Author Guidelines

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE AND EDUCATION RESEARCH (CHEDAR) PUBLISHING AND WRITING RULES

1.General Principles

1. International Journal of Children's Literature and Educational Research (ÇEDAR) is an international refereed journal and is published quarterly a year, except for special issues.

2. Uploading the article to the International Journal of Children's Literature and Educational Research (ÇEDAR) through the article tracking system is considered as an application for publication. No copyright fee is paid for articles.

3. Any legal responsibility regarding the content of the articles published in the International Journal of Children's Literature and Educational Research (ÇEDAR) belongs to the author.

4. International Journal of Children's Literature and Educational Research (ÇEDAR) has the right to make corrections in the submitted articles, to publish or not to publish the articles.

5. Although the language of publication is Turkish, it is also possible to include articles in other languages ​​when deemed necessary and appropriate.

6. At the beginning of the article to be uploaded to the article tracking system, a Turkish and English summary of 200-300 words, a keyword of 3-5 words; Turkish and English titles should be included.

7. After the article is accepted for publication, a structured English abstract of at least 500 words must be added at the end of the article under the title "Structured Abstract". The English summary should consist of "Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussions" sections.

8. Information such as the author's name, title, institution he works for and e-mail address where he can be reached should not be included under the title of the article. Since the system administrator can already see which academician the articles were added to the system or sent to the journal, this information will be added to the article by the editor after the articles go through the referee process.

9. Manuscripts must be sent arranged in accordance with the "International Journal of Children's Literature and Educational Research Journal Template". Studies that are not prepared according to the journal template will not be evaluated.

10. Studies that have entered the referee evaluation process and are directed to both referees through the blind referee method cannot be withdrawn from the system unless they are rejected.

2.Technical Format and Layout

Articles should be written in Microsoft Word program and the page structures should be arranged as follows:

·       File Type: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx). Disable all tracking tools (comments, hidden text, strike-throughs).

·       Paper Size: A4 (21 × 29.7 cm).

·       Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides (Top, Bottom, Left, Right).

·       Font Face: Cambria (Primary) or Times New Roman (Secondary preference per updated specs).

·       Font Size: * Main Text: 11 pt.

o   Footnotes: 9 pt.

o   Tables/Graphics: 10 pt.

·       Spacing: * Line Spacing: Single.

o   Paragraph Spacing: 6 pt before, 0 pt after (0 pt before/after for tables/graphics).

·       Alignment: Justified (except for specific headings).

3.Manuscript Structure

Title Page (Separate File)

To ensure a blind review, the following must be submitted in a separate document:

• Full Title of the Manuscript.
• Full names of all authors and their current institutional affiliations.
• Complete contact information (address, phone, email).
• ORCID IDs for all authors.

Blind Manuscript (Main File)

This file must contain no author identification and follow this structure:

Title and Abstract

• Manuscript Title: Cambria, 12 pt, Bold, Centered, Max 15 words. Capitalize Each Word (except conjunctions).
• Abstract: 150–250 words. It must summarize major points, methods, and conclusions.
• Keywords: 3 to 5 keywords.

Body Sections

• Research Articles: Introduction, Theoretical Framework, Methodology, Findings, Discussion, Conclusion, and References.
• Review Articles: Introduction, Theoretical Framework/Content, Conclusion, and References.

4.Heading Styles

·      Level 1: 1. TITLE (Cambria, 11 pt, Bold, Left Aligned, ALL CAPS).

·      Level 2: 1.1. Sub-Title (Cambria, 11 pt, Bold, Left Aligned, Capitalize Each Word, 1 cm indent).

·      Level 3: 1.1.1. Minor Title (Cambria, 11 pt, Bold, Italics, Left Aligned, Sentence case, 1 cm indent).

·      Level 4: 1.1.1.1. Detail Title (Cambria, 11 pt, Italics, Left Aligned, ALL CAPS, 1 cm indent).     

5.Tables and Figures

•                Style: Must conform to APA 7th Edition.

•                Placement: Embed near the first mention in the text.

•                Size: Maximum width of 500 pixels (5.25").

•                Referencing: Always refer to tables/figures by name (e.g., "As seen in Table 1") rather than "the table below/above."

•                Permissions: Authors are responsible for obtaining copyright permission for reproduced illustrations or long quotes.

Details such as page numbers, headers and footers should not be included in the articles.

6. Citations and References (APA 7th Edition)

All manuscripts must strictly adhere to the formatting standards of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), 7th Edition. Accuracy in citations ensures scholarly integrity and prevents plagiarism.

6.1. In-Text Citations

In-text citations link the ideas in your paper to the sources in your reference list. Use the author-date system.

• Narrative Citations: The author’s name appears as part of the sentence, followed by the year in parentheses.

Example: According to Korkmaz and Nel (2001), teacher education is evolving...

• Parenthetical Citations: Both the author and the year appear in parentheses at the end of the sentence.

Example: Research indicates that digital literacy is essential (Korkmaz & Nel, 2004).

• Three or More Authors: Use the first author’s surname followed by "et al." from the very first citation.

Example: Usta et al. (2011) argued... or (Usta et al., 2011).

• Indirect (Secondary) Sources: Mention the original work and cite the source you actually read.

Example: Johnson argued that... (as cited in Korkmaz, 2009, p. 71). Note: Use secondary sources sparingly.

6.2. The Reference List

The reference list provides the information necessary for readers to locate and retrieve any source cited in the body of the paper.

General Formatting Rules:

• Order: Alphabetical by the first author's surname.
• Hanging Indent: The first line of each entry is flush left; subsequent lines are indented 1 cm.
• Authors: List up to 20 authors. For 21 or more, list the first 19, use an ellipsis (...), and add the final author's name.
• DOI and URLs: Present DOIs as functional hyperlinks (e.g., https://doi.org/xxxxx). No period follows the DOI or URL.

6.3. Reference Examples by Source Type

A. Periodicals (Journal Articles)

• Format: Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of article. Title of Periodical, volume(issue), pp–pp. https://doi.org/xx.xxxxxxxxxx
• Example: Gokce, F. (2009). Behaviour of Turkish elementary school principals in the change process. Educational Management Administration & Leadership, 37(2), 198–215. https://doi.org/10.1177/1741143208100298

B. Books and Chapters

• Whole Book: Morrison, K. (1998). Management theories for educational change. Paul Chapman Publishing.
• Edited Book Chapter: Zeichner, K. (1982). Why need for teacher orientation? In G. Hall (Ed.), Beginning teacher orientation: Five dilemmas (pp. 25–35). University of Texas.

C. Dissertations and Theses

• Unpublished: Author, A. A. (Year). Title of thesis [Unpublished master’s thesis/doctoral dissertation]. Name of Institution.
• From Database: Linn, J. A. (2003). Active or avoidant: Two methods of resisting persuasion (Publication No. 3012345) [Doctoral dissertation, University of Arkansas]. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global.

D. Conference Proceedings & Symposiums

• Published Proceeding: Williams, J., & Seary, K. (2010). Bridging the divide. In J. Terrell (Ed.), Making the connections (pp. 104-116). Proceedings of the 9th Conference of the New Zealand Association of Bridging Educators, Wellington, NZ.

E. Online Sources

• Corporate/Government Report: Ministry of Health. (2014). Ebola: Information for the public. https://www.health.govt.nz/ebola-information-public

6.4. Summary Table for Quick Reference

7. Submission Requirements

To ensure a smooth peer-review process and avoid technical rejection, authors must prepare and submit three distinct files. All files should be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format via the online submission system.

7.1. File 1: The Title Page

This is a non-blind document containing all identifying information. It must include:

• Full Manuscript Title: Clear, concise, and matching the main document.
• Author Details: Full names, institutional affiliations, and department details for all contributors.
• Contact Information: Complete mailing address, telephone number, and professional email address for the Corresponding Author.
• ORCID IDs: A valid ORCID iD for every author listed.
• Biographical Note (Optional): A brief professional bio (50–100 words) if required by the specific call for papers.

7.2. File 2: The Blind Manuscript

This is the version sent to reviewers. It must not contain any information that identifies the authors or their institutions.

• Anonymization: Ensure names are removed from the text, acknowledgments, and document properties (Metadata).
• Content Order:
  1. Title: (Cambria, 12 pt, Bold, Max 15 words).
  2. Abstract: (150–250 words) providing a comprehensive summary of the study’s purpose, methodology, and results.
  3. Keywords: 3 to 5 terms for indexing.
  4. Main Body: (Introduction, Framework, Methodology, Findings, Discussion, and Conclusion).
  5. Tables/Figures: Embedded within the text at the first point of mention (Max width 500 pixels).
  6. References: Complete list in APA 7th style.

7.3. File 3: The Cover Letter

The cover letter is your opportunity to "pitch" your work to the Editor-in-Chief. It should include:

• Rationale: A brief explanation of why your research is significant and timely.
• Alignment: Specific details on how your manuscript fits within the scope of the journal (e.g., its contribution to the field of teacher education).
• Declarations: * Confirmation that the work is original and not under consideration elsewhere.
  • Statement that all authors have approved the final version.
  • Disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest.

7.4. Final Submission Checklist

Before clicking "Submit," please verify the following technical specifications:

Note to Authors: Manuscripts that do not meet these formal requirements (especially regarding APA 7th formatting and blind review protocols) will be returned to the author for correction before being sent to referees, which may delay publication.

Headings within the article should be bold, only the first letter of each word should be capitalized, aligned to the left, and no other formatting should be included.

In terms of spelling and punctuation, the Spelling Guide of the Turkish Language Association should be taken as basis, except for special cases required by the article or subject.

APA 7 should be used as the citation system in the article. There must be a bibliography at the end of the article.

The author must submit two referees to the journal, provided that they are Associate Professors or Professors.

When uploading article files to the system, authors must also upload the ethical declaration form and copyright transfer form. These forms can be downloaded below.