WRITING RULES
Karya Journal of Health Science assumes that submitted articles have not been previously published, all authors agree to the submission, and the relevant institution, organization, or laboratory where the study was conducted has approved the final version of the manuscript, either tacitly or explicitly.
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ETHICS
Karya Journal of Health Science follows the guidelines established by the International Council of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) as a reference for authors, reviewers, and editors.
Authors must read and adhere to the journal's "Ethical Policy and Publication Policy." The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that the final version of the manuscript is approved by all authors. The scientific, ethical, and legal responsibility for the content of the article rests solely with the authors. Additional information is available at the following links:
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure Forms
• Declaration of Helsinki Principles
• Guidelines for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.
Authors must confirm that their studies comply with institutional, ethical, and legal guidelines. The journal does not accept responsibility for ethical breaches by authors.
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BASIC RULES
• The article must be uploaded under the name of the corresponding author.
• All authors must have an individual ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) number, which should be included on the title page.
• The corresponding author must add all co-authors to the DergiPark system when submitting the article.
• Article should be prepared in Microsoft Word format, double-spaced, using Times New Roman font (12 pt), with no extra line spacing, and with continuous line numbering on each page. Margins should be 2.5 cm on all sides. A sample article template is available on the journal's website.
• Article must adhere to the "System International" (SI) unit system.
• Figures, tables, photographs, and graphics must be referenced in the text at the end of the relevant sentence.
• Abbreviations should be defined at first mention and used consistently thereafter.
• Decimals should be written using a dot (e.g., 55.78).
• Author contribution, copyright transfer, and conflict of interest forms must be submitted.
• A similarity report not exceeding 20% (e.g., as verified by Turnitin or iThenticate reports) must be submitted.
• Ethical committee approval documents must be submitted.
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TYPES OF ARTICLES
Research Articles
These manuscripts report on experimental and descriptive studies. They should include the following sections: Abstract (maximum 350 words, structured with Objective, Method, Results, and Conclusion in both Turkish and English), Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References.
• Word limit: 6,000 (excluding abstract, references, and tables)
• Figures/Tables: Maximum of 4 tables, 2 figures, and 3 photographs in total
• References: Maximum of 40
Reviews
Submitted by invitation, reviews include an Abstract (maximum 300 words in Turkish and English, unstructured), an Introduction, subheadings, and References.
• Word limit: 7,000
• References: Maximum of 60
Case Reports
These manuscripts highlight rare or unique cases and include images (photographs, figures, etc.). Sections should include Abstract (maximum 200 words in Turkish and English, unstructured), Introduction, Case Report, Discussion, Conclusion, and References.
• Word limit: 4,000
• Figures/Tables: Maximum of 2 tables, 2 figures, and 4 photographs in total
• References: Maximum of 20
Letters to the Editor
These contain opinions, experiences, or questions about articles published in the journal within the last year. They should specify the article's details (issue, date) and include the author’s name, institution, and address. No title or abstract is required. Responses will be published by the editor or the original authors.
• Word limit: 500
• References: Maximum of 5
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ARTICLE SECTIONS
Title Page
• The title page must be submitted as a separate document.
• The type of article (e.g., research, review, case report) should be clearly indicated.
• The article title should be written in capital letters, concise, and descriptive of the study. Abbreviations should not be used in the title.
• Author information must include the full name and surname, numbered superscript affiliations, academic title, institution, department, city, country, ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) number, and email address.
• The corresponding author’s full name, current address, email address, and accessible phone numbers (including GSM) must also be specified.
• If there is a commercial communication or financial support institution (directly or indirectly) involved in the study, the authors must disclose it on the title page. They should indicate whether there is no commercial relationship with any product, drug, or company mentioned, or describe the nature of the relationship (e.g., consultancy, other agreements).
• Refer to the title page template for guidance.
Abstract
• Abstracts should be prepared on separate pages in both Turkish and English.
• Keywords must include a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 words, separated by commas.
• Turkish keywords should comply with "Turkish Science Terms" (www.bilimterimleri.com), while English keywords should follow "Medical Subject Headings (MESH)" (www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/MBrowser.html).
• The Turkish and English abstracts, along with their corresponding keywords, must be identical in content.
Main Text
• The text must be written in the past tense.
All terms to be abbreviated (including those in the Abstract) should first be presented in their full form, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses.
• Main headings should be written in capital letters and bold. Subheadings should have the first letter of each word capitalized and be bold, while sub-subheadings should have the first letter of each word capitalized and be italicized.
• Introduction: This section should summarize fundamental information obtained from previous publications related to the study topic. The final paragraph should indicate the necessity and objective of the study.
• Method: The clinical, technical, or experimental methods used in the study should be presented with references. The subtitles “Ethical Approval” and “Statistical Analysis” must be included under this section.
• Ethical Approval: Authors must explicitly state that their studies involving human participants were conducted in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. They are required to indicate that approval was obtained from the relevant ethics committee (providing the name of the committee, the date of approval, and the protocol number) and that informed consent was obtained from participants. If the study involves the use of animals, authors must confirm that animal rights were protected in compliance with the principles outlined in the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (http://www.nap.edu/catalog/5140.html) and that approval was obtained from the relevant ethics committee. Additionally, any statement regarding publication consent must be included in cases where photographs that could potentially reveal participants' identities are presented.
• Statistical Analysis: If a statistical software program was used for statistical analysis, the name of the software, version number, location, date, and company information must be provided. Information about the statistical analysis methods and the calculation of the sample size should be presented with their rationale and supported with references when necessary.
• Results: This section should present the study findings without interpretation. Data should be presented as clearly as possible, preferably in tables or figures.
• Discussion: This section should begin with the most important findings of the study. Conclusions derived from the results should be discussed and interpreted in light of current literature. Care should be taken to ensure that the referenced literature is up-to-date and directly related to the authors' findings. Statistical results presented in the Results section should not be repeated here. At the end of the Discussion, the limitations of the study should be presented under the subheading “Limitations.”
• Conclusion: This section must clearly state the study’s results and their contributions to the field.
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The following sections should be provided after the Conclusion:
• Ethical Approval: The name of the ethics committee, the approval date, and the protocol number must be specified.
• Conflict of Interest: Any conflicts of interest must be disclosed.
• Funding: If the research was supported by any organizations, they should be acknowledged.
• Acknowledgements: A concise expression of gratitude may be included for individuals and/or institutions that provided support during the research.
• Author Contributions: The contributions of each author to the article should be specified in an abbreviated format.
• Disclosures: If the article was previously presented in summary or abstract form, the details of the scientific meeting, presentation location, date, and publication venue (if applicable) should be provided.
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REFERENCES
References should be numbered sequentially in the order they appear in the article. Citations should be placed at the end of the sentence, just before the period, using Arabic numerals enclosed in square brackets. When referring to authors in the text, only the surname of the first author should be mentioned, followed by "et al." for English articles. For multiple consecutive citations, the format [10-15] should be used. References should be separated by commas without spaces before or after the comma.
If an article has six or fewer authors, all authors should be listed. For articles with more than six authors, list the first three authors followed by the abbreviation "et al." Journal abbreviations should adhere to the style outlined in the Cumulated Index Medicus (www.icmje.org).
The reference list should include only works that are published, accepted for publication, or have a DOI number. Unpublished observations and personal communications should be avoided. If citing books is necessary, references should be limited to no more than 2-3 books. Authors are responsible for the accuracy of the references.
References should follow the "Vancouver" system, which includes the following details:
Author name(s)
Title of the article
Journal name (abbreviated according to the Cumulated Index Medicus)
Year of publication
Volume and issue number of the journal
Page range

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REFERENCES EXAMPLES
Journal
Sonmezdag AS, Kesen S, Amanpour A, et al. LC-DAD-ESI-MS/MS and GC-MS profiling of phenolic and aroma compounds of sunflower oil during deep-fat frying. J Food Process Press. 2019;43(2):1-9.
Journal Supplement
Braxton E, Wohlfeld BJ, Blumenthal S. Postoperative care pathways following lumbar total disc replacement. spin 2019;24(S):1-12.
Article in Electronic
If a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) number is assigned for online published articles awaiting publication, the DOI number is appended to the end:
Sonmezdag AS, Kelebek H, Selli, S. Characterization of aroma‐active compounds, phenolics, and antioxidant properties in fresh and fermented capers (Capparis spinosa) by GC‐MS‐Olfactometry and LC‐DAD‐ESI‐MS/MS. J Food Sci. 2019;doi: 10.1111/1750-3841.14777.
Book
Doherty RF, Purtilo RB. Ethical dimensions in the health professions. 6th ed. St. Louis, Misouri: Elsevier; 2016.
Book Section
Marrero DG. Diabetes Mellitus. In: Flanagan SN, Zaretsky H, Moroz A, eds. Medical aspects of disability: A Handbook for the rehabilitation professional. 4th ed. New York: Springer Publishing Company; 2011:159-176.
Web Page
Word Health Organization. Ethics [Internet]. WHO Code of Ethics; 13 September 2023. Available from:
https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/who-code-of-ethics
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TABLES, FIGURES, GRAPHICS, AND PICTURES
All tables, figures, graphics, and pictures should be prepared on separate pages and appended after the references section. Figures, graphics, and pictures referenced in the text should collectively be labelled as “Figure,” while tables should be labelled as “Table.” Table titles must be clearly written above the table, whereas figure titles should appear below the figure. Any abbreviations used in the tables must be explained beneath the table. Important elements such as underlines, overlines, and subheadings in the tables should be clearly emphasized.
If an image is reproduced or quoted from another publication, written permission for reproduction must be submitted alongside the manuscript. Figures should be saved as a separate file using the “JPEG” compression format. They must have a minimum size of 9×13 cm and a resolution of 300 dpi.
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PERMISSIONS
The author(s) must ensure that all figures, images, photographs, charts, and other supplementary materials included in the article are original. If previously published content, such as text, tables, images, scales, or similar materials, is used, the author(s) are responsible for obtaining written permission from the copyright holders. Evidence of this permission must be provided at the time of manuscript submission and properly cited within the article. The authors bear full legal responsibility for ensuring compliance with copyright regulations.
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COPYRIGHT
All copyrights for the articles published in Karya Journal of Health Science belong to the journal.
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DISCLAIMER
Statements or opinions expressed in articles published in Karya Journal of Health Science reflect the views of the authors and not those of the editors, editorial board, or publisher. The editors, editorial board, and publisher assume no responsibility or liability for the material presented. The final responsibility (ethical, scientific, legal, etc.) for the published content lies with the authors.