Types of Articles Published in the Journal

The journal publishes research articles, review articles, and publication introduction and evaluation papers.

Language of Publication

Turkish and English.

Scope of the Journal

International Journal of Filologia (IJOF) publishes research articles, review articles, and publication evaluation papers in the fields of Turkish Language and Literature, Contemporary Turkic Dialects, and Linguistics. The journal also includes a limited number of articles in the fields of English Language and Literature and Arabic Language and Literature.

Submission Guidelines

Manuscripts must be prepared using the 📝 Filologia Makale Şablonu.docx and uploaded to the DergiPark system along with the 📝 Filologia Telif Sözleşmesi.docx . During submission, providing ORCID information is mandatory. A similarity report (preferably obtained via iThenticate) must also be uploaded, and the similarity rate must not exceed 20%.

Word Limit

Articles must be between 5,000 and 12,000 words and must not exceed 40 pages. In exceptional cases where these limits need to be exceeded or reduced, a decision must be made by the editorial board.

Double-Blind Peer Review

All submissions are evaluated through a double-blind peer review process. Therefore, manuscripts must not contain any information that reveals the identity of the author. No headers or footers should be added, and page numbers must not be included. Additionally, all file metadata must be removed from the Word document.

Citation Style

Both in-text citations and references must comply with the journal’s writing guidelines. The reference list must be formatted with a hanging indent of 1.25 cm.

Manuscript Format

Page Layout

MS Word format, A4 size (29.7 × 21 cm), portrait orientation

Margins

Top, bottom, left, and right margins: 2.5 cm

Font

Cambria

Paragraph Spacing

Abstract, Abstract (English), and main text paragraphs must have 6 pt spacing before and after, with single line spacing.

Titles

Turkish Title: Written in all capital letters, bold, left-aligned, 11 pt

English Title: Capitalized initials, bold, left-aligned, 10 pt

Abstract and Abstract (English)

The abstract should present the subject, scope, significance, purpose, and methodology of the study. It should summarize the topic clearly and concisely without including results or references. The abstract must be between 150 and 200 words, written as a single paragraph, justified, and in 9 pt font.

Keywords

There must be at least 5 and at most 10 keywords (excluding conjunctions). Keywords must be separated by commas, and a period must be placed at the end of the last keyword. They should reflect the title and content of the article and be ordered from general to specific. Except for proper nouns, all keywords must be written in lowercase.

Introduction

The article must include an “Introduction” section at the beginning. This heading must not be numbered, and no subheading should appear directly under it.

Main Text

The main text must be written in 11 pt font, with 6 pt spacing before and after paragraphs, single line spacing, and justified alignment. Paragraphs must not have first-line indentation.

Headings

Headings must be written in 11 pt font. Only the first letters should be capitalized, and headings must not be italicized. The “Introduction” and “Conclusion” headings must not be numbered. Other headings should follow a hierarchical numbering system (e.g., 1., 1.1., 1.1.1.).

In-Text Quotations

Quotations must be enclosed in double quotation marks (“…”) and must not be italicized. In-text citations must comply with the journal’s guidelines.

Quotations shorter than 40 words must be included within quotation marks.

Quotations longer than 40 words must be formatted as a block quote, indented from both left and right margins, written in 10 pt font, single-spaced, and not italicized.

References

All references must comply with the journal’s guidelines. The reference list must be formatted with a hanging indent of 1.25 cm.

Footnotes

Footnotes should only be used where explanatory notes are necessary. Except for essential information, footnotes should be avoided. References must not be cited in footnotes; instead, they must be given within the main text. Footnotes must be written in 10 pt font, with 6 pt spacing before and after, single line spacing, and a hanging indent of 0.5 cm. After applying the hanging indent, the tab key must be used (footnote number + one space + one tab).

Tables, Figures, Graphs, and Images

• The number of tables, figures, graphs, and images must not exceed 10.

• Images must be in JPEG format with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi.

• The number of the table/figure must appear above it, in bold, and without a period.

• The title must be italicized, with capitalized initials, and placed on a separate line below the number.

• The title must appear directly below the number with double line spacing.

• Tables must not contain vertical lines and should include as few horizontal lines as possible.

• Each table must include column headings, which should be centered and capitalized.

Example Table Title:
Table 3
Distribution of Neighborhood, Boulevard, Avenue, and Street Names Formed with Concept Names by Districts

 Guidelines for Publication Review and Evaluation Papers

1.All rules applicable to research articles also apply to publication review and evaluation papers.

2. These papers must critically analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the work and evaluate its contribution to the field. Mere summaries or promotional texts are not accepted as review articles. Therefore, after the introductory paragraph, the main body must include a critical evaluation, followed by an assessment of the work’s place and significance within its field.

3. The reviewed works should be recent, preferably published within the last five years.

4. Authors must be at least doctoral candidates.

5. The reference list must include at least three sources by different authors, including the work under review.

6. The text must consist of at least 1,500 words, excluding the abstract and references.

7. The book cover must be placed immediately below the introduction, left-aligned. It must be clearly visible and should not include any background other than the cover itself.

8. The title of the review must be centered, bold, and presented as a paragraph. It must include the following information:

• Title of the book

• Name and surname of the author/editor/translator

• Place of publication and publisher

• Date of publication

• Edition (if applicable)

• Total number of pages (including introduction, main text, index, and references)

• ISBN number

• Dimensions of the book

GUIDELINES FOR CITATION AND REFERENCE LIST PREPARATION

In-Text Citation

• Single-author publications: (Korkmaz, 2019, pp. 22–27)

• Two-author publications: (Şentürk & Kartal, 2004, p. 20)

Reference List Formatting

1. Book (Single Author)

Korkmaz, Z. (2019). Grammar of Turkey Turkish: Morphology (6th ed.). Turkish Language Association Publications.

2. Book (Two Authors)

Şentürk, A. A., & Kartal, A. (2021). History of Old Turkish Literature for Universities (19th ed.). Dergâh Publications.

3. Chapter in an Edited Book

Sakaoğlu, S. (2023). Known facts and interpretations on several male names. In M. E. Tuğluk (Ed.), Onomastic Studies 2 (1st ed., pp. 9–22). Efe Akademi Publications.

4. Translated Book

Deny, J. (2013). Fundamental rules of Turkish grammar (4th ed.) (O. Şahin, Trans.). Turkish Language Association Publications.

5. Multi-Volume Book

Pakalın, M. Z. (1993). Dictionary of Ottoman historical terms and expressions (Vol. 1, 1st ed.). Ministry of National Education Publications.

6. Journal Article (Single Author)

Tuğluk, İ. H. (2010). Poetic congratulatory texts in Divan poetry. Journal of the Institute of Turkic Studies, 10(42), 41–68.

7. Journal Article (Two Authors)

Tuğluk, M. E., & Demirbaş, S. C. (2025). An evaluation of neighborhood, boulevard, and street names in Melikgazi district of Kayseri province. International Journal of Filologia, 13, 55–69.

8. Newspaper Article

Sakaoğlu, S. (1979, October 8). How do we name our children today? Dadaş (Halkın Sesi) Newspaper.

9. Conference Proceedings (Book Chapter)

Kazancıoğlu, H. (2019). The reward distribution register of Selanik Feyz-i Sıbyan School for the 1311–1312 (1895–1896) academic year. In A. Meydan (Ed.), III International Symposium on Educational Sciences and Social Sciences, June 25–27, 2019, Nevşehir, Türkiye (pp. 922–944).

10. Theses

Gülsevin, G. (1989). Ahmed-i Dai Miftahu'l-Cenne [Unpublished doctoral dissertation]. İnönü University.

11. Encyclopedia Entry

Akün, Ö. F. (1994). Divan literature. In Encyclopaedia of Islam of the Turkish Religious Foundation (Vol. 3, pp. 112–115). Turkish Religious Foundation Publications.

12. Dictionary

Turkish Language Association. (2011). Turkish dictionary (Ş. H. Akalın, R. Toparlı et al., Eds.). Turkish Language Association Publications.

In-text citation: (Turkish Dictionary, 2011, p. 121)

13. Electronic Sources

Reference list example:
Şengül, A. (2018). Namık Kemal. In Dictionary of Turkish Literature Figures. Retrieved October 25, 2020, from http://teis.yesevi.edu.tr/madde-detay/namik-kemal

In-text citation: (Şengül, 2018)

Reference list example:
Turkish Language Association. (n.d.). To feel relieved. In Sozluk.gov.tr Proverbs and Idioms Dictionary. Retrieved May 12, 2025, from https://sozluk.gov.tr/

In-text citation: (TLA, n.d.)

14. Official Publications

Reference list example:
Turkish Statistical Institute. (2019). Statistics on children (Publication No. 4581).

In-text citation: (Turkish Statistical Institute, 2020)

15. Archival Sources

Reference list example:
Presidency of State Archives, Ottoman Archives. Mühimme-i Asâkir Registers [A.DVNS.ASK.MHM.d], No. 989, Document No. 7. https://katalog.devletarsivleri.gov.tr

In-text citation: (A.DVNS.ASK.MHM.d, No. 989, Document No. 7)