Author Guidelines

Manuscript Format

Manuscripts should be submitted as A4-sized Word or PDF files. The manuscript must include the following sections: Abstract (max. 250 words), Introduction, Keywords (5-8 words), Methodology, Findings and Discussion, Conclusion, and References (IMRaD format) (See Article Template).

 

Font and Spacing

The manuscript should be typed in Times New Roman (11 pt) with single spacing, containing only the essential information (See Article Template).

 

Language

The journal is published in English. A proper and clear translation of the manuscript into English is a mandatory requirement (either American or British English is acceptable, but not a mixture of both). To avoid grammatical or orthographic errors and enhance readability, it is recommended to use a professional proofreading service such as Grammarly (the Grammarly score should be 90 or higher).

 

Title

On the first page of the manuscript, the title of the paper, authors' full names, the name of the institution, address, and corporate email address should be listed. The corresponding author (only one author) who will maintain regular communication with the journal should be indicated with an asterisk (*) next to their name. Email addresses should start on a new line directly beneath the respective affiliations. It is mandatory to include authors' email addresses in the manuscript (See Article Sample).

 

Abstract

 

·        The abstract must be provided in Azerbaijani, English, and Russian.

·        It should outline the research topic (i.e., the focus of the study) and include the main findings of the paper.

·        Do not include references in the abstract (since readers will not have access to your reference list).

·        Avoid using acronyms or abbreviations in the abstract, as the reader may not be familiar with them. Instead, use full terms.

 

Keywords

Below the abstract, provide a list of key terms that will help other researchers locate your study. Note that "keywords" should be written as a single word in English (Keywords, without spaces) followed by a colon:
Keywords: paper format, academic writing. (See Article Sample).

 

Structure of the Manuscript

Your manuscript should be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Subsections should be numbered as 1.1, 1.1.1, 1.1.2, etc., followed by 1.2, and so on. Any subsection can have a brief heading. Each heading should appear on a separate line. (See Article Sample).

 

Introduction

The introduction should be clear and concise. It should present the problem statement and the approach to solving it. Relevant information related to the topic should be added using in-text citations. Provide information about recent developments in the field and explain how your research fills existing gaps in the research direction. Focus on the specific problem being addressed, along with possible solutions, and describe the limitations of your study. This section should also include a literature review related to the topic. The research question, hypothesis, and/or objectives may also be included at the end of this section.

 

Methodology

 

• This section explains how the research was conducted. Relate the research procedures in a clear, logical sequence (i.e., the order in which the research was carried out) so that other researchers can replicate your results. Simply refer to the methods you used. Describe in more detail any procedures that were original to your research.
• The methodology section should specify whether the research method is qualitative, quantitative, or content analysis.
• This section also discusses data collection and analysis, as well as the analytical techniques used (statistical methods, fuzzy logic, etc.).

 

 

Results

 

• Particularly when using tables and graphs, avoid excessive detail and focus on numerical indicators. Use the minimum number of words necessary to convey your statistics while maintaining logical flow.
• Use headings to help the reader follow along, especially if the data is repetitive.

 

Discussion

This section may sometimes be combined with the findings.
Present an evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of your research, along with an assessment of your results. Clarify the hypothesis and/or research question identified in the introduction.

• Use in-text citations to support your discussion.
• Avoid repeating information presented in the results or introduction unless necessary for the general discussion of the overall findings.

 

Conclusion

In this section, summarize how your research fits within the field you have investigated and identify potential directions for future research. Additionally, discuss the key findings from your study, outline the limitations of the current research, and suggest areas for future scientific investigations in the same domain.

 

Appendices (if applicable)

If there are multiple appendices, they should be labeled as A, B, and so on. Formulas and equations in the appendices should be numbered separately: Eq. (A.1), Eq. (A.2), etc.; in subsequent appendices, Eq. (B.1), etc. Similarly, tables and figures should be labeled as Table A.1, Figure A.1, etc.

 

Acknowledgments (Optional)

A short paragraph can be written to express gratitude to any organization responsible for funding the research (e.g., through scholarships or grants) or to individuals who contributed to the research (e.g., technical advisors or editors).

 

Reference Style

For references, use the Math and Physical Sciences (MathPhysSci) reference style from Springer Publishing. It is also recommended to reference scientific works published in the International Journal of Information Technologies and Innovative Economy (IJITIE). In-text citations should follow a numbered citation style enclosed in square brackets [].

 

Examples

 

Book Reference:

1. Last Name, First Initial.: Title of the Book. Publisher, City (Year)
   Example:
   Angelou, M.: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. Random House, New York (1969)

In-text citation will appear as: [1].

 

Journal Article Reference:
2. Author1 Last Name, First Initial., Author2 Last Name, First Initial.: Title of the Article. Journal Name, Volume, Issue Number, Pages (Year). https://doi.org/DOI
Example:
Khan, K., Khurshid, A.: Are technology innovation and circular economy remedy for emissions? Evidence from the Netherlands. Environment, Development and Sustainability. 26, 1435-1449 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-022-02766-w

In-text citation will appear as: [2].

 

Internet Resource (Website, YouTube, and other Social Media):
3. Author1 Last Name, First Initial., Author2 Last Name, First Initial.: Title, https://www.example.com
Example:
Tran, M.: Barack Obama To Be America’s First Black President, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2008/nov/05/uselections20083

In-text citation will appear as: [3].

 

Various types of references and their presentation are provided in Table 1.

 

Table 1. Various Types of References and Their Presentation

 

Tables and Figures
Table titles should be placed above the tables, and they must be referred to in the text. However, figure titles are always placed below the figure. When referring to specific tables and figures in the text, the titles should be written in uppercase letters (e.g., "See TABLE 3"; "See FIGURE 4"). (See Sample Article).

 

Equations
Equations in "MS Office" should be written using the "Equation Editor." Whether mathematical, scientific, or technical documents, equations must follow a specific format. Here are some formatting tips for presenting equations:

• Every equation presented in the text should be numbered in the following format:
  Example:
  X + Y = Z (1)
• When referring to equations in the text, the word "Equation" should be capitalized. Additionally, each variable in the equation should be explained. For example: In Equation (1), the variable X represents...

(Note: You should use italics for variables.)

Before publication, ensure that you store your mathematical equations as editable text, not as images, in case you need to make changes. (See Sample Article).

 

Measurements

• Use the International System of Units (SI).
• Insert spaces before measurement units. For example, it should be written as "5 GB" instead of "5GB".
  Ensure consistency in the use of measurement units (especially for date and time). For example, "3 hours" or "3 h" (See Sample Article).

 

Additional Material
To enhance the quality of your article, additional materials such as illustrations (images) and diagrams may be used.

• For color or grayscale photographs (JPG), always use a minimum of 300 dpi. (See Sample Article).

 

Article Length
Articles accepted for publication should be between 5 to 10 pages (one page contains 300-400 words).
Only articles with significant, original scientific content are published. Articles should be submitted to the journal only through the "Submit Article" page on the journal's website, by filling out the appropriate fields.