Manuscripts must be prepared using the current article template on the journal’s website and in line with the following core rules. Manuscripts that do not conform to the template may be returned without review.

• Format: Times New Roman; body 11 pt, 1.25 line spacing, justified, first-line indent 1 cm.

• Abstract: Turkish and English, 150–250 words; 3–5 keywords.

• Headings: Decimal numbering (1., 2., 2.1.); first-level headings 12 pt and bold.

• Tables/Figures: APA 7 format; horizontal rules only; number and title above, note below.

• Quotations: Direct quotations over 40 words are set as an indented block (1.5 cm from the left).

• Citations & References: APA 7; 1 cm hanging indent; DOIs included where available.

• Length: The full text (abstract, references and appendices included) should not exceed ~10,000 words (~25 pages).

• Extended Abstract: For Turkish articles, a 750–1000-word English extended abstract after the references (and vice versa).

• ORCID: Mandatory for all authors.

• Double-blind review: Author information does not appear in the main text; it is uploaded separately as a Title Page.

For detailed guidelines and downloadable templates, see the “Templates / Article Template” section.