Oeconomus Publication Guidelines
1. Main Text Properties
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Abstract: For longer analyses, include a concise, few-line abstract.
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Lead: Use a single-paragraph introductory “lead” at the beginning of the manuscript.
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Citations: References should be provided as endnotes.
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Bibliography: A list of “References” or “Works Cited” must be included at the end of the material.
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Figures: Provide explanatory captions and source attributions below all charts/images. If the source description is excessively long, move it to the endnotes.
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Structure: Ensure proper formatting with frequent use of subheadings.
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Summary: Conclude the material with a section titled “Summary”, highlighting the key takeaways.
2. Style and Formatting
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Font: Arial, 12 pt.
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Alignment: Justified.
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Line Spacing: 1.5.
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Main Title: Myriad Pro or Myriad Pro Light, 21 pt.
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Subheadings: Myriad Pro or Myriad Pro Light, 18 pt.
3. Endnote / Footnote Format
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Sources: Use endnotes for citations.
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Comments: Explanatory remarks may be placed in footnotes.
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Placement: In-text citations should be placed within the sentence or at the end (following the punctuation mark).
Citation Examples:
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Books: AUTHOR’S SURNAME (in caps), First Name: Title of the Work (and Subtitle). Place of Publication (City): Publisher, Year of Publication. Page number.
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Example: KISSINGER, Henry: World Order. Penguin Books Limited, 2014, 432 pp.
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Edited Volumes/Book Chapters: Author of the study, title, then followed by “In:” using the same format as for books.
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Example: WIEMER, Björn: “Dialect and language contacts on the territory of the Grand Duchy from the 15th century until 1939″. In Kurt Braunmüller; Gisella Ferraresi (eds.): Aspects of Multilingualism in European Language History. John Benjamins Publishing, 2003, pp. 109, 125.
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Journals and Magazines: Author’s name, article title, followed by “In:” and the publication title and volume/issue.
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Example: BORNIO, Jakub: “Lithuania, Poland and Ukraine Inaugurate ‘Lublin Triangle'”. In: Eurasia Daily Monitor Volume: 17 Issue: 115, Jamestown Foundation, 2020.08.05.
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Online Articles: Author, article title, followed by “In:” the name of the portal/site, the source URL, and the date of publication.
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Example: BARTUSKA, Vaclav; LANG, Petr; NOSKO, Andrej: “The Geopolitics of Energy Security in Europe”. In: Carnegie Europe, 2019.11.28., [URL] (Accessed: 2021.06.17).
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4. The Lead (Introductory Paragraph)
The lead should be engaging and compelling. It must strike a balance: introducing the article while also formulating specific conclusions and providing a brief summary of the content.
Key considerations:
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Avoid Filler Content: The lead is not meant to fill space. It should be substantial; if removing the lead does not affect the coherence or content of the article, it is likely “filler.”
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Data-Driven: Include specific facts, figures, and data to pique the reader’s interest.
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Contextualization: If the article is not about Hungary, incorporate Hungarian relevance or implications (Why is this important for Hungary? What is the impact?).
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Core Message: The main thesis should be clear from the lead.
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Length: Aim for 4–6 lines.
