Submissions

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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Articles

Social Dynamics Review considers and publishes the following types of articles:

  1. Empirical Articles – These are structured according to the IMRAD format and present original research findings from primary sources such as fieldwork, laboratory experiments, quantitative data, statistical databases, or economic indicators. Submissions must include an original interpretation of the analyzed data.

  2. Theoretical Articles – The structure of these articles depends on the content. They involve a critical analysis of existing literature and propose new theoretical frameworks or hypotheses that contribute to the advancement of social sciences globally. These may include original theories, modifications or critiques of existing concepts, comparison of different theoretical approaches, or development of methodological strategies.

  3. Review Articles – These provide a comprehensive synthesis of research in a particular area, identifying unresolved questions and outlining directions for future studies. Review articles are essential for updating the scholarly community on recent developments, trends, and achievements in the field.

  4. Case Studies – These articles describe specific events, situations, or phenomena in detail, analyzing context, causes, consequences, and potential solutions. Case studies are valuable for understanding real-world applications and complexities of social phenomena.

Structural Elements of Articles

Section Empirical Theoretical Review Case Study
Article Title Required Required Required Required
Author Information Required Required Required Required
Abstract Required Required Required Required
Keywords Required Required Required Required
Introduction Required Required Required Required
Literature Review Optional Optional Optional Optional
Materials and Methods Required Required Not Applicable Required
Results & Discussion Required Required Organized by thematic sections Required
Conclusions Required Required Required Required
Acknowledgements, Funding & Conflicts of Interest Required Required Required Required
References Required Required Required Required

Manuscript Formatting Requirements

  • Language: English

  • File Format: MS Word (*.doc, *.docx)

  • Page Orientation: Portrait

  • Page Size: A4

  • Length: Empirical, theoretical, and review articles: ≥ 4000 words; Case studies: ≥ 2500 words

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt

  • Line Spacing: 1.0

  • Margins: 2 cm on all sides

  • Alignment: Justified

Content Guidelines

Article Title

  • Maximum 12 words, centered, in bold uppercase letters.

  • Presented in English (and optionally in the original language of the author).

Author Information

  • Include full names, institutional affiliations, official addresses, email contacts, academic degrees, positions, and ORCID IDs.

  • Centered and listed in both English and the original language if applicable.

Abstract

  • 200–300 words, structured, informative, and without abbreviations or citations.

  • Should summarize: relevance, objectives, methodology, main findings, and practical significance.

  • Professional English translation required.

Keywords

  • 5–7 relevant words or phrases, avoiding general terms and repeating the title.

Introduction

  • Overview of the current global status of the topic.

  • Reference 7–10 recent studies from the last 3–5 years.

  • State relevance, objectives, research tasks, and novelty.

  • Use parentheses for references (max 3 sources per citation).

Literature Review (Optional)

  • Present previous research findings and cite all sources from the reference list.

Materials and Methods

  • Describe research stages, methodology, tools, sampling strategies, and experimental basis.

  • Should allow replication by other researchers.

  • Mandatory for empirical and case study articles.

Results & Discussion

  • Present findings with tables and figures including statistical analyses.

  • Avoid evaluative statements and duplicating table/figure data in text.

  • Discuss findings in context of other international research.

  • Results should be robust, methodologically sound, novel, and practically relevant.

Conclusions

  • Summarize findings concisely.

  • Align with objectives and title.

  • Do not duplicate the abstract verbatim.

  • Indicate directions for future research.

Acknowledgements

  • Credit individuals or organizations for technical assistance, ideas, or funding.

  • If none, state: "None."

Funding

  • List all sources of financial support.

  • If none, state: "This research received no funding."

Conflicts of Interest

  • Disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may affect objectivity.

  • If none, state: "The authors declare no conflict of interest."

References

  • Cite in-text using parentheses (e.g., (Smith, 2023)).

  • Match author names and publication years with the reference list.

  • Max 2 works per author and 2 articles per journal.

  • References in English, alphabetically ordered, formatted according to APA 6th Edition (2010).

Tables, Figures, Graphs, and Formulas

  • Number and cite in text. Notes under the table/figure.

  • All abbreviations explained at first mention.

  • Formulas created in Equation Editor; variables italicized.

  • Figures centered; text wrapping not allowed.

  • Use SI units with spaces between numbers, symbols, and units.

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