ARTICLE TYPES AND REQUIREMENTS

Original Research Article

Word Count: 6,000-10,000 words (including references and appendices)

Structure:

• Title (Turkish and English)
• Author names and ORCID numbers
• Abstract (Turkish, 150 words)
• Keywords (Turkish, 3-5 words)
• Abstract (English, 150 words)
• Keywords (English, 3-5 words)
• Introduction
• Method
• Results
• Discussion/Conclusion
• References
• Extended Abstract (in English for Turkish articles, 750 words)
• Declarations (Conflict of interest, Funding, Author contribution, Ethics statement)

Special Requirements:

• 750-word extended English abstract is mandatory for Turkish articles
• Ethics committee approval certificate if required
• Ethics committee information in the methods section (committee name, date, number)

Review Article

Structure:

• Title (Turkish and English)
• Author names and ORCID numbers
• Abstract (Turkish, 150 words)
• Keywords (Turkish, 3-5 words)
• Abstract (English, 150 words)
• Keywords (English, 3-5 words)
• Introduction
• Main sections (subheadings organized by topic)
• Conclusion and Evaluation
• References
• Extended Abstract (in English for Turkish articles, 750 words)
• Declarations (Conflict of interest, Funding, Author contribution, Ethics statement)
  

Special Requirements:

• Comprehensive literature review and critical evaluation
• Systematic approach
• 750-word extended English abstract is mandatory for Turkish articles

Case Study

Structure:

• Title (Turkish and English)
• Author names and ORCID numbers
• Abstract (Turkish, 150 words)
• Keywords (Turkish, 3-5 words)
• Abstract (English, 150 words)
• Keywords (English, 3-5 words)
• Introduction
• Case Description/Background
• Analysis
• Discussion
• Conclusion
• References
• Extended Abstract (in English for Turkish articles, 750 words)
• Declarations (Conflict of interest, Funding, Author contribution, Ethics statement)

Special Requirements:

• In-depth analysis of a specific event, situation, or case
• 750-word extended English abstract is mandatory for Turkish articles
• Sufficient contextual information about the case

Methodological Study

Word Count: 6,000-10,000 words (including references and appendices)

Structure:

• Title (Turkish and English)
• Author names and ORCID numbers
• Abstract (Turkish, 150 words)
• Keywords (Turkish, 3-5 words)
• Abstract (English, 150 words)
• Keywords (English, 3-5 words)
• Introduction
• Definition and Rationale of the Methodology
• Detailed Explanation of the Methodology
• Application Examples
• Discussion
• Conclusion
• References
• Extended Abstract (in English for Turkish articles, 750 words)
• Declarations (Conflict of interest, Funding, Author contribution, Ethics statement)

Special Requirements:

• Development/evaluation of a new research method, technique, or approach
• Step-by-step explanation of the methodology
• Practical application examples
• 750-word extended English abstract is mandatory for Turkish articles

Book Review

Word Count: 2,000-4,000 words

Structure:

• Title (name of the book being reviewed)
• Author name and ORCID number
• Bibliographic Information of the Reviewed Book:
• Book author
• Book title
• Publisher
• Publication year
• Page count
• ISBN
• Main text (introduction, content evaluation, methodology, contribution, critique)
• Conclusion
• References (if necessary)
• Declarations (Conflict of interest, Funding, Ethics statement)

Special Requirements:

• Books published within the last 3 years
• Abstract not required
• Critical evaluation of the book's content, methodology, and contribution to the field
• Academic and objective approach
  

GENERAL WRITING RULES

Title

• Clear, understandable, and reflective of the content
• Turkish and English versions should be equivalent
• Maximum 15-20 words recommended
• Avoid unnecessary abbreviations

Author Information

• Full Name
• Institution name and country
• Email address (mandatory for corresponding author)
• ORCID number (mandatory for all authors)

Abstract and Keywords

• Abstract: 150 words, should include the purpose, method, findings, and conclusion of the research
• Extended Abstract: 750 words (in English for Turkish articles only)
• With subheadings: Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion
• Keywords: Minimum 3, maximum 5 words
• Should be arranged in alphabetical order
• Specific and representative keywords should be selected

Citation and References

In-Text Citations

• All citations must be in APA 6 (American Psychological Association, 6th Edition) format
• Citation management programs such as EndNote or Mendeley can be used with APA 6th settings

References

• References must be formatted according to APA 6 format
• Should be arranged in alphabetical order
• Journal and book titles must be in italics
• Page numbers must be specified for periodicals
• DOI number must be included if available
• All sources cited in the text must appear in the references

Tables and Figures

• Table/Figure/Image: Number and title at the top
• Source should be indicated below the table if applicable
• Figures/Images and Graphics: High resolution (minimum 300 dpi)

Footnotes

• Footnotes should be used as sparingly as possible
• Necessary explanations should be made within the text
• If used, should be numbered at the bottom of the page

Headings

• Should be written in 11 point and bold/bold and numbered (e.g., 1., 1.1.,)

Special Cases

• Italic usage: Foreign words, book/journal names, emphasis
• Bold usage: Headings, special emphasis
• Abbreviations: Full form should be written at first use, abbreviation given in parentheses