INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS
All manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the journal’s online submission system. Submissions sent via email or alternative channels are not accepted. Authors are responsible for ensuring that all required files (manuscript, figures, supplementary material, cover letter) are uploaded correctly and that the submission is complete before finalizing the process.
By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that the work is original, has not been published previously, and is not under consideration by another journal. Practices such as duplicate submission, redundant publication, or inappropriate use of others’ work may lead to withdrawal of the manuscript in accordance with publication ethics. The journal screens all submissions for similarity prior to peer review. Manuscripts that fail originality requirements may be rejected without review.
The journal accepts the following article types:
• Original Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Special Issue Articles (by invitation or call)
Each article type must adhere to the journal’s formatting and structural requirements as outlined in the Manuscript Preparation section.
• Pre-check (scope + formatting)
All submissions undergo an initial editorial screening to verify:
• Alignment with the journal’s aims and scope,
• Compliance with formatting and structural guidelines,
• Language quality sufficient for scientific evaluation,
• Presence of required statements (ethics, conflicts of interest, data availability, funding, permissions).
Manuscripts that do not meet these basic requirements may be returned to authors for correction or rejected prior to peer review.
Authors should enter their full names, institutional affiliations, and email addresses exactly as they wish them to appear in the published article. Affiliations must include department, institution, city, and country information. All authors listed must have contributed meaningfully to the work.
One author must be clearly designated as the corresponding author. This individual will be responsible for all communication with the Editorial Office during submission, peer review, revision, and publication. The corresponding author should ensure that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the submitted version of the manuscript.
Authors are asked to provide a brief statement describing each contributor’s role in the study (e.g., conceptualization, methodology, analysis, writing). This information promotes transparency and helps accurately reflect individual contributions.
If artificial intelligence or AI-assisted tools were used during manuscript preparation, data processing, image enhancement, or language editing, authors should include a brief disclosure indicating the nature and extent of their use. Authors remain fully responsible for verifying the accuracy and integrity of any content produced or modified with such tools.
All accepted manuscripts are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. This license allows others to share, adapt, and reuse the published work, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original authors. During submission, authors are asked to confirm that they understand and agree to the licensing terms applied by the journal.
If the manuscript includes previously published figures, tables, images, or other content owned by third parties, authors are responsible for obtaining written permission from the copyright holder before submission. Documentation of permission should be uploaded as a supplementary file. Authors should ensure that all reused materials are clearly acknowledged within the manuscript.
Authors may share their manuscript on reputable preprint servers both before and after submission. Posting a preprint does not affect the peer-review process or editorial evaluation. After acceptance, authors may archive the accepted version (postprint) on institutional repositories, personal websites, or subject-based archives, provided that the final published version is cited and the DOI is included.
Authors are asked to include a brief Data Availability Statement indicating where the data supporting the findings of the study can be accessed, or explaining any justified restrictions on data sharing. Examples include openly available datasets, data available upon reasonable request, or limitations due to ethical, legal, or confidentiality considerations.
Supplementary materials that support the main text—such as datasets, additional figures or tables, methodological details, or multimedia files—may be submitted as separate files during the online submission process. Each supplementary file should be clearly labeled and referenced within the manuscript. Authors should ensure that all supplementary content is relevant, well-organized, and prepared in commonly accessible formats.
5. Publication Fees
ESTUSCIENCE-SE does not charge authors any fees for the submission, processing, or publication of manuscripts. All publication costs are fully supported by Eskişehir Technical University, ensuring that authors face no financial barriers throughout the publication process.
6. After Submission
Following submission, the corresponding author will receive confirmation that the manuscript has been successfully received. All communication regarding editorial evaluation, reviewer assignments, and decision notifications will be conducted through the journal’s online system. Authors are encouraged to check their emails and system notifications regularly to ensure timely responses.
If revisions are requested, authors will be provided with the reviewers’ comments and specific guidance from the Editorial Office. Revised manuscripts should be submitted through the online system together with a detailed response document explaining how each comment has been addressed. Authors are asked to return revisions within the indicated timeframe or inform the editor if additional time is needed.
After acceptance, the corresponding author will receive page proofs for final review. Proof corrections should be limited to minor typographical or formatting adjustments. Substantive changes to the content are not permitted at this stage. Authors are kindly requested to review proofs carefully and return them within the specified deadline to avoid delays in publication.
Once the corrected proofs are approved, the manuscript enters the production queue and is prepared for online publication. Articles are assigned a DOI and made available open access under the journal’s licensing terms. Authors will receive a notification once the final version of the article is published.
Authors retain the copyright to their published work. By publishing in the journal, authors allow the journal to publish, archive, and disseminate the article under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY) license. The use of the CC BY 4.0 license ensures compliance with the open access policies of funders, institutions, and international repositories. The articles published in the Eskişehir Technical University Journal of Science and Technology A - Applied Sciences and Engineering are made immediately and permanently open access. All published articles are freely available online to read, distribute, download, and reuse.
A Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) licence grants wide reuse rights for authors and users alike:
• Share, copy and redistribute the material in any format,
• Adapt, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose.
For this license it’s important to give appropriate credit to the original author(s), to provide a link to the license, and to indicate any changes made. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submitted articles comply with the journal's copyright and licensing policies.8. Acceptance and Rejection Criteria
The Eskişehir Technical University Journal of Science and Technology A - Applied Sciences and Engineering is an international, peer-reviewed journal focused on publishing high-quality, original research in applied sciences and engineering. To ensure the integrity, transparency, and quality of its publication process, the journal fully adheres to the ethical principles and international academic publishing standards established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Manuscript Pre-Evaluation
All manuscripts submitted to our journals are pre-evaluated in terms of their relevance to the journal's scope, language, compliance with writing instructions, suitability for science, and originality by taking into account the current legal requirements regarding copyright infringement and plagiarism. Manuscripts that do not meet the author's instructions may be rejected without peer review.Peer Review Process
Scientific manuscripts that pass the initial evaluation are evaluated by editors and referees who are experts in their fields. The Editor-in-Chief may assign the manuscript to an Associate Editor or personally manage the editorial and review process. Editors may also appoint referees to evaluate the article and base their decisions on the referees' reports. The evaluation process is subject to a double-blind peer-review process. The peer-review process evaluates the scientific soundness and methodological rigor of the article; the innovation and contribution to the field; the logical structure and consistency of the arguments; the relevance and accuracy of the citations; and the ethical integrity of the research. The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision regarding publication.Acceptance Criteria
A manuscript may be accepted for publication if it demonstrates originality and contributes new knowledge, perspectives, or methods to the relevant field. An appropriate and clear methodology should be employed to ensure the validity and reliability of the research findings. Results and conclusions must be presented clearly and logically. Additionally, the article must comply with established ethical publishing standards and relevant guidelines. Finally, acceptance is contingent upon receiving positive evaluations from qualified reviewers.Rejection Criteria
A manuscript can be rejected for a variety of reasons at any stage of the editorial process. The primary reasons for rejection are that the topic is outside the journal's scope or that the research lacks novelty, significance, or scientific merit. Rejection can also occur if the manuscript's methodology is deemed inadequate or if it does not provide sufficient data to support its conclusions. Failure to comply with submission guidelines or formatting requirements can also lead to rejection. Articles with poor language quality or complex presentation may also be rejected. Manuscripts that fail to comply with the journal’s ethical standards and publication policies may be rejected at any stage of the editorial process. Negative reviews from reviewers that indicate the manuscript is unsuitable for publication will also result in rejection by editorial decision. Finally, if authors fail to adequately address reviewer or editor feedback during the revision process, the manuscript may be rejected.
Submissions for publication undergo review by the Editor-in-Chief in line with the guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Articles are welcome for publication under the condition that they have not been previously published and are not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Authors must confirm that neither the manuscript nor its primary contents have been previously published or submitted for publication in another journal.
The post publication process of the Eskişehir Technical University Journal of Science and Technology A - Applied Sciences and Engineering is carried out in accordance with COPE guidelines. According to the COPE Position Statement on Editorial Independence, editors are responsible for decisions regarding journal content and, when necessary, for making post-publication changes, such as expressing concerns. Expressing concerns may serve as an interim notification, followed by a correction or withdrawal.
When post-publication critiques are submitted to the journal for publication, the original authors of the critiqued article are invited to write a "response" or "reply." During this process, both the critique and the response may undergo peer review. The article may be revised, and if both the critique and the response are accepted and published, they will be indexed in bibliographic databases. COPE guidelines are used as a reference for considerations in evaluating post-publication critiques. The journal has a clearly defined and transparent policy for evaluating critiques, which is included in the "Post Publication Policy" section and “Instructions For Authors”.
If a post-publication review submitted to the journal is potentially defamatory or libelous, the Editorial Office will consult with the legal department to give the reviewer an opportunity to review their potentially defamatory writing. If the review's content is confirmed as defamatory/libelous and sufficient changes are not made to correct it, the review will be rejected.
Authors are encouraged to prepare their manuscripts using the official journal template. The template ensures consistency in formatting, section organization, headings, and reference style. Using the template at the initial submission stage helps facilitate the editorial screening and review processes.
Manuscripts should be submitted in an editable file format (such as Microsoft Word). All text, tables, and figures should be embedded or clearly referenced within the manuscript. Authors should structure the document according to the guidelines in Section 2.2 Manuscript Structure, ensuring that each required section is included and clearly labeled.
Manuscripts must be written in clear, academically appropriate English. Authors are encouraged to ensure grammatical accuracy, clarity of expression, and consistency in terminology.
All measurements should be reported using SI units. Symbols, formulas, and abbreviations should be used consistently and defined at first mention. Scientific names, chemical formulas, and technical nomenclature should follow accepted conventions.
The manuscript is generally expected to follow the structure outlined below, which supports clarity and facilitates a smooth review process.
The title page should clearly present the full title of the manuscript, followed by the names and institutional affiliations of all authors. Affiliations must include department, institution, city, and country. One author should be designated as the corresponding author, and their email address must be provided to ensure smooth communication throughout the editorial and publication processes.
The abstract should summarize the essential elements of the study, including its purpose, the main methods employed, key results, and principal conclusions. It should be written as a single paragraph, typically not exceeding 300 words. Citations, abbreviations that are not defined, and non-essential details should be avoided. A well-constructed abstract helps readers and reviewers quickly understand the focus and value of the work.
Authors should provide three to five keywords that accurately represent the main themes, methodologies, or application areas of the study.
The introduction should offer sufficient background to contextualize the research problem, explaining its relevance within the broader scientific field. It should outline existing knowledge, highlight gaps or challenges the study aims to address, and clearly state the objectives or hypotheses.
This section should describe the materials, experimental design, data collection procedures, analytical techniques, and statistical methods used in the study. The level of detail should enable other researchers to replicate the work or validate its findings. When established methods are used, appropriate references should be provided; when new methods are introduced, they should be explained thoroughly.
The results section should present the main findings of the study in a clear, objective, and well-organized manner. Tables, figures, and other illustrative materials may be used to support the narrative and improve clarity. This section should focus on reporting observations without interpretation, ensuring that the data speaks for itself before analysis is provided in the discussion.
The discussion should interpret the results in the context of existing literature, highlighting their significance, implications, and relation to previous studies. Authors may also discuss potential limitations, unexpected findings, and directions for future research.
The conclusion should concisely summarize the study’s key outcomes and their broader implications. This section may also highlight potential applications, recommendations, or avenues for further investigation. Authors should ensure that conclusions are evidence-based and supported by the results presented.
Acknowledgments may be used to recognize individuals, institutions, or organizations that contributed to the study but do not meet authorship criteria. Funding sources, grant numbers, or institutional support should also be mentioned clearly when applicable.
Authors should include a brief statement disclosing any potential conflicts of interest or confirming that none exist.
For studies involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data, authors should provide the name of the ethics committee that approved the study, approval number, and a brief confirmation that the research adhered to relevant ethical guidelines. If ethics approval was not required, authors may include a short explanatory statement.
A Data Availability Statement should be included to inform readers where the data supporting the findings can be accessed, or to explain any justified restrictions.
The reference list should include all sources cited in the manuscript and should follow the journal’s prescribed citation style. Authors should ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
Figures and tables should be prepared clearly, numbered consecutively, and referenced in the text. Each figure and table must include an informative caption that explains its content. Authors should ensure that the visual elements submitted are readable and prepared at a quality suitable for digital publication. When applicable, editable versions of figures (such as vector formats) may be requested during production. Detailed formatting instructions for figures, tables, and captions are provided in the journal template.
Figures and tables should be numbered consecutively in the order they appear in the manuscript. Each figure and table should be cited in the text using its designated number to ensure consistency.
Every figure and table must include a concise caption that describes its content. Captions should be placed below figures and above tables. Abbreviations or symbols used in the visuals should be defined either in the caption or in a note accompanying the table or figure.
Images, photographs, and graphical elements should be submitted at a resolution suitable for high-quality digital publication. Graphics should be clear and legible, with no pixelation or distortion when viewed at typical reading size.
Figures may be submitted in common image formats such as JPEG, TIFF, or PNG. Tables should be prepared directly in the manuscript file rather than inserted as images. If figures include complex graphics, authors may submit additional files in PDF or vector-based formats.
When figures contain diagrams, charts, or other elements that may need adjustments during production, authors should provide an editable version if available. Editable files help ensure accurate rendering during layout and typesetting.
References should follow the citation style indicated in the journal template. In-text citations must use numerical referencing, and the reference list should appear in the order of citation. Authors are asked to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness in all reference entries. Examples of reference formats for journals, books, conference proceedings, and theses are provided within the template.
Citations within the text should follow a numerical system. Each reference should be indicated by a number in square brackets corresponding to its position in the reference list. The same number should be used throughout the manuscript for repeated citations of the same source.
References should be listed at the end of the manuscript in the order in which they first appear in the text. Each reference number should correspond to a single entry in the list.