Structure of the research article
Important Notes:
We accept articles of 5,000-7,000 words (including tables, illustrations and references) for publication in the journal. A additionally fee will be required for longer texts.
Basic editorial settings:
- Page size: A4
- Margins: left and right - 2,5 cm; top - 3 cm; bottom - 5 cm.
- Software: Microsoft Word, Book Antiqua 10 pt, justified.
- Chapter and subsection titles: Book Antiqua 10 pt, bold.
- Abstract, keywords and JEL classification: Book Antiqua 10 pt, justified.
- References: Book Antiqua, 9 pt, justified, bulleted.
- Line spacing: single.
- Do not use: headers or footers, tabs, indents for paragraphs.
- Paragraphs should be divided by intersection using the Enter key.
- Footnotes should be used only when absolutely necessary. They should be numbered consecutively in the text.
Titel
The title should be brief and concise whilst reflecting the essence of the article's content.
Abstract
Provides a description of the content of the article. Indicates the issue analyzed, the research problem, the purpose of the research, the methods used, the main results and the conclusions formulated.
The abstract is in a structured form and includes the following points:
- Research background and purpose
- Design/methodology/approach
- Findings
- Value added and limitations
The volume of the abstract is max. 300 words.
Keywords
Words relating to the article, expressing its essence. They make it possible to categorize the content of the article and thus help interested people to search for it.
Maximum number of 5 words.
JEL Classification
Journal of Economic Literature Code Classification is a subject classification developed by the Journal of Economic Literature. It is mainly used to classify scientific articles.
Available at:
www.aeaweb.org/jel/guide/jel.php
Introduction
The introduction should delineate the research context - establish its significance, articulate the research objectives, and identify both the research gap and corresponding research questions.
The rationale for topic selection encompasses the author's motivation for pursuing the particular research area. For instance, the COVID-19 pandemic has created an opportunity to re-examine employee motivation dynamics, particularly in light of the widespread transition to remote work. The research gap emerges through a comprehensive literature review. This review process identifies pertinent questions that arise within the analytical framework after thorough examination of existing literature. Consequently, the research questions must directly emanate from the analysed literature.
Quality Assurance Checklist:
- Does the introduction demonstrate the research significance?
- Are the research objectives explicitly defined?
- Have the research gap and questions been clearly identified?
- Do the research hypotheses emerge logically from the literature review?
- Is there a succinct overview of the article structure at the conclusion of the introduction?
Important Note: Research hypotheses can appear in other sections of the paper
Literature review / Theoretical background
The article should be grounded in current literature that reflects the international context of the analysed issue. While research may focus on national economies and entities, the research context (including topic justification, research gap, and conclusions) should incorporate an international perspective to engage readers from various countries.
The author should present the state of knowledge in the area corresponding to the empirical analysis section. This involves identifying previous researchers who have addressed the topic, summarising the conclusions from earlier studies, and positioning the current research within the context of previous analyses.
Quality Assurance Checklist:
- Is the literature in the article current?
- Does the literature demonstrate the international context of the conducted analyses?
- Does the literature review present the findings from previous research?
- Has the author positioned their analysis within the context of previous research?
- Is the literature appropriately synthesised?
Methods
The Methods section should be organised chronologically and specify all stages of the research process. This section must detail the data collection procedures (data sources, selection criteria, research period) along with their limitations. The research methods employed should be described thoroughly to ensure replicability. In this context, this section serves as the foundation for establishing the credibility of research findings and must provide readers with a clear understanding of how conclusions were drawn.
Quality Assurance Checklist:
- Does the section contain a description of data collection procedures?
- Is the research method described with sufficient clarity (is it replicable)?
- Is the choice of research method justified?
Results / Findings
Research findings should be presented in a detailed and objective manner, focusing on reporting without extensive interpretation. Results should be presented in order of importance, beginning with those that address the main research questions.
Quality Assurance Checklist:
- Are the research findings discussed in detail?
- Is the line of reasoning presented in this section clear?
Discussion
This section provides a broader interpretation and context for the findings. Results should be compared with the authors' initial predictions and examined alongside existing research in the field. Any unexpected findings should be explained, highlighting how they either support or challenge current theories.
Quality Assurance Checklist:
- Have the findings been thoroughly interpreted?
- Have the results been compared with existing research?
- What is the outcome of research hypotheses verification?
- Has it been indicated how the conducted research contributes to the existing body of knowledge?
Important Note: Integration of Results and Discussion sections is permissible
Conclusions
The Conclusions section should provide a clear summary of the main research findings, along with their theoretical/practical implications, research contribution, limitations and suggestions for future research.
Quality Assurance Checklist:
- Is there a clear summary of the main findings?
- Are the theoretical and/or practical implications clearly stated?
- Is the research contribution clearly explained?
- Have the research limitations and future research directions been identified?
References
All sources listed in the References section must be cited within the text of the article.
The journal follows APA style for citations and references. Please include DOI numbers where available. References must be listed alphabetically by author surname. When citing multiple works by the same author, arrange them alphabetically by title.
Checklist
- Does the reference list conform to APA Style requirements?
- Do the bibliographic entries include DOI numbers?
- Are the references arranged in alphabetical order?
Acknowledgment
It is possible to include a thank you note or to specify the source of funding for the article.
While to ensure anonymity in the review, this information is included when the finished article is being prepared for publication.
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Typical manuscript structures:
| Science article | Review article | Methodology article |
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Abstract | + | + | + |
Keywords | + | + | + |
JEL Classification | + | + | + |
Introduction | + | + | + |
Methods | + | +/- | methodology section |
Results | + | +/- | discuss your analysis |
Discussion | + | + | discuss sampling process |
Conclusions | + | + | address research limitations |
Concluding summary | - | - | + |
"+" - required, "+/-" - optional, "-" - not required.