Manuscripts submitted to Samkvidro should be prepared clearly and consistently in accordance with the following requirements.

1. File Format

Manuscripts must be submitted as an editable Microsoft Word (.docx) file.

PDF files should not be submitted as the primary manuscript file.

2. Language

Samkvidro accepts Research Articles in English and Georgian.

Manuscripts in other languages may be considered in exceptional cases at the discretion of the Editorial Board.

For all articles, regardless of the language of the main text, authors must provide an English title, abstract, and keywords to facilitate international discovery, indexing, and scholarly communication.

Authors are responsible for the linguistic accuracy, clarity, and scholarly presentation of their manuscripts.

3. Title

The title should be concise, informative, and accurately reflect the content of the research.

Avoid unnecessary abbreviations and overly general titles.

For manuscripts written in Georgian, both the Georgian title and English title should be provided.

4. Abstract

Each Research Article must include an informative abstract presenting:

• the subject and purpose of the research;
• the principal research question or objectives;
• the methodology or scholarly approach, where appropriate;
• the principal findings;
• the main conclusions and scholarly contribution.

Articles written in Georgian must include an English abstract in addition to the Georgian abstract.

The abstract should be written as a coherent paragraph and should be understandable independently of the main text.

5. Keywords

Authors should provide 5–8 keywords that accurately represent the principal subjects, concepts, geographical areas, historical periods, sources, or methodologies discussed in the article.

Keywords should be provided in English for all articles.

For articles written in Georgian, Georgian keywords may also be provided.

Keywords should be specific and useful for scholarly discovery and indexing.

6. Structure of the Article

Research Articles should normally contain the following elements, where appropriate to the discipline:

• Introduction
• Research objectives or questions
• Methodology / Materials and Methods
• Main analysis and discussion
• Results or findings
• Conclusion
• References

The exact structure may vary according to the nature and methodology of the research.

7. Headings and Subheadings

Headings and subheadings should be clear and logically organized.

Authors should use a consistent hierarchy of headings throughout the manuscript.

Avoid excessive levels of subdivision.

8. Main Text

The manuscript should be written in clear academic language and should present a coherent argument supported by appropriate evidence and scholarly sources.

Authors should ensure that terminology, names, dates, quotations, transliterations, and references are used consistently throughout the article.

9. Quotations

Direct quotations must reproduce the source accurately and must include an appropriate citation.

Long quotations should be clearly distinguished from the main text in accordance with the journal’s formatting requirements.

Any alterations, omissions, or additions to quotations must be clearly indicated according to accepted scholarly conventions.

10. Citations and References

All sources referred to in the manuscript must be appropriately cited.

The reference list must contain complete and accurate bibliographic information.

Authors should ensure consistency between citations in the text and the reference list.

The journal’s designated citation and reference style must be followed consistently.

11. Footnotes

Footnotes may be used for explanatory comments, additional information, or references where appropriate.

Footnotes should be numbered consecutively throughout the article.

Authors should avoid using footnotes for information that is essential to the main argument.

12. Tables

Tables should be used where they contribute meaningfully to the presentation of research findings or source material.

Each table should:

• have a consecutive number;
• have a clear and informative title;
• be referred to in the main text;
• identify the source where applicable.

Tables should be submitted in an editable format whenever possible.

13. Figures and Illustrations

Figures, photographs, maps, diagrams, and other illustrations should be of sufficient quality for publication.

Each figure should:

• have a consecutive number;
• have an informative caption;
• be referred to in the main text;
• include source information where applicable.

Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material where required.

14. Transliteration and Non-Latin Scripts

Where research involves languages written in non-Latin scripts, authors should provide transliterations or translations where necessary for an international readership.

The system of transliteration should be applied consistently throughout the manuscript.

Original-language forms may be retained where they are necessary for scholarly accuracy.

For research involving Georgian, Greek, Arabic, Syriac, Hebrew, or other non-Latin scripts, authors should ensure that the characters are correctly encoded and displayed in the submitted document.

15. Dates, Names, and Specialized Terminology

Historical dates, personal names, geographical names, manuscript shelfmarks, titles of works, and specialized terminology should be presented consistently.

Where different systems of dating or naming are used, authors should provide sufficient clarification for an international readership.

16. Abbreviations

Abbreviations should be used consistently and should be explained at their first occurrence unless they are widely recognized academic abbreviations.

An unnecessary proliferation of abbreviations should be avoided.

17. Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements may be included where appropriate.

For the double-blind peer-review process, acknowledgements identifying the author(s), their institution, funding organization, or other identifying information should be omitted from the anonymized manuscript.

Such information may be provided separately and added to the final version after acceptance.

18. Funding Statement

Where applicable, authors should provide a funding statement identifying the organization that supported the research and the relevant grant or project number.

Funding information should not reveal author identity in the anonymized manuscript where this could compromise double-blind peer review.

19. Conflict of Interest Statement

Authors must disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest relevant to the research or publication.

If no conflict of interest exists, authors should provide a statement confirming this.

20. Anonymization for Double-Blind Review

Because Samkvidro uses a double-blind peer-review process, the manuscript submitted for review must be anonymized.

Authors should remove:

• names of authors;
• institutional affiliations;
• email addresses;
• acknowledgements identifying the authors;
• identifying references to the authors’ own work where these unnecessarily reveal authorship;
• other information that could reasonably disclose the identity of the author(s).

Authors should also remove identifying information from the document’s file properties and metadata where possible.

21. Final Manuscript

After acceptance, authors may be asked to submit a final version incorporating the required revisions and editorial corrections.

The final manuscript must comply with the journal’s formatting, citation, ethical, and publication requirements.

The published version will constitute the official version of record of the article.

22. Recommended Article Components

Before submission, authors should ensure that the manuscript contains, where applicable:

• Title
• English Title
• Abstract
• English Abstract
• 5–8 Keywords
• Main Text
• Footnotes
• Tables and Figures
• References
• Funding Statement
• Conflict of Interest Statement
• Acknowledgements

Detailed requirements may be updated by Samkvidro as the journal develops its publication and indexing infrastructure.