The submitted articles should consist of four separate files: "Cover Page", "Blind Article-Full Text", "Plagiarism Report" and "Copyright Transfer Form". Articles should be sent to Karaelmas Science and Engineering Journal via https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/login

WRITING RULES

Manuscripts should be written double space on A4 sized typing paper with 2.5 cm all margins, with 1.5 line spacing and justified on both sides. Please click on the link to access the writing rules of our journal.
https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/karaelmasfen/writing-rules

Text should be prepared using Microsoft Word with Times New Roman font and 12 point size. All text should be in black and white.
All lines should be numbered continuously (including figures, tables and references). Page numbers should be placed in the bottom middle of the pages.
The author's information should not be given due to blind refereeing, in the Full Text. Author's information should be on the Cover Page.
Full text should be consisting of Turkish Abstract, English Abstract, Introduction, Materials and method(s) (Area descriptions, Study materials, e.g. should be cited as subheadings), Results and Discussion, Conclusion and Suggestions, and References.
Latin expression should be typed in italics.
Full text should not exceed 30 pages including references.

Cover Page
The Cover Page should be a separate Microsoft Word file. Title, full name of all author, institutions and ORCIDs on Cover Page; Contact address and e-mail address of the responsible author should be given.

Şablon-Kapak sayfası(Türkçe metinler için)
Şablon-Kapak sayfası(İngilizce metinler için)


The Plan of Cover Page
The article type should be write (Research article, review article, technical note, etc.). The article type should be centred at the top of the page.
Turkish and English title
Author’s names and addresses: All Authors full names must be written as lower case with bold 12 font size in the middle. After authors name and surnames, authors addresses should be stated with superscript numbers (e.g. 1 2 3). Corresponding author’s full name should be marked with an asterisk (*). All authors addresses must be typed with lower case 12 font in the centre. The corresponding author’s contact address and e-mail address should be given, and University, Faculty, Department, City and Country should be specified, respectively. Names of institutions and cities each authors also must be stated.

Corresponding author's name, address and e-mail address
Short title
ORCIDs of all authors (Authors' ORCIDs should be added as footnotes.)
Ethics Committee Decision should be attached to all studies that require ethics.
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The Plan of the Full Text Page
The first page is the Summary Page. The plan of the Summary Page should be as follows (Table 1):
Table 1: The Plan of Full Text Page
For English Article
English Title (12 punto)
Türkçe Başlık (İtalik 12 punto)
Abstract (12 punto)
Keywords (12 punto)*
Öz (12 punto)
Anahtar Kelimeler (12 punto)
*Of the keywords, only the first letter of the first keyword should be capitalized and the first letters of the others should be lowercase.

The title: The title should be as short as possible, but give adequate information regarding the contents. Title must be written on the centre with bold 12 font size. The first word first letter must be capital and the others must be written as lower case.

Abstract and Keywords: A brief, informative English and Turkish abstract, not exceeding 250 words, should be typed in 12 font size. Immediately following the abstract, authors should provide 3-5 English and Turkish keywords or phrases that reflect content of the article. Keywords should be given in alphabetical order. Only the first letter of the first keyword should be capitalized, the first letters of the others should be lowercase. Keywords must be separated by commas and followed by a space of one character.

The Introduction section should be started by leaving a line in between after the keywords. In full texts, the main headings in the article and subheadings, if any, should be understandable. Main text headings should be left aligned, every the first letter of the first word should be capitalized and bold. Subheadings should be written in 12 points and italic. Main and sub-headings should be numbered.

Introduction: This section should include the topic and importance of the article and prior works.

Material and Method(s): The methods and techniques applied should be understandable. It should be supported by previous references. Statistical models and methods of analysis should be clearly stated.

Results and Discussion: The results contain only findings, no writing comment, and the results should be supported by figures and tables if necessary. The results should be compared with the relevant literature, and compare with other studies and discuss similarity and distinction.

Conclusion and Suggestions: Results should be summarized and recommendations made.

Acknowledgments: It should include thanks to the people and organizations supported the research.

Any conflict of interest, financial support, author's statement of contribution, donation and other editorial (statistical analysis, English/Turkish evaluation) and/or technical assistance should be presented at the end of the text.

Author contribution: Author A: Planned and designed the study, Author B: Gathered and analysed data about the study, Author C: Wrote the article by analysing the study. The author’s full names should be written.

Ethics committee approval: If available, ethics committee approval should be added. The institution giving the ethics committee approval, approval number and date should be written on it. If not available, ethics should be given not.

References: Unpublished information should not be given as a source. However, the theses that have been completed and passed the jury can be given as a source. References should be given at the end of the article in alphabetical order (according to the surnames of the authors), author's names and surnames, and the publication date of the article should be written in bold.

Plagiarism report: The general similarity rate of the submitted articles should not exceed 20%, excluding the bibliography. Any plagiarizing article will be automatically rejected.

Copyright transfer agreement: The form opened by clicking on the "Copyright Transfer Form" link on the page should be filled, signed and uploaded. Please click on the link to access the copyright transfer agreement of our journal.
https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/karaelmasfen/page/10931

The use of sources in the text is given below:
(The examples have been prepared based on the APA 7th edition style.)
In Turkish Paper:
One author (Aliskan, 2021). Two authors (Yıldırım & Topaloğlu 2018).
In the case of multiple authors, they should be cited as (Yılmaz et al., 2007, Erdem et al., 2022), multiple publications by same author(s) should be written as (Erdem et al., 2022a; Erdem et al., 2022b).
If any source is cited: According to Karahan & Çölgeçen (2021), it was as.....; according to Yilmaz et al. (2007); it should be written.

In English Paper:
One author (Aliskan, 2021). Two authors (Yıldırım & Topaloğlu 2018). If any source is cited: According to Ünlü & Gerçek (2023), it should be written.
In the case of multiple authors they should be cited as (Evans et al., 2023; Landen et al., 2021). If any source is cited: According to Landen et al. (2021)… it should be written.
References should be given at the end of the text according to alphabetical order of the first authors surname.
In Turkish and English articles, software programs should be given as (IBM SPSS Statistics 2016) by specifying the name and year in the text.

The references at the end of the text are as follows:

References should be given at the end of the text according to alphabetical order.

Article:
One author

Işınkaralar, K. (2022). Theoretical removal study of gas BTEX onto activated carbon produced from Digitalis purpurea L. biomass. Biomass Convers. Biorefin., 12(9): 4171-4181. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-022-02558-2

Two authors

Eker Şanli, G., & Tasdemir, Y. (2022). Accumulations and temporal trends of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in olive tree components. Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 44. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10653-021-01046-2
Yaralı, O., & Duru, H. (2016). Investigation into effect of scratch length and surface condition on Cerchar abrasivity index. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 60, 111–120. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2016.08.005

Multiple authors

Erdem, S., Gonca, E., Başoğlu, G., & Aydemir, E. (2022). İskemi sonrası verilen kannabidiol reperfüzyon ile uyarılan aritmilere karşı koruyucu etkilidir. Medical Journal of Western Black Sea, 6(1), Article 1. https://doi.org/10.29058/mjwbs.1016783
Erkaymaz, O., Senyer Yapici, Í., & Uzun Arslan, R. (2021). Effects of obesity on time-frequency components of electroretinogram signal using continuous wavelet transform. Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, 66, 102398. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bspc.2020.102398
Öztürk, Ş., Hazer Y., Kaşkatepe, B., Çölgeçen, H., & Kulak, M. (2023). Kırmızı kantaron (Hypericum capitatum) bitkisi: fenolik içeriklerinin, antioksidan aktivitesinin belirlenmesi ve klinik izolatlar üzerinde antimikrobiyal etkinliğinin araştırılması. Batı Karadeniz Tıp Dergisi, 7(1), 57-65. https://doi.org/10.29058/mjwbs.1251370

If two or more works by the same author are used, references should be listed in chronological order.

Berndt, T.J. (2022).
Berndt, T.J. (2023).

If there are more than seven authors, the names of the first six authors are listed, followed by three dots and the name of the last author is added. No more than seven names should be included.

Miller, F.H., Choi, M.J., Angeli, L.L., Harland, A.A., Stamos, J.A., Thomas, S.T., . . . & Rubin, L.H. (2009). Web site usability for the blind and low-vision user. Technical Communication, 57: 323-335. https://doi.org/10.1080/10447310701771472

Book:
Reşat, U. (2001). Uygulamalı jeoteknik bilgiler. 4. Basım, TMMOB Jeoloji Mühendisleri Odası Yayınları, Nitelik Matbaacılık, Ankara, 385 s.
Sanford, R.J. (2003). Principles of fracture mechanics, Prentice Hall, Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, USA, 404 pp.

Chapter:
Atar, H., & Çölgeçen, H. (2020). Chapter 7-Bioactive compounds of oregano seeds. In V. R. Preedy & R. R. Watson (Eds.), Nuts and Seeds in Health and Disease Prevention (Second Edition) (pp. 73–77). Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-818553-7.00007-3

Report:
Makarewicz, J.C., Lewis, T., & Bertram, P. (1995). Epilimnetic phytoplankton and zooplankton biomass and species composition in Lake Michigan, 1983-1992. U.S. EPA Great Lakes National Program, Chicago, IL. EPA 905-R-95-009.

Conference, Symposium:
Karahan, H., & Çölgeçen, H. (2021). Uptake of silver nanoparticles in natural tetraploid Trifolium pratense L. calli. 10th International Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Congress, s. 56, Turkey.

Internet:
If any information is taken from any website (except for articles taken from the internet and published in journals), the name of the website and the title of the website should be written in the references section.

Web page:
TÜIK 2023. https://www.tuik.gov.tr/

Web document with author:
Dawson, J., Smith, L., & Deubert, K. 31 Ekim 2002. http://studytrekk.lis.curtin.edu.au/

In press:
Evans, M.A. (2023). Article Title. Journal. (DOI).

A Thesis:
Duru, H. (2020). Geliştirilen cerchar aşındırıcılık deney aletiyle kayaçların spesifik çizme enerjisinin araştırılması. Doktora Tezi, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit Üniversitesi, 175 s.

Software:
SPSS Statistics 24.0. Software, IBM, United States.

Tables and Figures:
All tables and figures should be embedded in the text and must be numbered consecutively throughout the paper (Table 1, Table 2 and 3, Figure 1, Figure 2 and 3, Figure 4). The numbers and headings of figures must be written below the figure. The numbers and headings of tables should be written the top of the table. References in the text should be in Table 1, Figure 1. Graphs, Figures and photos must be given in the text as JPEG, PNG or TIFF(min. 300 dpi). Bars must be used to show magnification in photos.

Standard errors or deviations should be cited as (e.g., 1.42 ± 1.36), statistically data should data must be given as (e.g., 731.2ab) in the table. The column title of standard errors or deviations must be cited as (means ± SD, or means ± SE).

Equations:
Mathematical expressions should be written by an “Equation Editor” (Word format) in 12 point size, and Cambria Math. Indices font should be 12 point size. Each equation in text should be numbered in parenthesis ( ).

Mathematical equations should be written as below:

V_t=(d_p^2 (_p-_g)V_i^2)/(18  R) (1)

Attachments:
All appendices should be written on a separate page and numbered with Roman numerals. Authors who will submit publications in the area of mathematics should specify the subject classification number (AMS-Mathematical Subject Classification Number).

Symbols and Units:
Metric systems or SI units should be used (kPa, kN/m3, g/cm2, m/sn, g/m3, e.g.). Current abbreviations can be used without explanation; others must be explained. Use “ % ” only with numerals and in tables and figures. Close up space to numerals (e.g. 60%). Use the dot for decimal units (e.g. 10.26).

Abbreviations:
Use the following abbreviations for time: s (second), min (minute), h (hour), wk (week), yr (year), mo (month), add “s” to create plurals (e.g. wks). The day, month and year should be written in full without any abbreviations (19 May 2023).

Numbers:
Spell out numbers at the beginning of sentence. Spell out the numbers one through nine. 10 and up are always cited as Arabic numerals. All numbers <1 must be preceded by a zero (e.g. P<0.05).

Footnotes:
In case of statistical data in tables, use footnotes to define or clarify column headings or specific datum with in data field (*P<0.05; ** P<0.01; *** P<0.001; NS, not significant). For submitting first namely author’s manuscripts should not exceed three folds in the same issue. Authors when submit the four folds manuscripts, they will be publish in another issues.


CHECKLIST OF THE MANUSCRIPT

Before submitting of your paper (and other writings as applicable), please make sure that the following requirements have all been made:

• "Cover Page", "Blind Article-Full Text", "Plagiarism Report" and "Copyright Transfer Form" are enclosed
• Spell check and grammar check have been performed
• Entire paper is 1.5-spaced including abstract, tables, captions, references
• Margins are 2.5 cm each margin
• Font type is Times new roman and Font size is 12 point
• The headings in the text is left aligned, 12 point and bold
• Names of all authors are written in full (not abbreviated)
• Address is given
• Title is in title case 12 point and bold
• Abstract and keywords are given
• References are typed according to the instructions, and listed alphabetically
• Decimals are shown by a full stop (e.g., 10.25)
• Percent signs appear without a space after the number (e.g., 63%, %10)
• Figures are maximum 16x20 cm; minimum 8 cm wide
• The numbers of the tables (Table 1, Table 2, Table 3 etc.) are given in order in the text.
• Original figures are enclosed
• Figures are prepared according to the instructions
• Figures are maximum 16x20 cm; minimum 8 cm wide, min 300 dpi
• The numbers of the tables (Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3 etc.) are given in order in the text.
• All pages and line are numbered

Please click on the link to access a sample of the article written according to the spelling rules of our journal.

Official journal of Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Karaelmas Science and Engineering Journalis a peer-reviewed journal which aims to reach all national and international institutions and individuals free of charge. In the scientific articles sent to our journal, the recommendations of ICMJE (International Committee of Medical Journal Editors) and the International Standards of COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) for Editors and Authors are taken into consideration.

"All claims and finalized processes regarding violations of ethics by our authors are under their own responsibility, and in case of ethical violations, the article is automatically canceled."

Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers


Peer Reviewers,
- respect the confidentiality of the manuscript, do not discuss it and do not reveal any details of it.
- inform the editor about any conflict of interest.
- provide objective and constructive explanations for their suggestions.
- do not allow the decisions related to the article to be influenced by the subject of the manuscript or the way of writing.
- do not contact the authors directly and request their previous articles unless there is a strong scientific reason.
- do not duplicate any part of the article or information reviewed in any of their own work before it is published by the authors.
- agree to accept the reviews only within their expertise and finish the review process within a reasonable time.
- do not intentionally prolong the review process which leads to a delay for the publication of the article.
- use a language refrained from being hostile and avoids making derogatory personal comments.
- destroy the manuscript and associated material after reviewing.
https://publicationethics.org/files/Ethical_guidelines_for_peer_reviewers_0.pdf

Ethical Guidelines for Authors

Authors and co-authors,
- meet the following criteria for authorship defined by International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE);
a. Substantial contributions to the conception or design of the work; or the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data for the work;
b. Drafting the work or revising it critically for important intellectual content;
c. Final approval of the version to be published;
d. Agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.
- ensure that submitted articles are original and are not sent to different publishers.
- are responsible for any falsification, alteration or plagiarism which are defined as abusing research before or during the research or while reporting the findings of it.
- inform the editor if there is any conflict of interest in the submitted articles.
- inform the editor for correction or withdrawal if any mistake is noticed after publication or during the process of pre-control or evaluation.
- do not suggest reordering, adding or dropping author names after article submission.
- state, if the research requires the decision of the ethics committee, that they have the ethics committee approval with the name of the ethics committee and the date and number of the decision in the first and last page of the article and the methods section, also upload the ethics committee approval document to the system along with the application of the article.
- state in the article that they have the consent form for the case reports.
- comply with the copyright regulations for the ideas and works of art used in the article.
- provide statements for Author Contribution, Conflict of Interest, Disclosure and if necessary, Acknowledgements.
http://www.icmje.org/icmje-recommendations.pdf
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Ethical Guidelines for Editors


Editors:
• The readers should be informed about who provides financial support to the study or other scientific studies and whether there is any role of sponsors in the study or publication, and if there is any, what the contribution is.
• Editors should base their decisions of acceptance or rejection on the importance, originality and clarity of the article, validity of study and its relevance to the remit of the journal.
• Editors should not reverse decisions to accept submissions unless serious problems are identified with the submission.
• New editors should not overturn decisions to publish submissions made by the previous editor unless serious problems are identified.
• A description of peer review processes should be published, and editors should be ready to justify any important deviation from the described processes.
• Journals should have a declared mechanism for authors to appeal against editorial decisions.
• Editors should publish guidance to authors on everything that is expected of them. This guidance should be regularly updated and should refer or link to this code.
• Editors should state the authorship criteria suggested by International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).
• Editors should provide guidance to reviewers on everything that is expected of them including
• the need to handle submitted material in confidence. This guidance should be regularly updated and should refer or link to this code
• Editors should require reviewers to disclose any potential competing interests before agreeing to review a submission.
• Editors should have systems to ensure that peer reviewers’ identities are protected unless they
• use an open review system that is declared to authors and reviewers. Editors should provide new editorial board members with guidelines on everything that is expected of them and should keep existing members updated on new policies and developments.
• Editors should make decisions on which articles to publish based on quality and suitability for the journal and without interference from the journal owner/publisher.
• Editors should have a written contract(s) setting out their relationship with the journal’s owner and/or publisher. The terms of this contract should be in line with the COPE Code of Conduct for Journal Editors.
• Editors should strive to ensure that peer review at their journal is fair, unbiased and timely.
• Editors should have systems to ensure that material submitted to their journal remains confidential while under review.
• Editors should take all reasonable steps to ensure the quality of the material they publish, recognizing that journals and sections within journals will have different aims and standards.
https://publicationethics.org/files/Code%20of%20Conduct.pdf