Technical Parameters of the Article

A scientific article consists of the following parts:

1. The title
   • should be clear, informative, so that the reader can directly understand the main research topic.
   • It is advisable to use key terms to make the article easier to find in search engines.
   • Avoid overly general or overly artistic formulations.
2. Author data
   • Indicate all the data that increases your authority and the reliability of the research (academic title, institution with which the researcher is affiliated, international identifiers).
   • ORCID or other profile where information about you is located.
3. Search words
   • Choose words so that they are closely related to the content of the research.
   • Use terminology characteristic of the discipline.
   • 3-7 search words are recommended
4. The abstract
   • should include: the purpose of the research, the methods used, the main findings and conclusions.
   • Write in such a way that the reader can get a clear idea of ​​the research just by reading the abstract.
   • Do not use overly complex sentences, as the abstract is intended to provide concise and accurate information
   • Word count 200-300 words
5. Introduction
   • The introduction should justify the relevance of the topic and “introduce” the reader to the research.
   • A brief review of existing literature is desirable.
   • Clearly state the purpose and objectives of the research.
6. Methodology (Methods)
   • Definition and description of the research design
   • Description of the instruments, materials, methods, and procedures used so that other researchers can replicate the research.
   • A clear and transparent description of the analysis methods (statistical or other) should also be provided.
7. Main part
   • Logical structure: methodology → results → analysis.
   • Each subsection should be clearly related to the research objectives.
   • It is better to support the presentation of the results with tables and graphs.
8. Conclusion
   • It should answer the research questions posed in the introduction.
   • Clearly highlight the scientific novelty and practical value of your article.
   • It is desirable to suggest directions for future research
9. Footnotes
   • Be strictly consistent in your citation style.
   • Place only necessary explanations in footnotes, not unnecessary texts.
   • Use the APA standard consistently.
10. Bibliography
    • Use modern and updated materials.
    • All sources should be easily searchable and reliable; if there are electronic materials, indicate links.
11. Appendices
    • Appendices should have clear headings so that the reader can quickly understand their content.

Technical parameters for formatting an article according to APA style:

1. Font – UNICODE (Sylfaen)
2. Format – A4
3. The title page should be formatted in the following order:
   • Title – 16-point font, centered;
   • Author(s) – 14-point font, centered;
   • Organization – e.g., “Georgian State University of Sports” – in 12-point font, centered;
   • Faculty name (if the researcher represents a university) – in 11-point font, centered;
4. Abstract – in Georgian and English – in 12-point font;
5. Keywords in Georgian and English – in 12-point font;
6. Start the main text of the article from the next page, font size -12;
7. The volume of the main text of the article – 5-15 pages recommended (these pages do not include the foreign-language abstract and bibliography);
8. Bibliography in alphabetical order: first Georgian, then foreign publications (in Georgian and English;
9. Line spacing – 1.15;
10. Margins: top-bottom – 2 cm; right-left – 2.5 cm;
11. Photos and other graphic images should be placed on a computer The option must be executed in JPG format.

Method of reference of the used literature:

1. When citing a book/collection:
   • Date of publication;
   • Publisher;
   • In the case of an article, the name of the journal (collection in which the article is placed);
   • ISSN, ISBN of the journal (collection), book, part of the book, event;
   • Name of sponsor(s), if the research was created with the financial support of any foundation;
     • Sample book reference:
       • Kakhidze, G. (1977). Theory and Methodology of Physical Education, Tbilisi: “Education”
       • Shanidze, A. (1953). Fundamentals of Georgian Grammar, Morphology, I, Tbilisi: “Tbilisi University Publishing House” (let’s take sports books as an example)
2. When citing bibliographic references, all authors named in the text of the article are indicated in accordance with APA style (in alphabetical order):
   • Electronic: Before citing a web page, it is necessary to separate the author, book/article title, journal, journal number (# and № symbols without), page (without p.) with a period, and then indicate the web page address; the subheading specifying the title should be separated by a colon (e.g., Khevsuruli Peculiarities: With Texts and Index). The author’s surname should be left-aligned, all subsequent lines of the reference – indented (with the TAB key), e.g.: Nikolaishvili, M. (2012). What determines verb constructions in Georgian? “Spekali”, 5. http://www.spekali.tsu.ge/index.php/ge/article/viewArticle/5/49
   • In the case of a printed publication, the pages of the article in the collection should be indicated directly, separated by a comma, after the volume number, with a hyphen: Sharashenidze, T. (1955). Classification of languages ​​into linguistic circles by Wilhelm Schmidt, Ike, VII, 1-31, Tbilisi: “Publishing House of the Georgian SSR Academy of Sciences”