AUTHOR GUIDELINES
Articles are directly forwarded to referees through the DergiPark system. To ensure author-referee confidentiality, the manuscript must not contain any marks, symbols, or documents identifying the author(s). Therefore, neither the file name nor the text should include the author’s name(s). The publication process begins after the Copyright Transfer Form is completed and signed by the author(s) and submitted along with the manuscript file and title page.
The article must be formatted according to the principles stated in the Writing Rules section on the Hars Akademi journal website and placed into the provided template. The article should be sent only after being placed into the template.
Layout Template
https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/journal-file/35151
Hars Akademi is published twice a year, in June and December. The submission deadlines are June 1 for the June issue and December 1 for the December issue. This may vary for special/supplementary or commemorative issues.
In addition, authors cannot submit articles for publication in consecutive issues. In such cases, the most recently submitted article will not be processed.
The editor may make necessary formal and linguistic edits to the articles submitted to the journal. The author must then continue the process based on the file received from the language editor.
Page Layout
Manuscripts should be prepared using Microsoft Word with the following page setup:
Paper Size: A4, Portrait
Top Margin: 2.5 cm
Bottom Margin: 2.5 cm
Left Margin: 3 cm
Right Margin: 2.5 cm
Font: Times New Roman
Style: Normal
Size (main text): 10 pt
Size (footnotes): 8 pt
Tables/figures: 8 pt
Paragraph Spacing: Before 6 pt, After 0 pt (0 pt before and after in tables and figures)
First Line Indent: 1 cm
Line Spacing: 1.15
Manuscripts should include the following sections in order: abstract, keywords, English abstract, English keywords, introduction, main text, conclusion, references, and appendices (if any). Section and subsection headings should not be numbered.
Title
The article title, consisting of a maximum of 10–12 words, should be written in 12-point, uppercase, bold, and centered letters. The title must be provided in both Turkish and English. The English title should appear in 12-point, uppercase, bold, and centered font below the Turkish abstract and above the English abstract.
Author Information
(After the review process) The author(s)’ name(s) should appear under the title (without academic titles), centered, bold, with only the first letters capitalized. In a footnote attached to the title, the author’s academic title, institution, city (and country, if outside Turkey), and email address should be provided.
Academic Titles
Professor (Prof. Dr.), Associate Professor (Doç. Dr.), Assistant Professor (Dr. Öğr. Üyesi), Lecturer (Öğr. Gör.), Research Assistant (Arş. Gör.).
Abstract
Both Turkish and English abstracts should be written in 9-point font, between 100–200 words, indented 1 cm from the right and left margins. Keywords should consist of 3–5 words; except for proper nouns, the first letters should be lowercase and separated by commas. Under the Turkish abstract, “Anahtar Sözcükler” should be listed, and under the English abstract, “Keywords” should be listed.
Tables
Tables should be single-spaced and written in 8-point font. The table title should be left-aligned, bold, with only the first letter capitalized.
Captions Under Visuals and Photographs
Captions under photographs or visuals should be written in 8-point font, single-spaced. These should be numbered as (URL 1), (URL 2), etc. The same numbering should be used in the references section, including access dates:
URL 1. https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/hars [Accessed: 30.09.2025].
URL 2. https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/hars/writing-rules [Accessed: 30.09.2025].
Abbreviations
Abbreviations used in articles should comply with the spelling rules of the Turkish Language Association (TDK).
References
Primary sources should be prioritized over secondary ones to enhance research quality and accessibility. Authors are responsible for the accuracy of all references. Unused sources should not be listed in the references.
Citations must be accurate and compatible with the main text. Long quotations that overshadow the author’s arguments should be avoided. Common knowledge does not require citation.
References for articles submitted to Hars Akademi must follow the APA (American Psychological Association) 6th Edition format. The references section should be titled “Kaynakça,” in 9-point font, justified, bold, and with 1.15 line spacing.
In-Text Citations
Two types of citations exist: direct and indirect. Direct quotations must remain unchanged, enclosed in quotation marks, and italicized. Quotations exceeding 40 words should be formatted as indented blocks (1 cm from both sides).
Deletions within a quotation should be indicated with an ellipsis in square brackets ([…]), and insertions or explanations should also be enclosed in square brackets ([]).
Each quotation must be followed by a source citation in APA style, including the author’s surname, publication date, and page number:
(Türk 2018: 64)
(Nâzım Hikmet 1932: 15)
(Yılmaz, Türk 1999: 10)
(Türk 2017 a: 24)
(Türk 2017 b: 71)
If two works by the same author from the same year are cited, they should be labeled “a,” “b,” “c,” etc.
For multiple sources, list them alphabetically by author surname: (Maden 2016; Türk 2017; Yılmaz 2008).
If a source is cited through another author, use “Akt.” (Trans.).
Footnotes
Footnotes are used for explanations or additional references and should be numbered consecutively. Font size: 8 pt.
In biographical footnotes, an asterisk (*) should be used instead of a number. The author’s name and surname need not be repeated. The author’s title, department, institution, and email address should be provided.
If the research is derived from another study or project, this should be stated in a footnote at the beginning.
Footnote bibliographic entries should follow these formats:
• Book: Author’s name, Title, Date, Place, Publisher, Page.
• Article: Author’s name, “Title,” Journal Name, Year, Volume, Issue, Date, Page.
• Thesis/Seminar/Paper: Author’s name, Date, Title, Type, University/Institute, City.
Multiple sources should be separated by semicolons (;).
All footnote sources must also appear in the reference list.
WRITING REFERENCES
Book and journal titles must be italicized.
Books
Single Author:
Surname, Name (Year). Title. Place: Publisher.
Tanpınar, Ahmet Hamdi (1969). Edebiyat Üzerine Makaleler. İstanbul: Millî Eğitim Bakanlığı Yayınları.
Çelik, Yakup (2006). Şubat Yolcusu – Attilâ İlhan’ın Şiiri. Ankara: Akçağ Yayınları.
Multiple Authors:
Surname, Name; Surname, Name (Year). Title. Place: Publisher.
Eyuboğlu, Sabahattin; İpşiroğlu, Mazhar Şevket (1972). Avrupa Resminde Gerçek Duygusu. İstanbul: İstanbul Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi Yayınları.
Edited Books:
Surname, Name (Ed.) (Year). Title. Place: Publisher.
Korkmaz, Ramazan (Ed.) (2007). Yeni Türk Edebiyatı El Kitabı (1839–2000) (4th ed.). Ankara: Grafiker Yayınları.
Translated/Prepared Works:
Surname, Name (Year). Title, (Trans./Ed. Name Surname). Place: Publisher.
Forster, Edward Morgan (1985). Roman Sanatı (Trans. Ünal Aytür). İstanbul: Adam Yayınları.
Journal Articles:
Surname, Name (Date). “Title,” Journal Name, Vol., No., pp.
Türk, Hatem (2013). “Ahanda’dan Karacaahmet'e 80 Yıllık Bir Şiirin Öyküsü,” Karadeniz Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 5(9), pp. 87–102.
Online Journals:
Türk, Hatem (June 2018). “Türkçü Bir Kadın Hareketi: Ayşe Dergisi,” Hars Akademi, No. 1, pp. 39–56. https://dergipark.org.tr/en/download/article-file/496074 [Accessed: 23.12.2019].
Theses:
Surname, Name (Year). Title. Type of Thesis. City: University, Institute.
Türk, Hatem (2010). Hasan Hüseyin Korkmazgil’in Hayatı, Edebî Kişiliği ve Eserleri Üzerine Bir Araştırma. PhD Dissertation. Erzurum: Atatürk University, Institute of Social Sciences.
Encyclopedia Entries:
Surname, Name (Ed.) (Year). “Entry Title,” Encyclopedia Name (Vol. No). City: Publisher.
Tural, Sadık (Ed.) (2007). “Regü, Şükrü Enis,” Türk Dünyası Edebiyatçıları Ansiklopedisi (Vol. 7). Ankara: Atatürk Kültür Merkezi Yayını.
Conference Papers:
Surname, Name (Date). “Paper Title,” Paper Presented at Conference Name, University, City.
Türk, Hatem (08–09 March 2018). “Türkçü Bir Kadın Hareketi: Ayşe Dergisi,” Paper presented at II. National Women’s Symposium, Giresun University, Giresun.

Hars Akademi International Journal of Culture, Art, and Architecture, which began publication in June 2018, is published twice a year in June and December. The journal’s abbreviated name is Hars Akademi. The journal adheres to research and publication ethics and follows the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines, including the “Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors” and “Code of Conduct for Journal Publishers.”
Hars Akademi aims to support studies in the fields of culture, art, and architecture, taking the fundamental values of Turkish culture as its foundation. The journal welcomes all submissions examining topics that constitute and contribute to culture, including architecture, language, literature, history, geography, sociology, fine arts, and folkloric elements such as clothing.
All parties involved in the publication process (authors, editorial board, and reviewers) are required to make decisions in accordance with ethical behavior standards. To ensure high ethical standards, Hars Akademi has developed international guidelines for all parties and expects adherence. As a publisher, Hars Akademi takes its supervisory role seriously and acknowledges its ethical and other responsibilities.
Copyright
The views and scientific responsibilities expressed in articles accepted for publication belong to the authors; Hars Akademi cannot be held responsible. Authors must agree to waive their copyright and transfer the copyright of their work to Hars Akademi upon submission for evaluation. This is done by completing the “Copyright Transfer Form” electronically and submitting it with the manuscript through the DergiPark system.
International Standards for the Editorial Board
Editorial board members and editors are expected to voluntarily adhere to international standards outlined by COPE (https://publicationethics.org/). The board must maintain confidentiality regarding all submitted manuscripts and strive to meet the needs of both authors and readers. They should work to enhance the journal’s quality, emphasize scientific integrity and originality, and be prepared to publish corrections, retractions, clarifications, or apologies when necessary. The final decision on publication rests with the journal editor.
International Standards for Authors
All authors submitting to Hars Akademi are expected to comply with COPE’s ethical principles. Authors must confirm the originality of their work. Plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, redundant publication, and other unethical practices are strictly prohibited. Authors must not harm participants physically or legally, must avoid psychological abuse, ensure confidentiality, and identify any sponsors supporting the research.
Authors must avoid including names in the manuscript or file names and must properly cite all sources. If a significant error is discovered in a published work, authors must immediately inform the editor and cooperate in correcting or retracting the manuscript. Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest. Manuscript submissions and all processes are conducted electronically. Manuscripts must not have been published elsewhere or be under consideration by another journal; however, unpublished conference presentations may be submitted with appropriate footnote disclosure. Authors must follow the journal’s writing guidelines; non-compliance may result in editorial intervention or deferral to the next issue.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism reports are generated by DergiPark. Manuscripts exceeding a 20% similarity threshold will be returned to the author.
International Standards for Reviewers
Reviewers, upon accepting the invitation, are expected to voluntarily comply with COPE’s ethical principles. They must maintain confidentiality, alert the editorial board to any reasons for rejecting a manuscript, and evaluate the manuscript objectively based on originality, significance, and relevance. Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest. The editor carefully monitors submitted manuscripts to prevent misconduct, and authors are responsible for corrections or retractions if misconduct is identified.
The journal employs a double-blind peer review system. Reviewers complete requested information on evaluation forms, which is never shared with authors. Manuscripts are sent to reviewers without alterations except for formatting. Identifying information about authors is removed to ensure confidentiality. Manuscripts receiving positive reports from two reviewers proceed to publication; in case of disagreement, a third reviewer may be consulted. Reviewers may be reassigned if they fail to complete evaluations in the allotted time. Reviews for translations, reports, interviews, and similar submissions are also conducted by reviewers. Based on reviewer feedback, decisions may be: accept, accept with revisions, revise and resubmit, or reject. Authors must complete required revisions before publication.
Approval Policy
Authors must follow ethical and legal standards and inform participants about:
• The study and its purpose; participation is voluntary and participants may withdraw at any time without penalty.
• Procedures and methods; contact information for questions.
• Potential risks and benefits; confidentiality measures.
Artificial Intelligence Policy
1. Author Responsibilities: AI tools cannot be listed as authors. Authors must disclose AI use transparently and detail its scope. Originality, accuracy, and scientific evaluation remain the author’s responsibility. Direct inclusion of AI-generated content in the main text is prohibited.
2. Editor and Reviewer Responsibilities: Submission of manuscripts to AI platforms is strictly forbidden and considered unethical. Editors and reviewers must enforce ethical procedures if AI use is suspected and verify author disclosures. AI tools may only be used with explicit journal approval within defined limits.
3. Permitted AI Use: AI may be used for conceptual diagrams, visual explanations, and data visualization, ensuring accurate and clear representation.
4. Prohibited AI Use: AI cannot be used to write core manuscript sections (abstract, introduction, discussion) or generate research findings, analyses, citations, or references; these must be completed by authors.
5. Sanctions for Violation: Undisclosed or improper AI use will result in manuscript rejection. Post-publication detection may lead to corrections or retraction. Repeated or serious violations may prevent future submissions.
Open Access Policy
Hars Akademi is an open-access journal. Users or institutions may freely access, read, download, copy, search, and link to full-text content without prior permission from the publisher or author. Content and visuals may be used with proper citation.