Methodology of writing a scientific journal article to foreign journals

   The creation and publication of an article in a peer-reviewed foreign scientific journal is one of the leading indicators of effective scientific activity of both an individual employee and the organization as a whole (educational or scientific). The publishing process requires a certain amount of effort. You can minimize such efforts by following professional advice when compiling (creating) your intellectual written product. Following the recommendations given in the article and avoiding common mistakes, you can simplify the publishing process.

   The purpose of this article is to tell about the methodology of writing a scientific article in foreign publications and to help avoid common mistakes.

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