Journal of Urban Academy – Editorial and Submission Policies

1. Rights and Responsibilities

• The legal and content-related responsibility for all manuscripts published in this journal lies solely with the authors.
• Journal of Urban Academy acquires only the first publication rights; authors are not required to transfer full copyrights.
• Authors retain copyright for their articles. However, once published, articles cannot be withdrawn or removed, even if the publication becomes paid in the future.
• Partial or full reproduction of articles without proper citation is strictly prohibited.
• Manuscripts previously published elsewhere will not be considered.
• For translated articles, full bibliographic details of the original source (journal title, volume, issue, page numbers, author, country) must be clearly indicated.
• The editorial board reserves the right to request content or formatting revisions.
• If a published article later becomes part of a paid access model, authors will continue to enjoy complimentary access as contributing members.
• Final decisions on whether a manuscript is published and in what format are made by the editorial board.
• While currently open-access and free to all users, the journal may introduce a membership-based access system in the future.

2. Submission and Publication Process

• Submitted manuscripts undergo editorial screening and are not guaranteed publication.
• Articles rejected by editors may be removed from the system.
• Drafts that remain inactive for over one year may be deleted from the database.
• Articles cannot be withdrawn post-publication without a court order.

3. Journal Scope and Structure

The Journal of Urban Academy is a bi-monthly, online publication.
The submission, review, and publication processes are managed through the TÜBİTAK DergiPark platform: https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/kent
News and updates are published at: https://www.kentakademisi.com/

The journal welcomes original interdisciplinary scholarly work focusing on urban issues across fields such as urbanization, public administration, political science, local governance, law, urban planning, architecture, environmental engineering, geography, digital arts, transportation, logistics, renewable energy, and public health.

A full list of covered fields is available under the journal’s Aims and Scope.

4. Manuscript Formatting and Technical Requirements

File Format and Submission

• Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format via the DergiPark system.
Templates
• Authors must use the official journal templates for submission:
o Initial Submission Template
o Final Publication Template
Templates and instructions are available under the “Documents” section.

Language and Structure

• Manuscripts may be written in Turkish or English.
• Each article must include a title, abstract, and keywords in both English and Turkish.
• Abstracts should be 150–300 words, summarizing the purpose, methodology, and findings of the study.
• At least five keywords must be provided, carefully selected to enhance visibility in academic databases.

Formatting Requirements

• Paper size: A4, single-column layout
• Font: Calibri, 11 pt
• Paragraph spacing: Before 0 pt, After 8 pt
• Indentation: None
• Line spacing: Multiple, 1.08
• Headings: Bold and numbered (e.g., 1., 1.1., 1.2.). Introduction and Conclusion sections should not be numbered.

Recommended Structure

• Introduction: Purpose, scope, and significance
• Literature Review: Summary of existing research and study's contribution
• Methodology: Research design, data collection, and analysis
• Findings: Presentation of data in a clear and systematic manner
• Discussion: Comparison with existing literature and interpretation of results
• Conclusion and Recommendations: Summary of findings, suggestions for practice or policy, and study limitations

Article Length

• Natural Sciences (SCI, AHCI): 3,000–5,000 words
• Social Sciences (SSCI): 5,000–8,000 words
• Interdisciplinary Studies: 5,000–6,000 words

5. Citations and References

• Use the APA 7th edition style for in-text citations and references.
• Figures, charts, images, and illustrations must be numbered systematically and formatted according to APA 7.0 guidelines.

6. Similarity (Plagiarism) Reports

• Submissions must include a similarity report from iThenticate, Turnitin, or intihal.net.
• Acceptable thresholds:

o Total similarity: ≤ 20%
o Per source: ≤ 1%
o Thesis-derived articles: ≤ 3%
o Legal citations: ≤ 10% per citation

• Similarity in headers/footers from templates is excluded.
• If a revised similarity check reveals a rate above 22%, the article is rejected.
If between 20–22%, the article is returned for revisions and a new report is required.

7. Extended Abstract

• Articles written in Turkish must include an extended abstract in English, following the journal’s template.

8. Author Information

• Initial submissions must be anonymous (no author details).
• Upon acceptance, authors must upload the final version with the following:
o Title, abstract (in both languages)
o Author’s full name, academic title, affiliation, and contact information

9. Contact

For technical issues, authors may contact: editor@kentakademisi.com