Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Bilim ve Teknoloji Dergisi

Sivas Cumhuriyet University Journal of Science and Technology (CUJAST) aims to publish original and current research studies in various engineering and natural science fields, targeting students, researchers, faculty members, and authors, and aims to reach broad audiences. CUJAST includes both experimental and theoretical studies, prioritizing the publication of articles related to rapidly advancing areas of science and technology. It also focuses on interdisciplinary methods and technologies.

Sivas Cumhuriyet University Journal of Science and Technology (CUJAST), engineering and natural sciences research articles encompassing experimental and numerical investigations, technical notes, and scientific reviews are within its scope. It expects submissions to demonstrate qualities such as originality of presented information, methodological innovation, or adding a new dimension to existing systems. The journal accepts scientific studies written in both English and Turkish. Submitted articles undergo evaluation by national and/or international referees, with the final decision made by the editor. The publication field of the journal covers all engineering and natural sciences disciplines.

Writing Rules

Sure, here is a summary of the formatting guidelines for preparing a manuscript for submission to Sivas Cumhuriyet University Journal of Science and Technology (CUJAST):

Font and Formatting:

Use 12-point Times New Roman font.
Justify the text on both sides.
Prefer italics, bold, or bold italics instead of underlined text.
Use double line spacing.
Leave a blank line between paragraphs and sections.
Leave a blank line between section headings and the text.
After periods, leave only one space.
Paper Layout:

Use A4 (210 × 297 mm) paper size.
Use 2.5 cm margins on all sides.
Number all pages consecutively.
Include continuous line numbering on the left side of each page.
Research articles should include the following sections: Turkish and English Abstracts, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion, Acknowledgments, References, Figures, Tables.
Title and Author Information:

Title should be in 14-point size, bold, centered.
Capitalize the first letter of each word in the title, except conjunctions.
Author names should be in 12-point size, full names (not abbreviated).
Use superscript numbers for author affiliations.
Author affiliations should be listed after names, and contact details of the corresponding author must be provided.
Abstract:

Both Turkish and English abstracts should not exceed 300 words.
They should not contain statistical significance data (e.g., P<0.05) or references.
Abbreviations and Units:

Use internationally recognized abbreviations (e.g., m for meter, kg for kilogram).
Use comma as the decimal symbol and dot as the group separator in Turkish text.
Graphics and Tables:

For Turkish articles, include English translations of titles in graphs and tables.
Tables should be formatted uniformly, with each value in its own cell.
Graphics should be suitable for journal format and not in image form.
References:

List all cited sources in alphabetical order by the author’s surname at the end of the article.
Use consistent citation style throughout (e.g., APA style).
Provide full details for each type of reference (journal articles, books, book chapters, conference papers, theses, internet sources).
These guidelines ensure consistency and readability of articles submitted to CUJAST.

Ethical Principles and Publication Policy

Sivas Cumhuriyet University Journal of Science and Technology (CUJAST), the publication process involves conscientious, systematic, and comprehensive procedures that should be handled efficiently and competently by publishers and editors. Maintaining high ethical standards in scientific publications is paramount, and the journal strives to work closely with authors and reviewers to uphold these standards. The ethical statement for Sivas Cumhuriyet University Journal of Science and Technology (CUJAST) is based on the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), available at www.publicationethics.org.