Editorial Requirements

Version 1.0 | Last updated: 2026-03-06

Please prepare your text and materials in accordance with the requirements below. Detailed guidelines can be found in the polish downloadable document.

Checklist

1) Files and formats

☐ Main text in DOCX format (editable).

☐ Preview version in PDF.

☐ Tables in editable form (not as images).

☐ Figures/photos as separate files (print-quality).

☐ Unambiguous file names (e.g., “LastName_Title_text.docx,” “Fig1.tif/jpg”).

2) Book structure (minimum)

☐ Title page (authors, affiliations).

☐ Table of contents.

☐ Introduction/assumptions, chapters, conclusion.

☐ In edited volumes: list of chapter authors + chapter titles + ORCID + affiliations.

☐ Bibliography.

☐ (If applicable) appendices, list of tables/figures, indexes.

3) References and bibliography

☐ Consistent citation and bibliography style throughout the publication.

☐ Complete bibliographic data; where possible: DOI/ISBN/URL.

☐ Consistent references in the text and bibliography (no “orphaned” entries).

4) Tables, figures, illustrations

☐ All graphic elements are numbered and captioned.

☐ Sources cited for each element (if not original).

☐ Rights/licenses for use have been obtained and are documented.

☐ (If applicable) a separate list of figures/tables (optional).

5) Copyright and Liability

☐ The author confirms the originality of the text and that it does not infringe on the rights of third parties.

☐ Co-authors are listed according to their actual contributions (no ghostwriting or guest authorship).

☐ Funding and potential conflicts of interest are disclosed (if applicable).

6) Digital Accessibility

☐ The materials allow for the creation of accessible versions (e.g., alternative descriptions for graphics, readable tables).

7) Use of AI

☐ If AI tools were used: the use complies with the policy and has been disclosed as required.

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