Reviewing Process

The Scientific Bulletin is a double blind peer-review academic publication, which aims at presenting various approaches to the following domains: Military Sciences, Public Administration, Social and Humanities Sciences, Management, and Technical Sciences, with a strong focus on their application within the Defence System, Public Order and National Defence.
The Scientific Bulletin does not charge article processing charges (APCs) or submission fees.

General guidelines

Manuscripts should be submitted by e-mail to buletinul@armyacademy.ro.
Articles should be between 8 and 12 pages in length.
Each article should include:
  • an abstract (150-200 words);
  • up to five keywords.
Authors are strongly advised to consult a native English speaker or English language specialist to ensure the linguistic accuracy and fluency of their manuscript.

Starting with the editorial year 2016, in-text citations and references must follow the American Psyhological Association (APA) style. Additional information can be found at adresa www.apastyle.org.

Quick Style Guide

Page Setup: A4 format; margins (top, bottom, left, right): 2.5 cm; Times New Roman font; single spacing;
Paper title: uppercase letters; font size 20; bold; centered;
Author’s first name, last name, affiliation and e-mail address: font size 14; right-aligned;
Abstract: font size 12; italic; justified;
Keywords: size 12; justified;
Headings and subheadings: font size 12; bold; only the first letter capitalized;
Text body: font size 12; justified;
Tables: preceded by a title; table references should be indicated in brackets (Table no. 1);
Charts and figures: must be clear and legible when printed in black and white; followed by a title (font size 12); references should be indicated in brackets: (Figure no. 1);
Formulas and equations: numbered consecutively in brackets: (1), (2) etc.

Important specifications::

  • To comply with international editorial standards, authors are required to complete the Open Access License, available here.
  • The Scientific Bulletin is published twice a year, in June and December.
  • Articles must be submitted two months prior to the publication date of each issue (by 15 April/15 October).
  • The publication of classified information is strictly prohibited.
  • Each author may submit one paper only, either as first author or co-author (maximum four authors/paper).
  • All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior permission from the Land Forces Academy Publishing House.
  • The Editorial Board reserves the right to publish only those articles that, through the scientific content, creativity and originality, address issues of general interest.
  • Articles submitted for publication must be original, containing previously unpublished data and findings. They cannot be under consideration by any other journal or publication simultaneously, ensuring ethical standards and avoiding duplicate submissions.

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