Author Guidelines

1. Basic Requirements

1.1. Language

Manuscripts are accepted for consideration in Russian or English.

1.2. Authorship

The list of authors should include only those individuals who have made a significant intellectual contribution to the work. The number of co-authors is recommended to be limited to 4–5 persons. Detailed criteria and responsibilities of authors are outlined in section 4.6 of the journal's «Publication Ethics», which must be reviewed before submission.

1.3. License Agreement

In case of article acceptance for publication, authors are obliged to provide a completed, signed by all authors, and scanned license agreement (download template) granting the right to publish the article on a gratuitous basis in PDF format.

1.4. Expert Opinion (for employees of Russian organizations)

General rule: For articles whose corresponding author, or at least one of the co-authors, is an employee of a Russian scientific, educational, governmental, or other organization, it is mandatory to provide permission for open publication (expert opinion) from the employer organization or an authorized body in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation.

Procedure:

1. Submission: Authors submit the manuscript without an expert opinion.
2. Editorial Process: The article undergoes all stages of checking and peer review.
3. Request for opinion: Only after the article is accepted for publication based on positive reviews and the editorial decision, the author team receives an official request from the editorial office to provide an expert opinion.
4. Document provision: Authors are obliged to provide the requested opinion within the timeframe set by the editorial office. Without this document, the article cannot be sent to print.

1.5. Style Recommendations

When writing an article in English, it is highly recommended to follow the EASE Guidelines for authors and translators of scientific articles.

2. Article Types and Length

2.1. Full Article

presents completed original research.

• Approximate length: about 25,000 characters (including spaces).
• Illustrations: no more than 8 figures and tables in total.
• References: at least 20 are recommended.

2.2. Review Paper / Perspectives

presents a critical analysis and synthesis of the state of research in a specific field.

• Approximate length: recommended in the range of 35,000 – 50,000 characters (including spaces).
• References: at least 30–40.

3. Article Structure and Content

3.1. General Structure Requirements

A scientific article should have a clear logical structure. The standard and recommended structure includes: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions (IMRaD format).

The presentation must be based on a thorough analysis of the theoretical and literature base. Depending on the nature of the work, the analysis of previous research and theoretical foundations can be:

• Presented in a separate section «Theoretical Framework» or «Literature Review» (e.g., for methodological or review articles).
• Organically distributed between the «Introduction» (to justify relevance) and the «Methods» (to justify the choice and description of the scientific apparatus).

The article must demonstrate a clear logical connection: the goals and objectives formulated in the introduction must find their reflection and evidential solution in the «Results» and «Discussion» sections, and the points in the «Conclusions» section should serve as the final answer to them.

3.2. Content of Key Sections

• Introduction must contain an analysis of key works defining the context and relevance of the research, identifying unresolved issues or contradictions. Based on this, the aim and objectives of the work must be clearly formulated.
• Methods (Methodology) must be described in sufficient detail for reproducibility. The description must include the necessary theoretical premises and justification for the choice of methods. The use of known methods is allowed with reference to the original sources, while it is necessary to clearly indicate the authors' contribution to their development or adaptation. Applied specialized software is indicated with its name and version.
• Results are presented objectively, clearly, and concisely, using tables and figures. It is necessary to demonstrate the novelty of the obtained data.
• Discussion must interpret the results through the prism of theories and data mentioned in the introduction and methods, explain discrepancies, formulate practical significance, and assess the possible economic or applied effect.
• Conclusions should represent specific, proven statements directly answering the research objectives and confirming the achievement of the aim. General phrases and simple retelling of results should be avoided.

3.3. Articles on Implemented Projects

Publications presenting the results of practical projects must, along with the descriptive part, contain in-depth analysis: justification of the decisions made, evaluation criteria, and evidence of implementation effectiveness.

4. Metadata and Bibliography

4.1. Abstract

The abstract should be a self-contained source of information, understandable without referring to the main text of the article. It is highly recommended to format the abstract in a structured form, reflecting the research logic: Relevance, Aim, Methods, Main Results, Conclusions.

4.2. Keywords

It is necessary to provide 7–10 keywords/phrases that most accurately reflect the content of the article. The use of compound phrases should be minimized.

4.3. Reference List (Literature)

The reference list is a mandatory element of the article.

• Content requirements: must include references to contemporary international research, as well as to key works in the field.
• Formatting: the list is formatted according to the Vancouver style. Detailed examples of formatting various source types are provided below. Numbering is consecutive, in the order of citation in the text.
• Special case: references to dissertations, GOST standards, and other regulatory documents are formatted as footnotes.

4.4. In-text Citation Formatting

References to literature in the text are given in square brackets indicating the serial number of the source from the reference list (e.g., [1] or [1, 2]). No more than 3 numbers should be given in one bracket. The use of each reference must be substantively justified in the text.

5. Technical Requirements for the Manuscript

5.1. Text File

The main text of the article is provided in a separate file in DOCX format (Microsoft Word).

5.2. Formulas and Equations

• Formulas are typeset using the built-in Microsoft Equation editor.
• For simple mathematical expressions and notations, it is recommended, where possible, to use text notation (e.g., x², π, ...) to facilitate text processing and reading.
• Permissible symbols: Latin and Greek alphabets.
• Formulas should be compact, understandable, and necessary for the presentation. Complex derivations and intermediate transformations not critical for understanding the main essence are recommended to be placed in publicly accessible data repositories.

5.3. Figures (Illustrations)

• Formats and source files: Figures are provided as separate files. Preference is given to source, editable formats that allow for high publication quality. Accepted:
  • for graphs, diagrams, schemes: vector formats (.eps, .ai, .svg) or original files from specialized software (e.g., .fig, .cdr, .odg).
  • for photographs and raster images: uncompressed or minimally compressed formats (.tiff, .png) with high resolution.
  • the .jpeg format is acceptable only for high-quality photographs.
• Quality requirements: Images must be clear, contrasty, without extraneous elements. Graphs and diagrams should be executed in a consistent style, with labeled axes (including units) and a legend. All elements must be clearly distinguishable.
• Technical drawings and diagrams must be created in vector graphics editors. Designations — numerical and/or Latin.
• Quantity: Recommended total number of figures and tables in an article — no more than 8. Each additional element must be strictly justified.
• Expertise: Graphic material undergoes separate examination. In case of a negative conclusion, authors are obliged to provide corrected files.

5.4. Tables

Tables must be clearly structured, provided with titles, and formatted using MS Word tools. Voluminous tables with raw data are recommended to be placed in repositories.

5.5. Notations and Units of Measurement

Notations of physical quantities and units of measurement must correspond to the International System of Units (SI).

5.6. Placement of Voluminous and Auxiliary Data

Voluminous datasets, tables, calculations, detailed derivations, not critical for understanding the main essence of the article, are recommended to be placed in publicly accessible repositories. A link to such a dataset must be formatted as a full-fledged element of the reference list.

6. Administrative Procedures and Journal Policy

6.1. Originality Check

All manuscripts received by the editorial office undergo a check for textual borrowings. If significant incorrect borrowings are found, the article is withdrawn from consideration.

6.2. Articles Based on Dissertation Materials

Authors presenting an article based on dissertation materials should consider that the full text of the dissertation is publicly available online. The article must possess the attributes of an independent scientific work. Simple copying of dissertation sections is unacceptable and may lead to problems during the originality check.

6.3. Cover Letter

Upon submission, providing a brief cover letter is welcomed, in which the authors outline the significance of the work, its novelty, compliance with ethical norms, and other information that may assist the editorial board and reviewers.

6.4. English Language Quality

Manuscripts submitted in English undergo a preliminary check for compliance with language norms. For authors not covered by clause 1.1.1 (i.e., those not proficient in Russian), poor English language quality that makes the text incomprehensible or significantly hinders understanding is grounds for rejection of the manuscript prior to the scientific peer review stage.

6.5. Article Processing Charge (APC)

Publication in the journal is free of charge, except for cases where the article is prepared within the framework of research funded by third-party organizations (e.g., RSF grants, state assignments, joint international projects) that require mandatory indication of the funding source. For such articles, after acceptance for publication, a fee is charged for editorial and publishing services according to the following rates (for articles submitted to the editorial office from 01.01.2025):

• standard article (up to 25,000 characters including spaces): 40,000 RUB.
• for exceeding the volume: +5,200 RUB for each additional 1,800 characters.
• for additional illustrations (if the number of figures exceeds 8, for articles submitted after 01.08.2025): +2,800 RUB for each figure above the limit.

Articles subject to the payment rule must be submitted to the editorial office by June 1 of the current year to guarantee publication in the same year.

To request a draft contract, please email: send@misis.ru.