Manuscripts submitted to Academic Knowledge must comply with the following formatting and writing guidelines. Submissions that do not adhere to the official template will be returned during the preliminary control stage.

1.    General Formatting:

• Manuscripts must be prepared in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format and submitted exclusively through the DergiPark platform.
• Page Setup: A4 size with 2.5 cm margins on all sides.
• Typography: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 line spacing, fully justified alignment.

2.    Title, Abstract, and Keywords:

• The title must be concise, descriptive, and provided in both Turkish and English.
• Abstracts: Both Turkish (Özet) and English Abstracts must be between 200 and 250 words. Abstracts must clearly state the aim, methodology, key findings, and main conclusion of the study.
• Keywords: 3 to 5 keywords must be provided in both Turkish and English.

3.    References Heading (International Indexing Standard):

• To ensure seamless compatibility with automated indexing crawlers of international databases (such as Scopus, Crossref, etc.), the reference list heading must be formatted exactly as "Kaynakça / References".

4.    Citation and Reference Style:

• The journal strictly follows the APA 7th Edition (American Psychological Association) citation style. Active DOI links must be included for all references where available.

5.    Author Information and Anonymity:

• To ensure double-blind peer review, the main manuscript file must not contain any author names, institutional affiliations, or identifying details. Author details must be submitted separately via a "Title Page". An ORCID ID is mandatory for all authors.