Article Structure and Formatting Requirements

The Editorial Board accepts original research manuscripts characterised by high academic standards, scientific novelty, and significant theoretical or practical utility. Contents must align with the journal’s profile and contemporary international research standards.

These requirements are developed in accordance with the Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine No. 32 (15.01.2018) and No. 56 (19.01.2026); State Standards: DSTU 7152:2020 (Publications. Formatting of publications in journals and collections of works); recommendations of the European Association of Science Editors (EASE) and the APA Style Manual (7th ed.).

Manuscript Structure

To ensure logical presentation and enhance citation potential, manuscripts must follow the IMRAD structure:

  • Introduction:
    Justification of the research relevance; connection to scientific/practical objectives; critical analysis of recent literature; and a clear statement of the study’s aim, subject, and novelty.
  • Methods:
    A detailed description of the scientific principles, algorithms, and methodologies employed. The level of detail must be sufficient to allow for replicability by other researchers.
  • Results:
    A systematic and analytical presentation of the primary findings, supported by rigorous justification.
  • Discussion and Conclusions:
    Interpretation of results within the context of existing literature; comparison with previous findings; and a summary of the study’s contribution with an outline of prospects for future research.

Formatting Specifications

  1. UDC Identifier: Placed in the top-left corner of the first page.
  2. Title: Concise, informative, and reflective of the research essence.
  3. Author Affiliations (Ukrainian and English):
    • Full Name (SURNAME in caps)
    • Academic degree/title
    • Position
    • Full institutional name (Institution, City, Country)
    • Email address
  4. Digital Identifiers: ORCID ID and DOI.
  5. Abstracts (Ukrainian and English):
    • Structure: Must include subheadings: Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions.
    • Length: Minimum of 1,800 characters (approx. 200–250 words).
  6. The manuscript must be structured in accordance with the international IMRAD standard (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion).
  7. Mandatory Declarations:
    • Author’s Contribution: A statement defining each author’s specific role.
    • Funding: Disclosure of grant support or a statement confirming no external funding.
    • Conflict of Interest: A formal declaration of no competing interests and confirmation of all authors' consent to publish.
  8. Reference list: Sources must be arranged alphabetically and follow the APA 7th edition formatting style.
  9. References: A separate bibliographic section must be provided where all non-Latin sources are Romanised (transliterated into the Latin alphabet) in accordance with APA (7th edition) style. For Ukrainian-language sources, the notation [in Ukrainian] must be appended to the end of the entry.
  10. English-Language Metadata: For manuscripts submitted in Ukrainian, a mandatory English-language metadata block is required. This must include the article title, information about authors, a structured abstract following the IMRAD format and keywords.

Technical Parameters

  1. Text Formatting:
    • File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx).
    • Page Layout: A4 А4 (210 х 297 мм).
    • Typography: Times New Roman, 12 pt (11 pt for abstracts), 2 cm margins on all sides, 1.0 line spacing, 1.25 cm paragraph indentation.
    • Length: 20,000 to 40,000 characters (including spaces, abstracts, and references).
  2. Manuscript Header:
    • UDC Identifier: The UDC code must be placed in the top-left corner, justified to the margin (no indentation), and formatted in italics.
    • Article Title: The title must be centered, formatted in bold, and written in UPPERCASE letters.
    • Information about Author:
      • First name followed by SURNAME (in all caps) must be centered and formatted in bold.
      • Academic degree, title, position, and full institutional name (including city and country) should be centered and formatted in italics.
      • The author’s email address must immediately follow the institutional affiliation.
      • The ORCID ID must be provided as an active hyperlink and aligned to the left margin.
  3. Abstracts (Ukrainian and English):
    • Length Requirements: Each abstract must contain a minimum of 1,800 characters (approximately 200–250 words).
    • Structural Requirements: Abstracts must be structured using the following mandatory subheadings: Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
    • Formatting: Abstract text should be italicised and fully justified.
    • Keywords: Following each abstract, provide five to seven keywords or phrases that accurately reflect the research topic.
  4. Main Text Formatting:
    • Structural Organization: The manuscript must be organised according to the international IMRAD standard, consisting of the following mandatory sections: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions.
    • Section Headings: All structural headings (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions) must be formatted in bold.
  5. Bibliography and References
    • The List of Sources Used and References must be presented in two separate sections at the end of the manuscript.
    • All entries in both sections must be arranged alphabetically in strict accordance with the APA (7th edition) standard.
    • APA (7th edition) Standard:
      • In-Text Parenthetical Citations: References within the text should be formatted in parentheses: (Ivanchuk, 2024) or (Ivanchuk & Ivanyk, 2023). For works with three or more authors, use the "et al." abbreviation: (Ivanchuk et al., 2021).
      • Full Bibliographic Descriptions: Each entry in the list must provide a complete description of the source. It is mandatory to include a DOI (as an active hyperlink: https://doi.org...) for every source that has one.
  6. References Section:
    • All Cyrillic sources must be transliterated into the Latin alphabet.
    • The title of the source (article or book) must be followed by its English translation enclosed in square brackets.
    • Each entry must conclude with a language note, such as [in Ukrainian] or [in English].
  7. Transliteration Standard:
    • Ukrainian sources must follow CMU Resolution No. 55 (27.01.2010) (e.g., using Slovnyk.ua in "Passport" mode).
    • Authors names must match the spelling in the author's passport or ORCID profile.
    • Publication titles: Official English-language titles of journals (where available) are not transliterated.