The submission of manuscripts, referee evaluations and publication acceptance are going to done through the web page of the journal in dergipark system (http://dergipark.gov.tr/jopem). Please use the relevant web page and read the following rules carefully so that a quick evaluation can be done.
 In the main document of the manuscript to be submitted for publication in this journal should not contain any words (name, surname title of author(s), phone number, address and e-mail) to describe the author / authors
 The main document of the manuscript should have a title (maximum 15 words). In addition, the manuscripts should include an abstract, keywords up to five, headings, and JEL code(s).
 The title, authors' names and surnames, working addresses, telephone numbers, e-mails, the orders of the authors to be included in the manuscript, and the names of the authors to be contacted must also be specified via sending them in a separate document.
 Both documents must be written in Microsoft Word 2007 or later versions and sent in .doc or .docx format. The normal page structure should be in MS Word format (A4 format / 21-29.7 cm; 3 cm on the top and bottom of the page, 2.5 cm on the left and right side of the page) be single spaced, using 11 font size and Times New Roman text format. The text body should be regular and alignment justify. Further information please use the jopem_template_format.doc.
 In abstracts, the number of words should be between 150-250 words. The content, importance, methods used, and conclusion (contribution) of the study should be written in the summaries.
 Manuscript must include the parts as introduction, conclusion (and may be in the form of "discussion and conclusion") and references. The importance of the manuscript, its aim and the method used should be clearly stated in the introduction. The headings between the introduction and conclusion (or conclusion and discussion) can be based on the approaches of the discipline that the author/authors have adopted. It is expected that the literature, method (research questions or hypotheses in it) and the results would be included.
 The journal uses the American Psychological Association reference style (APA version 6) for in-text and references. Please see the document jopem_apa_english.pdf for further detail.
 The headings should contain consecutive incremental numbering (1, 1.1, 1.1.1, etc.) and Arabic number systems, valid for introduction and conclusion parts. Do not use any numbering system for references heading.
 Writing style for tables, images and graphics should be in Times New Roman format and 10 font size. If the related texts do not fit in the table and graph, it can be reduced by up to 8 font size. The table, picture and graphics should be placed in the manuscript, not at the end of the manuscript. If the table, picture and graphics are over a page, they can be put in the attachments section at the end of the manuscript. If the manuscript is difficult to read and prevents the flow, it can be placed in the attachments section at the end of the manuscript, again. The system should be used as consecutive incremental and Arabic numbering system (Table 1; Figure 1; Graph 1 etc.) in tables, images and graphics.
 It is necessary to comply with the rules of English language writing and grammar before the manuscripts are submitted. It is beneficial for non-native English speakers to get help from the native English speakers for the relevant manuscripts. Difficulties in understanding can be evaluated for rejection by the editors without being sent to the referees. Different forms of English can be used, but only one form of English should be preferred throughout the manuscript.
 This journal gives a special attention to the issue of plagiarism and the contest of interests. The manuscript which were sent for publication, the author/authors have to give references to the others’ thoughts and studies –even if they are his/her/their own studies- in the framework of academic quotation- rules. Giving reference to another person’s research via identical or semi similar words, again, should be in line with the academic quotation rules. Furthermore, even if the academic quotation rules were obeyed, in case of using the artistic and intellectual work that were protected by copyrights, bringing the obligation on paying fee for using, there would be needed the related permissions from the author/authors or institutions who or which have the copyrights or else the related fees would be paid as a necessity. This kind of a responsibility pertains to the author/authors completely. These intellectual or artistic works may be digital or printed writings, formulas, scales, questionnaires, data, mathematical method, algorithm, software, painting or sculpture. In addition, the sentences which might cause the contest of interest shouldn’t be used in the manuscripts. The statements or sentences which may humiliate some groups or institutions, contain defamation, contempt, offending messages have to be avoided. In situations like this, the submitted manuscripts can be rejected by the editors.