Information for authors

The contribution must be structured as follows:

  • Title of the article in the language of the paper
  • Author's name and surname
  • Resume in the language of the paper
  • Title of the article in English
  • Article title in English
  • Suitably structured content of the article
  • References
  • Contact the author

The length of the paper is normally 4 to 10 pages (including reference list, figures, tables and appendices). Page layout: top and bottom margins 3 cm, left and right margins 2.5 cm, simple line spacing, indent the first line of the paragraph by 1.25 cm, align in a block.

Before sending the file with the paper, check that it is not infected. Save the file under the same name as the last name of the first or second author. Authors are responsible for the content and language of their contributions. If you do not use the allowed range, we recommend that the number of pages of the paper be even and that the sheet space be used as much as possible. Only unavoidable modifications will be made during printing; do not number the pages. Please pay attention to proofreading; any errors you make will be reproduced. Take care to ensure the appropriate layout and balance of the different parts of the paper and the aesthetic placement and quality of figures and diagrams. Substantive and terminological correctness and spelling of the paper are a requirement.

Chapter titles should be numbered and written as indicated in this manual and the template. Write mathematical relationships starting from the left margin and place their numbering in round brackets towards the right margin. For more complex formulas, use the Equation application in Word to create the equations Use standardized symbols, symbols, and abbreviations. Avoid using photographs.

When writing text, respect the provisions of EN 01 6910. Note, for example, that a space is omitted before and after symbols that replace words (e.g. +, -, %, etc.), just as when you use a word. Where the standard allows alternative forms of notation, use only one alternative consistently and do not change the form of notation (e.g. kg.m or kg m). Note the line spacing (e.g. 22 000 V and not 22000V) and the spacing between the numerical value and the unit of magnitude e.g. 20 N, 18 %.

Bibliographic citations should be made in accordance with APA 7. ed. (American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition).

Policy on the Use of Generative AI Tools

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in academic writing has led to notable advantages, such as enhanced efficiency, higher linguistic quality, and more effective data analysis. At the same time, the use of AI in manuscript development demands transparency, ethical responsibility, and strict compliance with principles of academic integrity and including the recommendation of Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) https://publicationethics.org/.

The Journal is closely tracking expansion in this area and will update/ review these policies as needed.

1. Transparency and Statement

Authors are required to be transparent about their use of AI tools. They must explicitly state which tools and version were used (name) and for what purposes (e.g. language editing, ...).

Requirement: Authors must always add a statement of use/non-use of AI to the end of their manuscript, prior to the References, under the subheading, “Declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies”. (E.g.: “Perplexity was used for the initial search; The abstract was translated using DeepL and the translation was subsequently checked by the author of the article.”)

2. Ethical Use

AI tools should be used to support and assist, not replace critical human thinking and original intellectual contribution.

3. Authorship and Accountability

Artificial intelligence tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Gemini) cannot be listed as authors/co-authors of any submitted article. Authors are fully responsible for the content of their article, even those parts produced by any AI tool. They are accountable for any inaccuracies or violation of publication ethics.

4. Acceptable Uses of AI

This includes assistance with:

  • Grammar and style improvements.
  • AI-based data processing, statistical or graphical software.
  • Literature searches/literature synthesis.

All content, data, citations, analyses, visualizations must be verified by Authors.

5. Prohibited Uses of AI

  • Fabrication or Manipulation – AI must not be used to: generate false data; references; conclusions; scientific, medical, or educational knowledge or make recommendations.
  • Figure creation – We do not permit using AI to creating or manipulating images, figures, graphical abstracts or research data in submitted manuscripts. The creation or alteration of experimental images using AI is considered unethical and is strictly prohibited.
  • Plagiarism – Using AI-generated content without proper attribution is a violation of ethical publishing standards.

Caution: Falsifying data or generating non-existent citations through AI tools is strictly prohibited. Such practices constitute a violation of academic integrity standards and will result in the immediate rejection of your manuscript.