Author Guidelines
Glasnik SED – Multidisciplinary Journal welcomes high-quality, original scholarly contributions from all fields within its multidisciplinary scope. To ensure a smooth and efficient review and publication process, authors are required to follow the guidelines below.
- Types of Manuscripts Accepted
We accept the following categories:
- Original Research Articles
Empirical, experimental, or theoretical studies with substantial findings. - Review Papers
Comprehensive overviews of existing research on a specific topic. - Professional Papers
Practice-based contributions offering professional insights. - Case Studies
Detailed analyses of particular cases relevant to the field. - Short Communications
Brief reports on new findings or developments. - Technical Reports
Descriptions of methodologies, systems, tools, or technical innovations. - Book Reviews
Critical evaluations of recently published academic literature.
- General Submission Requirements
2.1 Originality
- Submissions must be original, previously unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
- All detected plagiarism (including self-plagiarism) will result in immediate rejection.
2.2 Language
- Manuscripts must be written in clear, grammatical English.
- Authors may request language editing prior to publication.
2.3 File Format
- Submit manuscripts in Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) format.
- Include tables, figures, and appendices within the document or as separate files if necessary.
- Manuscript Structure
3.1 Title Page
A separate title page must include:
- Article title
- Full names of all authors
- Institutional affiliations
- Email addresses
- ORCID iDs (recommended)
- Corresponding author designation
3.2 Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Summarize purpose, methodology, main findings, and implications.
3.3 Keywords
- Provide 3–6 keywords for indexing.
3.4 Main Text Structure
A typical research article should include:
- Introduction
- Literature Review (optional if integrated into introduction)
- Methodology
- Results / Findings
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments (if applicable)
- References
Subheadings may vary depending on discipline.
- Formatting Guidelines
- Word count: 3,000–8,000 words (varies by article type; longer submissions allowed with justification)
- Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
- Spacing: 1.5 line spacing
- Margins: 2.5 cm (1 inch) on all sides
- Citation Style: APA 7th edition (or specify your preferred style for your field)
- Figures & Tables:
- Number sequentially
- Provide clear titles and captions
- Ensure high resolution (min. 300 dpi)
- Ethical Considerations
- All research involving human participants must include an ethics statement.
- Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest.
- Funding sources must be acknowledged.
- Peer Review Process
- Double-blind peer review
- Typical review timeframe: 1–2 days
- Review outcomes:
- Accept
- Minor revisions
- Major revisions
- Reject
- Authors must submit a detailed response to reviewers when resubmitting.
- Submission Procedure
Manuscripts may be submitted via:
Please ensure the following documents are included:
- Manuscript file
- Title page (separate document)
- Figures/tables (if separate)
- Copyright/ethical declaration form (provided upon submission)
- Open Access & Copyright
- Glasnik SED operates under an open-access model.