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Author Guidelines

Our goal is to provide you with a professional platform for publishing scientific and practical work.

We expect you to:

• respond promptly to any inquiries during the publication process;
• take responsibility for all aspects of your work. This includes investigating and resolving any questions regarding the accuracy or integrity of your research;
• treat communication between you and the journal editor as confidential until a decision is made;
• list all individuals who have made a substantial and meaningful contribution to the article submission (all other contributors should be acknowledged in the “Acknowledgments” section);
• exclude anyone who did not participate in the preparation of the article or who opted out of the research.

According to the COPE position statement on artificial intelligence (AI) tools, Large Language Models cannot be accepted as authors because they are not capable of conceptualizing research work without human guidance and cannot be held accountable for the integrity, originality, and veracity of the published work. The author(s) must describe the content created or modified and properly cite the name and version of the AI ​​tool used; any additional work generated using the AI ​​tool must also be properly cited and referenced. Standard tools that are used to improve spelling and grammar are not included within the parameters of these guidelines. The editor and publisher reserve the right to determine whether the use of an AI tool is acceptable.

1. Key Principles of Using Generative AI

1.1. Copywriting any part of an article using a generative AI tool or LLM (Large Language Model) is not permitted, including generating the abstract or literature review. This is because, according to authorship criteria, the author(s) must take full responsibility for the work and be accountable for its accuracy, integrity, and justification. However, in accordance with standard academic practice, the use of generative AI examples is permitted for illustrative purposes within the framework of scholarly critique and discussion—except for images created by AI tools or large-scale generative models. Such examples must be clearly marked in the text and fully cited and referenced in accordance with formatting requirements.

1.2. Providing statistical data in the text using a generative AI/LLM tool is not permitted due to concerns about the authenticity, integrity, and reliability of the data generated. However, using such tools to analyze one's own work is acceptable.

2. General Rules

2.1. Any manuscript submitted to this journal must be original. This means it must not have been previously published in its current or similar form.

2.2. Your work must not be submitted elsewhere or under consideration by any other publication.

2.3. If you have a conflict of interest, you must declare it upon submission of the manuscript. This allows the editor to decide how to proceed.

2.4. By submitting your work, you guarantee that it does not infringe upon any existing copyrights.

2.5. If you have written in detail about a company/person/organization using non-public information, spent time within the company/organization, or described the work of named/interviewed employees, you must obtain permission using a publication consent form. If permission is required from a company/person/organization, consent must be granted either by the named individual in question or their representative, a board member of the company/organization, or a representative of the company’s HR department.

2.6. Articles are published free of charge. Authors do not receive any remuneration (fees).

2.7. Both scientific and practical works are accepted for publication. The requirements for each may differ.

2.8. Articles must be submitted electronically via the “SUBMIT ARTICLE” form on the website.

2.9. The maximum number of authors per article is 5. In exceptional cases, articles with more than 5 authors may be considered with the editorial board's approval.

2.10. Only articles that match the journal's scope and are formatted according to these guidelines will be considered.

2.11. Articles submitted by undergraduate or master's students will be considered only if co-authored with a PhD/Doctor of Science holder and accompanied by a cover letter (in free form) from the co-author. This letter must include their signature, certified by the seal of their university, and list all authors of the article. This file must be attached during the article submission process.

3. Technical Requirements

3.1. The electronic version of the article must be created in Microsoft Word and saved in .rtf, .docx, or .doc format. Page size – A4 (portrait orientation), margins – 2 cm on all sides, paragraph indent – 1.25 cm, text alignment – justified, line spacing – single. Font – Times New Roman, size – 11 pt. The entire text must be in black color, using a single font and size. Pages must not be numbered. Footnotes are not allowed.

3.2. The article MUST NOT contain special characters such as:

• forced hyphenation;
• non-breaking spaces;
• forced paragraph breaks.

4. Requirements for the Article File

4.1. The article file must contain the following elements in the specified order:

• Universal Decimal Classification (UDC) code – for scientific articles;
• JEL code – for scientific articles;
• Full name of the author(s) – in Russian and English, aligned to the right, bold;
• Author photographs (published in the journal);
• Authors’ ORCID ID (for scientific articles);
• Article title – in Russian and English, uppercase letters, centered, bold;
• Abstract and keywords – in Russian and English, italicized;
• Acknowledgements (if any) – in Russian and English;
• Main text of the article;
• References – in Russian and English.

4.2. Each element of the article must be separated by a single blank line.

5. Author Profile Requirements

5.1. A separate profile file must be submitted for each author, containing the following information:

• Full name (without abbreviations) – in Russian and English;
• Correct abbreviation of first name and patronymic;
• Academic degree (without abbreviations) – in Russian and English;
• Place of work (full official name of the organization) – in Russian and English;
• Position – in Russian and English;
• Mobile phone number for urgent communication (not published in the journal);
• Email address – published in the journal;
• Preferred journal section for publication (your preference will be taken into account, but the editorial board reserves the right to make changes);
• Author photo (published in the journal).

6. Guidelines for Submitting Scientific Articles

6.1. Only original works in Russian that do not infringe on the copyright of third parties are accepted for publication.

6.2. Articles may also be submitted in English, provided that a Russian translation is submitted simultaneously. In Russian-language databases, the article will be published in Russian; in English-language databases, it will be published in English. Both versions will share the same publication details.

6.3. Authors are responsible for the accuracy of the information and research presented, the reliability of the data, proper citation of sources, the correctness of references to other authors’ works, and the quality of the English translation.

6.4. The abstract should contain between 150 and 200 words.

6.5. The main body of the article (from Introduction to Conclusion) must contain at least 25,000 characters including spaces. The total length of the article (including abstract, keywords, and bibliography) should not exceed 45,000 characters including spaces.

6.6. The structure of the article must conform to internationally accepted academic standards:

• Introduction (statement of the problem, objective of the article, research hypothesis),
• Main Body (each logical section must have a heading in bold; the article should contain at least three sections),
• Conclusion (findings, suggestions for future research).

The article should ideally include research methods, a review of relevant academic sources, and analysis of the results obtained.
The Introduction must be at least 180 words. No graphical materials are allowed.
The Conclusion must be at least 180 words. No graphical materials are allowed.

6.7. Your article should include up to 12 relevant and concise keywords that reflect the core themes of the article.

6.8. The title of the article should be brief and informative.

6.9. The names of all contributing authors must be included in the article and listed in the order in which they should appear in the publication.

6.10. It is essential to list ALL individuals who made a significant contribution to the article. Those who provided support but did not contribute to the research should be mentioned in the acknowledgements section. Individuals who did not contribute or do not wish to be associated with the research should not be listed as authors.

6.11. All submitted articles are checked for plagiarism using the “Antiplagiat” system. The recommended originality level is at least 80%. If the originality is below this level, the article will be returned to the author for revision. Text generated by artificial intelligence is not permitted.

7. Guidelines for Submitting Practical Articles

7.1. Only original works in Russian that do not infringe upon the copyrights of third parties are accepted for publication.

7.2. The main body of the article (from Introduction to Conclusion) must contain at least 10,000 characters including spaces. The total length of the planned publication (including abstract, keywords, and bibliography) should not exceed 45,000 characters including spaces.

7.3. The abstract should be 75–150 words long.

7.4. The article must include an Introduction, logically structured sections (headings in bold), and a Conclusion.

7.5. You must highlight 3–5 key ideas/phrases/sentences that appear in the article. These should be marked in yellow within the article text.

7.6. Keywords: include 6–12 words that reflect the core themes of your article.

7.7. All submitted articles are checked using the “Antiplagiat” system. The recommended originality level is at least 70%. If the originality is below this level, the article will be returned to the author for revision. Text generated by artificial intelligence is not allowed.

8. Formatting Requirements for the References

8.1. The list of academic references should be presented without numbering and should include at least 10 sources, preferably with recent publications (within the last 5 years). The maximum number of sources is 40. Sources should be arranged alphabetically, starting with Russian-language sources, followed by foreign-language sources.

8.2. In-text citations should be provided in square brackets at the end of the sentence or paragraph, including the author's last name and the year of publication:
Example: [Ivanov, 2024]
For multiple sources: [Ivanov, 2024; Andreev, 2009]
When directly quoting, which must be in quotation marks, include the page number: [Ivanov, 2024, p. 3]
For two authors: [Ivanov, Andreev, 2024]
For three or more authors: [Ivanov et al., 2024] or [Caldwell et al., 2012]

8.3. The reference list must include all publications cited in the article, and must not contain works that are not referenced in the text.

8.4. The reference list must be duplicated in English (References) and arranged in a single alphabetical order.
If the source is in Russian, add (In Russian) after the page range.

8.5. If a source has a DOI or EDN, it must be included at the end of the bibliographic reference.

8.6. Self-citations in the reference list should not exceed 20%.

8.7. Formatting style:

• For Russian academic sources, use the formatting tool at: https://elibrary.ru/find_edn_list.asp.
• For English-language sources, use the APA 7th edition format. Various online tools are available for formatting references accordingly.
  Examples:
• Hart, S. L., & Milstein, M. B. (2003). Creating sustainable value. Academy of Management Executive, 17(2), 56–67.
• Dees, J. G. (1998). The meaning of social entrepreneurship. Kauffman Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership.

8.8. A separate List of Other Sources Used should be provided after the academic references. This list should include:

• Websites,
• Legal acts,
• Regulatory documents,
• Statistical data,
• Official reports of organizations,
• Media materials, etc.

Note: For Russian legislation, references should be formatted using the ConsultantPlus system (see the “Help” section), specifying the version of the law used.
Citations from Wikipedia or Yandex.Zen are not allowed.
If referencing foreign agent media, individuals, or extremist organizations (as recognized in the Russian Federation), a corresponding note must be included in the article or in a footnote.

8.9. The List of Other Sources Used should be numbered and ordered by appearance in the article. Numbers should be superscript (inserted as footnotes, but listed at the end of the article, not at the bottom of the page).

8.10. The List of Academic References and the List of Other Sources Used must not duplicate or overlap. The second list should be compiled in the order of appearance in the text.

9. Figures Formatting

9.1. The number of figures in the article should not exceed four.

9.2. All figures must be created using Word tools.

Figures must be grouped using Word tools (i.e., they should not change position or formatting when moved).

Only figures that fit within the printable area (i.e., margins) will be accepted for publication.

Complex figures must also be submitted as separate files in .tiff, .tif, or .jpg format (at least 300 dpi).

A reference to each figure must be provided in the text, for example: (see Fig. 2).

Each figure must be clear, legible, and of high quality.

9.3. At the end of each figure, a source reference must be included:

– if the figure is fully copied, provide the source;

– if the figure is based on external data or information, write: "compiled by the author based on [source]";

– if no sources were used, write: "compiled by the author."

Additionally, please note that if a figure is fully copied from a source, you must obtain permission from the copyright holder for reproduction. Sometimes the source/website/journal specifies the license type under which materials are distributed. If the publisher allows figures to be used without editorial permission but with proper attribution, then no separate permission from the author is required.

9.4. Each figure must have:

– a serial number;

– a title;

– axis labels;

– explanations of symbols and abbreviations.

9.5. Only high-quality images without spelling or punctuation errors will be accepted.

Figures saved from Word as .tiff or .jpeg, as well as low-quality scans or screenshots, are not accepted.

9.6. If the article is submitted in both Russian and English, all figure contents—including titles, axis labels, etc.—must also be presented in both languages.

10. Tables Formatting

10.1. The number of tables in the article should not exceed six.

10.2. Each table should be assigned a serial number.

10.3. All tables must have a title.

10.4. All columns must have headings. Units of measurement and values should not be included in the table title but must be provided in the corresponding columns.

10.5. Abbreviations are allowed only in accordance with GOST standards 7.0.12-2011 and 7.11-2004.

10.6. Each parameter in the table must have a unit of measurement, indicated after a comma. Table cells must not be empty; if no data is available for a parameter, use a dash.

10.7. Tables and figures must be numbered independently, e.g., Table 1, Figure 1.

11. Equations Formatting

11.1. Equations must be created using the MathType editor.

11.2. Equations must be numbered consecutively with Arabic numerals in parentheses. The equation number should be right-aligned within the text margin. Numbering must be done outside the equation editor and follow the order of appearance in the text. Equations that are referenced in the text must be placed on a separate line and centered.

11.3. Do not use the “Symbol” option to insert mathematical or other symbols, dashes, quotation marks, etc.

11.4. Superscript and subscript characters should be used for powers and indices.

11.5. Variable designations within the text must be typed in MS Word.

12. Peer Review

12.1. The editorial board conducts peer review of all manuscripts submitted to the journal that fall within its scope, for the purpose of expert evaluation. All reviewers are recognized specialists in the relevant subject areas and have published in the field of the reviewed article within the last three years. Reviews are stored by the publisher and the editorial office for a period of five years.

12.2. Upon receipt, the article is reviewed by the editorial board to ensure that it aligns with the journal’s thematic focus and formatting requirements. If deemed suitable, the article is forwarded for peer review to a specialist—holding a doctoral or candidate degree—whose scientific expertise closely matches the topic. Leading scholars in the relevant scientific field are engaged in the review process. Reviewers may include members of the editorial board, faculty from the State University of Management, highly qualified external experts, and practitioners. All reviewers are independent of the authors, i.e., they are not affiliated with the same institution.

12.3. The journal employs a double-blind peer review process. Manuscripts are provided to reviewers in print and/or electronic format without disclosing the names, positions, or affiliations of the authors. Reviewers are informed that the materials they receive are the intellectual property of the authors and contain confidential information not subject to disclosure. Reviewers are prohibited from making copies or sharing the materials with third parties. The review process is confidential and anonymous for the authors. The editorial board sends authors either copies of the reviews or a justified rejection, and is also obligated to submit reviews to the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation upon request.

12.4. The review period is determined by the Editor-in-Chief and agreed upon with the reviewer to ensure timely publication, but it must not exceed one month from the date the manuscript is received by the reviewer. The reviewer has the right to decline the review within one week of receiving the manuscript and must notify the Editor-in-Chief in writing.

12.5. The review must address the following points:

– Does the content of the article correspond to the topic stated in the title?

– Does the content align with the journal’s thematic areas?

– Does the article present scientific novelty?

– Is the article consistent with the scientific standards of the journal?

– Is it advisable to publish the article considering previously published literature on the subject, and does it interest the journal’s readership?

– What are the strengths and weaknesses of the article, and what revisions or additions should the author make (if any)?

12.6. The reviewer may provide recommendations to the author and editorial board to improve the article. Reviewer comments and suggestions should be objective and constructive, aimed at enhancing the article's scientific and methodological quality. The conclusion of the review must contain a reasoned overall assessment and a clear recommendation, choosing one of the following options:

– recommend the article for publication in the journal;

– recommend the article for publication after revision according to comments;

– do not recommend the article for publication.

12.7. In the case of a negative review, the reviewer must provide a well-substantiated rationale. If the review includes recommendations for revision, the review is sent to the author with a request to consider the suggestions in preparing a revised version or to provide a reasoned rebuttal (in whole or in part). The revised manuscript is then resubmitted to the same reviewer.

12.8. If, during the review process, a reviewer suspects a potential conflict of interest, they must immediately notify the editorial office and explain the nature of the conflict.

12.9. A positive review does not guarantee publication. The final decision regarding the advisability and timing of publication is made by the Editor-in-Chief, and if necessary, by the editorial board. The journal notifies the author of the decision with a written explanation sent by email or other means.

12.10. The average time from submission to publication is 12 weeks.

13. Editorial Policy – Prohibited Practices

13.1. Improper self-plagiarism is not allowed. If parts of the article have been previously published, the author is required to reference the earlier work. Verbatim copying or rephrasing of one’s own previously published work is not permitted; such content may only be used as a foundation for new conclusions.

13.2. Verbatim copying of another person’s work without proper attribution, citation of the source, and the use of quotation marks is strictly prohibited.

13.3. Inappropriate paraphrasing of another person's work—changing more than one sentence within a single paragraph or section, or rearranging sentences without citing the source—is also not permitted. Significant improper paraphrasing without citation is considered equivalent to verbatim copying.

13.4. Using parts of another person’s work without proper attribution—such as a paragraph, image, or table—without citing the source or using quotation marks, is prohibited.

13.5. Presenting the same results using both tables and charts simultaneously is not allowed.

13.6. The use of neural networks (artificial intelligence) to generate text is strictly prohibited, including for creating abstracts, introductions, conclusions, findings, or any other sections of the article.

14. Other Provisions

14.1. Copyright protection is ensured through the signing of license agreements (author agreements).

14.2. The published article will be available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, which allows for unlimited distribution and reproduction of the articles in any medium, provided that the author is credited and a citation to the original publication in this journal is included in accordance with academic citation standards.

14.3. Authors retain unlimited copyright and full publishing rights.

14.4. In case of non-compliance with these guidelines, the editorial board reserves the right to return the material to the author for revision or reject the article for publication. In the event of rejection, the author will receive a reasoned explanation for the decision.

Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.

1. The manuscripts are accepted if has not been published or submitted for publication elsewhere.

2. The materials should be prepared in a format OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, RTF, or World Perfect.

3. Internet links are provided as a complete URL. 

4. Text should be typed with an interval of one and a half line spacing, font Times New Roman, 14 pt; to highlight the accents it is recommended to use italics rather than underlining (except Internet links). All images, graphics and tables are placed within the text according to the meaning of the particular part of text  (and not at the end of the document).

5. Text should follow the stylistic and bibliography requirements as stated in  Regulations  located in the Part "About Us." 

6. Please, remove the authors' names from the title of the article and other parts of the document to ensure the  anonymity of reviewing.

Copyright Notice

Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms:

1. Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.
2. Authors are able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgement of its initial publication in this journal.
3. Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work (See The Effect of Open Access).

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