Geosound

Geosound (Earth Sciences) Journal is a publication of Çukurova University’s Department of Geological Engineering and has been published with great dedication since 1986. The primary aim of the journal is to contribute to the national and international development of disciplines related to earth sciences. Geosound is an international journal that features original studies, case reports, and new developments in all fields of earth sciences, including geology, geophysics, mining, geomorphology, geotechnics, hydrogeology, geostatistics, and more. Additionally, discussions related to articles published in Geosound are also included. The journal accepts articles written in both Turkish and English and is published twice a year, in June and December.

The journal Geosound encompasses all fields of earth sciences (geology, geophysics, mining, geomorphology, geotechnics, hydrogeology, geostatistics, etc.), publishing original studies, case presentations, and new developments conducted at national and international levels.

**WRITING RULES**

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**NATURE OF SUBMISSIONS**

The journal features original research, new developments, and case studies in various fields of Geosound (geology, geophysics, mining, and geomorphology). The main types of articles accepted are "Original Research Articles" and "Technical Notes." Supporting studies on existing techniques or preliminary results are accepted as Technical Notes. Technical Notes are generally shorter than full articles and do not require an abstract. In addition, "Critical Reviews," which critically examine previous studies or a topic while providing some contributions, and "Discussions" related to published articles, may also be submitted. However, Discussions related to Technical Notes are not included in the journal.

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**SUBMISSION OF ARTICLES**

Articles should be submitted via email. Submissions must consist of two Word documents: "Cover File" and "Main File."

The **Cover File** should include contact information (address, email, phone number) for all authors. The **Main File** should contain the title, abstract, keywords, main text, results, acknowledgments, and references. Tables and their descriptions, figure captions, and figures should also be included in the main file in the order they appear. The main file must have line numbers throughout the text. Additionally, translations of the title, figure captions, and table descriptions must be included in English (for Turkish articles) or Turkish (for English articles). The main file must be formatted according to the writing rules. Files should be prepared as Word documents.

The editorial board is not responsible for any loss of manuscripts, and authors are advised to keep a copy of their submissions.

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**PREPARATION OF ARTICLES**

The publication languages of the journal are Turkish and English. If the authors' native language is not Turkish, the editorial board will translate the title, abstract, and captions of tables and figures into Turkish. For articles in English, both British and American English are acceptable. Authors whose native language is not English are strongly advised to seek assistance from a native English speaker for grammar and style before submission.

Articles should generally be prepared following the format provided below:

(a) Title (in Turkish and English)
(b) Author names (in bold, all uppercase) and addresses (in italic, lowercase), with the corresponding author's email at the bottom left of the first page
(c) Abstract (in Turkish and English)
(d) Keywords (in Turkish and English)
(e) Introduction (purpose, scope, and methods)
(f) Main text (methods, materials studied, descriptions, analyses, etc.)
(g) "Results and Discussion" or "Discussion and Recommendations"
(h) Acknowledgments (if applicable)
(i) References
(j) Appendices (if applicable)
(k) Tables
(l) Figure Captions
(m) Figures
(n) Plates (if applicable)

Different levels of headings must be distinctly formatted, and all headings should be aligned to the left margin. Main headings should be in uppercase and bold. Subheadings (first and second levels) should be in lowercase (with the first letter of each word capitalized for first-level subheadings), bold for the first two levels, and italic for the third level. No numbers or letters should precede the headings.

The text (abstract, main text, acknowledgments, references, appendices, and figure captions) must be typed on one side of A4-sized pages (29.7 cm x 21 cm), with margins of at least 2.5 cm on all sides, 1.5 line spacing, and 12-point Arial font. All pages and lines (including headings) must be numbered consecutively.

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**ABSTRACT**

The abstract must provide concise information about the study (purpose, main findings) and should not exceed 300 words. References should not be cited in the abstract. Abstracts must be provided in both Turkish and English. For Turkish articles, the abstract in English (italicized) should follow the Turkish "Öz," and for English articles, the italicized Turkish "Öz" should follow the English abstract.

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**KEYWORDS**

Keywords reflecting the topic of the article (up to 7 words) should be listed below the abstract in both Turkish and English. Keywords must be written in lowercase (except for the first letter of the first keyword) and separated by commas in alphabetical order. Keywords are not required for Technical Notes and Discussions.

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**REFERENCES**

All references cited in the text, figures, and tables must be listed at the end of the text under the heading "REFERENCES." For single or two-author articles, references should be cited with the authors’ names (e.g., Barka and Cadinsky-Cade, 1988; Hudson, 1997). For articles with more than two authors, the first author’s name should be followed by "et al." (for English articles) or "vd." (for Turkish articles), with a comma separating the authors' names from the publication year (e.g., Vendeville et al., 1995; Vendeville vd., 1995).

In-text references must be listed in chronological order, separated by semicolons (e.g., “Various studies were conducted in the laboratory and field by Komar and Li (1986); Schmidt and Gintz (1995)”). For English articles, "and" and "et al." replace "ve" and "vd." in the above examples.

For cross-references, when citing a source that cannot be accessed directly but is mentioned in another source, both references should be cited in the text (e.g., Gamble, 1971; Franklin and Chandra, 1972).

Examples of citation formats for different types of references are provided in the original text.

GEOSOUND adheres to ethical principles in accepting and publishing articles. As part of this process, manuscripts are initially checked for plagiarism using Turnitin software. Manuscripts with more than 30% similarity or overlapping content with other publications without proper citation are not processed for peer review.

GEOSOUND aims to convey current scientific and technical advancements in geosciences to researchers and engineers. The journal covers theoretical/experimental and application-oriented studies related to geosciences. GEOSOUND accepts original and up-to-date scientific research and applications that have not been published elsewhere. Translations are not accepted. Articles can be in Turkish or English. Submissions, whether published or not, are not returned. The authority to publish articles lies with the editorial board.

The entire manuscript must be prepared digitally, in two copies (one without author names and affiliations) following the template provided on the journal’s website, and submitted electronically or via email. GEOSOUND is an open-access journal, and no fees are charged to authors for publication.

The decision to publish submitted articles is made by the Editor and the Editorial Board. They are bound by legal requirements concerning defamation, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. The Editor and the Editorial Board evaluate submissions impartially, free from ethnic, gender, religious, or political bias, and ensure that reviewers remain anonymous to authors. The information and ideas presented in submissions are kept confidential and are not used for personal gain.

### GEOSOUND JOURNAL ETHICAL POLICY

GEOSOUND complies with the rules set by the Higher Education Council of Turkey. The journal follows the guidelines recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) (https://publicationethics.org/) for authors, reviewers, and editors, as outlined below.

The Editorial Board acts in accordance with COPE rules when encountering violations of scientific research and publication ethics, such as plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, citation manipulation, data forgery, duplicate publication, salami slicing, unethical authorship, misleading statements, or failure to adhere to ethical guidelines in human and animal research.

#### Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a clear violation of scientific ethics and may also constitute a copyright infringement punishable by law. All submissions are checked for plagiarism. Any manuscript showing signs of plagiarism will be rejected.

#### Conflict of Interest and Funding
Authors must disclose any financial or other significant conflicts of interest that may have influenced their work, either before the reference section or in a separate statement.

#### Open Access Policy
GEOSOUND is an open-access journal and does not charge authors for publishing articles.

#### Self-Archiving Policy
GEOSOUND allows authors to publish the post-print (accepted version) or PDF of their articles in institutional or non-commercial subject repositories, as well as on the journal’s website (including social networking sites).

#### Copyright
Authors retain copyright to their published articles and may use them as permitted. Full bibliographic details (authors, article title, journal title, volume, issue, pages) of the original publication must be provided. Authors grant the publisher the right to publish, reuse, and distribute the article in all formats and media, with proper attribution to the original publication.

#### Disclaimer
The views expressed in published works do not represent those of the Editors. Authors bear legal and ethical responsibility for the ideas expressed in their articles. The publisher assumes no responsibility for any adverse outcomes. In the event of any compensation claims, the Publisher cannot be held legally responsible.

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### Authors’ Ethical Responsibilities

1. Authors must prepare their work in accordance with the writing rules provided at [https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/geosound/writing-rules](https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/geosound/writing-rules) and submit the copyright transfer form provided by the DergiPark system interface along with the manuscript.
2. Submitted articles must be original work by the author(s).
3. Manuscripts must not have been previously published or submitted to multiple journals simultaneously.
4. Any potential conflicts of interest must be clearly disclosed.
5. If an error is discovered in the submitted manuscript, authors must promptly notify the Editor with corrections.
6. Studies involving human or animal subjects must comply with national and international laws and guidelines, with appropriate approvals documented in the “Material and Method” section. Relevant ethics approval documents must be uploaded to the system during submission, if required.
7. Authors must indicate whether specific permissions were required for their research. If conducted within an institution, details such as the date and approval/reference number must be explicitly stated.
8. All sources of support must be acknowledged in the acknowledgment section of the manuscript.
9. Individuals who did not contribute intellectually or practically to the study must not be listed as authors. Contributions from non-authors should be acknowledged in a footnote or acknowledgment section.
10. Authors must ensure the accuracy of their data, maintain organized records, and provide access to data upon request.
11. Requests to add/remove authors or change author order during the evaluation process must be submitted to the editorial board with approval from all authors.
12. Authors guarantee that the manuscript will not be published elsewhere after publication in GEOSOUND.
13. Authors confirm that the manuscript contains no false or unlawful statements and does not infringe on the rights of third parties. The Editor and Publisher are not legally responsible for any compensation claims.
14. Submissions must include sufficient detail and references to verify claims made, and the deliberate presentation of false claims constitutes a violation of ethical standards.
15. Authors wishing to include previously published figures, tables, or materials must obtain appropriate permissions or credit the source. Without such proof, the material will be considered the authors’ own work.

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### Editors’ Ethical Responsibilities

1. The Editor must evaluate submitted works based on content, with no favoritism, and ensure an objective and fair process.
2. Editors must guide reviewers and provide the requested information during the review process.
3. Peer reviews must follow a double-blind process.
4. Editors must remind and take measures to ensure reviewers provide timely, impartial, and scientific evaluations.
5. Editors must address complaints from reviewers, authors, and readers in an open and transparent manner.
6. All manuscripts must be evaluated based on intellectual content, regardless of the author’s gender, race, ethnicity, religion, citizenship, or political values.
7. Editors must maintain confidentiality regarding submitted manuscripts.
8. Editors must disclose any conflicts of interest observed regarding submitted works.
9. The Editorial Board is responsible for the decision to publish based on peer reviews, as well as the journal's editorial policies and legal measures against plagiarism, defamation, and copyright infringement.

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### Reviewers’ Ethical Responsibilities

1. Reviewers must contribute to the decision-making process by objectively reviewing the manuscript in a timely manner and accepting only works within their expertise.
2. Reviewers must provide constructive feedback to improve the manuscript's quality and thoroughly examine the work. Comments must be written constructively and respectfully.
3. If a conflict of interest is present, reviewers must inform the Editor and decline to review the manuscript.
4. Reviewers must maintain confidentiality and report any violations of the double-blind review process to the Editor.
5. Information obtained during the review process must not be used for personal or third-party benefit, nor to disadvantage others or damage their reputation.  

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