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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Author Guidelines

Formatting Guidelines

Technical Requirements for Manuscript Preparation

Parameter Requirement
Language of publication English
Manuscript file format MS Word (*.doc, *.docx)
Page orientation Portrait
Page size A4
Article length Minimum 4000 words, including figures and references
Font Calibri
Font size 12 pt
Line spacing Single (1.0)
Margins 2 cm on all sides
Paragraph indent 1.27 cm
Text alignment Justified
References Provided in Ukrainian and English
UDC index Aligned to the left
Article title No more than 12 words; centered; sentence case; bold
Author details Centered; full first names and surnames must be provided

Tables, Figures, Graphs, and Equations

  • must be numbered and placed after the first reference to them in the text;
  • notes must be placed directly below the corresponding table, figure, or graph;
  • all abbreviations must be defined at first mention in the text;
  • equations must be created using Equation Editor;
  • mathematical variables in the text must be italicized in accordance with the equations;
  • figures and graphs must be centered; text wrapping around images is not allowed;
  • all physical quantities must be presented in accordance with the International System of Units (SI). A space must be placed between units of measurement, symbols, and the numbers to which they refer.

Author Information

The following information must be provided for each author:

  • first name and surname;
  • academic degree and position of each author;
  • structural unit of the institution where the author works;
  • full official name and legal address of the author’s institution;
  • contact email address;
  • ORCID.

Types of Articles

The Editorial Board of the journal “Social Development and Security” accepts and publishes the following types of articles:

  • Empirical/theoretical article — an article structured according to the IMRaD format and presenting the results of original research: quantitative data, analysis of legal and statistical sources, author’s calculations, methodologies, or recommendations. Articles of this type must include an original interpretation of the obtained results.
  • Review article — an article whose structure is determined by its content and in which, based on a systematic analysis of scientific literature, new theoretical propositions are formulated and existing approaches, theories, and concepts are critically examined.
  • Analytical and policy-oriented papers — articles focused on the analysis of policies, strategies, and management decisions in the field of security and defense, containing well-grounded recommendations for practical application and public policy development.

Structural Elements by Article Type

Structural element Empirical/theoretical article Review article
Abstract and keywords Required Required
Introduction Required Required
Literature review Required Optional
Materials and methods Required Briefly described in the Introduction
Results Required Structured
Discussion Required Optional or integrated into thematic sections
Conclusions Required Required
Acknowledgements, funding, conflict of interest, and AI use Required Required
References Required Required

Important! The journal accepts manuscripts in English and Ukrainian. For all articles, regardless of the language of the full text, metadata (title, abstract, keywords, affiliations, references) must be provided in English. For Ukrainian-language manuscripts, a full structured abstract in English of 200–300 words is required.

Requirements for Section Content

Abstract

The abstract must be informative, structured, and concise. It should reflect the relevance of the study, purpose, research methods, obtained results, theoretical and practical value of the study, and article type. The abstract should be 200–300 words. The abstract must not contain abbreviations, footnotes, or references.

Example of an Abstract

Purpose. Based on the concept of dynamic managerial capabilities, a model is developed that integrates managerial human and social capital, as well as managerial cognition, within the structure of an organization’s dynamic capabilities.

Method. The study is empirical in nature and is conducted in the context of the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine, focusing on the analysis of the non-profit sector operating in a highly dynamic environment. Data were collected through a quantitative survey involving 70 respondents: enlisted personnel, non-commissioned officers, and senior officers.

Findings. The proposed model establishes a direct relationship between an organization’s dynamic capabilities and dynamic managerial capabilities. The latter are structured as follows: managerial competence (human capital), effectiveness of interaction within the management team (social capital), and alignment of the manager’s individual goals with organizational goals (managerial cognition).

Theoretical implications. The study extends the theory of dynamic managerial capabilities by substantiating the role of dynamic managerial capabilities in shaping organizational dynamic capabilities, as well as the mediating role of managerial social capital in the relationship between human capital, managerial cognition, and organizational dynamic capabilities.

Practical implications. The practical value of the study lies in the possibility of applying the proposed model to improve management effectiveness in organizations operating under conditions of high uncertainty and dynamic change, particularly in the security and defense sector and in non-profit organizations.

Originality/value. The study demonstrates the potential for practical application of strategic management theory in the activities of non-profit organizations operating under conditions of increased risk and substantiates the role of managerial capabilities in ensuring their effectiveness.

Limitations/future research. The study opens prospects for further research into the dynamic capabilities of organizations across different sectors and requires an expanded sample and the application of mixed research methods.

Article type: empirical.

Keywords

Keywords are 5–7 words or phrases related to the research topic. They must not duplicate the article title or consist of overly general words.

Introduction

This section presents the current state of the research problem at the global level and analyzes recent studies and publications with references to relevant scholarly sources from the last 3–5 years. The relevance, purpose, research tasks, and scientific novelty of the study must be justified. References must be provided in parentheses. No more than three sources should be cited in a single reference.

Literature Review

This section should contain an analysis of scientific works devoted to specific aspects of the research topic. Each researcher mentioned must be accompanied by a corresponding reference from the reference list.

Materials and Methods

This section describes the main stages of the research and justifies the choice of methods, techniques, approaches, or procedures aimed at obtaining new scientific results. Strategies and criteria for sample formation should be explained if the article contains an empirical component, and the experimental basis of the study should be specified. The methodology must be presented in such a way that other researchers can replicate the study using the same materials and methods.

Results

This section presents the main research material with full justification of the obtained scientific results. Tabular or graphical material must be accompanied by the results of statistical data processing. Sources must be placed below tables and figures. Authors should avoid evaluative judgments, descriptions of methodology, and direct repetition in the text of data presented in tables and graphs. Numerical results must be rounded according to established rules, taking into account the mean error, confidence interval, or distribution of values.

Discussion

The Discussion section must be based on the interpretation of research results. It should compare the obtained results with the findings of other authors, identify similarities and differences, explain possible reasons for discrepancies, and assess the significance of the results in the context of the current state of the scientific problem. When analyzing publications on the topic, authors should mention the names of researchers and briefly describe the essence of their work.

Conclusions

Conclusions must fully and specifically reflect the results of the study and correspond to the purpose and title of the article. Literal duplication of statements from the abstract is not allowed. It is advisable to indicate prospects for further research.

Acknowledgements

This section is mandatory. It is used to acknowledge individuals or organizations for scientific, technical, organizational, financial, or material support that made the research possible. If there are no acknowledgements, state: “None”.

Funding

Authors must indicate all sources of financial support received for conducting the study. In the absence of financial support, state: “This research received no external funding”.

Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose all potential sources of conflict of interest. A conflict of interest includes any interests or relationships that may be perceived as influencing the author’s objectivity. If there is no conflict of interest, state: “The authors declare no conflict of interest”.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

Authors must indicate whether artificial intelligence tools were used during manuscript preparation. If such tools were used, the purpose of their use must be briefly described, for example: language editing, technical text checking, data analysis, or preparation of auxiliary materials. Authors are fully responsible for the content of the manuscript. If artificial intelligence tools were not used, state: “Artificial intelligence tools were not used”.

References

In-text citations must be provided in parentheses, for example: (Ivanov, 2023). If a citation is included within a sentence, the year should be placed in parentheses, for example: Ivanov (2023) states that... Author surnames and publication years in the text must exactly match the data in the reference list.

  • No more than three sources may be cited in a single citation.
  • It is not recommended to include more than two works by the same author in the reference list.
  • It is not recommended to include more than two articles from the same journal or collection.
  • The number of references should be at least 30, preferably from the last 5 years.
  • At least 50% of sources must have a DOI.
  • Preference should be given to English-language scholarly publications.
  • The reference list must be provided in Ukrainian and English, arranged alphabetically, and formatted according to APA 7th Referencing Style.

Pre-Submission Manuscript Checklist

Before submission, authors must check the manuscript for:

  1. research originality — not less than 80% based on an in-depth plagiarism check;
  2. compliance with academic writing style;
  3. absence of tautology and unjustified repetitions;
  4. readability and absence of excessive narrow-field terminology;
  5. sufficient number of references with DOI;
  6. compliance with the journal’s requirements.

Common Manuscript Errors

  • A reference to a table or figure is provided as a separate sentence without logical connection to the text.
  • Sentences contain redundant words and expressions that do not affect the meaning.
  • Units of measurement are presented incorrectly. SI units should be written without a period: m, g, ha, mol.
  • The symbols “—”, “–”, and “-” are not distinguished correctly.
  • Words and conjunctions are used incorrectly or inconsistently.
  • Incorrect expressions are used in the text instead of standard academic wording.
  • The word “was” or similar auxiliary constructions are overused.
  • Scientific terms are abbreviated unnecessarily.
  • Table and figure titles are not sufficiently informative.
  • Statistical processing of primary data is absent.
  • The passive voice is used excessively; active constructions are preferable where possible.
  • Figures, tables, or equations are submitted in a format that does not allow editing.
  • All tables must be created in Excel or in another editable format.

National and State Security Studies

Covers:
K1 – State Security
K3 – National Security (by Specific Areas of Provision)

Topics:

The specialty K1 – State Security encompasses scientific research and practical developments aimed at safeguarding state sovereignty, the constitutional order, territorial integrity, national interests, and the resilience of state institutions against internal and external threats.

The field of research includes theoretical, organizational, legal, political, and managerial aspects of state security, the functioning of the state security system, the activities of security and defence sector institutions, and the formulation and implementation of public policy in the field of security. Particular attention is devoted to countering hybrid threats, intelligence and subversive activities, terrorism, extremism, separatism, and other factors that may threaten statehood and national stability.

The scope of the specialty includes, but is not limited to:

  • theory and methodology of state security;

  • public policy in the field of security;

  • functioning and development of the state security system;

  • protection of state sovereignty and the constitutional order;

  • ensuring political, societal, and institutional resilience of the state;

  • activities of public authorities in the field of security;

  • counterterrorism, counter-extremism, and prevention of separatism;

  • countering hybrid threats and destabilization activities;

  • counterintelligence activities and protection of national interests;

  • strategic planning in the field of state security;

  • interagency cooperation within the security and defence sector;

  • legal frameworks of state security;

  • international cooperation in the field of security;

  • risk assessment and management in state security;

  • development of institutional capabilities for crisis response.

Within this specialty, the journal publishes the results of fundamental and applied research aimed at advancing the theory and practice of state security, improving mechanisms for the protection of national interests, and enhancing the resilience of the state to contemporary threats.

The specialty K3 – National Security (by Specific Areas of Provision) encompasses scientific research and practical developments aimed at ensuring national security in political, economic, military, informational, social, environmental, energy, technological, and other spheres of public life.

The field of research includes the principles and mechanisms of national security policy formulation and implementation, identification, assessment, and mitigation of threats, ensuring sustainable development of the state and society, and the functioning of strategic planning and crisis management systems. Particular attention is devoted to comprehensive security approaches, cross-sectoral coordination, and strengthening national resilience in the face of contemporary global and regional challenges.

The scope of the specialty includes, but is not limited to:

  • theory and methodology of national security;

  • national security policy and strategy;

  • economic security;

  • military security and defence policy;

  • information security and strategic communications;

  • energy security;

  • environmental security and sustainable development;

  • food security;

  • social and human security;

  • technological and innovation security;

  • international and regional security;

  • risk management and crisis response;

  • strategic forecasting and threat analysis;

  • resilience of the state and society to crises;

  • interagency coordination in the field of national security;

  • international cooperation in security and defence.

Within this specialty, the journal publishes the results of fundamental and applied research devoted to advancing national security theory, improving security mechanisms across specific sectors of public policy, strengthening the resilience of the state and society to contemporary threats and challenges, and developing effective systems of strategic security governance.

Border and Migration Security

Covers:
K2 – Border Security

Topics:

The specialty K2 – Border Security encompasses scientific research and practical developments aimed at ensuring the protection of state borders, safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity, managing border security risks, and enhancing the effectiveness of integrated border management systems.

The field of research includes theoretical, organizational, legal, operational, and technological aspects of border security, border protection, border control, migration management, prevention and counteraction of transnational threats, and the development of state border management systems in accordance with international standards and contemporary security requirements. Particular attention is devoted to strengthening the resilience of border security systems in the context of military threats, hybrid warfare, organized crime, irregular migration, and cross-border security challenges.

The scope of the specialty includes, but is not limited to:

  • theory and methodology of border security;
  • public policy and governance in the field of border security;
  • integrated border management;
  • protection and surveillance of state borders;
  • border control and border crossing management;
  • risk analysis and threat assessment in border security;
  • prevention and counteraction of illegal migration;
  • combating transnational organized crime and cross-border threats;
  • border security during armed conflicts and emergency situations;
  • maritime, riverine, air, and land border security;
  • intelligence, information, and analytical support for border security;
  • application of modern technologies, remote sensing, and unmanned systems in border protection;
  • digital transformation of border management systems;
  • international cooperation in border security and border management;
  • legal frameworks of border protection and border control;
  • development of border security capabilities and professional training of border security personnel.

Within this specialty, the journal publishes the results of fundamental and applied research aimed at improving border protection systems, enhancing border management effectiveness, strengthening resilience against contemporary security threats, and ensuring national and international security through effective border governance.

InformatioInformation and Cyber Security

Covers:
K4 – Information Security Management
F5 – Cybersecurity and Information Protection

Topics:

The specialty K4 – Information Security Management encompasses scientific research and practical developments aimed at ensuring the protection of information resources, information systems, and information security management processes within governmental, military, corporate, and international environments.

The field of research includes theoretical, organizational, legal, and technological aspects of establishing information security systems, managing information risks, countering information threats, ensuring the resilience of the information environment, and protecting national interests in the information domain. Particular attention is devoted to information confrontation, strategic communications, information operations, protection of critical information infrastructure, and strengthening national information resilience in the face of contemporary security challenges.

The scope of the specialty includes, but is not limited to:

  • theory and methodology of information security management;

  • public policy in the field of information security;

  • management of information risks and threats;

  • information security within the security and defence sector;

  • strategic communications and information policy;

  • information operations and countering disinformation;

  • protection of critical information infrastructure;

  • crisis communication management;

  • information and analytical support for decision-making processes;

  • information resilience of the state and society;

  • digital transformation of security systems;

  • protection of information resources and management systems;

  • international cooperation in the field of information security;

  • legal and regulatory frameworks of information security;

  • assessment of the effectiveness of information security management systems.

Within this specialty, the journal publishes the results of fundamental and applied research aimed at advancing the theory and practice of information security management, enhancing the resilience of the information environment, and protecting national interests in the information domain.

The specialty F5 – Cybersecurity and Information Protection encompasses scientific research, technological developments, and practical solutions aimed at ensuring the cyber resilience of information and communication systems, protecting information resources, countering cyber threats, and safeguarding the digital environment.

The field of research includes the theoretical foundations of cybersecurity, methods and technologies for information protection, detection, analysis, and mitigation of cyber threats, security of information and communication systems, and cyber defence of the state and the security and defence sector. Particular attention is devoted to the development of advanced cybersecurity technologies, cryptographic protection of information, security of networked and cloud environments, and strengthening the cyber resilience of critical infrastructure.

The scope of the specialty includes, but is not limited to:

  • theory and methodology of cybersecurity;

  • cyber defence of the state and the security and defence sector;

  • cryptographic and technical protection of information;

  • security of computer networks and telecommunications systems;

  • protection of information and communication systems;

  • cyber risk and cyber incident management;

  • detection, analysis, and response to cyberattacks;

  • software and information technology security;

  • protection of cloud, distributed, and mobile environments;

  • security of critical information infrastructure;

  • digital forensics and cyber incident investigation;

  • artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in cybersecurity systems;

  • cyber intelligence and cyberspace monitoring;

  • international standards and best practices in cybersecurity;

  • legal and organizational aspects of cybersecurity;

  • education, training, and capability development in cybersecurity.

Within this specialty, the journal publishes the results of fundamental and applied research aimed at advancing the theory and practice of cybersecurity, improving information protection technologies, enhancing the resilience of information and communication systems, and strengthening the cybersecurity of the state, society, and the global digital environment.

Military Management

Covers:
K5 – Military Management (by Branches of the Armed Forces)


Topics:

The specialty K5 – Military Management (by Branches of the Armed Forces) encompasses scientific research and practical developments aimed at advancing the theory and practice of military management, planning, preparation, and employment of military forces in peacetime, crisis situations, armed conflicts, and wartime.

The field of research includes the principles and mechanisms governing military command and control systems, military decision-making processes, operational and combat planning, coordination among military command authorities, resource management, capability development, and the transformation of defence systems in response to contemporary security challenges. Particular attention is devoted to enhancing the effectiveness of military command and control, ensuring operational interoperability, and implementing modern approaches to command, control, and leadership.

The scope of the specialty includes, but is not limited to:

  • theory and practice of military management;
  • strategic, operational, and tactical command and control of military forces;
  • planning and conduct of military operations;
  • management of joint, interagency, and multinational force groupings;
  • command and control systems (C2, C4ISR);
  • military decision-making processes and decision-support systems;
  • management of defence forces during crises and armed conflicts;
  • capability development and defence planning;
  • military strategy, operational art, and tactics;
  • coordination among branches of the armed forces, military services, and security institutions;
  • digital transformation of military management and the application of information technologies;
  • employment of artificial intelligence, automated command systems, and decision-support technologies;
  • risk management and resilience of military command and control systems;
  • standardization and interoperability in accordance with NATO standards;
  • education, training, and professional development of military leaders, headquarters, and command personnel;
  • analysis, modelling, and evaluation of military management effectiveness and combat employment of forces.

Within this specialty, the journal publishes the results of fundamental and applied research aimed at advancing the theory of military management, improving the effectiveness of military command and control systems, enhancing operational planning and force employment processes, and strengthening national defence capabilities and international security.

Support of Military Forces

K6 – Support of Military Forces

This specialty covers theoretical, methodological, organizational, technological, and applied aspects of comprehensive support for military forces during peacetime, crisis situations, special periods, and combat operations. The field focuses on the development, organization, management, and enhancement of systems that ensure the operational readiness, sustainability, mobility, survivability, and combat effectiveness of military forces.

Research within this specialty includes:

  • logistics support of military forces and operations;
  • supply chain management in the defence sector;
  • planning, organization, and management of military logistics systems;
  • procurement, storage, distribution, transportation, and maintenance of military supplies and equipment;
  • technical support and maintenance of weapons and military equipment;
  • medical support and military healthcare systems;
  • engineering support of military operations;
  • transportation support and military mobility;
  • fuel, energy, and infrastructure support;
  • information and communication support of military activities;
  • resource management and defence logistics planning;
  • sustainment of joint, multinational, and coalition operations;
  • resilience and continuity of military support systems under wartime conditions;
  • digital transformation of military logistics and support systems;
  • application of automation, artificial intelligence, modelling, and decision-support tools in military sustainment;
  • protection and security of supply chains and critical military infrastructure;
  • lessons learned and best practices in military support from contemporary armed conflicts.

The specialty encompasses studies related to logistics, technical, engineering, medical, transportation, communications, energy, infrastructure, and other support functions within the Land Forces, Air Force, Naval Forces, Special Operations Forces, Air Assault Forces, Territorial Defence Forces, and other components of the defence sector.

Armament and Military Equipment

Covers:
K7 – Armament and Military Equipment

Topics:

The specialty K7 – Armament and Military Equipment (in the Context of Security Systems) covers scientific research and technological developments aimed at the creation, modernization, operation, maintenance, evaluation, and application of armament systems, military equipment, and defence technologies used to ensure national security and defence capabilities.

The field of research encompasses the theoretical foundations, engineering solutions, technological processes, and organizational mechanisms related to the development and employment of weapons systems, military platforms, defence technologies, and integrated security systems. Particular attention is devoted to enhancing combat effectiveness, survivability, reliability, interoperability, and technological superiority of military capabilities under contemporary security conditions.

The scope of the specialty includes, but is not limited to:

  • development, modernization, and life-cycle management of armament and military equipment;
  • weapons systems engineering and military technologies;
  • combat capabilities assessment and operational effectiveness of military equipment;
  • unmanned aerial, ground, surface, and underwater systems;
  • missile, artillery, aviation, naval, and air defence systems;
  • command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) technologies;
  • military robotics and autonomous systems;
  • artificial intelligence applications in defence technologies;
  • military logistics technologies and technical support systems;
  • cyber-physical systems and digital transformation of defence capabilities;
  • military communications and information support systems;
  • modelling, simulation, testing, and evaluation of weapons and military equipment;
  • technological resilience and protection of military systems against contemporary threats;
  • innovation management and defence-industrial development;
  • standardization, interoperability, and NATO-compatible defence technologies;
  • dual-use technologies and their application in national security systems.

Within this specialty, the journal publishes the results of fundamental and applied research aimed at improving defence capabilities, advancing military technologies, enhancing the effectiveness of armament systems, and strengthening the technological foundations of national and international security.

Civil Security

Covers:
K10 – Civil Security

Topics:

The specialty K10 – Civil Security encompasses scientific research and practical developments aimed at ensuring the safety and protection of the population, territories, critical infrastructure facilities, and the environment from natural, technological, military, social, and combined threats.

The subject area of research includes the study of the patterns of emergence and development of hazards and emergencies, risk management mechanisms, civil protection systems, societal resilience, and recovery processes under crisis conditions and emergencies of various origins. The specialty covers issues related to hazard forecasting, risk assessment, protection of the population and territories, crisis management, functioning of civil protection systems, as well as the provision of technological, fire, environmental, radiation, and chemical safety.

The scope of the specialty includes, but is not limited to:

  • public policy and strategic governance in the field of civil security;
  • civil protection of the population and territories;
  • risk management of natural, technological, and military emergencies;
  • resilience of critical infrastructure and continuity of essential services;
  • protection of civilians during armed conflicts and military operations;
  • technological, fire, environmental, radiation, and chemical safety;
  • occupational safety and industrial risk management;
  • crisis management and disaster consequence mitigation;
  • monitoring, forecasting, and modelling of hazardous processes;
  • organization of emergency response, rescue, and recovery operations;
  • digital technologies, geographic information systems, and decision-support systems in civil security;
  • international cooperation in civil protection and risk management.

Within this specialty, the journal publishes the results of fundamental and applied research aimed at enhancing public safety, strengthening national resilience to crises, protecting the population, and improving the effectiveness of civil protection systems in the face of contemporary security challenges.

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