Urban Entomology Notes). https://www.ent.orst.edu/urban/home.html (Accessed: July 10, 2009)
COVER LETTER
Submit a cover letter (PDF format) stating that the manuscript is original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere. Declare no conflicts of interest. Indicate the type of contribution (Original Article, Review, Short Communication), suggest potential reviewers with emails, and list opposed reviewers if any. Mention any use of AI and its role. The letter must be signed by the corresponding author.
