In scholarly works, appendices are used to present supplementary material that supports the main content but may be too extensive or detailed to include in the body of the text. Proper formatting of appendices ensures their clarity and usability.
7.1. Purpose of the Appendix
Appendices serve to provide additional information that reinforces the core arguments of the article but would overburden the main text if integrated directly.
7.2. Headings and Numbering
The manuscript text must include a direct reference to the relevant appendix (e.g., see Appendix A).
Each appendix begins with a centred heading: Appendix A. Title (or Приложение A. Название in Russian-language manuscripts).
All elements within appendices are numbered independently from the main text:
- Tables: Table A1, Table B2, etc.
- Figures: Figure A1, Figure B2
- Equations: (A.1), (B.2)
7.3. Types of Appendices
- Extended Tables: Detailed statistical data not included in the main text, such as subgroup analyses or full model outputs.
- Additional Figures and Graphs: Visualisations of distributions and alternative diagrams illustrating supplementary aspects of the data.
- Methodological Details: Full participant instructions, task texts, and original questionnaire items.
- Stimuli Examples: Excerpts of texts, images, audio, or video materials used in the experiment.
- Analysis Scripts / Source Code: Code in R, Python, MATLAB, or other languages that ensures the reproducibility of the analysis.
- Transcripts / Open-Ended Responses: Interview transcripts or participants’ open-ended responses, presented in anonymised form.
7.4. Language
The language of the appendix must correspond to that of the main article.
If original materials in a foreign language are used, a dual format is recommended: the original version accompanied by a translation.
7.5. Referencing
All sources cited within the appendices must be included in the main reference list.
If necessary, local reference numbering within the appendix is permitted.
7.6. Placement
Authors may choose one of two options for presenting appendices:
- Inclusion within the manuscript text:
Appendices are formatted as separate sections following the reference list.
All tables, figures, and equations included in the appendices must be numbered independently of the main text, using an appropriate letter designation (e.g., Table A1, Figure A2). - Publication as electronic supplementary materials:
Supplementary content (videos, audio files, code, tables, etc.) may be submitted as separate files accompanied by brief descriptions.
These materials are hosted on the PsyJournals.ru platform:
Appendices are provided as individual files (e.g., PDF, DOCX, XLSX, CSV, MP4).
Each file is assigned a clear title (e.g., Supplementary Table 1, Supplementary Code R1).
The main article must include a reference to each file, along with a short description of its contents.
The choice of format depends on the volume and significance of the supplementary information. Materials that are essential for the interpretation of results are recommended to be included in the body of the article.
Example:
Appendix
Appendix A. Title. https://doi.org/10.17759/pse.2025300___
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