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He was born in Ankara in 1983. He graduated from Ankara University, Faculty of Languages, History, and Geography, Department of History, in 2007. Between 2008 and 2011, he worked as a Research Assistant at the Department of History, Faculty of Letters, Muğla University. From 2011 to 2017, he served in the same capacity at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of History. Since 2018, he has been working at Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of History. His research focuses on General Turkish History, Caucasian History, and Russian History.
Aim & Scope
Süleyman Demirel University Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences is published twice (2) a year, in June and December. The deadline for article submissions for the June issue is the last day of April, and for the December issue, the last day of October. Our journal aims to present researchers' studies in Turkish and English in the fields of social sciences, including Archaeology, Western Languages and Literature, Geography, Philosophy, Psychology, Art History, Sociology, History, and Turkish Language and Literature, to the academic community for their contribution and discussion.
Süleyman Demirel University Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, a peer-reviewed journal, has been in publication since 1995. Our journal features original scientific articles in the fields of social sciences, including Archaeology, Western Languages and Literature, Geography, Philosophy, Psychology, Art History, Sociology, History, and Turkish Language and Literature.
Author Guidelines
1. Articles must be written in Microsoft Office format (post-2010), using the "Palatino Linotype" font, with a font size of 10 points. Explanatory footnotes (excluding in-text citations) should be written in 8-point font size with single paragraph spacing. The page size should be set to A4, with margins of 2.5 cm on all sides. Header and footer margins should be set to 1.25 cm. Text alignment should be justified, with paragraph settings adjusted to 0 before and after, and a "special first line" indent of 1.25 cm. There should be a 6-point space before and after paragraphs, and single line spacing should be used. Page numbers should not be included. For numbered lists in the article, a 2-point spacing should be left between items.
2. Articles submitted to the journal must adhere to the 7th edition of the American Psychological Association (APA) format.
3. Titles in both Turkish and English should be centered above the abstracts in bold, 10-point Palatino Linotype font, with the first letters capitalized. For Turkish articles, the Turkish title should appear first in bold, while for English articles, the English title should come first in bold. After the peer-review process and acceptance, the author(s) name(s) should be aligned to the right with specific footnote symbols (*/**…). At the bottom of the page, details should include the corresponding author's name-surname, institution, email address, and ORCID number, followed by those of any co-authors.
4. On the first page of the article, an abstract (150–200 words) outlining the aim, method, and findings/conclusions of the study must be included below the Turkish and English titles. For Turkish articles, the sequence should be the Turkish abstract first, followed by the English abstract; for English articles, the English abstract should come first, followed by the Turkish abstract. Below the abstract, there should be 5 keywords in both Turkish and English. The abstract should be written in single line spacing, 10-point font, justified, and without first-line indent. For Turkish articles, a 500–750-word extended abstract in English must be included at the end of the article. For English articles, the extended abstract should be written in Turkish.
5. When uploading articles to the system, all components (article title, Turkish and English abstracts, keywords, main text, catalog or similar sections if applicable, bibliography, and extended abstract) should be combined into a single file.
6. Section and subsection headings should be written in 10-point bold font, aligned to the left, with only the first letters capitalized. Sections should be numbered starting from the introduction using a decimal system (e.g., 1., 1.1., 1.1.1.).
7. Table and figure titles should be written in 10-point font, centered, with only the first letters capitalized. Each table and figure must have a bold sequence number (e.g., Table 1:, Table 2:, Figure 1:, Figure 2:) and complete bibliographic and source information provided underneath in 10-point font. Text within tables and figures should be between 8 and 9 points.
8. All visual materials must be submitted separately in TIFF format with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi. They should not be embedded in the Microsoft Word file. In-text references to figures should use the abbreviation "Fig."
9. The "References" section should be written in 12-point font, bold, and aligned to the left, with only the first letters capitalized. No section number should be assigned to this heading. All sources cited in the article must be listed under this section, starting from the page following the article's conclusion, in 10-point font. Sources should be ordered alphabetically by the authors' last names. In cases of multiple authors, all names should be included. Spacing between references should be set to 6 points. When citing multiple works by the same author, they should be listed chronologically, starting with the oldest publication. For multiple works by the same author in the same year, alphabetical labeling (e.g., 2023a, 2023b, 2023c) should be used.
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Ethical Principles and Publication Policy
Definitions:
- Süleyman Demirel University Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences refers to the academic journal published by Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
- Owner of the Journal: The Dean of Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
- Editorial Board: Members appointed by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, comprising faculty specializing in *Archaeology, Western Languages and Literature, Geography, Philosophy, Psychology, Art History, Sociology, History, Turkish Language and Literature,* who are distinguished in their fields and contribute to the journal.
- Advisory Board: Department Chairs from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
- Editor: Faculty member(s) assigned by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences to oversee editorial responsibilities.
- Assistant Editors: Faculty members designated by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences specializing in fields such as *Archaeology, Western Languages and Literature, Geography, Philosophy, Psychology, Art History, Sociology, History, Turkish Language and Literature.*
Purpose and Scope:
1. The purpose of this document is to establish the publication principles of the Süleyman Demirel University Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (SUITDER).
2. The journal aims to create a shared academic platform for various disciplines within the social sciences, including *Anthropology, Archaeology, Western Languages and Literatures, Geography, Philosophy, Psychology, Art History, Sociology, History, Turkish Language and Literature.*
3. The journal publishes scientific articles within the aforementioned fields of social sciences.
4. The journal is published biannually, in June and December.
5. It is an international peer-reviewed journal.
Articles submitted to the journal must:
1. Employ suitable research methods and models relevant to the fields of *Anthropology, Archaeology, Western Languages and Literatures, Geography, Philosophy, Psychology, Art History, Sociology, History, Turkish Language and Literature,* and contribute new insights to these areas.
2. Critically evaluate, review, or propose new perspectives on previously published works, demonstrating originality and relevance to the field.
3. Include research, biographies, reviews, or translations of scholarly value, discussing, critiquing, or explaining a concept or theory.
4. Fit into the following categories:
-Research Articles: Original studies presenting scientific innovation, addressing specific topics, challenging previous theses, offering new perspectives, or introducing new documents.
- Review/Evaluation Articles: Critical assessments of existing bibliographies on controversial or ambiguous topics, leading to conclusions.
- Translation Articles: Translations that contribute to the academic field.
5. The journal also accepts critical reviews of publications, which highlight strengths and weaknesses and provide general evaluations.
6. All articles must adhere to the journal’s publication principles and formatting requirements.
1. Articles are reviewed by at least two referees. Referees have 5 days to accept or reject the evaluation invitation and a maximum of 10 days to submit their review. If no report is submitted within this timeframe, a new referee is assigned.
2. Articles with two positive referee reports are accepted for publication. If one report is positive and the other is negative, the article is sent to a third referee, whose decision determines its acceptance. Referees may request revisions related to form or content.
3. Authors must closely follow the review and finalization process of their submissions. If revisions are not completed within the given time, the article is returned to the author(s).
4. Authors must consider the referees’ and editorial board’s evaluations and suggestions. Authors may provide written justifications for any disagreements.
5. The Editorial Board makes the final publication decision based on the completion of all requested revisions. The board reserves the right to reject articles that do not align with the journal’s policies, even after the review process.
6. Articles must conform to proper grammar and writing standards. The Editorial Board may request modifications for content and structure.
7. Articles that fail to comply with the journal’s principles and formatting requirements will be returned to the author(s) without entering the review process.
8. Requests to expedite the publication process will not be entertained. Articles are evaluated based on their submission date and published accordingly.
9. No author may publish more than one article in the same issue or within two consecutive issues in the same year.
10. Responsibility for withdrawing articles submitted to the journal for any reason lies solely with the author(s).
1. SDU Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences publishes original and scholarly works in *Anthropology, Archaeology, Western Languages and Literature, Geography, Philosophy, Psychology, Art History, Sociology, History, Turkish Language and Literature,* as outlined in Section One. Articles are accepted between January–April for the June issue and July–October for the December issue. Submissions outside these periods will not be considered.
2. All articles must be submitted via the journal’s DergiPark page (https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/suitder). Communication between authors and editors will occur through DergiPark or the official email address (suitder@sdu.edu.tr). Submissions that fail to meet the ethical and publication standards will be returned to the author(s).
3. Articles (except those derived from theses) must not have been previously published in print or electronic form. Authors must submit a signed declaration of originality.
4. Articles must have a similarity rate of no more than 20%, including references, verified through iThenticate, Turnitin, or intihal.net. Submissions exceeding this rate will be returned without entering the review process.
5. Authors must complete the required declaration forms during the submission process.
6. A double-blind peer review system is implemented. Author details should not appear in the initial manuscript or in any acknowledgments.
7. Author information must be uploaded as separate, signed files during the submission process.
8. Articles requiring ethics committee approval must include documentation, while those not requiring approval must include a declaration stating so.
9. Authors are responsible for the scientific, ethical, and legal aspects of their submissions. Proper attribution for visual materials is required.
10. If accepted, all publication rights are transferred to the journal.
11. Translations undergo the same peer-review process as other submissions and require permission from the original author and the original text.
12. By submitting an article, authors accept full responsibility for ethical compliance and originality, absolving the journal of any liability for violations.
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Editör Kurulu
He was born in Ankara in 1983. He graduated from Ankara University, Faculty of Languages, History, and Geography, Department of History, in 2007. Between 2008 and 2011, he worked as a Research Assistant at the Department of History, Faculty of Letters, Muğla University. From 2011 to 2017, he served in the same capacity at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of History. Since 2018, he has been working at Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of History. His research focuses on General Turkish History, Caucasian History, and Russian History.
Danışma Kurulu
Alan Editörleri
He was born in Ankara in 1983. He graduated from Ankara University, Faculty of Languages, History, and Geography, Department of History, in 2007. Between 2008 and 2011, he worked as a Research Assistant at the Department of History, Faculty of Letters, Muğla University. From 2011 to 2017, he served in the same capacity at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of History. Since 2018, he has been working at Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of History. His research focuses on General Turkish History, Caucasian History, and Russian History.
Bilim Danışma Kurulu
1976 Samsun Çarşamba doğumludur. 2003 yılında Ege Üniversitesi Felsefe Bölümünden mezun olmuş, 2007 yılında Pamukkale Üniversitesi Felsefe Bölümünde yüksek lisansını, 2014 yılında Ege Üniversitesi Felsefe Bölümünde doktorasını tamamlamıştır. Halen Afyon Kocatepe Üniversitesi Felsefe Bölümünde Öğretim Üyesidir.
Prof. Dr. Abdullah Gündoğdu
Abdullah Gündoğdu graduated from Ankara University, Faculty of Language, History and Geography, Department of General Turkish History in 1986. He completed his master's degree in 1989 at the Department of History (General Turkic History) at the A.Ü. Institute of Social Sciences. In 1995, he received his doctorate with his thesis titled "History of the Khiva Khanate (Yadigâr Şibanileri Era: 1512-1740)". He started working as a research assistant at the Department of General Turkish History at the A.Ü. Faculty of Language, History and Geography between 1987-1998. He was promoted to Assistant Professor in the same department in 1998 and Associate Professor as of January 25, 2001. He was appointed Professor on February 12, 2008. He continues his duty at the same faculty. He speaks English, Russian and Persian as well as Modern Turkish languages. He worked in Uzbekistan, RF Tatarstan Autonomous Republic, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan. He participated in many scientific meetings in Turkey and abroad.
Dr. Philol (PhD) in Applied Linguistics
2024-present Deputy Dean, Faculty of Humanities (FoH), University of Latvia (UL)
2019-2024 Dean, FoH, UL
2023-present Acting Head, Centre for Applied Linguistics, FoH, UL
2013-2019 Head, Centre for Applied Linguistics, FoH, UL
2008-2018 Head, Department of English Studies, Faculty of Modern Languages (FML), FoH, UL
2015-2027 Professor, FoH, UL
2010-2025 Senior researcher, FoH, UL
2023-2025. Nordplus project Teacher Research Literacy (TREL): comparative Trajectories in the Nordic-Baltic Region NPHz'2023/10004, senior researcher.
2022.-2024. State research project Diversity of Latvian Language in Time and Space. VPP-LETONIKA-2021/4-0003 UL No. VPP2021/24
2021 Promoting Easy-to-Read Language for Social Inclusion, Erasmus+, senior researcher.
12.2018-2020. State research project Latvian language, UL 2018-2021 No. VPP-IZM-2018/2-002, UL. No. VPP2018/12018, senior researcher.
02.2019-03.2020 UL Study direction Education, pedagogy and sport - motivated, modern and competitive academic personnel, lead expert.
2020-2023 Erasmus+ Strategic partnership project: Mitigate the Impact of Fourth Industrial Revolution on Indian Society: EDUcation REFORM for Future and In-Service School Teachers, 609699-EPP-1-2019-1-IN-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP, senior researcher
01.2016-12.2019 ERASMUS+ KA2 Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices – Capacity Building for Higher Education project Developing Content and Language Integrated Learning – Resource and Training Centre for A multilingual India CLIL@India No. 573884-EPP-1-2016-1IN-EPPKA2-CBHE, senior researcher
01.2016-11.2019 Erasmus+ Key Action 2: Strategic Partnerships Transversal Skills in Dentistry: Content and Language Integrated Learning, No – 2015-1-LV01-KA203-013401, lead expert.
1. Scientific editorial board member. Issues and Ideas in Education, ISSN Print 2320-7655, ISSN Online: 2320-8805, RNI No.: CHAENG/2013/49611, zinātniskās redkolēģijas loceklis. Indexed in NewJour, Directory of Research Journals Indexing, SJIF, Google Scholar, Erih+.
2. Scientific advisory board member. Anglica Wratislaviensia LIV, Poland, Wroclaw: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Wroclawskiego, DOAJ, EBSCO, Cambridge Scientific Abstracts (CSA, ProQuest), ERIH Plus, etc http://awr.wuwr.pl/
3. Scientific editorial board member Baltic Journal of English Language, Literature and Culture. Riga: University of Latvia. WoS, EBSCO, Google Scholar, Erich+.
4 2024. Member, Regional Advisory Committee, the Council of Antropological Linguistics at SOAS, University of London. Regional Advisory Committee | SOAS GLOCAL
5 2024. Member, The International Ecolinguistics Association.
6. Scientific advisory board member. Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, international peer-reviewed, Süleyman Demirel University, Turkey, since 2024, TÜBİTAK ULAKBIM TR Index, MLA International Bibliography, EBSCO.
1961 yılında Mersin Silifke'de doğdu. İlk ve orta öğrenimini Silifke'de tamamladı. Konya Selçuk Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Coğrafya Öğretmenliği ABD dan 1985 yılında mezun oldu. 1990 yılında Selçuk Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsünde Göksu nehri sol mansabının (Silifke-Susanoğlu-Akarsu Ağzı) fiziki coğrafyası isimli tezi Yüksek lisansını tamamladı. 1994 yılında İngiltere Wales Üviversitesinde, Exploring The Relationship Between Red Edge And Chlorophyll Content İn Vinter Weheat isimli tezi ile doktorasını tamamladı. 2012 de Doçent, 2018 yılında da Profesör oldu. Halen Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi A.Keleşoğlu Eğitim Fakültesi Coğrafya Eğitimi ABD'ında çalışmaktadır.Fiziki Coğrafya, Türkiye Coğrafyası, CBS, Coğrafya Eğitimi alanlarında çok sayıda çalışması bulunmaktadır. Evli ve 3 çocuk babası olup İyi derecede İngilizce bilmektedir.
1982 yılında Kahramanmaraş’ta doğdu. İlk ve ortaöğrenimini aynı şehirde tamamladı. 2003 yılında Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Türkçe Öğretmenliği Bölümünden mezun olduktan sonra Erzurum'da Türkçe öğretmeni olarak göreve başladı. Atatürk Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Türk Dili Ana Bilim Dalında başladığı yüksek lisans öğrenimini "Yiğitbaşı Ahmed Şemseddin Marmaravî Keşfü'l-Esrâr (Giriş-İnceleme-Metin-Dizin-Tıpkıbasım)" adlı teziyle 2009 yılında, Pamukkale Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Türk Dili ve Edebiyatı Ana Bilim Dalında başladığı doktora öğrenimini ise “Evliya Çelebi Seyahatnâmesi’nin Biçim Bilgisi Özellikleri” başlıklı teziyle 2013 yılında bitirdi. Aynı yıl Aksaray Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Türkçe Eğitimi Bölümüne yardımcı doçent doktor olarak atandı. 2018 Şubat’ında Aydın Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi Türk Dili ve Edebiyatı Bölümü Yeni Türk Dili Ana Bilim Dalına geçti ve aynı yıl Türk dili alanında doçent ünvanını aldı. 2024 Şubat’ında profesör kadrosuna atandı. Hâlen adı geçen üniversitedeki görevine devam eden ve çalışmaları daha çok Eski Anadolu Türkçesi ve Türkiye Türkçesi üzerinde yoğunlaşan Salan’ın, bilimsel toplantılarda sunulmuş bildirileri ile ulusal ve uluslararası düzeydeki dergilerde yayımlanmış makalelerinin yanı sıra hazırladığı kitap ve çeşitli kitap bölümleri bulunmaktadır.
Secretariat
