Formatting Guidelines

Structure and Content of Sections

1. Title of the Article

It should be concise, clearly reflect the research topic, without abbreviations or general words.

2. Abstract

Length – 200-300 words. The abstract must be informative and structured: relevance, aim, methods, results (should constitute more than half of the abstract), practical significance. The use of abbreviations, footnotes, and references in the abstract is not permitted.

3. Keywords

5-7 terms or phrases that most accurately reflect the subject matter. They should not duplicate the article title.

4. Introduction

Reveals the relevance of the problem, analyses recent research (7-10 studies over the past 3-5 years), formulates the aim and objectives.

5. Literature Review (if necessary)

An extended analysis of the works of other authors related to the topic. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the current state of the researched problem.

6. Materials and Methods

Describes the organisation of the research: object, subject, sample (if applicable), methods of data collection and analysis. Must provide sufficient detail to allow other researchers to replicate the study.

7. Results and Discussion (may be presented as two separate sections)

The Results are a presentation of factual research results, supported by tables and figures.

The Discussion involves comparison with contemporary research by other scholars, including an analysis of the similarities, differences, and specific features of their approaches to the topic.

8. Conclusions

A concise summary of the results, reflecting the aim of the article, and prospects for further research. Conclusions should not duplicate the abstract.

9. Funding

Sources of financial support must be indicated, or “None” stated if there was no funding.

10. Acknowledgements

Gratitude to individuals or organisations that contributed to the work. If none – state “None”.

11. Conflict of Interest

The presence or absence of conflicts of interest must be indicated.

12. References

The reference list must include at least 20 scholarly sources from the past 3-5 years.

No more than three works by the same author or three papers from the same journal may be used.

Preferably, a significant proportion of references should come from international databases (Scopus, Web of Science, etc.).

In-text citations must correspond precisely to the reference list.

Requirements for Author Information

The order of presentation:

  • Full name of the author (without abbreviations)
  • Academic degree, academic title, position
  • Full name of the university or institution
  • Institutional postal address
  • ORCID

The Corresponding Author must be specified, including a contact email address.

Technical Requirements for Manuscript Preparation in MS Word

File format: MS Word (*.doc or *.docx).

Page format: A4, portrait orientation.

Margins: 2 cm on all sides.

Font: Times New Roman.

Font size:

  • main text – 12 pt;
  • article title – 14 pt, bold, uppercase, centred;
  • authors’ names and affiliations – 12 pt;
  • figure captions and table text – 10 pt.

Line spacing: 1.0 (single).

Spacing before and after paragraphs: 0 pt.

Paragraph indentation: 1.0 cm.

Text alignment: justified.

Numbering of figures and tables: consecutive, in order of appearance.

Image quality: at least 300 dpi, CMYK colour mode.

Caption placement:

  • figure title – below the image, 12 pt, centred;
  • table title – above the table, 12 pt, centred;
  • notes and sources for tables/figures – below the table/image, 10 pt, justified.

Formulas and equations: the built-in MS Word Equation Editor (Insert → Equation) or LaTeX codes via a suitable plugin (e.g. MathType) should be used. Typing formulas as plain text or inserting them as images is not allowed (except in special cases).

Citations: sources in the text should be in parentheses according to APA style: (Ivanov, 2023).

Reference numbering in the list: brackets, 12 pt, no indents.

Example of a Reference List

We use APA 6th Referencing Style (2010) to format references.

One Author:

  • Acevedo, M.F. (2024). Real-time environmental monitoring: Sensors and systems. Boca Raton: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/9781003425496.

Two to Ten Authors:

  • Gulevets, D., Zaporozhets, A., Isaienko, V., & Babikova, K. (2021). Environmental control for ensuring cities safety. Cham: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-66710-8.

Eleven or More Authors:

  •  Drebot, O., et al. (2022). Environmental and biological safety of Ukraine. Kyiv: National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine Publishing House.

Edited Book:

  • Wani, K.A. (Ed.). (2024). Sensors for environmental monitoring, identification, and assessment. Hershey: IGI Global Scientific Publishing. doi: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1930-7.
  • Zhang, J., Ruan, R., & Bashir, M.J.K. (Eds.). (2023). Environmental pollution governance and ecological remediation technology. Cham: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-25284-6.

Multi-volume Works:

  • Moldenhauer, J. (Ed.). (2017). Environmental monitoring: A comprehensive handbook (Vol. 8). Bethesda: PDA.

Chapter in a Book or Conference Paper:

  • Seigneur, C. (2019). Environmental impacts. In Air pollution: Concepts, theory, and applications (pp. 304-317). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/9781108674614.013.
  • Bondar, J., & Zlobin, O. (2025). The impact of climate change on water bodies in Vinnytsia Region. In Proceedings of the international conference “European green dimensions: Fundamental, applied, and industrial aspects” (p. 16). Mykolaiv: PMBSNU.
  • Kovaliuk, T., Kobets, N., Ivashchenko, D., & Kushnarov, V. (2020). Environmental monitoring and population protection from environmental factors. In Y. Murayama, D. Velev & P. Zlateva (Eds.), Information technology in disaster risk reduction (pp. 69-78). Cham: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-48939-7_6.

Journal Article:

  • Trysnyuk, V.M., Shumeyko, V.O., Trysnyuk, T.V., & Marushchak, V.M. (2022). Monitoring of radioactive pollution of the site and elimination of the consequences of natural and technogenic disasters. Environmental Safety and Natural Resources, 42(2), 35-46. doi: 10.32347/2411-4049.2022.2.35-46.
  • Ma, J., Li, L., Jiao, L., Zhu, H., Liu, C., Li, F., & Li, P. (2024). Identifying ecological security patterns considering the stability of ecological sources in ecologically fragile areas. Land, 13(2), article number 214. doi: 10.3390/land13020214.
  • Tschiche, H.R., et al. (2022). Environmental considerations and current status of grouping and regulation of engineered nanomaterials. Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management, 18, article number 100707. doi: 10.1016/j.enmm.2022.100707.

Thesis or Dissertation:

  • Cherniak, L. (2025). Scientific and methodological foundations for ensuring the soil ecological safety in the zone of airport influence. (Doctoral thesis, Vinnytsia National Technical University, Vinnytsia, Ukraine).
  • Tyndyk, O. (2021). Environmental safety of man-made reservoirs of mining facilities. (Doctoral dissertation, Lviv State University of Life Safety, Lviv, Ukraine).

Government Legislation:

  • Law of Ukraine No. 1264-XII “On Environmental Protection”. (1991, June). Retrieved from https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/1264-12?lang=en#Text.

​Webpage:

  • State Statistics Service of Ukraine. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.ukrstat.gov.ua.
  • The government approved the strategy for an integrated automated radiation monitoring system for the period up to 2024. (2022). Retrieved from https://mepr.gov.ua/uryad-shvalyv-strategiyu-integrovanoyi-avtomatyzovanoyi-systemy-radiatsijnogo-monitoryngu-na-period-do-2024-roku/.