1. For authors

Publication Requirements

General Requirements

  • The main text of the manuscript must have a defined structure, represent an original scientific study, and contain research results. The material must not have been previously published or be under consideration by other editorial boards. The research topic presented in the article must possess scientific novelty and align with the journal's scope.
  • Article Length The total volume of the article — including abstracts in two languages (English and Ukrainian), appendices, tables, illustrations, and the reference list — should range from 14 to 25 standard pages (A4). In digital equivalent, this is between 24,000 and 35,000 characters with spaces.
  • Structure The article must be structured according to the IMRAD standard (Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Analysis, Discussion, and Conclusion) and the requirements for professional scientific publications in Ukraine:
  • Problem Statement. The introduction should clearly formulate the problem, highlight under-researched aspects of the topic, define terminology, and provide classifications or comparisons with other studies. This section should comprise 8–10% of the total main text.
  • Theoretical Background. Analysis of recent research and publications (literature review of previous studies on this or related issues).
  • Methodology. Presentation of the framework and methods used to conduct the research.
  • Main Body. The core exposition of the research material. Volume: 70–75% (at least two-thirds of the text).
  • Results and Prospects for Further Research; Discussion. Presentation of the primary findings and future research directions.
  • Conclusions. Additional Sections Where applicable, the following may be added: Acknowledgments (to specific individuals or institutions that facilitated the research), Grant Information (details of funding), Appendices and Illustrations. If the author uses end-appendices, tables, or illustrations, they must have titles and serial numbers; notes should be placed directly below the tables. The main text must contain mandatory references to these appendices or tables.
  • Sources Used (Список використаних джерел) Presented in alphabetical order. Formatted according to DSTU 8302:2015 — sources are listed in the original language, formatted according to the Ukrainian standard for bibliographic description. It is recommended that the list of references includes at least one source with a registered Digital Object Identifier (DOI). Use of recent literature and sources (where available) is encouraged. All sources must be listed in their original language without translation, in alphabetical order.
  • References This is the list of used sources translated into English and formatted according to the international APA Style (American Psychological Association). For the transliteration of Ukrainian surnames, online tools may be used (e.g., http://ukrlit.org/transliter).
  • Plagiarism Policy The Editorial Board pays close attention to the originality of submitted manuscripts and strictly prohibits the publication of plagiarized content. Authors must ensure that the submitted manuscript is an original study and has not been published elsewhere in any language.
  • Author Responsibility The text of the article must be carefully edited and proofread by the author (submission of the material confirms that the author's edition is final). The author is solely responsible for any factual, historical, or terminological errors.
  • Article Languages: Ukrainian, English.

Article Structure and Technical Requirements

Manuscripts must be submitted via email as a document in Microsoft Word, OpenOffice, or RTF format. Page format — A4, portrait orientation. Font — Times New Roman, size 14 pt. Line spacing: main body — 1.5; other sections (author information, abstract, references) — 1.0. Paragraph indentation — 10 mm. Margins: left — 20 mm, right — 10 mm, top — 20 mm, bottom — 20 mm.

The file name must include the author's surname. The file name should be written in Latin characters (transliterated).

Article Structure:

  1. UDC (Universal Decimal Classification index) – top left. Font: Times New Roman, 14 pt.
  2. Author’s (Co-authors’) Surname(s) – provided in Ukrainian and English according to transliteration rules; ORCID (personal identifier code), which can be obtained at https://orcid.org/register.
  3. E-mail, position, academic degree, title, affiliation (organization, city, country) – top right above the article title, in Ukrainian and English. Font: Times New Roman, 14 pt, single-spaced.
  4. Article Title – must be concise (up to 10 words) and correspond to the content. Avoid phrases such as "Research into...", "Certain issues regarding...", "On the problem of...", "On the matter of...". No abbreviations are allowed. Font: Times New Roman, 14 pt, regular (no Caps Lock).

  5. Abstracts in Ukrainian and English. 
    Ukrainian Abstract (1,800–2,500 characters without spaces, 1.0 spacing, 14 pt). It should reflect the goal, subject of study, scientific novelty, methods, and main results. Avoid starting with "In the article...", "The article is devoted to...", or "The author explores...". Instead, use verbal forms: "Examined," "Analyzed," "Identified," etc.

    English Abstract (1,800–2,500 characters, 1.0 spacing, 14 pt). It must reflect the main objective(s) of the study, methodology (how the study was done), results/findings and conclusions, with emphasis on the significance for the field, science, or country. To ensure clarity, we recommend explicitly using these terms within the text. A high-quality professional translation is required.

    Keywords – 5–7 words or phrases in Ukrainian and English. Dates and surnames are not considered keywords. Avoid duplicating the article title. Correct: creativity (activity) of M. Pymonenko; Incorrect: M. Pymonenko.

  6. Main Text – structured according to the sections described in Point 1.
  7. Sources Used and References – Font: Times New Roman, 14 pt, single-spaced.
  8. In-text Citations – must be placed in square brackets []. The first digit is the source number in the list, the second is the page number, separated by a comma and "p." (e.g., [4, p. 25]). Use an en-dash without spaces for page ranges [4, p. 25–27]. Use semicolons to separate different sources: [4; 7; 12].
  9. Illustrations and Tables – Each must have a title and serial number referenced in the text. Do not merge the title and image into a single graphic file. Tables must be created strictly in Microsoft Word.
  10. Note on Language Standards: Authors must adhere to the Ukrainian spelling norms introduced in May 2019, specifically the use of feminitives (e.g., dyzainerka, redaktorka, profesorka, mystetstvoznavshchynia).
  11. Manuscripts that are not properly formatted will not be accepted for publication. If the formatting does not meet requirements, the editorial board will return the article for revision or reject it. Deadlines for upcoming issues are published on the LNAM Bulletin website.

List of Supporting Documents:

The complete submission package includes:

  1. Electronic text of the article.
  2. Ukrainian translation (if the article is submitted in English) for the peer-review process.
  3. Application Statement (jointly signed if there are co-authors) confirming consent for publication in the "Bulletin of LNAM," stating that the work is original, has not been published elsewhere, and is not under consideration by other journals. A scanned copy (*jpg, *pdf) of a handwritten statement is acceptable.
  4. Author Questionnaire.
  5. Scientific Review – for students and PhD candidates, a review from their supervisor is required, certified by the Human Resources department with an official seal. The editorial office keeps reviews on file for 3 years.