Requirements for the article

To ensure fast and high-quality processing of articles submitted for consideration, they must meet the requirements specified below:

scientific style of presentation (accuracy, logic, brevity of judgments, comprehensibility, connectedness of structural and logical blocks, integrity, completeness) of the material.
the article must meet the journal's scientific priorities;
the article should take into account the leading modern publications on the relevant issues;
the volume of the main text of the article (without taking into account the annotation, information about the authors, bibliography and other metadata) should be no less than 25 and no more than 40 thousand characters (with spaces);
the article must be relevant, have clear elements of novelty and/or practical usefulness, reflect the formulation of the task (problem), review and critical analysis of the experience of study or public regulation on the chosen topic, contain research approaches and tools, describe research results and conclusions, meet technical requirements;
the share of direct borrowings/citations should be no more than 10% of the main text of the article, provided that the quotations are made in accordance with generally accepted rules. All texts are checked by special anti-plagiarism systems;
the reference list should contain at least 20 sources. At least 90% of all cited sources should be references to original Ukrainian and foreign (except publications from the aggressor country!) scientific articles and expert reports. The list of references does not include: newspaper notes without indicating the author, links to websites without indicating the specific material (references to such sources are given in footnotes).

Articles that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

The Law of Ukraine "On Higher Education" does not allow the use of data that was presented in protected dissertation studies, as well as previously published articles.

The details and conditions of "Charitable publication: international standards for authors", which are adopted by Karazin University and which are managed by our editorial office, can be accessed via the link.

Structure

Each article should contain the following main parts: abstract, keywords, introduction, literature review, purpose of the article, research methodology, main research results, conclusions from this research and prospects for further research, list of used sources.

The abstract briefly states the research questions and hypotheses, data, main methods and results of the study, structured as an article (not less than 1800 characters without spaces). After the abstract, the author should specify no more than seven keywords.

Text of the article:

Format – A4, margins – 2 cm on all sides, paragraph – 1.25 cm, line spacing – 1.5 (for tables and figures 1.0 line spacing), font – Times New Roman, font size of the main text of the article – 14 , graphs and tables are placed directly in the text - 12-14 pins;
Text alignment - widthwise. Orientation is book-based;
Materials saved and prepared in Microsoft Word or RTF format (*.doc or *.rtf);
Translation of the text by means of online services without subsequent proofreading and processing of the translation is unacceptable;
Formulas and calculations, equations and other mathematical calculations given to justify and confirm the research results should be included in the text of the article using Microsoft Equation;
Graphs, formulas, tables must be numbered with Arabic numerals consecutively for each type of informative material with appropriate references to them in the text, for example (Fig. 2), formula (1), (Table 5);
Names of tables and figures must be duplicated in English;
Literature published in the last five years must be included in the List of used sources. There must be references to foreign sources (at least 20% of the total number of references). The list of used sources must contain at least 20 references. The author(s) of the article may make references to their own works, but within the limits of up to 10% (for all authors) of the total volume of references;
If the manuscript of the article is prepared by several authors, it is necessary to indicate the corresponding author for prompt communication with the editors in case of questions.

References

The list of used sources is given in a structured form after the heading List of used sources (center alignment, bold). Each item in the bibliography should have a corresponding reference in the text (...[2, p.5]...). The list of references should contain only published articles. Sources in the bibliography are presented in alphabetical and chronological order (starting with the earliest publication of each author). The use of a DOI is mandatory for those online publications to which this identifier is assigned.

Sample design of the article

UDC 35.071.2

Petrenko Ivan Vasyliovych, graduate student of the Department of Economic Policy and Management of the Institute of Public Administration of the KhNU named after V.N. Karazina, Kharkiv
ADDRESS with index (Svobody Square, 4, Kharkiv, 61022, Ukraine)
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0000-0000-0000.
Е-mail: __________.

STATE REGULATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE REGIONS OF UKRAINE

Abstract (Ukrainian) (not less than 1800 characters (without spaces), reveal the main content and results, structured as an article).

Keywords: 5-7 words.

Introduction (statement of the problem in a general form and its connection with important scientific or practical tasks).

Review of the literature (listing the latest research and publications in which the solution of this problem was initiated and on which the author relies, selection of previously unsolved parts of the general problem, to which the article is devoted; up to 2 pages) ... ... ... ....

The purpose of the article (formulation of one clear goal of the article and, if necessary, 2-3 search tasks to achieve this goal) … … … …..

Research methodology (a brief presentation of the key or author’s applied methodology or applied research approach, as well as a brief overview of the general and special research methods used, which helped to fulfill 2-3 research tasks and generally achieve the main goal of the article; information about the organization of the research may also be indicated (total – up to 1 page) … …..

The main results of the research (explanation of the main material of the research with a full justification of the obtained scientific results; together - not less than 80% of the total volume of the article without taking into account the literature and annotations) ... ... ... ....

Conclusions and Directions for Future Research (the most important and concise results of the research, which contain novelty or have practical significance; are presented concisely in the form of a synthesis of the scientific information accumulated in the main part of the article. It is desirable to number the conclusions) ... ... ... ....

List of used sources (at least 20 references; submitted in alphabetical order, first the sources whose original was published in Cyrillic, and then in Latin) … … … …..

Mandatory Requirement for DOIs and URLs in References
Providing a valid DOI or a direct URL is strictly mandatory for every entry in both the Ukrainian reference list and the References section. Reference entries without a DOI or URL will not be accepted.
Priority of DOI: Authors must first check for and provide the Digital Object Identifier (DOI) as a full active link ([https://doi.org/](https://doi.org/)...). Replacing an existing DOI with a general website or repository URL is not permitted.
Use of URL (only if no DOI exists): A direct working URL must be provided only if a source has not been assigned a DOI (e.g., analytical reports, policy papers, or legal acts) .
Currency of Sources: Submissions must rely on current scholarly articles (published within the last 3–5 years), which routinely carry a DOI. Citing outdated publications that lack a DOI or verifiable online access is not permitted.

References (translated in English).

Author(s) (transliteration), year in parentheses, English title, source name (English), source data with English designations or digital only (the latter depending on the description standard used), publisher, the original language in square brackets ([in Ukrainian], [in German] etc.).

One author

Laiko, O. I. (2014). Transformation processes in Ukrainian economies investment system. IMPEER. [in Ukrainian].

Two authors

Kulak, А. O., & Sitnikova, N. P. (2024). Strategic planning of national development: International and Ukrainian experience. Part II. National experience of strategic planning in Ukraine. Statistics of Ukraine, 105(2), 95–107. https://su-journal.com.ua/index.php/journal/article/view/445 [in Ukrainian].

From three to seven authors (subsequent authors are indicated by "et al.")

Reshetilo, V. P., Stadnik, G. V., & Ostrovskiy, I. A. (2013). Institutional factors of sustainable development of regional socio-economic systems. KhNAMH. [in Ukrainian].

Multivolume edition

Paiko, O. О., & Kysiuk, I. P. (Eds.). (2001). Strategy of development of the machine-building industry of Ukraine (Vols. 1-4). Yuho-Vostok. [in Ukrainian].

A separate volume of the series

Paiko, O. О., & Kysiuk, V. M. (Eds.). (2001). Strategy of development of the machine-building industry of Ukraine (Vol. 2). Papirus. [in Ukrainian].

A part (chapter) of a book

Martiienko, А. І. (2011). The theoretical basis of property relations on natural resources. In I. P. Kysiuk (Ed.), Estimates and forecasts qualities of land (pp. 132–144). Universytetska knyha. [in Ukrainian].

Author and editor

Kosenko, I. S., & Opalko, A. I. (2008). Applied economics (I. S. Kosenko, Ed.). Dumka. [in Ukrainian].

Editor (without author) editor – (Ed.), editors – (Eds.)

Kondarenko, H. B., & Ikovenko, K. O. (Eds.). (2011). Methods of conducting experiments in economics (3rd ed., rev.). Osnova. [in Ukrainian].

Author and translator

Martiienko, А. І. (2011). The theoretical basis of property relations (V. N. Peregudova, Trans.). Osnova. [in Ukrainian]

Article in the magazine

Keretsman, N. I., Pitiulych, M. M., & Popadynets, N. M. (2023). Strategic priorities of socio-economic development of territorial communities of the region. Regional Economics, 109(3), 28–39. https://doi.org/10.36818/1562-0905-2023-3-3 [in Ukrainian].

Monastyrs'kyj, H. L. (2009). Management's modernization paradigm of economic development. Strategic Priorities, 5(8). http://ejournal.com.ua/2009-4/7.pdf [in Ukrainian].

Materials (theses of reports) of the conference (symposium, convention, seminar)

Volchkov, O. Ye. (2014). Management of economic development of enterprises. In Strategic Priorities for State Development: Proceedings of the International Scientific and Practical Conference (pp. 47–49). Astroprint. [in Ukrainian].

Abstract for obtaining the scientific degree of candidate of sciences

Naumov, О. G. (2013). Determinants of investment climate (Extended abstract of candidate’s thesis). ONTU. [in Ukrainian].

Dissertation for the Doctor of Science degree

Volchkov, O. Ye. (2011). Strategic planning of enterprises (Doctoral dissertation). ONTU. [in Ukrainian].

Legislative and regulatory documents

Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. (2003). On the principles of state regulatory policy in the field of economic activity (Law № 1160-IV). The Official Bulletin of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, 9, 79. https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/1160-15/ed20230107#Text [in Ukrainian].

Commercial Code of Ukraine № 436-IV. (2003, January 16). The Official Bulletin of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. Parliamentary Publishing House. [in Ukrainian].

Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. (2020, July 21). On approval of the Regulation on the institutional form of primary and secondary education (Order № 936). Official Gazette of Ukraine, 67, 102. [in Ukrainian].

Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. (2021, March 3). On the approval of the National Economic Strategy until 2030 (Resolution № 179). The Official Bulletin of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. Government Portal. https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/179-2021-%D0%BF/en/ed20210316#Text [in Ukrainian].

United Nations. (1989, November 20). Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Official Bulletin of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. Parliamentary Publishing House. [in Ukrainian].

Supreme Court of Ukraine. (2025, February 12). Decision in case № 910/12345/24 on the recovery of damages. Unified State Register of Court Decisions. court.gov.ua... [in Ukrainian].

Standards

State Standard of Ukraine. (2001). Quality management systems. Requirements (DSTU ISO 9001-2001). State Standard of Ukraine Publishing. [in Ukrainian].

Metadata in English

Petrenko Ivan Vasylovych, post-graduate student of the Department of Economic Policy and Management, Institute of Public Administration, V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, 4 Svobody Sq., Kharkiv, 61022, Ukraine

STATE REGULATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE REGIONS OF UKRAINE

Abstract (English).

Key words: local governance, administrative-territorial unit, local council, full powers, networking.

Please translate the abstract and title of the article into English with the involvement of a professional translator or an English teacher with knowledge of special terminology!

Articles containing annotations, compiled incorrectly and (or) poorly translated, cannot be published!

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