1. 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 the 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

2. 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.

3. Similarity Reports

Submitted manuscripts must be accompanied by a similarity report obtained from software such as iThenticate, Turnitin, or intihal.net.

Maximum Acceptable Similarity Rates:

• Total Similarity: Maximum 20% (for submissions from 2019 onwards).
• Single Source Citation: Maximum 1% per source.
• Articles Derived from Theses: The similarity rate from the original thesis must not exceed 5%.
• Legal or Historical Studies: In works involving legal regulations or historical content, individual citation rates must not exceed 5%.

Exclusions and Procedures:

• Similarity rates resulting from the journal's official template (headers, footers, etc.) are excluded from the full-text similarity report.
• If the peer-review process proceeds toward acceptance, a second similarity report is generated by the Field Editors based on the final version of the manuscript. If the similarity rates comply with the publication criteria, the report is added to the editorial file.
• Non-Compliance Protocols:
  • Manuscripts with a similarity rate exceeding 22% will be rejected.
  • Manuscripts with a rate below 22% but above the criteria will be returned to the author for paraphrasing/originalization. In such cases, a third similarity report will be generated and uploaded to the system.

4. Extended Abstract

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

5. 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