Author Guidelines

All submissions must adhere to a formal academic tone. The journal employs a citation system based on APA 7th Edition.

Manuscripts and other scholarly works must be prepared in accordance with the 📝 Makale Şablonu Article Template.docx . When uploading manuscripts to the DergiPark system, authors must ensure that the files are anonymized to maintain the integrity of the double-blind review process. Additionally, the Copyright and Responsibility Agreement must be uploaded to the DergiPark system alongside the manuscript submission.

1. Abstract and Keywords

  • Abstract: Each manuscript must include an abstract in both Turkish and English, ranging between 150-200 words. The abstract should explicitly state the research question and its corresponding findings. It must also include information regarding the methodology, assumptions, hypotheses, and research results.
  • Keywords: Four to five keywords must be provided in both languages.
  • Formatting: The abstract should be written in Times New Roman, 10 pt, with single line spacing.

2. Extended Summary

  • For manuscripts written in Turkish, an Extended Summary of 500 words in English is required at the end of the text.
  • The extended summary should encapsulate the general arguments and discussions of the study.
  • It must not contain new information or citations that are not present in the main body of the manuscript.

3. Word Count and Page Layout

  • Word Count: Articles are expected to be between 6,000 and 9,000 words. The abstract, references, and extended summary are excluded from this count.
  • Page Setup: A4 size, with 2.5 cm margins on all sides.
  • Paragraphs: 1 cm tab indentation for the first line. Spacing: 0 pt before, 8 pt after. Justified alignment with 1.5 line spacing.
  • Page Numbers: Bottom right corner.

4. Title and Headings

  • Author Information: Names should be centered under the title in 13 pt. Titles, affiliations, departments, emails, and ORCID iDs must be provided in a footnote (10 pt).
  • Main Title: 14 pt, Bold.
  • Level 1 Heading: 12 pt, Bold.
  • Level 2 Heading: 12 pt, Bold and Italic.
  • Level 3 and Subsequent Headings: 12 pt, Italic.
  • Font: Times New Roman, 1.5 line spacing for the main text.

5. Tables and Figures

  • All tables and figures must be followed by their source using the in-text citation system.
  • If a table or figure has a title, it must be placed above the visual, followed by the citation below it.
  • Tables must be adjusted to the page using the "AutoFit to Window" command.

6. APA 7 Citation Guide

In-Text Citations: Format: (Author’s Surname, Year, Page Number).

  • Single Author: (Kent, 1966, p. 137) or (Lowenthal, 2020, pp. 183-186).
  • Two Authors: (Berkowitz & Goodman, 1991, p. 89).
  • Three or More Authors: First citation: (Davies, Gustafson, & Rigden, 2013, p. 68). Subsequent citations: (Davies et al., 2013, p. 74).
  • Institutional Reports: (ODNI, 2023, p. 17).
  • Online Dictionary: (Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 2023).

References List (Bibliography):

  • Single Author Book: Kent, S. (1966). Strategic Intelligence for American World Policy. Princeton University Press.
  • Book Chapter: Davies, P. H. J., Gustafson, K., & Rigden, I. (2013). The Intelligence Cycle is dead, long live the Intelligence Cycle: Rethinking intelligence fundamentals for a new intelligence doctrine. In M. Phythian (Ed.), Understanding the intelligence cycle. Routledge.
  • Journal Article: Gill, P., & Phythian, M. (2018). Developing intelligence theory. Intelligence and National Security, 33(4), 467-471. https://doi.org/10.1080/02684527.2018.1457752
  • Institutional Report: ODNI. (2023). Annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community [Official]. Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
  • Dissertation/Thesis: Beavers, L. E. (2023). Organizational Design and Operationalizing Intelligence for the U.S. Space Enterprise: A Qualitative Comparative Case Study Analysis of Organizational Design [Doctoral dissertation]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses (2744615188).

7. Additional Submission Guidelines

  • Digital Identifiers: Online sources must include a DOI (Digital Object Identifier) or a permanent URL.
  • Word Count: Manuscripts are preferred to be between 3,000 and 9,000 words; however, the upper limit is not strictly mandatory. This word count applies only to the main text; the abstract, extended summary, references, figure captions, and tables are excluded.
  • Ethics Committee Approval: For studies requiring ethics committee approval, the necessary authorization must be obtained. Details of this approval (committee name, date, and protocol number) must be explicitly stated on the first page and within the Methods section of the manuscript. Please review the Journal's Ethical Principles and Publication Policy for more details.
  • AI Disclosure Policy: If AI-based tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Grammarly, etc.) have been utilized during the production of the manuscript, the specific stages and extent of their use must be clearly disclosed. This information must be provided at the time of submission. Full responsibility for any content generated or refined by AI remains with the authors.
  • Publication History and Acknowledgments: If the study is derived from a thesis or a project, or if it has been previously presented as a paper at a conference, this must be clearly indicated on the first page of the manuscript.
  • Legal Responsibility: The legal responsibility for the articles published in the Journal rests entirely with the authors.

     

Last Update Time: 3/6/26