For detailed information about the journal's submission procedures, peer-review process, publication policies, and ethical standards, please refer to the "Ethical Principles and Publication Policy" page. Authors are strongly encouraged to review these guidelines carefully before submitting a manuscript to ensure full compliance with the journal's requirements.
Manuscripts submitted for consideration must be original and must not have been previously published or presented in any electronic or print medium. If the manuscript has been previously presented at a conference or similar event, authors must provide complete details of the presentation, including the name, date, and location of the event.
Article Submission Process:
MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
1. Submission Platform: Manuscripts must be submitted only via the journal’s online submission and evaluation system.
Submissions through other channels or by non-authors will not be considered.
2. Required Documents for Initial Submission:
3. Manuscript Preparation:
Submissions should comply with the journal template ("Journal Template" should be consulted). Authors should not include their names or contact information in the manuscript when adapting it to the template, and the format must not be altered. The editorial board will reject (return) manuscripts that do not comply with the journal template.
Overview: Works submitted for publication must not exceed 30 pages, including attachments and bibliography. The text must be in Word format using the "Arial" font. The margins should be as follows: left 2 cm, right 2 cm, top 3 cm, and bottom 3 cm.
Title: Turkish and English titles should be written in Arial, 12-point font, bold, and capital letters. The title should be placed above the Turkish and English abstract sections.
Author Name(s) and Address(es): The author(s) of the article should be written in bold and centered under the main title, with the last name in capital letters. If applicable, the academic title, institution, and email address should be included in a footnote at the bottom of the first page in 9-point font. The responsible author and their email address should be indicated.
Abstract: Include an abstract in both English and Turkish on the first page of the article. The abstract should not exceed 150 words and must include 3 to 5 keywords. The abstract should be written with single-line spacing and 10-point font, with no indentation. The title "Abstract" should be in bold capital letters and left-aligned with zero spacing before and after. Keywords should be in bold and separated by commas.
Section Headings: Section and subheadings should be written in 10-point font, bold, and non-italicized format. Only the first letter of each word should be capitalized. Number the titles using a decimal system (e.g., 1., 1.1., 1.1.1.).
Main Text: The main text should be written in 10-point font with justified alignment. Leave 6-point spacing before and after paragraphs, with single-line spacing. Page numbers should be centered at the bottom of each page.
MANUSCRIPT TYPES
The journal accepts a range of article types that contribute to scholarly discourse in the field of art, visual culture, and related interdisciplinary areas. Each article type has specific structural and stylistic expectations, as well as a word count range (excluding abstracts, keywords, references, and figure/table captions).
We encourage authors to carefully select the most appropriate article type for their work, as each category serves a distinct purpose within the journal’s mission of promoting academic excellence, critical engagement, and innovative perspectives in the arts.
1. Research Articles
Research articles are expected to present original scholarly investigations that contribute new knowledge, theoretical insights, or methodological advancements in the field of art and related disciplines. Submissions may be based on empirical data, qualitative or quantitative methods, archival research, or critical theory.
Manuscripts must include a structured abstract (in both English and Turkish), keywords, introduction, methodology, findings, discussion, conclusion, and references. Authors should clearly articulate the research question, contextual framework, methods employed, and the significance of the findings.
Word count: 5,000–8,000 words
2. Review Articles
Review articles aim to provide a critical synthesis of existing scholarship on a specific topic within the art field. These submissions should not merely summarize prior work but rather engage analytically with the literature to identify gaps, raise new questions, or propose future research directions.
Manuscripts should include an unstructured abstract that summarizes the scope, central arguments, and key findings of the review. Authors are encouraged to organize the article thematically or chronologically, depending on the subject matter.
Word count: 4,000–7,000 words
3. Book or Exhibition Reviews
This section features short critical reviews of recent books, exhibition catalogues, or curated exhibitions that are relevant to contemporary debates in art, art history, and visual culture. Reviews should go beyond description, offering a thoughtful assessment of the publication or exhibition’s contribution to the field.
No abstract or keywords are required. However, the review should be well-structured and provide necessary bibliographic information at the beginning (for books) or exhibition details (for exhibitions).
Word count: 1,000–2,000 words
4. Interviews
Interviews with artists, curators, critics, or scholars are welcome, particularly when they offer unique insights into creative processes, curatorial practices, or theoretical positions. Interviews should aim to contribute to academic dialogue and contextual understanding within the field.
An introductory text of 150–300 words must precede the interview, offering context, background on the interviewee, and the relevance of the conversation to the journal’s scope. No abstract is required. The interview itself may be edited for clarity and length but should retain the tone and voice of both interviewer and interviewee.
Word count: 2,000–4,000 words
5. Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor provide a platform for brief, focused commentary on previously published articles or on current issues and developments in the arts and cultural sector. They may take the form of constructive critique, reflection, or response, and are an important means of sustaining scholarly exchange.
Letters do not require an abstract or keywords. Submissions should be concise, clearly argued, and supported by appropriate references where necessary.
Word count: up to 1,000 words
Tables and Figures: Table and figure headings should be written in 9-point font, in capital letters, and with 1-line spacing between the top line of the table/figure and the title. Number each table and figure (e.g., Table 1, Table 2, Figure 1, Figure 2) and provide full bibliographic information below the tables/figures in 9-point font. If a reference is below a table or figure, use 0-point spacing between the reference and the table/figure, with 6-point spacing for the following paragraph. Mathematical equations should be numbered, with the numbers placed in parentheses to the right of the equation.
Citations: Citations in the text should follow the APA format (latest version). Notes should be expressed as footnotes (9-point font) at the bottom of the page. In-text citations should include the author's last name, the year of publication, and the page number (e.g., Imik, 2013: 5; Imik and Poppy, 2011: 15; Poppy et al., 2000: 10-12; DPT, 2004: 32).
Supplementary Materials
REFERENCES
References Both in-text citations and the references must be prepared according to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), Seventh Edition (2020).
When citing publications, preference should be given to the latest, most up-to-date sources. Citing the latest sources can help to ensure that the paper is relevant and timely, and that it reflects the latest developments in the field.
It is the responsibility of the authors to ensure the accuracy of the references in their article. All sources must be properly cited, and the citations must be formatted correctly.
To avoid plagiarism, it is necessary to acknowledge other sources in your paper through in-text citations. For every in-text citation, a corresponding reference list entry must be provided.
The APA in-text citation style includes the author's last name and the year of publication, such as (Field, 2005). If quoting directly from a source, the page number should also be added, such as (Field, 2005, p. 14).
If an ahead-of-print publication is cited, the DOI number should be provided in the reference list.
The reference styles for different types of publications are presented in the following examples:
Journal Article: Edwards, A. A., Steacy, L. M., Siegelman, N., Rigobon, V. M., Kearns, D. M., Rueckl, J. G., & Compton, D. L. (2022). Unpacking the unique relationship between set for variability and word reading development: Examining word- and child-level predictors of performance. Journal of Educational Psychology, 114(6), 1242–1256. https://doi.org/10.1037/edu0000696
Book Section: Zeleke, W. A., Hughes, T. L., & Drozda, N. (2020). Home–school collaboration to promote mindbody health. In C. Maykel & M. A. Bray (Eds.), Promoting mind–body health in schools: Interventions for mental health professionals (pp. 11–26). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000157-002
Books with a Single Author: Haslwanter, T. (2022). An introduction to statistics with Python. Springer International Publishing.
Editor(s) as Author: McCormack, B., McCance, T., & Maben, J. (2013). Outcome evaluation in the development of person-centred practice. In B. McCormack, K. Manley, & A. Titchen (Eds.), Practice development in nursing and healthcare (pp. 190-211). John Wiley & Sons.
Thesis: Valentin, E. R. (2019, Summer). Narcissism predicted by Snapchat selfie sharing, filter usage, and editing [Master's thesis, California State University Dominguez Hills]. CSU ScholarWorks.
https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/3197xm925?locale=en
Websites: Sparks, Dana. (2018, September 12). Mayo mindfulness: Practicing mindfulness exercises. Mayo Clinic.
Epub Ahead of Print Articles: Muldoon, K., Towse, J., Simms, V., Perra, O., & Menzies, V. (2012). A longitudinal analysis of estimation, counting skills, and mathematical ability across the first school year. Developmental Psychology. Epub ahead of print. doi:10.1037/a0028240.
In the seventh edition, up to 20 authors should now be included in a reference list entry. For sources with more than 20 authors, after the 19th listed author, any additional authors' names are replaced with an ellipsis (…) followed by the final listed author's name:
Author, A. A., Author, B. B., Author, C. C., Author, D. D., Author, E. E., Author, F. F., Author, G. G., Author, H. H., Author, I. I., Author, J. J., Author, K. K., Author, L. L., Author, M. M., Author, N. N., Author, O. O., Author, P. P., Author, Q. Q., Author, R. R., Author, S. S., . . . Author, Z. Z.
PRODUCTION PROCESS
Manuscripts submitted to the İnönü University Journal of Culture and Art undergo a rigorous evaluation and production process. Initially, all submissions are screened for compliance with the journal’s formatting and submission guidelines. Suitable manuscripts then proceed to a double-anonymized peer review by experts in the field. Once the peer review process is completed and the manuscript is accepted, it undergoes language and technical editing to ensure clarity and accuracy. In the final stage, the manuscript is formatted, typeset, and prepared for publication in the relevant issue of the journal.