The content of the manuscripts should correspond to the scientific direction of the journal and be written in English in a clear and concise manner. Manuscripts that do not meet the requirements of presentation in English will be automatically rejected without review.
Authors are solely responsible for the content of their published materials.
In order to be able to submit articles to the journal and check the current status of your materials, you must log in as a registered user. Note for Ukrainian authors: Both Ukrainian and English versions of the manuscript should be submitted to the Editorial Board.
After reviewing the manuscript and accepting it by the editor, the article is checked for textual borrowings (plagiarism) and reviewed. The finalised article (in the form of a PDF file) is sent to the authors for correction. The corrected draft of the article must be returned to the editorial office no later than 5 days after its receipt. Otherwise, the editors may refuse the article or postpone its publication.
Submission Requirements
When submitting a manuscript, authors must confirm compliance with the following:
- The submission has not been previously published and has not been sent to other journals for consideration.
- The submission file is in Microsoft Word, OpenOffice, or RTF format.
- Web links in the text are accompanied by full correct URL addresses.
- Author's emphases are italicised, not underlined; all illustrations, graphs, and tables are placed directly in the text according to the content.
- The text meets the style and bibliographic requirements set out in these Guidelines.
Technical Requirements
Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word 97 or Word 2000 and sent to the editorial office by e-mail. A4 sheet size (210x297 mm) with the following margins: 3 cm on the left, 1.5 cm on the right, 2 cm at the top, 2 cm at the bottom. Font — Times New Roman, size 11 pt, spacing 1.0. Figures and tables should be sent as separate files if their formats differ from Word format.
The total length of the article should correspond to the type of publication:
- Review and generalisation — up to 9 pages of A4 format;
- Of a problematic nature — up to 6 pages of A4 format;
- Solving a specific scientific problem — 4-5 pages of A4 format.
Structure of the Article
The article should be divided into sections with titles reflecting their content. It must begin with an introduction (problem statement, analysis of research/publications, highlighting unresolved parts, and formulation of the purpose).
The main part thoroughly explains the results obtained. The final part may contain an example or evidence of effectiveness, and conclusions reflecting the main results and prospects for further research.
Procedure for Formatting the Article
- UDC: Printed at the top left in normal font.
- Author Names: Printed in bold italics after 1 interval in the center.
- Affiliations: Educational/research institution, academic degree and rank, country (in brackets), e-mail, and ORCID (as a link: http://orcid.org/).
- Title: Bold letters, 1 interval, centered.
- Abstract and Keywords: Abstract (min. 1800 characters, structured: purpose, methodology, novelty, conclusions) and 4-7 keywords in alphabetical order (italics).
- Main Text: Structural elements must be bolded. Subsections: introduction, theoretical foundations, experimental part, results and discussion, conclusions, future prospects, references. Abbreviations explained after first mention. Results presented clearly and accurately.
- References: Formatted in a column, alphabetical order. APA (7th ed.) style is required for the References block (http://www.apastyle.org/). Use https://slovnyk.ua/translit.php for transliteration of Ukrainian sources. References must reflect current research (last 5 years). Self-citation limit: 20%. References to foreign language sources: at least 20%.
Illustrations and Tables: Titles below figures (size 10) and above tables (centered, bold, size 10). Formulas numbered in parentheses on the right. Use the International System of Units (SI).
PUBLICATION ETHICS AND EDITORIAL POLICY
Objectivity: Reviewers must ensure independent and professional assessment. Conflicts of interest must be disclosed.
Confidentiality: Submitted materials are confidential and cannot be disclosed or used for personal gain before publication.
Plagiarism Check: Mandatory check using specialized software (Identific) before review. Decisions are made according to COPE standards.
Review Policy: Double-blind peer review. Standard initial period: 3-4 weeks. Final decisions are made by the Editor-in-Chief.
DOUBLE-BLIND PEER REVIEW POLICY
Ensures objectivity by keeping authors and reviewers anonymous to each other. This minimizes bias based on personality, institution, or country. Reviewers evaluate scientific novelty, methodology, reliability, and ethics.
Send all materials to: person.envir.iss@gmail.com
FOR INQUIRIES, CONTACT:
Editorial Office of the Journal "Personality and Environment Issues"
Mykhailo Kotsiubynskyi Vinnytsia State Pedagogical University, 32 Ostrozkoho St., Vinnytsia, 21001, Ukraine.
Executive Secretary: Podorozhnyi V. +380987026727
Editor-in-Chief: Oksana Liashch +380974554294
Copyright Regulations: Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication under the Creative Commons Attribution License International CC-BY.
Privacy Policy: Personal data (names, emails, ORCID) are used exclusively for the editorial and publishing process. The journal does not transfer or sell personal data to third parties. Authorized members of the editorial board have access only as required by their duties.