Information For Authors

Before submitting your manuscript to this journal, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with our editorial policy on the page  About the journal.

 Types of Contributions

  • Research Articles

The journal accepts original research articles presenting the results of completed theoretical or empirical studies in the social sciences and humanities. Submissions must clearly formulate a research problem, apply an appropriate methodology, and provide well-substantiated conclusions. Articles should align with the scope of the journal and demonstrate scholarly novelty, practical significance, and contribution to the advancement of the relevant discipline. Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.

  • Review Papers

Review papers should provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of research on a specific issue in the social sciences and humanities. They are expected to analyse key theoretical approaches and directions of inquiry, identify gaps in existing studies, and propose avenues for further research. Authors are required to conduct a critical evaluation of the literature, synthesize prior findings, and articulate new research questions. Reviews must be objective, well-structured, and based on relevant and up-to-date sources.

MANUSCRIPT STRUCTURE
A research article must include the following mandatory elements:

  • title of the article;
  • author information (full name, academic degree, academic title, institutional affiliation, email address, ORCID);
  • abstract in Ukrainian and English (250-300 words);
  • keywords (5-7 words or phrases);
  • main text (introduction, problem statement, literature review, research objectives, methodology, results, discussion, conclusions, and prospects for further research);
  • references.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Submission format: .docx file.
  • Article lengh: 4,000-6,000 words.
  • Font: Times New Roman, size 14, line spacing 1.5.
  • Margins: top and bottom – 20 mm, left – 20 mm, right – 15 mm.
  • Paragraph indentation: 1.25 cm.
  • Illustrative material (tables, figures, charts) must be numbered and placed in the text at the point of first mention. Captions are required for all tables and figures.

REFERENCES AND CITATIONS

  • All sources cited in the text must be listed in the References section, and all items in the References must be cited in the text.
  • The journal follows the APA 7th edition citation style. Authors are expected to provide accurate and consistent bibliographic details.
  • In-text citations should include the author’s surname and year of publication (e.g., Melnyk, 2020). For direct quotations, the page number should also be provided (Melnyk, 2020, p. 15).
  • References must be arranged alphabetically according to APA requirements.
  • If a publication has a DOI, it must be indicated in the standard format (https://doi.org/...).
  • Authors are encouraged to cite current and high-quality academic sources, including peer-reviewed journal articles, monographs, and conference proceedings. The use of secondary or non-academic sources is permitted only when they are directly relevant to the research.

LANGUAGE AND STYLE

The primary language of publication is English.

Authors are expected to use academic style, precise terminology, and avoid journalistic or emotionally coloured expressions.

SUBMISSION OF MANUSCRIPTS

  • Manuscripts must be submitted via the journal’s electronic editorial platform.
  • Submission is possible only if all authors have an ORCID.

Peer Review Procedure

Type of review
All manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo a double-blind peer review process. The anonymity of both authors and reviewers is strictly maintained to ensure objectivity and impartiality in evaluation.

Stages of review

  1. Initial editorial screening – manuscripts are checked for compliance with the journal’s scope, formatting requirements, and standards of academic integrity.
  2. Reviewer assignment – in most cases, each manuscript is sent to two independent experts. If necessary (e.g., in cases of conflicting reviews or complex subject), additional reviewers may be invited.
  3. Review evaluation – the editorial board consolidates the reviewers’ reports and prepares a preliminary decision.
  4. Communication with authors – authors receive the full text of the reviews, with constructive comments and recommendations for revision.
  5. Resubmission and second review – if substantial changes are required, the revised manuscript may be sent again to the original or additional reviewers.
  6. Final decision – the editorial board, under the authority of the Editor-in-Chief, makes the final decision regarding publication.

Evaluation criteria

  • alignment with the journal’s scope and thematic focus;
  • scholarly originality and relevance;
  • clarity in stating the research aims and objectives;
  • soundness of methodology;
  • accuracy of interpretation of results;
  • contribution to the advancement of the discipline;
  • quality of presentation and compliance with formatting requirements.

RESPONSIBILITY OF AUTHORS AND EDITORIAL OFFICE

Authors bear primary responsibility for the accuracy of the data presented, the correctness of citations, and the completeness of bibliographic information. Submission of a manuscript confirms that the work is original, truthful, and compliant with the principles of academic integrity.

The editorial office, in turn, ensures editorial and peer-review oversight, verification of compliance with formatting standards, and adherence to international principles of publication ethics. Final responsibility for the content and scholarly soundness of the publication is shared between the authors and the editorial board.

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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT or Large Language Models (LLMs) in research publications does not meet our authorship requirements. The Journal follows the APA Journals policy on generative AI.

The attribution of authorship carries a responsibility for the paper that cannot be adequately applied to the generative AI model. The use of the generative AI model in research should be appropriately documented in the Methods section of the manuscript, or in a suitable alternative part if a Methods section is not available.