Author Guidelines
1. Languages Accepted
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Articles are accepted in English and French.
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All submissions must include the title, abstract, and keywords in English, regardless of the original language.
2. General Requirements
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Articles must be original, relevant to the journal's scope, and follow accepted academic standards.
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No restrictions are imposed on topics, provided they fall within the journal’s aims.
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For economics articles, JEL classification codes must be indicated.
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Do not include page numbers in your manuscript.
3. Manuscript Formatting
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Paper size: A4
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Margins: 2 cm on all sides
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Font: Times New Roman
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Font size:
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Body text: 12 pt
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Tables and notes: 10 pt
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Line spacing: Single (1.0)
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Paragraph spacing: 6 pt before/after
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Text alignment: Justified
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Do not use spaces or tabs for indenting paragraphs; use Word's paragraph formatting tools.
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Do not use colored text or framed text boxes. Important terms may be italicized.
4. Article Structure
Title Page
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Full name (first, middle, last)
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Academic degree(s)
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Institutional affiliation and address
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Email address
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Contact phone number (work and mobile)
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ORCID ID (if available, 12 pt)
Title
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Centered, in CAPITAL LETTERS, bold, 12 pt
Abstract and Keywords
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Length: 150–400 words
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Keywords: 3–6 terms
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Font size: 10 pt
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Must be included in both the original language and in English
Extended Annotation (Optional)
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Max 500 words
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Must reflect the essence of the article clearly
Main Sections
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Introduction
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Main Text (with relevant subheadings)
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Conclusion
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Must include scientific contribution, applicability, and practical significance
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References
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Abstract and Keywords in the second language (if article is in French, English abstract is mandatory)
5. Graphics and Illustrations
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Use MS Excel for charts/graphs.
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Charts made in other programs must be saved in vector formats (*.pdf, *.eps, *.ai, *.cdr).
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All numerical data used in images must be included in the file.
6. References Format (APA 7)
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Only cite academic and scientific sources (books, peer-reviewed journals, etc.) from the last 5–10 years.
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In-text citations: Author, year – e.g., (Mammadov, 1964)
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Reference list: Arabic numerals, in order of appearance, not alphabetical.
Books
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Format: Author(s). (Year). Title. Place: Publisher.
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Example: Wilkinson, I. (2017). Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine. Oxford: Oxford Press.
Edited Books
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Format: Editor(s). (Ed.). (Year). Title. Place: Publisher.
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Example: Norman, I.J., & Redfern, S.J. (Eds.). (1996). Psychological Help for the Elderly. New York: Churchill Livingston.
Journal Articles
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Format: Author(s). (Year). Article title. Journal Name, volume(issue), page numbers. https://doi.org/xxx
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Example: Vega, K. (1996). Heart transplantation is associated with... Annals of Internal Medicine, 124(11), 962–980. https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819...
Conference Proceedings
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Format: Author(s). (Year). Title. Conference Name, location.
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Example: Chu, H., & Rosenthal, M. (1996). Search Engines for... 1996 ASIS Annual Meeting, Baltimore.
Electronic Sources
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Format: Author(s). (Year). Title. Source/Journal Name, volume(issue), pages. Retrieved from URL
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Example: Duchin, J.S. (2004). Can Biological Terrorism... Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med, 158(2), 106–107. Available at: http://archpedi...
Russian-Language Sources
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Use BSI transliteration: https://antropophob.ru/utility-i-prochie-melochi/16-transliteratsiya-bsi
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Add “(In Russ.)” after the citation.
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Example: Mammadzadeh, A.V. (2018). Pryamye inostrannye investitsii... M.: Knorus. (In Russ.)
Note: Dissertations and abstracts are not recommended as sources. Authors are encouraged to cite published works based on the dissertation.
For questions regarding formatting, submission, or citations, please contact the editorial board via editor@imcra-az.org.