Note: From Volume 8 onward, references and in-text citations are required to follow the APA style.

Manuscript Preparation Guidelines (APA 7th Edition)

General Format
• Manuscripts must be prepared in accordance with the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th edition).
• The manuscript should be written in English or Turkish using clear, concise, and academic language.
• Text should be typed in 12-point Times New Roman, 1,5-spaced, with 1-inch (2.54 cm) margins on all sides.
• Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.

Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should be organized in the following order:
1. Title Page (Title Page should submit seperatyl)
o Title of the manuscript (bold, centered) 14, pt.
o Author name(s) and institutional affiliation(s)
o Corresponding author’s email and ORCID (if available)
2. Abstract
o Title of the manuscript (bold, centered), 14 pt
o An abstract of 125-130 words, 11 pt
o The abstract should briefly state the purpose, method, main findings, and implications
o Do not include citations in the abstract
3. Keywords
o Provide 3–6 keywords immediately below the abstract, 11 pt.
4. Main Text
o Clearly structured sections (e.g., Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Analysis, Discussion, Conclusion)
o Use APA-style headings (Levels 1–5) consistently
5. References
o All sources cited in the text must appear in the reference list and vice versa
o References should be formatted according to APA 7th edition guidelines

Headings (APA Style)

• Level 1: Centered, Bold, Title Case
• Level 2: Flush Left, Bold, Title Case
• Level 3: Flush Left, Bold Italic, Title Case
• Level 4: Indented, Bold, Sentence case, ending with a period
• Level 5: Indented, Bold Italic, Sentence case, ending with a period
In-Text Citations
• One author: (Smith, 2020)
• Two authors: (Smith & Jones, 2021)
• Three or more authors: (Smith et al., 2022)
• Direct quotations must include page numbers: (Smith, 2020, p. 45)
Tables and Figures
• Tables and figures should be numbered consecutively and cited in the text.
• Table titles should appear above the table; figure captions should appear below the figure.
• Use a clear and consistent format; avoid excessive decorative elements.
• Each table or figure must be understandable without reference to the main text.
Numbers, Abbreviations, and Italics
• Numbers zero to nine should be written in words; 10 and above in numerals.
• Use italics for titles of books and journals, and for introducing key terms.
• Define abbreviations at first use and use them consistently thereafter.
Footnotes and Endnotes
• Footnotes should be used sparingly and only for essential explanatory content.
• Do not use footnotes for citations.

Ethical Considerations

• Authors must ensure that their manuscripts are original and not under review elsewhere.
• All forms of plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification are strictly prohibited.
• Studies involving human participants must comply with relevant ethical standards and approvals.
Conflict of Interest and Funding
• Authors must disclose any conflict of interest.
• Sources of funding should be clearly acknowledged.
Language and Style
• Avoid biased or discriminatory language.
• Use gender-neutral expressions where appropriate.
• Ensure clarity, coherence, and academic tone throughout the manuscript.