Manuscript Preparation Guidelines
General requirements
The total volume of articles: From 4,000 to 7,000 words (from the introduction to the conclusions without taking into account tables / figures / mathematical formulas).
Language of articles: English
Article: We accept article only in MS Word format. It should be easily readable with clear style subordination and without internal references. Make sure that all of the elements of the figures/tables are visible for further style editing.
You can use our MS Word template if you want to speed up review time
Manuscript Types
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Original Research Manuscripts:
- Content: These manuscripts should present scientifically sound experiments and provide substantial new information. The article should reference the most recent and relevant literature in the field.
- Structure: The manuscript should include the following sections: Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Literature Review (optional), Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, Acknowledgements, Conflict of Interest, and References.
- Word Count: A minimum of 4,000 words is suggested.
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Review Manuscripts:
- Content: Reviews should offer a comprehensive analysis of existing literature in a specific field, identifying gaps or problems and providing recommendations for future research. They should not present new, unpublished data.
- Structure: The manuscript should include the following sections: Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Literature Review, Materials and Methods (optional), Results and Discussion, Conclusions, Acknowledgements (if applicable), and References.
- Word Count: A minimum of 4,000 words is suggested.
- Sources: At least 50 sources should be analyzed.
Article Sections
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Title:
- Requirements: The title should succinctly reflect the main idea of the article, avoiding abbreviations and formulas unless widely recognized. It should not exceed 15 words.
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Author Names and Affiliations:
- Information Needed:
- First name and last name
- Academic degree and rank
- Current position and affiliation (city and country)
- Email address (indicate the corresponding author if multiple authors)
- ORCID identifier
- Information Needed:
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Abstract:
- Content: The abstract should succinctly present the subject, topic, and aim of the paper, the methodology (if novel or of interest), key research results, and conclusions. It must not exceed 300 words and should not include references or footnotes.
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Keywords:
- Requirements: Provide 5-7 keywords that describe the article’s content. Avoid long phrases and duplication of the title.
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Introduction:
- Content: Must include the research problem, focus, aim, and questions. The introduction should highlight the relevance of the study and be concise, avoiding tables and figures.
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Materials and Methods:
- Content: This section should detail the methodologies used, ensuring reproducibility of the research. For qualitative research, it should convince readers of the analysis's solidity.
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Results:
- Content: Present detailed results and discuss them without mixing with other studies.
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Discussion:
- Content: Interpret the results and compare them with previous studies. Discuss study limitations and, if the section is concise, include conclusions.
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Conclusions:
- Content: The conclusion should emphasize the importance of the findings, give a sense of completeness, and leave a lasting impression. Include suggestions for future research (250 words).
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Acknowledgements:
- Content: Acknowledge individuals or organizations that provided support. If there are no acknowledgements, state "None."
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Conflict of Interest:
- Requirements: Disclose any potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise. If none, state "None."
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References:
- Style: Use the latest version of APA 7 style for referencing. Detailed guidelines can be found on the APA Style website.
For more detailed examples and guidelines, refer to the APA Quick Reference Guide.
Tables and Figures
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Tables:
- Self-Descriptive: Tables should be easily understandable and should present new information, rather than merely repeating text content.
- Captions: Each table should include a clear and concise caption placed above the table.
- Format: Tables should be provided as editable raw data, not as images.
- Page Layout: Ensure tables fit on a single page; if the data set is too large, split it across multiple tables.
- Numbering and Placement: Tables should be numbered in order of appearance. Their positions should be clearly marked in the text with brackets (e.g., (Table 1)), and tables should be provided on separate sheets after the References section.
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Figures:
- Self-Explanatory: Figures should be understandable on their own and should complement the text.
- Captions and Numbering: Figures should have descriptive captions placed below the figure, be numbered in order of appearance, and their positions should be clearly indicated in the text (e.g., (Figure 1)).
- Separate Sheets: Figures should also be provided on separate sheets after the References in the main text.
Copyright Notice
- Originality: Submission of an article implies that the work described has not been published previously, except in the form of an abstract, as part of a published lecture or academic thesis, and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
- Approval: The publication must be approved by all authors and by the responsible authorities where the work was carried out.
- Exclusive Publication Rights: Once accepted, the article will not be published elsewhere in the same form, in English or in any other language, without written consent from the Publisher.
- Editing Rights: The Editors reserve the right to edit or alter contributions, but authors will receive proofs for approval before publication.
- Copyright Retention: Copyrights for articles published in the journal are retained by the authors, with first publication rights granted to the journal.
- Liability for Use: The journal/publisher is not responsible for subsequent uses of the work. Authors are responsible for taking legal action if their work is infringed upon.