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.