Guidelines for Preparing Publications in Peer-Reviewed Scientific Journals of the Moscow State University of Psychology and Education

In the methodological guide "Guidelines for Preparing Publications in Peer-Reviewed Scientific Journals of the Moscow State University of Psychology and Education", the requirements and recommendations are presented to assist researchers preparing to publish the results of their scientific or applied research activities in the peer-reviewed journals of the University.

The guide outlines the process for preparing, submitting, and publishing manuscripts, which is unified for all scientific journals of the Moscow State University of Psychology and Education (MSUPE). A detailed description of this process, along with the requirements and recommendations for its implementation, enables authors to effectively interact with journal editors, as well as to utilize and promote their published results. The recommendations are aimed at researchers and practitioners in the field of psychology and related disciplines, as well as at journal editorial staff, to enhance the quality of scientific publications.

The guide has been recommended by the Association of Scientific Editors and Publishers (Russian Federation).

Contents

1. General Provisions

1.1. Presentation of Author Affiliation for MSUPE Staff

1.2. Titles of MSUPE Scientific Journals in Russian and English

2. Submission of Manuscripts to the Editorial Office

2.1. Cover Letter

2.2. Manuscript Text and Metadata

2.3. Illustrative Material

2.4. Author Photograph

2.5. Translation of Title, Abstract, and Keywords

2.6. Additional Materials

2.6.1. Data Availability

2.6.2. Media Materials

3. Manuscript Registration and Review Procedure

3.1. Registration

3.2. Originality Check

3.3. Peer Review

3.4. Publishing License Agreement

3.5. Personal Data

4. Manuscript Structure

5. Manuscript Formatting Requirements

5.1. File Naming

5.2. Manuscript Length

5.3. Article Title

5.4. Author Information

5.5. Abstract

5.6. Keywords

5.7. Funding Information

5.8. Acknowledgements

5.9. Sections and Subsections in the Text

5.10. Main Text

5.11. Tables

5.12. Figures

5.13. References and Citation in the Text

5.13.1. Citation Formatting in the Text

5.13.2. Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

5.13.3. Bibliographic References

5.13.4. Footnote References

5.14. Author Contributions

5.15. Conflict of Interest

5.16. Ethics Declaration

6. Retraction

References

Appendices

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Guidelines for Preparing Publications in Peer-Reviewed Journals of Moscow State University of Psychology and Education: Methodological guide / Moscow State University of Psychology and Education, Association of Scientific Editors and Publishers; compiled by V.V. Ponomareva, A.A. Shvedovskaya, N.V. Meshkova; general ed. by O.V. Kirillova. — Moscow: MSUPE, 2025. — 60 pages