Writing Rules
1. Article and Length
Articles submitted to the Journal of Accounting and Finance Studies (MUFİDER) should consist of title, abstract, keywords and JEL codes, main text, references, and if applicable, appendices. These articles should not exceed 20,000 words, including appendices and references. However, longer articles may be considered for review by the editor, taking into account the content of the articles.
2. Main Text and Section Headings
Articles submitted to the Journal of Accounting and Finance Studies (MUFİDER) should be written in Microsoft Word format, single-spaced, justified, and in A4 size. Headings within the text should be numbered as 1., 1.1., 1.1.2., etc. The main text should be indented, 11-point Times New Roman font, with single line spacing. The Main Title of the article should be descriptive and represent the main topics of the article. The Turkish and English Main Titles of the article should be in 12-point, bold, uppercase, and Times New Roman font. Headings within the text should be in 11-point, bold, and Times New Roman font. Paragraph spacing before and after the text should be applied as 6pt. Paragraph spacing before and after headings should be applied as 6pt.
3. Abstract, Keywords, and JEL Codes
The abstract of the article should be written in 10-point, italic, Times New Roman font and should not exceed 150 words. The Turkish heading "ÖZET" and the English heading "ABSTRACT" should be in 11-point, bold, italic, and Times New Roman font. The journal adopts the JEL (Journal of Economic Literature) code system, and submitted works must include a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 JEL codes. Articles should include a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 keywords. Additionally, author information, including title, institution, contact details, and ORCID ID, should be provided.
4. Tables, Figures, and Mathematical Equations
Tables and figures should be numbered consecutively. Each table and figure should be provided with a title. If tables and figures are taken from elsewhere, proper citation must be provided. Table headings should be in 10-point font. Text within tables and mathematical equations should be in the range of 8-10 points. Equations should be centered on the page and each equation should be numbered sequentially and placed to the right of the page in parentheses.
5. Extended English Abstract
All articles must include an extended English abstract following the references section. This section should not be less than 500 words and may include sections such as aim of the study, data set, empirical findings, etc.
6. References
All articles submitted to the journal should be written in accordance with the writing principles stated in the "Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th edition)" published by the American Psychological Association (APA). The text should use citation methods. All sources cited in the text should be listed in the references section. Some examples of in-text citation are as follows:
For single-author publications: (Zeren, 2013: 102).
For two-author publications: (Demirci & Zeren, 2016: 34).
For publications with three or more authors: (Zeren et al., 2007: 77).
If there are numerous sources by the same author, they should be listed from old to new date. If sources have the same date, they should be ordered alphabetically. The references section should be written in 9-point font. Some examples of references according to the mentioned rules are provided below:
Single Author Books
Sayılgan, G. (2017). İşletme Finansmanı [Corporate Finance]. Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara.
Books with Multiple Authors
Akkuş, Ö., & Özkan, H. (2016). Stata Uygulamaları ile Nitel Veri Analizi [Qualitative Data Analysis with Stata Applications]. Seçkin Kitabevi, Ankara.
Single Author Articles
Zeren, F. (2017). Investigating the Puzzle of Dividend: An Application on BIST Dividend-25 Index. Kırklareli University Journal of Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, 1-15.
Multi-Author Articles
Saraç, M., & Zeren, F. (2015). Dependency of Islamic Bank Interest Rates on Traditional Bank Interest Rates: More Evidence from Turkey. Applied Economics, February, 212-235.
Master's and Doctoral Theses
Kökdemir, C. (2004). Organizational Culture and Labor-Employer Relations. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Gazi University Institute of Social Sciences, Ankara.
Internet Sources
Müderrisoğlu, O. (2006, August 21). Anadolu Approach will Bring Life to 70 Thousand SMEs. Sabah Newspaper. http://arsiv.sabah.com.tr/2006/08/21/eko110.html (Accessed on October 20, 2007).
Articles submitted to the Journal of Accounting and Finance Studies (MUFİDER) should consist of title, abstract, keywords and JEL codes, main text, references, and if applicable, appendices. These articles should not exceed 20,000 words, including appendices and references. However, longer articles may be considered for review by the editor, taking into account the content of the articles.
2. Main Text and Section Headings
Articles submitted to the Journal of Accounting and Finance Studies (MUFİDER) should be written in Microsoft Word format, single-spaced, justified, and in A4 size. Headings within the text should be numbered as 1., 1.1., 1.1.2., etc. The main text should be indented, 11-point Times New Roman font, with single line spacing. The Main Title of the article should be descriptive and represent the main topics of the article. The Turkish and English Main Titles of the article should be in 12-point, bold, uppercase, and Times New Roman font. Headings within the text should be in 11-point, bold, and Times New Roman font. Paragraph spacing before and after the text should be applied as 6pt. Paragraph spacing before and after headings should be applied as 6pt.
3. Abstract, Keywords, and JEL Codes
The abstract of the article should be written in 10-point, italic, Times New Roman font and should not exceed 150 words. The Turkish heading "ÖZET" and the English heading "ABSTRACT" should be in 11-point, bold, italic, and Times New Roman font. The journal adopts the JEL (Journal of Economic Literature) code system, and submitted works must include a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 JEL codes. Articles should include a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 keywords. Additionally, author information, including title, institution, contact details, and ORCID ID, should be provided.
4. Tables, Figures, and Mathematical Equations
Tables and figures should be numbered consecutively. Each table and figure should be provided with a title. If tables and figures are taken from elsewhere, proper citation must be provided. Table headings should be in 10-point font. Text within tables and mathematical equations should be in the range of 8-10 points. Equations should be centered on the page and each equation should be numbered sequentially and placed to the right of the page in parentheses.
5. Extended English Abstract
All articles must include an extended English abstract following the references section. This section should not be less than 500 words and may include sections such as aim of the study, data set, empirical findings, etc.
6. References
All articles submitted to the journal should be written in accordance with the writing principles stated in the "Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th edition)" published by the American Psychological Association (APA). The text should use citation methods. All sources cited in the text should be listed in the references section. Some examples of in-text citation are as follows:
For single-author publications: (Zeren, 2013: 102).
For two-author publications: (Demirci & Zeren, 2016: 34).
For publications with three or more authors: (Zeren et al., 2007: 77).
If there are numerous sources by the same author, they should be listed from old to new date. If sources have the same date, they should be ordered alphabetically. The references section should be written in 9-point font. Some examples of references according to the mentioned rules are provided below:
Single Author Books
Sayılgan, G. (2017). İşletme Finansmanı [Corporate Finance]. Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara.
Books with Multiple Authors
Akkuş, Ö., & Özkan, H. (2016). Stata Uygulamaları ile Nitel Veri Analizi [Qualitative Data Analysis with Stata Applications]. Seçkin Kitabevi, Ankara.
Single Author Articles
Zeren, F. (2017). Investigating the Puzzle of Dividend: An Application on BIST Dividend-25 Index. Kırklareli University Journal of Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, 1-15.
Multi-Author Articles
Saraç, M., & Zeren, F. (2015). Dependency of Islamic Bank Interest Rates on Traditional Bank Interest Rates: More Evidence from Turkey. Applied Economics, February, 212-235.
Master's and Doctoral Theses
Kökdemir, C. (2004). Organizational Culture and Labor-Employer Relations. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Gazi University Institute of Social Sciences, Ankara.
Internet Sources
Müderrisoğlu, O. (2006, August 21). Anadolu Approach will Bring Life to 70 Thousand SMEs. Sabah Newspaper. http://arsiv.sabah.com.tr/2006/08/21/eko110.html (Accessed on October 20, 2007).
Manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Accounting and Finance Reviews (MUFIDER) should consist of the following components: title, abstract, keywords, and JEL codes, main text, references, and, if applicable, appendices. These articles should not exceed 20,000 words, including appendices and references. However, longer articles may also be considered for evaluation at the discretion of the editor, taking into account the content of the manuscript.
