1. Language policy
The official language of Transactions of FAMENA is English.
Authors are fully responsible for the linguistic quality of their manuscripts. Since May 2021, the journal does not provide complimentary proofreading services. Manuscripts must be written in clear, grammatically correct, and technically precise English.
The Editorial Office reserves the right to request language revision prior to peer review, suspend review until language quality is improved, or reject manuscripts that do not meet an acceptable standard of academic English.
Authors are encouraged to use a professional English language editing service prior to submission.
2. Submission requirements
All manuscripts must be submitted via the journal’s online submission system.
For initial submission, authors must upload:
- a fully formatted manuscript prepared using the most recent MS Word journal template (print-ready version),
- a PDF version of the manuscript,
- a Confirmation of Authorship Form, signed and scanned by the corresponding author.
Submissions missing required documents may be returned to authors before entering peer review.
3. Authorship information
The following information must be provided for all authors:
- full name(s),
- institutional affiliation(s),
- ORCID iD (recommended),
- corresponding author’s full postal address and email.
The corresponding author is responsible for communication with the Editorial Office and for confirming that all co-authors approve the submitted and revised versions.
Authorship must reflect substantial scientific contribution. Any changes to authorship after submission require written approval from all authors.
4. Manuscript structure and formatting
Manuscripts must follow this order:
- Author(s)
- Title
- Abstract (maximum 150 words)
- Keywords (3–5)
- Main text
- Acknowledgements (if applicable)
- References
- Author affiliations
- Appendix (if applicable)
Abstract: Maximum 150 words. It should state objective, methodology, key results, and contribution. Avoid citations and undefined abbreviations.
5. Technical and formatting standards
5.1 Mathematical notation
- Symbols for physical quantities, functions, and variables must be written in italics.
- SI units and prefixes must be written upright (roman type).
- Do not place unit symbols in square brackets.
- Insert equations using MathType or MS Word Equation Editor.
- Define all symbols clearly on first use and avoid ambiguity.
5.2 Figures and tables
- Figures should be high resolution (recommended: 300 dpi or higher for raster images).
- Ensure readability in grayscale and in print.
- All figures and tables must be referenced in the text.
- Avoid duplicating the same information in both a figure and a table.
6. Scope and peer review process
If the manuscript fits the journal scope and meets standards of scientific writing, it proceeds to double-blind peer review.
- Typical review duration: 6–10 weeks
- At least two independent reviewers
- Decisions may include: accept, minor revision, major revision, reject
Failure to adequately address reviewer comments may result in rejection.
7. Publication fee (Article Processing Charge – APC)
Upon acceptance, authors will receive an invoice for the APC:
- xxx EUR for manuscripts up to 12 pages
- xxx EUR for each additional 2 pages beyond the 12-page limit
- Authors paying as private individuals must add 25% VAT
The APC supports peer review administration, editorial processing, DOI registration, online open-access publication, and archiving/indexing services. APC payments are non-refundable in cases of ethical violation, rejection due to misconduct, or retraction.
8. Citation policy and impact-oriented referencing
To ensure scientific quality, international visibility, and measurable impact of the journal, authors are required to follow these citation principles:
Cite high-quality, peer-reviewed sources published in internationally recognized journals indexed in Scopus or Web of Science whenever possible.
Prioritize recent literature (last 5–7 years) where appropriate, especially when referring to the current state of the art.
Include DOI for all references where available, as this improves indexing accuracy, citation tracking, and digital discoverability.
Use full journal titles (no abbreviations) to ensure proper metadata harvesting by indexing databases.
Avoid excessive self-citation. References must be scientifically justified and directly relevant to the manuscript.
Ensure consistency between in-text citations and reference list. Inaccurate or incomplete references may delay the review process.
Cite primary sources rather than secondary citations. Avoid phrases such as “cited in” whenever possible.
Do not cite predatory journals, unpublished material, or non-scientific sources unless strictly necessary.
9. Plagiarism and similarity check
All manuscripts are screened using an international similarity detection system immediately after submission and again prior to publication.
The journal reserves the right to reject submissions at any stage or retract published papers if misconduct is identified. In such cases, the APC will not be reimbursed.
10. Proofs and final publication
During typesetting, authors will receive proofs for final review and approval. Proof corrections should be limited to typographical or minor issues. Substantial content changes at proof stage are not permitted.
11. Post-publication discussion
Published papers are open for scholarly discussion for a period of one year following publication. Constructive scientific dialogue is encouraged.
12. Disclaimer
While the information published in this journal is believed to be accurate and reliable, neither the Editors nor the Publisher assume legal responsibility for errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of published information. The opinions expressed in articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Editorial Board or Publisher.
13. References and citation style
13.1 In-text citations
Transactions of FAMENA uses a numerical citation system:
- Cite references in the text using Arabic numerals in square brackets, e.g. [1], [2], [3].
- List references in the Reference section in the order of first appearance.
- Cite multiple references as [4,5] or ranges as [6–8].
- Use the same reference number consistently throughout the manuscript.
13.2 General rules
- If a publication has more than four authors, list the first four authors followed by et al.
- Author names format: Surname, Initial(s).
- Journal titles must be written in full (no abbreviations).
- Include DOI whenever available.
- For online sources, include URL and access date (Month DD, YYYY).
13.3 Reference management: recommended citation style
Authors using reference management tools (e.g., Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote) can apply the official Transactions of FAMENA citation style:
This CSL style ensures that in-text citations and the bibliography are formatted according to Transactions of FAMENA rules when using:
Mendeley Cite in Microsoft Word
Zotero (add this style via “Add a style”)
Other tools that support CSL (Citation Style Language) files
13.4 Consistency checks (before submission)
- Ensure every in-text citation has a matching entry in the Reference list and vice versa.
- Verify author names, year, volume/issue, page range, and DOI/URL.
- Prefer DOI over URL when both exist; keep URL and access date for online-only items.
- Avoid excessive self-citation and cite primary sources whenever possible.