1. Submission

a) Manuscripts submitted to the Mediterranean Journal of Humanities (MJH) must be uploaded only via DergiPark online submission system. Submissions by e-mail are not accepted.
b) Before submission to MJH, manuscripts must be fully transferred into the MJH Template file (.docx).
c) For preliminary checks, a similarity report (e.g., Turnitin, iThenticate or intihal.net) must be obtained and uploaded during submission. See: Plagiarism Policy for detailed information
d) Submissions must not have been published elsewhere and must not be under consideration for publication in another journal.
e) The application form must accurately and completely include each author’s name, academic title, institution, postal and e-mail address, ORCID iD, telephone and, if available, fax number.
f) The manuscript must not exceed 7,500 words (approximately 20 pages), excluding title, abstract and bibliography.
d) The title, subject, aim, method, scope and main problematic of the manuscript must be consistent with each other.
e) The manuscript must be prepared in accordance with generally accepted scientific principles and ethical standards.

2. Scope

a) MJH publishes original research produced in various disciplines of the social sciences within the fields specified on the journal’s Aims and Scope page.
b) The journal accepts manuscripts in Turkish, English and German.
c) MJH does not publish special issues for symposia.
d) The journal aims to foster interdisciplinary interaction and to support scientific debate and knowledge exchange within national and international academic communities.
e) In addition to research articles, the journal may publish review papers.

3. Manuscript Preparation & Writing Rules

Manuscripts must be transferred into the “MJH Template File” and uploaded via the online system by clicking the “Submit Article” button on the MJH website.

3.1. Main Text Structure

The text file (docx) containing all of the information below must be presented in the following order:

a) Original Title: Should reflect the subject of the article and contain no abbreviations.
b) Turkish Title: Must be a full translation of the Turkish title.
c) Author Information: For all authors, should provide in order: academic title, full name, institutional affiliation, city, ORCID, and e-mail.
d) Highlights: Summarize the study’s key contributions in 3–5 short sentences (each no more than 100 characters).
e) Abstract: 150–200 words summarizing aim, method, findings and conclusions.
f) Keywords: 4–6 keywords reflecting the content.
g) Highlights (in Turkish): The English equivalents of the Turkish highlights.
h) Abstract (in Turkish): Must fully correspond to the Turkish abstract.
i) Keywords (in Turkish): 4–6 keywords reflecting the content.
j) Extended Summary (in Turkish): For Turkish manuscripts provide an English extended summary; for English manuscripts provide a Turkish extended summary (350–500 words). It must be detailed and not identical to the short abstract.
k) Main Text: Excluding title, abstract and bibliography, the manuscript length must not exceed 7,500 words (approx. 20 pages).
k) Bibliography: All sources cited must be listed completely and in accordance with MJH referencing guidelines.

Manuscript Template (for manuscripts in English):
Title →  Second Title (Turkish) → Author Information → Highlights → Abstract → Keywords → Highlights (Turkish) → Abstract (Turkish) → Keywords (Turkish) → Extended Summary (Turkish, ) → Main Text → Bibliography

3.2. Formatting

a) Font & Size: Times New Roman, 11 pt.
b) For Greek and other special characters use Aisa Unicode.
d) Century notation: Use Roman numerals up to AD/Xth century (e.g., XI. century BC) and Arabic numerals thereafter (e.g., 19th century AD).
e) Headings: Main title and section headings must be written in bold with initial capitals.
f) Main Text:
    -    Do not use abbreviations such as f. or ff. for “following page(s)”; include full page numbers separated by a hyphen (-) without spaces before or after.
    -    Where cross-references are necessary, use “above” and “below” instead of “supra” and “infra”.
    -    With the exception of words generally accepted and used in Western languages, Greek words in body text and footnotes should be written in Greek and not in italics; Latin words should be written in italics.
    -    When other scholars are mentioned in the body text, they should be quoted first by their full first name. In the following only the surname should be used.
    -    Units of measurement should be in the metric system and should be abbreviated in the text without a period as follows: g, kg, km, m, cm, mm.
    -    When a slash ( / ) is used, there is a space before and after it.
f) Tables and Figures: Place within the text at relevant points. Use the “Fig.” abbreviation only, with continuous numbering. Provide explanatory captions. Ensure tables, figures, graphs, photos, drawings, and maps are used without disrupting text/page flow. Captions appear below the item in 10 pt (e.g., Fig. 1, Fig. 1–3).
g) Figures: May be placed within or at the end of the text. Use Fig. plus continuous numbering and give the caption on the same line after the number; captions in 10 pt, below the figure. If drawings/photos are not produced by the authors, source credit must be given.
h) Image files: .jpeg or .tiff, minimum 300 dpi.
i) Copyright: Obtaining permissions for visual materials is the responsibility of the author(s).

In-text citing of visuals (examples): Fig. 1. | Fig. 1–2, 5. | Fig. 9a–b. | Table 3.

3.3. In-Text Citations & References

Sources must follow the Harvard author–date system as adapted by MJH, with abbreviations and footnote/bibliography conventions: author’s surname, year, page number (and where applicable, plate/figure/no.). The Bibliography must appear at the end of the article.

a) In-text (Harvard): Surname Year, page(s). Examples: (Özüdoğru 2020, 13); (Duggan 2015, 277–310).
b) Use "et al." for more than two authors/editors in text citations after the first author (Burragato et al. 2007, 692).
b) Same author, same year: McGing 1986a; McGing 1986b.
c) Apply the same rule on every occurrence; do not use ad loc., ibid, idem, loc. cit., op. cit., passim, Use full citations.
d) Figures/Tables/Plates: (Smith 2010, 45, fig. 2; pl. IV, no. 3).
e) Sorting: References listed alphabetically by author surname.
f) Abbreviations: Journal/series and ancient authors must be explained.
g) Include DOIs where available.

Click here to download the List of Ancient Sources and Epigraphic Abbreviations.

4. MJH Examples of In-Text Citations and References

Monographs:
(Özüdoğru 2020, 365)
        Özüdoğru, Ş. 2020. Kibyra Kazı ve Araştırmaları Monografi Serisi I, KIBYRA: Kibyra Maior / Caesarea Cibyra. İstanbul.

Single-author books:
(Goldsworthy 2020, 123 n. 85)
        Goldsworthy, A. 2020. Philip and Alexander: Kings and Conquerors. New York.

Two or more authors (books):
(Heckel & Yardley 2004, 27)
        Heckel, W. & Yardley, J. C. 2004. Alexander the Great, Historical Texts in Translation. Malden; Oxford.

Chapter in an edited volume:
(Matthews 2011, 38)
        Matthews, R. 2011. “A History of the Preclassical Archaeology of Anatolia.” Eds. S. R. Steadman & G. McMahon, The Oxford Handbook of Ancient Anatolia. Oxford, 34–55.

Series/Occasional publications:
(Jones 2021, 77)
        Jones, D. W. 2021. Four Economic Topics for Studies of Antiquity. (BAR IntSer 3018). Oxford.

Supplements:
(Durugönül 2007, 59)
        Durugönül S. 2007. Dağlık Kilikia’da Bir Antik Kent Kazısının Sonuçları – NAGIDOS / Results of an Excavation in an Ancient City in Rough Cilicia (Adalya Suppl 6). İstanbul.

Theses:
(Coşkun-Abuagla 2012, 73)
Coşkun Abuagla, A. 2012. Roma Dönemi Küçük Asya Procuratorleri. Unpublished PhD Thesis, Akdeniz University, Antalya.

Conference/Symposium proceedings:
(Burragato et al. 2007, 692)
    Burragato, F., Nezza, M., Ferrazzoli, A. F. & Ricci, M. 2007. “Late Roman 1 Amphora Types Produced at Elaiussa Sebaste.” In M. Bonifay & J. C. Treglia (eds.), Late Roman Coarse Wares… 2 (BAR IntSer 1662). Marseille & Arles, 13–16 April 2005. Oxford, 689–700.

Book reviews:
(Köker 2020, 368)
        Köker, H. 2020. “The Storm before the Storm…” Review of M. Duncan. Libri VI, 361–363.

Journal article:
(Karamanlı 2025, 5)
        Karamanlı, B. 2025. “Jean Echenoz'un 1914 Romanında…” MJH XV/1, 1–10. DOI: 10.13114/mjh.1574801

Two-author journal article:
(Turgut & Balcı 2025, 230)
        Turgut, D. & Balcı, E. 2025. “Depremin İnsan-Mekân İlişkileri…” MJH XV/1, 225–245.

Three or more authors:
(Özbek et al. 2025, 285)
        Özbek, Ç., Özcan, M., Yüce Yörük, E. A., Arguvanlı Çoban, S. & Özel Türkcü, Ü. 2025. “Şefkat mi, Küçümseme mi? …” MJH XV/1, 279–292.

Magazine article:
(Tassinari 2014, 58)
        Tassinari, P. 2014. “Antik Dünyada Tıp ve Sağlık.” Aktüel Arkeoloji 24, 56–67.

Same author, same year:
(McGing 1986a, 7)
        McGing, B. C. 1986a. The Foreign Policy of Mithridates VI… Leiden.
(McGing 1986b, 250 pl. 30 no. 35)
        McGing, B. C. 1986b. “The Kings of Pontus…” RhM 129, 248–259.

Non-Latin script:
(Τσαραβοπογλος 2019, 138)
        Τσαραβοπογλος, A. N. 2019. “Η αρχαία πόλη της Χίου.” Horos 29, 124–144.

Reference works:
(Oberhummer 1970², col. 744)
        Oberhummer, E. 1970². “Bosporos (1).” RE III/1, cols. 741–757.

Translations:
(Selz 2020, 115)
        Selz, G. J. 2020. Sümerler ve Akadlar: Tarih, Toplum, Kültür. Trans. F. G. Gerhold. İstanbul.

Translated article:
(Oktan 2018, 286)
        Oktan, M. 2018. “Quintus Asconius Pedianus…” Libri IV, 251–313.

Official Gazette (Turkey):
(Official Gazette, 30 May 1939, 11832)
        “Law on the Organization and Duties of the Ministry of Public Works.” T.C. Resmi Gazete 4219, 30 May 1939, 11832–11837.

Newspaper article:
(Şahin 2000, 18–19)
        Şahin, S. 25 November 2000. “Kültürel Miras, Kültürel Kimlik ve Eskiçağ Bilimleri.” Cumhuriyet Science-Technology Suppl. 714, 18–19.

Signed newspaper column:
(Cemal 2019)
            Cemal, H. 21 September 2019. “Enseyi Karartmayın İyi Yoldayız.” Milliyet.

All submissions must fully comply with the journal’s template and reference style before uploading.

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