Author Guidelines

The journal Cuidado y Ocupación Humana is dedicated to the dissemination of research articles, reflection articles, clinical case studies, and review articles in the field of health sciences. The journal is published on a semiannual basis and follows the APA 7th Edition guidelines for scientific publications.

Thematic Areas of Publication

The Cuidado y Ocupación Humana Journal publishes original contributions that address, from empirical, theoretical, or applied perspectives, the relationships between occupational performance, human well-being, and contemporary social contexts. Priority is given to rigorous research in the following areas:

  • Occupational Performance and Human Participation
  • Health, Well-being, and Quality of Life
  • Care, Autonomy, and the Life Course
  • Occupational Therapy in Clinical, Community, and Educational Contexts
  • Disability, Inclusion, and Human Rights
  • Physical, Social, and Cultural Environments that Shape Occupation
  • Diversity, Gender, and Cultural Practices
  • Interventions, Innovations, and Technologies for Human Occupation
  • Research Methodologies in Human, Social, and Health Sciences
  • Public Policies, Community, and Social Development Related to Occupation

Manuscript Submission Instructions

Important Note: All required documentation and manuscripts may be submitted through the institutional email address: rcoh@unipamplona.edu.co.

Before submitting your manuscript, authors should ensure that the content aligns with the journal’s thematic areas and editorial scope. Manuscripts must be original and unpublished, meaning they have not been previously published nor are they under consideration by another journal or publisher.

Step 1: Manuscript Preparation

  • Authors interested in submitting their work must use the official templates provided by the journal.
  • The manuscript must be submitted in Microsoft Word format to facilitate the editorial and publication process.
  • Figures and tables should be uploaded as separate files with appropriate resolution and file naming.

Step 2: Author Information

  • Provide complete personal and academic information for each author, including full name, nationality, institutional affiliation, email address, academic degree, and ORCID identifier.
  • All author information must be completed in order to proceed with the editorial process.
  • Include detailed information regarding the research project associated with the manuscript.

Step 3: License Agreement and Conflict of Interest Declaration

  • Submit the License Agreement and Conflict of Interest Declaration signed by all authors.

Step 4: Citations and References

  • Use reference management software such as Mendeley or Zotero to manage references correctly.
  • All citations and references must follow the APA 7th Edition guidelines.

Step 5: Manuscript Originality

The journal uses Turnitin to ensure the originality of submitted manuscripts. The similarity index must be below 17%.

  • Manuscripts with similarity percentages above this threshold will be reviewed in detail by the Editorial Committee.