REQUIREMENTS FOR PREPARING SCIENTIFIC MANUSCRIPTS
A theoretical scientific article submitted for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals must adhere to the following structure:
Introduction: the introduction of a theoretical scientific article should comprise the following elements:
Background: this section should highlight the importance of studying the topic. Its length may range from 1-2 paragraphs to 1-2 pages, depending on the complexity of the research problem.
Literature Review and Justification: to provide a concise overview of existing research on the problem within the scientific literature, referencing relevant works that discuss various aspects of the issue. The relevant section effectively serves as the theoretical basis of the research, mentioning the methodologies, concepts, and theories the author relies upon. It should justify the necessity of studying the topic by identifying a scientific gap.
Research Objective: to state the research objective. The research hypothesis should also be presented. Sometimes, research questions are included to clarify the article's structure. The necessity of studying the topic is justified when a scientific gap exists in the current understanding of the subject.
Research Methods: this part of the introduction should not list general scientific methods. Instead, if the author conducted their research using a specific or unique method, it should be described and explained (recommended element).
Main Part: the main body (which may include subsections depending on the constituent issues of the topic) of a theoretical scientific article should consist of the following elements:
Analysis and Description of Scientific Literature: the description of literature or individual issues should follow a logical chronology, and the criteria for selecting the literature should be mentioned. It is advisable to indicate the key authors or the methodology used for literature selection.
Discussion: in this section, the research results should be explained/interpreted. It must be indicated whether the research objective was achieved and whether the research hypothesis is correct or incorrect.
Research Limitations: to indicate any difficulties encountered during the research process and the reasons why the author was unable to complete other related work (recommended element).
Conclusion: the conclusion typically ranges from 1 to 2 pages in length. It should concisely summarize the research findings and articulate their significance for the advancement of science. In conclusion, the author may also suggest directions for further research on the problem, outlining what additional work could be done. From the conclusion, the reader should be able to ascertain whether the research objective was achieved and whether the research hypothesis is correct (mandatory element).
References: (List of Used Literature)
Accompanying Information: In addition to the main article text, which must be provided in three languages (Tajik, Russian, and English), the following information must be prepared and submitted:
The Title of the Article: The article title must correspond with the internal content of the article.
Affiliation: Detailed author information is required: Surname, First Name, Patronymic of the author, Degree candidate of the department or division (if applicable), Doctor PhD of the department or division (if a PhD student), Doctoral student of the department or division (if a traditional doctoral student), Primary place of employment, Position held (for those not listed as degree candidates, PhD students, or traditional doctoral students), Work address, Phone number, Email address.
Abstract: (Article Summary). An "Abstract," intended for publication and dissemination of information about the article, is to be placed at the end of the article. The volume of the "Abstract" must not exceed 150 words. The Abstract consists of a heading, a list of keywords, and the text. The heading for the "Abstract" section must include the surname, first name, and patronymic of the author, and the article title. Keywords (up to 15 words) must be provided, printed in lowercase letters on a line after placing a comma. The text of the "Abstract" should reflect the research purpose, the methods and equipment utilized, the results obtained and their novelty, and recommendations regarding their application and area of use. When articulating the content of the "Abstract," syntactic structures characteristic of scientific documents and standardized terminology should be employed, while avoiding difficult-to-understand grammatical phrases and rare or undefined symbols. The "Abstract" must be provided in Tajik, Russian, and English.
Keywords: up to 7 keywords are to be provided, printed in lowercase letters on a line after placing a comma.
Manuscript Submission: the article must be typeset in Tajik, Russian, or English using MS Word software (font: Times New Roman, potentially indicating the specific Tajik script setting 'тоҷ', font size – 14, line spacing – 1.5). It must be submitted in 2 hard copies printed on one side of A4 format paper, along with a mandatory electronic copy of the article, to peer-reviewed scientific journals. Standard margins should be used. Citation numbering in the article text must follow the order of appearance. Cited sources (References) are to be provided at the end of the article.