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Service Preliminary Review of Manuscript Thesis
In the event that the scope of this online journal is not fully understood, please utilize the provided form: SERVICE PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF MANUSCRIPT THESIS. The editorial team will subsequently provide further instructions and initiate a discussion regarding the potential for submission. It is imperative to acknowledge that the journal does not engage in email correspondence regarding the suitability of a manuscript for its scope. The assessment of scope alignment is a process that is carried out exclusively through the framework of the Preliminary Review of Manuscript Thesis Service.
Rules for Submitting Manuscripts and Supporting Documents
Only original, previously unpublished manuscripts will be considered. These manuscripts must be strictly formatted using the templates available for download below. Manuscripts not formatted in the template will not be considered. The minimum length of the text, including metadata, is 5,500 words (approximately 30,000 characters with spaces); there is no maximum length limit.
Prior to submission, it is incumbent upon the author to prepare three separate files, contingent upon the language of the manuscript:
| For Russian-speaking authors
(even if the manuscript is written in English)
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For English-speaking authors |
|---|---|
| Information about the Author(s) + Statements | Information about the Author(s) + Statements |
| Anonymous Manuscript | Anonymous Manuscript |
| Consent to the Processing and Distribution of Personal Data | Consent to the Processing and Distribution of Personal Data |
— Information about the Author(s) + Statements. The following information must be included in the file: full name, affiliation, city, country, email address, and ORCID iD, as well as all completed author declarations (see the downloaded file). The submitted file must be in one of the following formats: .docx, .doc, .rtf, or .odt format.
We advocate for transparency and academic integrity in determining authorship, emphasizing the evaluation of genuine contributions to the research endeavor. It is imperative for all members of the scholarly community to uphold these values to ensure the credibility and integrity of academic publications.
— Anonymous Manuscript. It is imperative to refrain from incorporating any mention of the authorship of the manuscript in the file name, the manuscript text, and the reference lists. For a comprehensive overview of the pertinent instructions, please refer to the corresponding downloaded file. The submitted file must be in one of the following formats: .docx, .doc, .rtf, or .odt..
— Consent to the Processing and Distribution of Personal Data. The downloaded form must be completed, printed, signed, and scanned by all authors of the manuscript, not only the corresponding author. The file must be submitted in PDF format. It is imperative that all authors are apprised of and consent to the stipulated editorial policies and provisions of the online journal.
All materials and accompanying documents prepared by the author must be sent simultaneously to the following emails—admin@galacticamedia.com and galacticamedia@gmail.com—addressed to the Editor-in-Chief of the online journal. Failure to adhere to the stipulated manuscript document formatting requirements may result in the manuscript being rejected.
Materials submitted to the editorial office must be accompanied by a Cover Letter. Individuals unfamiliar with the established guidelines for composing a cover letter are advised to consult the provided GUIDELINES.
! By submitting the manuscript and accompanying materials to the designated editorial email address, all authors implicitly consent to the stipulated editorial policies and provisions of the online journal:
— Ethics
— Policy on Charges for Publication and Processing of Manuscripts
— Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technologies by Authors and Editorial Staff
— License
Manuscript Formatting Requirements
— The primary formatting requirements are delineated in the anonymized manuscript template, which is available for download above.
— The text must be structured using multi-level headings (a maximum of three levels: Heading 1 — Article Title; Heading 2; Heading 3).
— In-text citations must be formatted in round parentheses (APA 7th edition) with the author's surname, year of publication, and page number(s). For instance, (Smith, 2009, p. 250) or Smith (2009, pp. 250–256) could be cited. For further information, please refer to the provided template..
— It is imperative to employ English double quotation marks (“.”) as the primary style; In instances where it is necessary to accentuate text within a quotation, English single quotation marks (‘.’) must be utilized. Do not confuse English double quotation marks (“.”) with straight double quotes (".")
— In the Russian language, centuries are denoted by Roman numerals, while in the English language, they are denoted by Arabic numerals.
— The reference list, also known as "References," must be formatted in accordance with the APA 7th Edition style. For guidance, please refer to the examples provided in the manuscript templates.
— In the References section, English-language titles must be provided for sources that have official English titles available. For example, the titles of Russian-language articles must be translated. Transliteration is obligatory solely for the titles of Russian journals that do not possess an official parallel English name.
— In the event of a translated reference, the note “(In Russian)” should be appended to Russian-language sources. For sources in other languages, the relevant language of the original should be indicated, e.g., “(In Turkish).”
— For sources in languages other than English or Russian, an English translation of the title must be provided in square brackets.
— The minimum number of references required is as follows: 25. However, for specific publication genres, this requirement is not mandatory and may be flexible. These genres include essays, book reviews, and reports. A reduced number of references may be permissible under certain circumstances, provided that there is sufficient evidence to substantiate the quality of the research. The decision to consider a manuscript that meets these criteria is at the discretion of the editorial team.
— The Digital Object Identifier ( DOI) is to be specified for all references wherever available; it must be presented strictly in URL format. Prior to finalizing the reference list, it is imperative to utilize the Simple Text Query service.
— It is imperative that all tables and figures are supplied in a high-quality format suitable for publication. It is imperative that captions for tables and figures be prepared in both English.
— It is imperative that tables and figures be incorporated into the article text immediately following their initial mention or citation.
— Each table must be accompanied by a title that includes the word “Table” and a sequential number, such as “Table 1.” The full table title should also be provided. For instance: Table 1. A comparative analysis of the available methods.
— The presentation of data in tabular form must be unambiguous and meticulously structured. It is imperative to employ a uniform system for units of measurement.
— Tables must be supplied in an editable format. The submission of tables as images is not an acceptable practice.
— The maximum number of tables permitted for inclusion in an article is five (5).
— In the event that the maximum number of tables is exceeded, it is imperative that the supplementary tables be appended to the Appendix, which is to be situated subsequent to the main body of the article.
— Each figure must be accompanied by a label that reads "Figure" followed by a sequential number (e.g., Figure 1) and a caption. For instance: Figure 1. Graph of parameter dependence.
— It is imperative that all figures be provided in high resolution, with a minimum of 300 dots per inch (dpi). The following file formats are supported: The file type is to be either JPEG or PNG..
— The maximum number of illustrations permitted in an article is five (5).
— It is imperative that all abbreviations utilized in tables and illustrations are thoroughly explained in the respective captions.
— Tables and illustrations should not simply duplicate the text of the article; rather, they are intended to facilitate the visualization and supplementation of the research results.
The following information is provided solely for Russian-speaking authors:
— At the first mention of an individual or organization designated as a foreign agent in the Russian Federation, the following wording must be provided: “* — designated as a foreign agent in the Russian Federation (hereinafter in the text this person or organization will be marked with the symbol *).” This wording must appear in a footnote at the point of first mention. In the remainder of the text, all subsequent mentions of such entities must be accompanied by the symbol *.
— At the first mention of an individual or organization designated as extremist in the Russian Federation, the following wording must be provided: “** — organization/person designated as extremist in the Russian Federation (hereinafter in the text this person or organization will be marked with the symbol **).” This wording must be placed in a footnote. In the remainder of the text, all subsequent mentions of such entities must be accompanied by the symbol **.
— When mentioning products (e.g., social networks, services, or other products) belonging to extremist organizations, the following wording must be provided in a footnote: “*** — belongs to an organization designated as extremist in the Russian Federation (hereinafter in the text all mentions will be marked with the symbol ***).” This information must be given in a footnote at the point of the product’s first mention. In the remainder of the text, all subsequent mentions of such entities must be accompanied by the symbol ***.
Manuscript Submission Procedures
1. All materials and accompanying documents prepared by the author must be sent simultaneously to the following email addresses—admin@galacticamedia.com and galacticamedia@gmail.com—addressed to the Editor-in-Chief of the online journal.
2. After receiving the materials, the editorial office will send the author an acknowledgment of receipt. Please check your spam folder in case the message is filtered there. The editorial reply may be delayed due to workload. Typical response time: 1–3 days.
3. If the submission passes the initial check, the editorial office will create an author account on the journal’s website, send the login and password to the email provided in the application, and upload the received materials to the editorial platform so the author can track the editorial stages.
Update: September, 2025