Journal of Architectural Sciences and Applications

Nowadays, the “Architectural concept” has evolved into a branch of science and art, which includes many versatile and diverse disciplines rather than the scale of a single building (building).
In this context, “Architectural Science” has become the common platform of disciplines that include spatial planning, design, repair, protection, and management.
The aims of JASA, which started its publication life in 2016;
• To make it an international and quality/original journal platform,
• To produce and share multidimensional scientific knowledge,
• To encourage interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary cooperation,
• Contributing to product and technological innovations,
• To encourage the production of livable and healthy spaces,
• To protect and preserve natural and cultural heritage values,
• To produce ecological and nature-based architectural solutions,
• To provide access to all aspects of architectural science, such as scientific, artistic, ecological, social, economic, and technological.
• To produce scientific publications, symposiums, congresses, panels, educational activities, etc.

JASA is published "online" twice a year, in July and December.
JASA publishes "Original Research Papers" written in English on theoretical and practical topics related to spatial planning and design, conservation, restoration, management, and economic aspects within the scope of Architectural Sciences.
If the Editorial Board deems it appropriate, a 'Special Issue' may be published once a year on the symposium, congress, workshop, and special-themed topics. The same research article publication processes and policies apply to articles in Special Issues. All articles in the journal are double-blind peer-reviewed by a distinguished international Editorial Advisory Board and other experts in the field.
In addition, if deemed appropriate by the JASA Editor, a limited number of 'Invited Review Articles', 'Letters to the Editor, 'Project Competition Criticism' etc. can publish.
Subjects and research studies of Architectural Sciences interdisciplinary (e.g., Building Architecture, Landscape Architecture, City and Regional Planning, Interior Architecture, Industrial Product Design, Fine Arts, and Civil Engineering, etc.) have been primarily published in the journal.
In addition, issues related to other multidisciplinary (e.g., Forest Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Biology, Geography, Mining Engineering, Sociology, Archaeology, Nature Protection, Tourism, Recreation, Cultural Heritage, Environment, Business Administration, etc.) are also published.

This journal explicitly acknowledges research topics that provide new knowledge and encourage innovative practice in the following areas.

 Spatial (Urban/Rural/Natural) Planning,
 Spatial (Urban/Rural/Natural) Design,
 Land use,
 Building Technology,
 Building Design and Landscape Design,
 Product Design,
 Building and Structures Materials,
 Sustainability and Environment,
 Architectural and Philosophy,
 Architectural and Technology,
 History and Theory of Architectural Science,
 Space and Identity,
 Transportation and Accessibility,
 Urban Transformation, Smart Cities,
 Sociology and Psychology,
 Fine Arts,
 Ecology and Biodiversity,
 Climate changes,
 Built Environment Climatology,
 Green Spaces, Green Infrastructure Systems,
 Plant materials and Planting design,
 Urban Agriculture and Agroforestry,
 Nature Conservation,
 Protected or Conservation Areas,
 Natural and Cultural Heritage,
 Building Renovation and Restoration,
 Landscape Repair, Restoration, Rehabilitation, Reclamation,
 Archeology,
 Tourism, and Recreation,
 Cultural Tourism, Nature Tourism, Ecotourism,
 Urban Accessories and Furniture,
 Artificial Intelligence, Digital Architecture, and 3D Software,
 Health in Architectural,
 Pandemic and Food,
 Higher Education in Architectural Sciences, R&D Scientific Research,
 Utopia in Architectural,
 Space Architectural,
 Water Architectural,
 The Economy in Architectural,
 Policies and Legislation in Architectural,
 Spatial Management and Governance,
 Project Competitions and Processes/Applied Projects, etc.

For information on how to submit articles, please read the Instructions for Authors.

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1. THE IMPORTANT NOTES FOR THE AUTHORS
• All the refereeing and publishing processes of the journal are carried out online through the DERGIPARK system. https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/mbud
• The authors who want to send publications to the journal should first enter the website of our journal and sign in.
• No application or publishing fee is required.
• The JASA is an international and peer-reviewed e-journal published online with open access, in which original research and review articles in basic and applied sciences are published. Original Research Articles are given priority. Review Articles are accepted in small numbers.
• Original research articles and review articles may be related to spatial planning and design, conservation, repair, management, and economic, etc. dimensions covering all disciplines such as Architecture, Landscape Architecture, City and Regional Planning, Interior Architecture, Industrial Product Design, Civil Engineering, are published in the Journal of Architectural Sciences and Applications. In addition, the study subjects of Forest Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Biology, Geography, Mining Engineering, Sociology, Archeology, etc., which may be related to the subjects of Architectural Sciences, are published in the journal. In addition, technical notes, letters to the editor, discussions, case reports, competition criteria, etc. are published.
• Manuscripts in English languages are welcome.
• The journal is published in two issues annually (July and December).
• A blind Review Evaluation (at least two reviewers) is made for each article in the journal.
• If the Editorial Board deems it appropriate, symposiums, congresses, workshops, and special themed topics, etc. A Special Issue can be published once a year. The same research article publication processes and policies are applied to articles on Special Issues. All articles in the journal are double-blind peer-reviewed by a distinguished international Editorial Advisory Board and other experts in the field.
• A “DOI number” is assigned for each article published in the journal.
• After logging into the system, the articles should be uploaded to the system as a Word file ".doc" or “.docs” according to the "JASA Article Template”. However, should be uploaded "JASA Copyright Transfer, Author Contribution and Conflict of Interest Declaration Form.pdf" and “Article Pre- Checklist form” with a wet signature?
• English Article Legal Control Report” should be uploaded to systems for “English Articles”
• "Similarity Percentage" should be max. 18%. The 'Similarity Percentage Report should be uploaded to the system by Authors through the TURNITIN program.
• The text should be written in plain language and expression, comply with the writing rules, the third singular and passive verbs should be used, and should not contain transpose sentences.
• While writing the articles, writing rules, APA 6- Reference Guide, and international abbreviations and unit symbols should be taken into consideration.
• If the articles were produced from MSc/Ph.D. studies, the information should be provided under the title of Thanks and Information Note within the article that the article was produced from the Thesis.
• For the articles to be published in the Journal of Architectural Sciences and Applications, the ETHICS COMMITTEE PERMIT is mandatory. In the articles to be published in the journal, the rules of Scientific Ethics and Publication ethics must be strictly followed. It should be stated in the article whether it is necessary to obtain an ETHICAL BOARD PERMIT and/or a LEGAL / SPECIAL PERMIT. If these permits are required, they should be presented from which institution, at which date, and with which decision or number the permission was obtained.

Research requiring Ethics Committee Permit;

o All kinds of research are conducted with qualitative or quantitative approaches that require data collection from participants using surveys, interviews, focus group work, observation, experiment, and interview techniques.
o Use of humans and animals (including material/data) for experimental or other scientific purposes,
o Clinical research on humans,
o Research on animals,
o Retrospective studies by the Law on Protection of Personal Data,
o In the case reports, it is stated that the “informed consent form” has been taken,
o Getting permission and specifying the owners for the use of scales, surveys, and photographs belonging to others,
o Indicating that copyright regulations are observed for the ideas and works of art used…
For ethical rules, https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/mbud/page/7002 must be read

2. ARTICLE SECTION CONTENTS

On the web page of the journal, https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/mbud the article should be entered into the dergipark system, taking into account the "spelling rules" and "APA 6-Reference Guide" and International "abbreviations and unit symbols". The text should be written in plain language and expression, should conform to spelling rules, use third-person singular and passive verbs, and should not contain inverted sentences. Manuscript presentation
• It should be prepared according to the JASA Article Template.
• Article Title
• The article title should be written in capital letters, 16 font size, bold, and in “Calibri” font.
• Author Name Surname, Calibri, and 13 font size must be written.
• ORCID number, Calibri, and 10 font size must be written.
• Author contact information should be written in Calibri, italic, and 10 font size.
• English Abstract
• The abstract should not be more than 150 words
• In essence, the subject discussed in the article should be briefly introduced, and the methods used and the results achieved should be specified.
• The words (maximum 6 words) defining the subject should be given as "Keywords"
•
1. Introduction
• The importance, scope, and purpose of the study should be stated. Subject headings should be numbered as 1.1., 1.1.1.,
2. Material and Method
• The properties of the materials used in the article, the way they are used, etc. should be included.
• The method used should be described in detail clearly and understandably.
3. Research Findings (Research Findings and Discussion)
• • This section can optionally be organized as "Research Findings" or "Research Findings and Discussion".
4. Conclusion and Suggestions (Discussion and Conclusion)
• • This section can optionally be organized as Conclusion, "Conclusion and Suggestions" or "Discussion and Conclusion".
Thanks and Information Note
• In this section, people who contributed to the study, funds, donations, researchers' contribution rate statements, project support and acknowledgment statements, conflict statements, studies that require an Ethics Committee Decision, etc. should be specified.
• If the study was produced from the Thesis, this information should be given here. For example; This article, …. University …. Graduate School of …… Master's Degree, completed in ......... in the Department of ……... or Produced from a doctoral thesis.
• The article complies with national and international research and publication ethics.
• Ethics Committee approval was not required for the study. Or Ethics Committee approval in the study, Ethics Committee of the University of ……….. dated …………… and ……. It should be said that it was taken with decision no.
Author Contribution and Conflict of Interest Disclosure Information
• All authors contributed equally to the article / Or 1st Author % …., 2nd Author %.... contributed. There is no conflict of interest/ Or …Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx xxxx, There is a conflict of interest with the Person(s) named.
References
Surname, A. A., Surname, B. B. & Surname, C. C. (2020). The title of the post. Title of Periodical Publication, Volume (number), s-s. DOI: xx.xxxxxxxxxx, Access Address (12.12.2019): http://www.springerlink.com/content/100370/
Gül, A., Örücü, Ö. K. & Karaca, O. (2006). An approach for Recreation Suitability Analysis to Recreation Planning in Gölcük Nature Park. Environmental Management, 37(5), 606–625. Online ISSN: 1432-1009. Access Address (12.12.2019): http://www.springerlink.com/content/100370/
Directorate of National Parks. (2019). Başpınar Nature Park Development Plan. National Parks 6th Regional Directorate, Isparta. Access Address (12.12.2019): http: //burdur.ormansu.gov.tr/6bolge/AnaSayfa/tabiatparklari/baspinartabiatparki.aspx?sflang=tr

WARNINGS

• English Article Legal Control Report should be uploaded to systems.
• The entire article should be written, preferably in Rich Text Format or in an MS-Word 2003 compatible file, with a maximum of 25 pages including text, figures, and tables.
• For the text of the article, Calibri 11 font size should be used, justified, and single line spacing should be preferred.
• Figures and Tables must be cited in the text and placed after the cited paragraph. Figures and Tables should be centered in the article, Figure and Table texts should be justified and Calibri should be used in 10 points.
• APA Style should be used as the bibliography style.
• References at the end of the text should be listed first alphabetically and then in chronological order.
• In the arrangement of the references directory, the first line should be left aligned, if any, and the second and subsequent lines should be written 1.00 cm indented.
• Footnotes should not be used in the article.
References in The Text (Citations)
• (Surname, 2020). or (Surname, 2020, p.120)
• (Surname & Surname, 2014). Or (Surname & Surname, 2014, p. 120).
• (Surname, Surname, Surname, Surname & Surname, 2014). or (Surname, Surname & Surname, 2014, p.12).
• In the second use of the Citation with more than two authors in the article (Surname et al., 2010). or (Surname et al., 2010, p.15)
• In a study conducted by Evans and Shaw (2008),
•According to Fuller (1982) XXXXXXXXXXXXX……………(Küçük & Olcay, 2008).
• Xxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx (Surname, 2016; Surname & Surname, 2020; Surname et al., 2021).
Examples
Periodicals Articles
• The only author:
Berndt, T. J. (2002). Friendship quality and social development. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 11(3), 7-10. Online ISSN: 1432-1009. Access Address (12.12.2019): http://www.springerlink.com/content/100370/
• Two authors:
Wegener, D. T. & Petty, R. E. (1994). Mood management across affective states: The hedonic contingency hypothesis. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 66, 1034-1048. Online ISSN: 1432-1009. Access Address (12.12.2019): http://www.springerlink.com/content/100370/
• Between three and seven authors:
Kernis, M. H., Cornell, D. P., Sun, C. R., Berry, A., Harlow, T. ve Bach, J. S. (1993). There's more to self-esteem than whether it is high or low: The importance of stability of self-esteem. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 65, 1190-1204.
Gül, A., Örücü, Ö. K. & Karaca, O. (2006). An approach for Recreation Suitability Analysis to Recreation Planning in Gölcük Nature Park. Environmental Management, 37(5), 606–625. Online ISSN: 1432-1009. Access Address (12.12.2019): http://www.springerlink.com/content/100370/
If the number of authors is eight or more; After the names of the first six authors are listed, three dots are added and the name of the last author is added. More than seven names should not 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. Online ISSN: 1432-1009. Access Address (12.12.2019): http://www.springerlink.com/content/100370/
Dönmez, S., Basıç, G., Fakir, H., Özçelik, H., Yazıcı, N., Şahin, C. K., Gül, A.,… Dönmez, İ. E. (2017). Visual Characteristics of Some Species Belonging to the Family of Lamiaceae in the Lake District. International Journal of Engineering Sciences & Research Technology, Aralık 2017, 6(12), 256-261. ISSN: 2277-9655. doi: 10.5281/zenodo.1116674. Access Address (12.12.2019):http://www.ijesrt.com/issues%20pdf%20file/Archive-2017/December-2017/32.pdf
Books
Ören, T., Üney, T. & Çölkesen, R. (Ed.). (2006). Türkiye bilişim ansiklopedisi. İstanbul: Papatya Yayıncılık.
Tonta, Y., Bitirim, Y. & Sever, H. (2002). Türkçe arama motorlarında performans değerlendirme. Ankara: Total Bilişim. (elektronik ise) Access Address (12.12.2019): http://yunus.hacettepe.edu.tr/~tonta/yayinlar/tonta-bitirim-sever-arama-motorlari.pdf
Book Chapter
Gül, A. & Bostan, Ç. (2019). Peyzaj Mimarlığı Programına Yönelik Ulusal ve Uluslararası Akreditasyon Ölçütlerinin Karşılaştırılması ve İrdelenmesi. O. Uzun ve diğerleri (Ed.). 50. Yılında Peyzaj Mimarlığı Eğitimi ve Öğretimi. Düzce Üniversitesi Yayınları (Ağustos 2019), No.9. Orman Fakültesi Eğitim Dizisi;1, Bölüm 5. (401-413). ISBN: 978-605-69138-5-3. Ankara: Pelin Ofset Tipo Matbaacılık.
Meetings and Symposiums
Schneider, R. (2013, 12.12). Research data literacy. S. Kurbanoğlu ve diğerleri (Ed.), Communications in Computer and Information Science: Vol. 397. Worldwide Communalities and Challenges in Information Literacy Research and Practice (s. 134-140). Cham, İsviçre: Springer. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-03919-0. Access Address (12.12.2019): http://..........
Doctorate and Master Theses
• If published
Surname A. (Year). Title of doctorate or master's thesis (Master's thesis/Ph.D. thesis). Institution name, Location information. ……Accessed from database Access Address (12.12.2019): http://..........
Unpublished
Surname, A. (Year). Title of doctorate or master thesis (Unpublished doctoral thesis/master thesis) Institution name, Location information.
References with or without a legal author
The author of a study may be a group such as an organization, institution, or association, or it may not be any author of the study. For such studies, the name of the institution/association is written in the author section. An open name should be used instead of an abbreviation of an organization/institution/association name.
Directorate of National Parks. (2019). Başpınar Nature Park Development Plan. National Parks 6th Regional Directorate, Isparta. Access Address (12.12.2019):http://burdur.ormansu.gov.tr/6bolge/AnaSayfa/tabiatparklari/baspinartabiatparki.aspx?sflang=tr
Turkish Statistical Institute. (2015). Urban and Rural Population Data in Turkey. Access Address (12.12.2019): http://tuik.gov.tr/
• If the term “Anonymous” is mentioned in the study, Anonymous is written in the author section
Anonymous. (2015). Xxxxxxxxx
Official newspaper
Head. (Year, Day Month). Official Gazette (Number: xxx). Access Address (12.12.2019): http://..........
Decree-Law on Taking Certain Measures Under the State of Emergency (2017, January 6). Official Gazette (Number: 29940). Access Address (12.12.2019):http://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2017/01/20170106M1-1.htm
National Parks Law. (1983, 11 08). T.R. Official Gazette (No: 18132). Prime Ministry Printing House, Ankara. Access Address (12.12.2019): https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/MevzuatMetin/1.5.2873.pdf
Website
* If the author is certain
Surname, A. (Year). Topic title. Access address (Day, Month, Year): ttp://burdur.ormansu.gov.tr
Surname, A. (Year, day, and month). Topic title. Access Address (12.12.2019): http://burdur.ormansu.gov.tr
* If the author is not certain
Directorate of National Parks. (2019). Başpınar Nature Park Development Plan. National Parks 6th Regional Directorate, Isparta. Access Address (12.12.2019):http://burdur.ormansu.gov.tr/6bolge/AnaSayfa/tabiatparklari/baspinartabiatparki.aspx?sflang=tr
Technical report
Meşhur, M. and Yoldemir, O. (1983). Geology of the Area Between Köyceğiz and Datça. TPAO Report No: 1732, 185s.
• Standards
TSE 2478. (1976). Determination of Modulus of Elasticity in Static Bending of Wood. TSE, I. Edition, Ankara.
•Official newspaper
Title. (Year, Day Month). Official Gazette (Number: xxx). Access Address (12.12.2019): http://..........
Decree on Taking Some Measures Under the State of Emergency (2017, 6 January). Official Gazette (Number: 29940 (Repeated)). Access Address (12.12.2019): http://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2017/01/20170106M1-1.htm
National Parks Law. (1983, 11 08). T.R. Official Gazette (No: 18132). Prime Ministry Printing House, Ankara. Access Address (12.12.2019): https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/MevzuatMetin/1.5.2873.pdf
NOTE: Other source representations and uses other than the examples given are given in the APA 6 -Source Guidelines.

3.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS
The fact that the symbols and abbreviations used in scientific publications are accepted and easy to understand by everyone is important both for the necessity of universality in science and for the reader to understand the article correctly. In this regard, the articles sent to the journal must comply with the International Unit Symbols (SI Units) as well as the Turkish – English grammar rules.
Some common mistakes in using unit symbols are:
• Use of ‘gr’ instead of ‘g’ for gram as a measure of weight,
• Use of ‘Ha’ instead of ‘ha’ for hectare as area measure,
• Putting 'dot' behind the symbols,
• No space is left between the number and the symbol,
• Consistency in the text about the dot or comma used in decimal numbers.
•

Some points to consider when using unit symbols are summarized below:

• Unit symbols are written in lowercase letters, but the first letter is capitalized if it is derived from a proper noun.
• meters - m, hectares - ha, Paskal - Pa
• The first letter of the symbols should be lowercase when expansions of the symbols are written in the sentence.
• 10 meters, 25 hectares
• Symbols are not abbreviations; they do not include a dot in the sentence.
• 2 meters - 2 m, 100 milliliters - 100 mL
• A space must be left between the symbols and the values they follow, but no space between the degree sign indicating the angle and the value.
• 15 watts - 15 W, 88 degrees Celsius - 88 ° C, 73 degrees - 73 °
• A comma is recommended in Turkish as a decimal sign. However, if necessary, the dot can also be used in the text provided that it is consistent throughout.
• 1587,09 kg/ha
• Numbers with more than three digits can be separated into triple groups using spaces and should not be preferred because they can be mixed with a decimal separator in a dot or comma.
• 85 000 ha
• For numbers less than zero, zero (0) must be used before the decimal point.
• It should be 0.46 m, not .46 m
The general principles proposed by TDK in abbreviations are as follows:
• Except for some abbreviations that are traditionally used with a period, abbreviations with capital letters do not use a period.
• Republic of Türkiye (T.C.), Turkish (T.)
• SDU (Süleyman Demirel University), TBMM (Turkish Grand National Assembly), UN (United Nations), SE (southeast)
• - The ones in the form of abbreviations usually take a period at the end.
• eng. (in English), Prof. Dr. (professor doctor), trans. (translated), p. (page), No. (number), p. (hour), min. (minute)
• - Suffixes to abbreviations with a dot at the end and abbreviations with exponential signs are not separated by apostrophes.
• per m2 (per square meter), etc. (and the like), from kg (from kilograms)

Article submission and all other processes in the JASA are free of charge.