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Manuscript guidelines

Please note that some volumes may have different instructions, so always follow the instructions you have received from the editor(s).

Please note that DATUTOP is a JUFO 1 -ranked journal. The texts should be scientific articles.  An abstract should accompany the text, as well as a short biographical note on the author.

See the general DATUTOP guidelines for authors here: For Authors

Note: Guidelines have been updated 14th of September 2026 

  • Length 4000 – 5000 words (not including the abstract, references, figures and biography). 
  • Submission should be as a text file in Word, using Times New Roman font pt.12 in the body text. 
  • Figures: tables, maps, and figures should be inserted in the text file with correct legends and captions. Please note that the printed version of the publication will be A5 sized and figures should be clear and fitting to that paper size. All figures should be minimum of 300 dpi. 
  • Abstract: 150-200 words, just text without notes or reference list. 
  • References should follow the Harvard referencing format.  
  • The author(s) are responsible for the language of their papers. Proofreading is recommended. The authors are responsible for checking the final versions of their manuscripts. 
  • The author(s) is responsible for image rights, and all figures should have references. 
  • The maximum number of figures is four (4). 
  • The maximum number of authors per paper is four (4). 
  • The maximum number of keynotes is five (5). 
  • The short biography of author(s) should not exceed 50 words. 
  • The citations: All citations over 40 words should be indented 
  • The headings: No numbering of the headings or the chapter. 
  • Endnotes are allowed when extra information needs to be provided. Footnotes are not allowed. Please use endnotes.  

 

Example format for a reference list:

Book: Author surname, initials (Year). Title of book. Edition (only include if not the first edition). Place: Publisher.

Translated book: Author surname, initials (Year). Title of book. Translated from (language) by (Translator, initials first, then surname). Place: Publisher.

E-book: Author surname, initials (Year). Title of e-book. Available at: URL or DOI [Accessed date].

Chapter in book: Author surname, initial(s) (Year). “Title of article”. In: Editor initials, surname (ed.). Title of book. Place: Publisher.

Article in journal: Author surname, initial(s) (Year). “Title of article”. Title of journal (Volume/Issue, etc.), page numbers.

More guidance on the Harvard referencing style e.g. on the Open University’s website [link].