Guide for authors

Author Guidelines


 The journal accepts original manuscripts that align with its thematic focus (the modern context of continuing education) and have not been previously published in other outlets. Preference is given to articles of a conceptual or discursive nature, grounded in empirical research on contemporary developments in continuing education in Russia and abroad. The Editorial Board reserves the right to make the final decision regarding the publication of submitted manuscripts. Confidentiality and all provisions of Part IV, Section VII, Chapters 70–71 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation (Copyright and Related Rights) are strictly observed in the handling of submitted materials.

 

Technical Formatting Requirements for Articles 


Articles are accepted electronically and should not exceed one printed sheet (approximately 40,000 characters with spaces). In exceptional cases—where the material demonstrates high scientific significance and novelty—the length may be increased upon agreement with the Editor-in-Chief. 

Manuscripts must be prepared in Microsoft Word. Set all margins to 20 mm; paragraph indentation: 0.5 cm.

Text alignment: justified, without hyphenation or page numbering.

Font: Times New Roman; line spacing: 1.5. Font size for the entire manuscript (including tables, formulas, and footnotes): 14 pt. Abstract, keywords, and reference list: 12 pt; footnotes: 10 pt.

The filename must contain the author's surname transliterated into Latin script. 

In-text citations should use square brackets with the sequential number corresponding to the entry in the reference list at the end of the article, followed by the page number when applicable, e.g., [1, p. 555]. 

Authors are advised to follow the Article Formatting Template and the Requirements for Formatting the Reference List when preparing their manuscripts.

 

Article Structure 


A scientific article intended for publication in an indexed journal should include standard elements in both Russian and English. 

UDC (Universal Decimal Classification code) should be placed in the upper left corner (electronic UDC reference: http://teacode.com/online/udc/37/37.html). 

Author information (surname, first name, patronymic; academic degree; academic title; position; institutional affiliation; city; country; email address) should be placed in the upper right corner of the page. Provide both Russian and English versions. 

Article title: bold, uppercase letters, centered. Provide both Russian and English versions. 

Abstract (120–250 words). Provide both Russian and English versions.

The abstract should concisely summarize the key points of the article and include the following components:

1. Introduction: statement of the problem and the article's objective;

2. Materials and Methods: information about the research object and methodology;

3. Results: specific findings of the study and their discussion;

4. Conclusion: conclusions and prospects for further development of theory and practice. 

Keywords: 3 to 8 words or phrases that carry the core semantic load of the text and have international equivalents. Provide both Russian and English versions.

 

Main Text of the Article 


The main text should be logically structured. Recommended sections include:

1. Introduction: justification of the research problem and its relevance; formulation of the article's objective;

2. Literature Review: overview of key contemporary studies and publications underpinning the research; identification of unresolved issues within the broader problem area;

3. Materials and Methods: description of the research design and rationale for the selected methods;

4. Results: presentation of systematized analytical and statistical data; findings should be supported, where necessary, by illustrations (tables, graphs, figures) and discussed appropriately;

5. Conclusion: synthesis of key insights; conclusions, generalizations, and recommendations derived from the research; emphasis on practical implications; suggestions for future research directions in the field.

 

Reference List 


The reference list is a critical component of the article, reflecting the author's scholarly competence (formatting guidelines and examples are provided in the appendix). Sources should primarily include journal articles, conference proceedings, and monographs. References must be listed at the end of the article in the order of their first appearance in the text, regardless of the original language or format (print or electronic). In-text citations should appear in square brackets with the sequential number and page number when quoting, e.g., [2, p. 5]. Recommended number of references: 15–20 for empirical articles; up to 40–45 for review articles. Provide both Russian and English versions.

 

Author Information 


Provide full surname, first name, and patronymic of the author(s) (Russian surnames should also be transliterated into Latin script); academic degree; academic title; city; institutional affiliation; position; email address; and contact phone number.

 Author Photograph (to be submitted after the Editorial Board's decision to accept the article for publication): JPG format, minimum resolution 300 dpi.

 

Requirements for Optional Article Elements 


All optional elements (tables, figures, author photographs) should be embedded within the article text. The manuscript must be submitted via the journal's website as a single file. 

Tables: Each table should be numbered consecutively according to its first mention in the text and include a descriptive title. Tables must be provided in Microsoft Word format. 

Illustrations (figures, photographs, diagrams, charts): Should be numbered, include captions, and be submitted as separate raster files in .tif or .jpg format, or as editable vector graphics.

 

Illustration Submission Guidelines:


  • Raster formats (figures and photographs): minimum resolution 300 dpi; acceptable formats: TIF, JPG.
  • Vector formats (diagrams, charts): line thickness must be at least 0.2 mm; text within graphics should use Times New Roman or Arial fonts.

 

Guidelines for Charts and Graphs:


  • Use black, white, and grayscale tones; avoid three-dimensional graphics and gradient fills.
  • All labels and numerical values on graphs should use bold ArialCyr font, size 14.
  • Graph titles should not appear on the graphic itself but should be included in the caption below the figure. 

Titles for tables and figures must be provided in both Russian and English.

 

Mathematical Formulae 


Formulae must be created using Microsoft Equation Editor (included in Word) or symbolic font tools (superscript/subscript characters via Insert > Symbol). Formulae submitted as images in any format will not be accepted.