Authors Guidelines

Technical Instructions

The article structure:

  • Title of article
  • Author Information should include the following details for each author: Full Name (First Name followed by Surname), scientific degree, academic title, full affiliation (no abbreviations), institutional email address, and ORCID ID.
  • The abstract (approximately 200 words) should include the relevance of the research, its aim, the main methods employed, the key findings, and the significance and contribution of the work to the field of knowledge.
  • Key words: 6-8 key words. Do not repeat words from the title. Listed in alphabetical order and separated by commas. Lowercase letters, except proper names. No bold font. Without any punctuation marks after last keyword
  • JEL Classification (Journal of economic Literature Classification System): https://www.aeaweb.org/econlit/jelCodes.php
  • UDC is assigned by the editorial team.

The Body of the Article

To keep your manuscript organized, divide the body text into sections with clear headings. Ideally, use the following standard headings: Introduction, Theoretical framework, Data and Methods, Main Results, Discussion, Conclusions, Acknowledgements, References. Each heading should be in bold font, on its own line, and start with a capital letter. Avoid numbering your headings or subheadings.

Introduction. The introduction should include a comprehensive literature analysis, identifying the gaps in the research related to the topic of the study. It should also clearly establish your contribution to the field. Start by reviewing existing studies to provide context and highlight the current state of knowledge. Discuss the limitations or gaps in previous research, such as unexplored areas, methodological constraints, or theoretical shortcomings. Finally, articulate how your study addresses these gaps and contributes to advancing understanding in the field.

Theoretical Framework. This section serves as the foundation of your research, offering the lens through which your study is analyzed and interpreted. Clearly explain how the selected theories align with your research objectives and questions. Articulate why these theoretical frameworks are well-suited to address your topic and how they contribute to a deeper understanding of the issues.

Data and Methods. Make sure to provide enough detail so that someone else could replicate your work. Include a clear explanation of your experimental design, sampling process, and statistical analysis methods. If you mention a specific product (like a piece of equipment or material), include the manufacturer's name, location, and model number. For software, cite it properly with the author, title, year, publisher, and version number.

Main Results. Present your findings clearly and concisely, sticking to the facts without interpreting them.

Discussion: This is your opportunity to dive into the meaning of your results. Focus on what your data shows and how it compares to other researches. Highlight any unexpected or counter-intuitive findings and explore their implications.

Conclusions. Wrap up your manuscript by summarizing the key takeaways. Explain why your conclusions matter and how they contribute to the field. Visual summaries are welcome here if they help convey your points.

References. Place your reference list at the end of the main article.

Where possible, the standard headings should be used in the order given above. Additional headings and modifications are permissible.

Footnotes: Avoid footnotes in the body text of the manuscript. It is always possible to incorporate the footnote into the main text by rewording the sentences, which greatly facilitates reading. Additionally, footnotes are not always handled well by software, and their usage may cause failures in the text processing.

English Editing

Authors must ensure their manuscripts are written in fluent English or have been professionally edited prior to submission. Poorly edited manuscripts may be rejected before peer review. The journal's editorial team provides basic editing for submitted articles but does not perform in-depth or comprehensive editing.

Technical Rules

  • Form of the basic text: A4 paper format with margins of 20 mm on all sides. Font: Times New Roman, size 12 pt, line spacing of 1.5, justified alignment, and a 10 mm paragraph indentation.
  • Article title: Centered, written in capital letters, 12 pt font size.
  • Author name: Right-aligned, bold, italicized, with the last name in capital letters, 12 pt font size.
  • Abstract: Justified alignment, italicized, 12 pt font size, and a maximum of 200 words.
  • Keywords: Justified alignment, italicized, with a 10 mm paragraph indentation, 12 pt font size.
  • JEL Classification: Right-aligned, bold, italicized, 12 pt font size.
  • Manuscript length: The manuscript should contain between 25,000 and 40,000 characters (excluding supplementary materials).

Graphic Elements

Tables and figures must be created by the author and should be of high quality (in color). They should be placed immediately after the relevant reference in the text. Each element must include the following:

  • A title and order number (above the table or below the figure).
  • The source of the data.
  • Any additional information, such as notes or legends (provided below the element, if necessary).

References

References should follow APA style and include the author's surname and the first initial of their name, the year of publication, the title of the publication, the publishing house or journal name, the page numbers, the DOI (if available).
In the text, the references will be indicated in round brackets, which will include the surname of the author and the year of publication. For example: (De Mooij, 2017), (Armor & Cumming, 2008), (Liao et al., 2008), (Hinde, 1998; Pullum, 2004).
References: It is important to format the references properly, because all references will be linked electronically as completely as possible to the papers cited. It is desirable to add a DOI (digital object identifier) number for either the full-text or title and abstract of the article as an addition to traditional volume and page numbers. If a DOI is lacking, it is recommended to add a link to any online source of an article.
List all authors cited in the References. For multiauthored papers, give all author names in full; the abbreviation "et al." is only allowed in the text. All journal titles should be spelled out completely and should not be italicized. Ensure that the References are complete and arranged according to name and year of publication. Personal communications and submitted manuscripts should be listed as unpublished results in the text and not listed in the References section.
When having two or more fully identical citations (this can happen when you have more than one reference with exactly the same authors and years for one or two authors, or the same first author and year for author teams of three or more), the references are distinguished by adding the letters 'a', 'b', 'c', etc. after the years and this marking is followed in the in-text citations, for example: (Reyes-Velasco et al. 2018a, 2018b)
Ordering references: All references should be ordered alphabetically by author name.

The article should include the authors' contributions

If there are two or more authors, their individual contributions should be specified following the recommended model:

  • Conceptualization: [Name(s) of author(s)]
  • Methodology: [Name(s) of author(s)]
  • Formal analysis: [Name(s) of author(s)]
  • Investigation: [Name(s) of author(s)]
  • Writing – original draft: [Name(s) of author(s)]
  • Writing – review & editing: [Name(s) of author(s)]
  • Supervision: [Name(s) of author(s)]
  • Project administration: [Name(s) of author(s)]

This model ensures clarity regarding the contributions of each author and aligns with common academic standards.

Paper Submission

  • Log In/Create Account. Click the "Make Submission" button and log in, or register if you’re a new user.
  • Start Submission: Click "New Submission", choose the appropriate section, and review the submission guidelines.
  • Upload Manuscript. Submit your file in the required format, ensuring anonymity for double-blind reviews.
  • Add Metadata. Provide the title, abstract, keywords, author details, and funding information (if applicable).
  • Attach Supplementary Files. Include any necessary additional documents (e.g., tables, datasets).
  • Review and Submit. Check all files and metadata for accuracy, then confirm your submission.
  • Track Progress. Use your account to monitor the review and editorial process.

Submissions are accepted all year round with the current waiting time of max. 6 months.

There are no author fees or charges required for manuscript processing and/or publishing.

The printing and maintenance of the Journal website is ensured by institutional funds.

Revising Your Article

Authors should submit the revised manuscript using the Track Changes and Comments tools in Microsoft Word, allowing the Subject Editor to review all modifications and additions.
Authors are required to address all referee comments in a response letter to the editor, which must be submitted alongside the revised manuscript through the online editorial system. If a response letter is not provided, the editor reserves the right to reject the manuscript without further evaluation. For manuscripts that were previously rejected but invited for resubmission, authors must include the response letter, the article text file, and the PDF review version, ensuring accessibility for the Editor and reviewers during the peer review process.
Once the manuscript is accepted for publication, authors must submit a clean version for copy and layout editing, ensuring it includes the full list of authors (in the correct order) and any Funding or Acknowledgment information, if applicable.

Complaints and appeals

In case of appeals and complaints, authors should contact the Editorial office. The Editorial Board handles all appeals and complaints within the scope of COPE guidelines.