MGR journal uses the ScholarOne Manuscripts system for on-line submission and manuscript tracking. The submission proceeds totally on-line and you will be guided stepwise through the
creation and uploading of your files. The system automatically converts your files to a single PDF file, which is used in the peer-review process.
Please submit your article via ScholarOne Manuscripts →
https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/mgr
You can contact mgr@ugn.cas.cz for any Editorial-related queries, or for more general questions concerning your proposed submission.
Preparing your files
To submit your manuscript, you need the following files:
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- Title Page file (including the names and affiliations of all authors and co-authors); |
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- Main Document file (including title, abstract, keywords, main text, tables, figures and references), which should be kept anonymous for the purpose of double-blind peer review; |
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- Figure files; |
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- Table files; |
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- Any supplemental files (e.g., supplemental material, data, biographical notes, etc.); and |
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- a Cover Letter |
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Formatting requirements
The ‘main document’ and ‘title page’ should be supplied in MS Word (*.docx). The text should be in single-column and single-spaced format. Individual paragraphs should relate to one principal idea and should not be
longer than c.15-20 lines, and they are separated by the enter key. Individual words are separated by just one space character. Please use some of the common true-type fonts (e.g., Times New Roman; Cambria; 12-point
size), and keep the layout of the text as simple as possible, avoiding bullets and similar styles
The Title page should include the following information:
Title – be concise and informative, avoiding abbreviations (up to 50 words);
Running Head – a shortened form of the title in uppercase letters (up to 50 characters including spaces);
Author Names and Affiliations – all authors’ full names and affiliations (to indicate the authors’ ORCID is highly recommended). The authors’ affiliation addresses should represent the place
here the submitted work was done. The corresponding author who will handle correspondence at all stages of refereeing and publication should be indicated (including E-mail address and full postal address);
Abstract - a concise and factual abstract (up to 200 words) is required. The abstract should state briefly the purpose of the research, the principal results and major conclusions. References
and uncommon abbreviations should be avoided;
Keywords - provide from 3 to 6 keywords, which will be used for indexing purposes; place names (if applicable) and country should be indicated at the end of this list; and
Acknowledgement(s) – identify the sources of financial support for the conduct of the research and/or preparation of the article.
Main document
Divide your paper into clearly defined and numbered sections (1, 2, …). Subsections should be numbered 1.1 (then 1.1.1, 1.1.2,...), 1.2, …., etc. Any subsection may be given a brief heading. Each heading should appear
on its own separate line. We recommend following the classical structure of a research paper, including the following sections (general titles are indicated here, but authors are encouraged to present their own more
specific titles, e.g., ‘Data and methods’ could equally be called ‘Methodology’ or ‘Research Design’, etc.):
Introduction – state the objectives of the work and provide an adequate background, avoiding a detailed literature survey or a summary of the results;
Theoretical background – explore and critically discuss theoretical concepts and hypotheses guiding your research project (relevant to the project, and including information from a recent
international literature search). This part should extend, but not repeat the background to the article, already dealt with in the Introduction, and lay the foundation for further work (i.e., present hypotheses or more
detailed objectives to be examined in the work);
Data and methods – provide sufficient detail about data sources, the area under study (including a location map), research methods and techniques that allow the work to be reproduced. Methods
already published should be indicated by references;
Results – provide clear and concise presentation and interpretation of results. With the exception of purely theoretical papers, it is advisable to use graphical representations of results,
such as maps, charts, diagrams, etc.;
Discussion – review the significance of the results and contributions to current knowledge, policy and/or practice (in the light of previous studies and/or the international context). To
combine Results and Discussion into one section is often appropriate;
Conclusions (and Policy Implications) - the main conclusions and policy implications (if applicable) of the study should be presented in this section. A future research agenda may be suggested here; and
References – a full bibliographic list, ordered alphabetically (see later ‘Reference style’).
Tables and Figures
All tables and figures with captions should be included following mention in the relevant text in the main document, i.e., when feasible before the next paragraph break. The corresponding caption should be placed directly below
the figure or table. Submit tables as editable text and not as images. Please avoid using vertical rules and shading in table cells. Figures should be inserted in the main document in reasonable resolution to avoid unnecessary
file size. Be sparing in the use of tables and figures (graphs, diagrams, maps) and ensure that the data presented in tables and figures do not simply duplicate results described elsewhere in the article. Tables and figures must
be numbered consecutively in accordance with their appearance in the text (Tab. 1, Tab. 2, …, etc.; Fig. 1, Fig. 2, …, etc.). Place footnotes to tables below the table body and indicate them with superscript letters. All tables
and figures must contain information on the original data source (including reference to ‘author’s calculations’, ´authors´ elaboration´ or similar)! The figures (photographs, maps, charts, etc.) included in the document file
should be inserted at a reduced size (monitor resolution). Together with the main document file, all figures must be submitted as single files (formatted as *.jpg or *.tiff) at a higher resolution (300 dpi minimum).
Mathematical/statistical formulae
Mathematical equations and statistical expressions should be inserted as editable text and not as images. Present simple formulae in line with normal text where possible and use the solidus (/) instead of a horizontal line
for small fractional terms, e.g., X/Y. Number consecutively any equations that have to be displayed separately from the text (and if referred to explicitly in the text). Editorial typesetting is made easier by using LaTeX
(also supported in Word), see Matthews, D. (2019): Craft beautiful equations in Word with LaTeX. Nature, 570, 263-264.
Footnotes
Footnotes should be used sparingly. Number them consecutively throughout the article. Many word processors build footnotes into the text, and this feature may be used. Should this not be the case, indicate the position of footnotes
in the text and present the footnotes themselves separately at the end of the article.
Your Cover letter should include the following information:
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- Your manuscript’s title and the name of
the journal to which you are making a
submission; |
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- A brief description of the research you
are reporting in your paper, why it is
important, and why you think the readers of
the MGR would be interested in it; |
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- A statement that your paper has not been
previously published and is not currently
under consideration by another journal; and |
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- The contact information for you and any
co-authors. |
Please, avoid too much detail – keep your cover letter to a maximum of one page, as an introduction and brief overview.