Requirements for Submissions to the Ankara University Journal of Social Sciences

Submissions to be published in the Ankara University Journal of Social Sciences must meet the following criteria:

- Submissions should be written in either Turkish or English. For articles written in Turkish, an extended abstract in English (700–1500 words) must be added at the end of the article.

- Submissions must not have been published elsewhere or be under consideration for publication in another journal.

- Authors must upload a similarity report (e.g., Turnitin, iThenticate) alongside their submission.

- Submissions not adhering to the journal's writing guidelines will not be considered.

Formatting Requirements for Submissions
a) Submissions should be prepared on A4 paper size, with single spacing and 2.5 cm margins on all sides.
b) The main text (excluding the title, abstract, keywords, and references) should be between 4,000 and 15,000 words. It must be typed in Bookman Old Style, 11-point font, with 1.5 line spacing, and saved as a Microsoft Word file.

Submissions must be structured with the following sections (in order) and adhere to the formatting guidelines provided for each:

Turkish Title
The Turkish title must be written in **12-point bold uppercase letters** and centered on the page.

English Title
The English title must follow the Turkish title and also be written in **12-point bold uppercase letters** and centered.

Author(s)
After the titles, the author’s name (initial letter capitalized) and surname (in uppercase) should be written in **12-point bold**. Additional information about the author (title, institution, and email address) should be provided. High-resolution photos of the author(s) and their ORCID information must also be uploaded to the system.

Abstract
The Turkish abstract should be written in "10-point italic font" with single line spacing, and should not exceed 300 words.

Keywords
At least four and at most eight Turkish keywords reflecting the subject matter of the study must be provided. Each keyword's first letter should be capitalized, separated by semicolons, and written in italic.

English Abstract
The text of the Turkish abstract should also be provided in "English italic font".

English Keywords
The English keywords should correspond to the Turkish keywords, provided in the same order and meaning. The first letter of each keyword should be capitalized, separated by semicolons, and written in italic.

Additional Sections for Applied Research
Introduction
The introduction should include summary information about the sections of the study, its relevance in the scientific literature, the importance of the research, the research problem, and objectives. This section may be structured with main or subheadings. Bold or underlined text should not be used in this section.

Methodology
The methodology section should cover the type and model of the research, questions and hypotheses, research group, data collection techniques, validity and reliability, data analysis, limitations, and, if applicable, ethical committee approval. Subheadings such as Research Questions, Research Model, Hypotheses, Data Analysis, and Data Collection Techniques may be used.

Findings
Findings should support the study’s objectives and problems while maintaining coherence. Tables, figures, graphics, or images used must be referenced within the text. Graphics or figures should be of high quality for publication clarity, and tables must follow APA formatting guidelines. All tables, figures, graphics, and images must be titled. Subheadings may be used to improve readability and comprehension.

Conclusion
The conclusion section should explain the results derived from the findings.

Recommendations
Recommendations should align with the study’s findings and suggest contributions to the literature, future research directions, and practical applications in the field.

Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments (if necessary) should be provided as a footnote at the bottom of the page.

Referencing
In-text citations and references must adhere to the "6th edition of APA" guidelines and align with the language of the text. For Turkish manuscripts, Turkish citation standards should be followed, and for English manuscripts, English citation standards should be used.

Appendices
Appendices (tables, figures, graphics, and images) should be placed on a new page after the References section. Each appendix should be labeled (e.g., Appendix 1, Appendix 2) and titled individually. If an appendix is used, corresponding references must be provided within the text.

Additional Formatting Guidelines
- Subheadings in the main text should be in "11-point bold font" with the first letters of words capitalized.
- Direct short quotations within the text should be placed in "italics within quotation marks (“...”)". Long quotations (over 40 words) should be formatted as a block, indented 2 cm from both the left and right margins, written in 10-point font, without quotation marks, and concluded with a period.
- Visual materials such as photos, diagrams, etc., must include proper attribution. Legal responsibilities regarding permissions and copyrights rest with the authors.

Post-Review Process
Authors are not permitted to make significant changes to their work after the peer review process is complete (except for revisions suggested by reviewers). This includes adding or removing sections, paragraphs, tables, images, or authors.