Studi'OU Art and Design Journal

1- General Principles

- Manuscripts must be prepared in Microsoft Word (.docx) format.
- The font should be Times New Roman, size 12 pt.
- Line spacing should be 1.5; paragraph spacing 0 pt before and 6 pt after.
- Page margins: top 3 cm, bottom 3 cm, left 3 cm, right 2.5 cm.
- The text should be justified, and page numbers must appear at the bottom right.
- The manuscript length, including references and footnotes, must not exceed 7,000 words (20 pages).

2- Title and Author Information

- The Turkish and English titles must be written aligned to the left, one below the other.
- The title must not exceed 12–15 words or 120 characters.
- The author(s)’ name, academic title, ORCID number, institutional affiliation, and e-mail address must be provided in the upper left corner in 10 pt font size.
- If there is more than one author, the “Author Contribution Statement (CRediT Table)” must also be submitted separately.

3- Abstract and Keywords

- Manuscripts must be submitted with abstracts in both Turkish and English.
- The Turkish and English abstracts must have the same content.
- Each abstract must be a minimum of 150 and a maximum of 300 words.
- References should not be included in the abstract; only the scope of the study itself should be described.
- The abstract must cover the purpose, methodology, findings, and conclusion of the study.
- 3–5 keywords must be provided under the abstracts.

- Structured Abstract:
- Purpose / Objective:
The research question, aim, or the main problem addressed in the study must be clearly stated.
Example: “This article aims to discuss the impact of light use in modern architecture on spatial perception.”

- Methodology / Approach:

The method or approach used must be explained. In the fields of art and design, this may include theoretical analysis, comparative study, visual analysis, practice-based projects, or experimental design.
Example: “The research was conducted using a qualitative approach through visual analysis and archival study.”

- Findings / Discussion:

The observations, solutions, or conceptual framework that emerged from the study should be summarized. In art and design research, findings are often aesthetic analyses, conceptual interpretations, or practical outcomes.
Example: “The findings indicate that contemporary typography, with the rise of digital media, functions less as a utilitarian tool and more as a marker of identity.”

- Conclusion / Contribution:

The contribution of the study to the literature or practice must be highlighted, along with suggestions for future research or applications, if applicable.
Example: “This article contributes to the evaluation of typography as an interdisciplinary tool of visual identity.”

- Special Notes:

- Theoretical articles: Philosophical, aesthetic, and theoretical discussions must be explicitly articulated, with concepts clearly defined.
- Practice-based articles: The materials, techniques, and methods used must be specified, with emphasis on the originality of the work.
- Art history / cultural studies: Historical context, comparative perspectives, and new interpretations should be foregrounded.

4- Text Structure

- The manuscript must cover the following main sections: Introduction, Methodology, Discussion, Findings, Conclusion.

Articles in the fields of art and design should follow the structure below. However, the content of these sections may be adapted depending on whether the study is theoretical, practice-based, or historical in nature.

- Overall Structure of the Manuscript:
- Introduction

- The aim, scope, research question, and significance of the study must be clearly stated.
- A brief literature review should be provided, highlighting how the study contributes to existing scholarship.
- In art and design articles, the context (historical, cultural, theoretical, or practice-based) must be emphasized.

- Methodology / Approach

- The methodology employed must be explained in detail.
- Qualitative or experimental methods (e.g., visual analysis, discourse analysis, practice-based research, experimental design) should be clearly described.

- Theoretical Framework / Discussion

- The theoretical approaches, aesthetic perspectives, and philosophical debates underpinning the study must be presented.
- Previous related studies should be critically reviewed, and the original contribution of the current study should be highlighted.
- This section provides the analytical framework necessary for interpreting the findings.

- Findings / Outcomes / Practice Results

- Observations, practical outcomes, designs, visual analyses, or experimental results obtained during the study must be presented in detail.
- Findings must be directly related to the research aim or question.
- In art and design research, findings may include not only quantitative data but also produced works, prototypes, visual analysis results, or aesthetic insights.
- Findings should be presented objectively, using data, visuals, tables, or practice-based examples where appropriate.

- Conclusion / Recommendations

- The overall conclusions of the study, based on the findings, must be summarized clearly and systematically.
- The study’s original contributions to the field (theoretical, methodological, artistic, or design-related) should be explicitly stated.
- The limitations and strengths of the research (e.g., sample, methods, techniques, or  conceptual scope) must be discussed.
- The conclusion should also include recommendations on how the findings may inform future research or practical applications.
- Where relevant, direct recommendations for artistic or design practice, or theoretical implications, may be added.

- Subheadings

- Subheadings must follow APA 7 standards, written in bold and left-aligned, without numbering.
- Instead of numbering, APA uses heading levels, e.g.:
- Level 1 Heading: Bold, left-aligned (e.g., Introduction)
- Level 2 Heading: Bold, italic, left-aligned
- Level 3 Heading: Indented, bold, italic, ending with a period; text continues on the same line.

- Quotations
    
- In-text quotations should appear within double quotation marks and italicized.
- Quotations longer than 40 words or 3 lines should be presented as block quotes.
- Block quotations should begin 1.25 cm from the left margin, be double-spaced, and presented without quotation marks or italics.
- The citation must follow APA 7 guidelines.

- Tables, Figures, and Visuals

- All tables and visuals must be numbered in the text where they are cited (e.g., Table 1, Figure 1).
- Detailed captions for tables, figures, or visuals must be provided below them in 10 pt font.
- Visuals must also be submitted as separate files in TIFF/JPEG/PNG format at a minimum of 300 dpi resolution.
- Authors are responsible for securing copyright clearance for third-party images.

5- References and Citation Rules

- All citations and references must comply with APA 7 (American Psychological Association, 7th Edition) guidelines.
- Only the works cited in the text should be included in the reference list.
- The reference list must be arranged in alphabetical order.

6- Acknowledgments and Ethical Information

- Funding: The institutions, organizations, or funds that supported the study must be specified.
- Acknowledgments: Individuals who contributed to the study but are not listed as authors must be acknowledged.
- Conflict of Interest: The author(s) must declare whether or not there are any conflicts of interest.
- Ethics Approval: For studies involving human or animal subjects, ethics committee approval must be stated.
- Informed Consent: It must be explicitly stated that informed consent was obtained from participants.

7- Similarity and Publication Ethics

- Manuscripts must not have been previously published or submitted to another journal.
- A plagiarism check must be conducted, and the similarity index must not exceed 15%.
- The plagiarism report must be included in the submission file.
- Studi’OU Journal reserves the right to make language and formatting edits to the submitted manuscripts.
 

Studi’OU Journal prevents conflicts of interest that may arise between authors and editors, as well as between authors and reviewers. Accordingly, all forms prepared in accordance with the article template must be carefully reviewed. In manuscript submissions, the International Standards for Editors and Authors published by the ICMJE (International Committee of Medical Journal Editors) and COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) are taken into consideration.

As stated in the Copyright Transfer Form for manuscript submissions, all submitted works must fully comply with the regulations concerning copyrights related to intellectual and artistic works.

For research conducted in all fields of science, including the social sciences, and for studies requiring ethics committee approval, the relevant ethics committee approval must be obtained, clearly stated in the manuscript, and supported with appropriate documentation.

Studi’OU Journal adopts an open access model. Authors are not charged any fees during the manuscript submission, review, or publication processes, and readers may access the journal’s electronic publication free of charge. Within the scope of its Open Access Policy, STUDI’OU Journal adopts the principles set forth by the BOAI (Budapest Open Access Initiative).