TÜDAD's article file template has been updated. Authors submitting articles to our journal must adapt their submissions to the new template. Additionally, the citation and bibliography system has been revised based on APA 7 rules. We kindly ask authors to pay attention to the updated rules in the "Authoring Guidelines" section.
Page Margins:
The article should be prepared in a Word document on an A4 page. Top, bottom, left, and right margins should be 2.5 cm.
Line Spacing/Paragraph and Word Limits:
The main text should be written in Times New Roman, 12-point font, single-spaced, and indented 1.25 cm. Main headings and subheadings should not be indented. If a different font is used due to technical requirements, the font used must be added to the system. Turkish-English abstracts, including extended English summaries, figures, tables, images, etc., and the bibliography, should not exceed 10,000 words.
Article Title:
This title should reflect the content of the article and should be no more than 10-12 words. It should be written in capital letters, boldface, 14-point Times New Roman, and centered at the top of the page.
Author Name and Information:
Author information should be written in the spaces provided in the template, in the order indicated: first name with the first letter capitalized, last name in all capital letters, followed by the author's title, institution, mailing address, and ORCID number, followed by a footnote with *. If there is more than one author, each author's name and surname should be listed on the lines below, and other information should be added in the order of authorship as specified above. The footnote for the second author should be **, and for the third author, it should be ***.
Abstract:
The abstract title should be written in bold, with only the first letter capitalized, in Times New Roman 10-point font, and in the position indicated in the template file. The abstract text should be indented 1 cm from both left and right, in Times New Roman 10-point font, and justified. The abstract, must be a minimum of 150 and a maximum of 300 words. Following the abstract, the Keywords title should be displayed in bold, left-justified, without any line spacing, and in the same font and font size. Three to eight keywords should be italicized.
Following the abstract and keywords, the article's English title should be written in bold, all capital letters, Times New Roman 10-point font, centered on the page, with 6 pt spacing before and after. The Abstract should then be written in bold, with only the first letter capitalized, Times New Roman 10-point font, and in the space indicated in the template file. The English abstract should be written in Times New Roman 10-point font, indented 1 cm from both right and left, and justified. The English abstract must be a minimum of 150 and a maximum of 300 words. Following the English abstract, the Keywords title should be displayed in bold, aligned left, without any line spacing, and in the same font and font size. Three to eight keywords should be italicized.
Extended Summary:
As of January 2024, all articles submitted to the journal must include an extended English summary of 750–1000 words. The extended summary should be in 10-point Times New Roman, following the references.
English articles must have a Turkish abstract and an English abstract, but they do not need to include an extended summary.
Headings:
The text should follow a numbered heading system (e.g., 1.-1.1.-1.1.1 or lettered notation). Main headings should be written in bold, with the first letter of each word capitalized, in 12-point Times New Roman, and aligned left. Subheadings should follow the same rules. There should be no paragraph indents within headings. A 6-point space should be left before and after headings.
Use of Figures, Tables, Graphs, etc.:
Figures, maps, tables, and illustrations used within the article must be center-aligned within the text. Each figure, map, table, and illustration must be numbered within its own heading. The numbering, captions, and references must be center-aligned, immediately below the figures, maps, tables, and illustrations, in 10-point Times New Roman. The font for tables or diagrams should be Times New Roman and 8-10 point, depending on the density of the material used. A single line break should be placed before and after each figure. An example of the formatting is provided below.
Example:
Değişkenler Ort. S.S. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 Üstbilişsel Kültürel Zekâ 4.55 1.21 - 
2 Bilişsel Kültürel Zekâ 5.08 1.04 .46** - 
3 Motivasyonel Kültürel Zekâ 4.74 1.11 .59** .49** - 
4 Davranışsal Kültürel Zekâ 4.09 1.33 .62** .52** .55** - 
5 Toplam Kültürel Zekâ 4.61 1.17 .80** .78** .81** .83** - 
6 İhracat Performansı 4.58 1.23 .42** .57** .36** .37** .54** - 
7 Uluslararası İş Tecrübesi 5.34 1.72 .52** .54** .42** .38** .58** .70** -
Table 1. Değişkenlere Ait Ortalama, Standart Sapma ve Korelâsyon Analizi Sonuçları
The technical size of the images and diagrams used should be adjusted to the requirements of the article. Care should be taken to ensure they are not too large and to ensure high resolution and readability. Furthermore, care should be taken to avoid using simple images and other elements that do not meet the technical requirements of the article.
Footnotes:
Citations in text should be given using parenthetical notation, and footnotes should be avoided whenever possible. References in numerical explanatory footnotes should also be cited using parenthetical notation. Footnotes should be typed in Times New Roman, 10-point font, justified, and single-spaced.
Spelling, Language, and Style:
Unless special spelling is required, Turkish texts written in Turkish must adhere to the TDK Spelling Guide.
Citation:
1. References to sources should be cited within the text within parentheses, rather than in footnotes. Footnotes should be used only for essential explanations. The parenthetical statements should follow the following order: (Author's Last Name, Year of Reference, Page Number(s)).
Example: (Koraş, 2018, p. 18) (Koraş, 2018, pp. 45-51)
2. In studies with two authors, a hyphen "-" should be used. In studies with more than two authors, the abbreviation "et al." should be used after the first author's surname.
Example: (Pekolcay-Sevim, 1991, p. 113), Example: (Mermer et al. 2009, p. 101).
3. If more than one source is cited on the same topic, a semicolon (;) should be used between them.
Example: (Koraş, 2016, p. 58; Özdemir, 2015, p. 129).
4. If more than one work by the same author is cited in the same year, it should be indicated as "2015a:, 2015b:." It should also be indicated as such in the references.
Example: (Köksal, 2015a, p. 15), (Köksal, 2015b, p. 38).
5. If the cited work—an encyclopedia, etc.—consists of more than one volume, the volume number should be given first, followed by a comma after the year, followed by a /, followed by a page number.
Example: (Köprülü, 1967: 3/p. 195).
6. If a manuscript is to be cited, the abbreviation (y.d.) should be given after the author's name, followed by a comma and, if necessary, the page/page number; the full citation should be included in the references.
Example: (Bâkî y.d., p. 39a).
7. When citing archival documents, they should be abbreviated within the text, and their extensions should be included in the bibliography.
Example: (BOA Mühimme 15:25).
8. Citations to sources with unknown authors and accessed online should be written as shown in the examples, and detailed information about the online sources should be included in the bibliography.
Example: (Turkic Language Association, 2016), ("Sanal", 2008, p. 15).
9. When citing a publication authored by a legal entity (Atatürk Cultural Center), abbreviations must be used.
Example: (AKM, 2017, p. 29).
10. If the entire source is to be cited, it should be indicated as shown in the example.
Example: (Kartal, 2009).
11. If the quoted text is more than 40 words, it should be given in 11 point size and 1 cm indented from the left and right.
Bibliography Arrangement:

1. The sources should be listed by author's surname. For works published before the Surname Law, the author's full name should be used (e.g., Ömer SEYFETTİN).
2. If multiple works by an author are included, they should be listed from oldest to newest publication date.
3. The source's full citation should be provided as follows:
A. Citing Books in the References
Author's Last Name, Initials. (Publication Year). Book Title. Publisher.
Example: Avşar, Z. (2016). Mânâ âleminin üç efendisi. İncir Yayıncılık.
B. Citing Articles, Proceedings, and Encyclopedia Entries in the References
Author's Last Name, Initials (Publication Year). Article Title/Proceedings Title/Article Title. Periodical/Proceedings Book/Encyclopedia Name, Volume (Issue), Starting Page Number and Ending Page Number.
For published proceedings, the publication date (year) of the proceedings book should be listed, along with the symposium organization date and editor (if applicable).
Example for Article:
Çolak, F. (2010). Yerle ilgili bazı atasözleri ve deyimlerin mitolojik bağlantısı. Türklük Bilimi Araştırmaları Dergisi, XXVII(Güz), 171-181.
Example for a Statement:
Anzerlioğlu, Y. (2014). Türkiye Cumhuriyeti devletinin dış politika ilkeleri (1923-1938). I. Uluslararası Türk Dünyası Araştırmaları Sempozyumu (18-21 Mart 2014), C. I, 243-252.
Example for Encyclopedia Article:
Derman, M. U. (1997). Hat. Türkiye Diyanet Vakfı İslâm Ansiklopedisi, 16, Türkiye Diyanet Vakfı Yayınları, 427–437.
Example for a Manuscript:
Mecmua-i Eş'âr (yz), Süleymaniye Kütüphanesi, Fatih, Nu. 5335
Example for Electronic Resource:
Macit, M. (2014). Şâh İsmâil Hatâyî. http://www.turkedebiyatiisimlersozlugu.com /index.php?sayfa=detay&detay=6086 (Erişim Tarihi: 10.05.2017).
Example for Theses:
Kavaklıyazı, A. (2010). Koyunoğlu Müzesi kütüphanesindeki 13450 numaralı mecmuanın transkripsiyonlu metni [Yayımlanmamış yüksek lisans tezi]. Selçuk Üniversitesi.
 

Ethical Principles and Publication Policy

Authors who publish scientific articles in TÜDAD acknowledge that they have obtained all information in their work in accordance with ethical conduct and academic principles, and that they have fully cited the source of any statements, information, or findings not their own. Any legal liability arising from any breach of this agreement rests with the author.
Articles published in the International Journal of Turkic World Studies adhere to Research and Publication Ethics. Studies that do not comply will not be published in our journal.
The International Journal of Turkic World Studies expects all stakeholders to fulfill the following ethical responsibilities within the scope of publication ethics.
The ethical duties and responsibilities listed below have been prepared in accordance with the guidelines and policies published by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) for open access.
Authors' Ethical Responsibilities
Author(s) submitting a manuscript to the International Journal of Turkic World Studies must adhere to the following ethical responsibilities:
1. Author(s) submitting their manuscripts must be original. If they utilize or use other studies, they must fully and accurately cite and/or cite the studies they utilize. Manuscripts must be reviewed for plagiarism. This process aims to enhance the originality and scientific quality of the manuscripts and to prevent plagiarism.
2. Individuals who have not contributed intellectually to the content of the study should not be listed as authors.
3. For all studies submitted for publication, any potential conflicts of interest and relationships, if any, are disclosed.
4. Author(s) may be asked to provide raw data for their articles as part of the peer-review process; in such cases, they must be prepared to submit the expected data and information to the editorial board.
5. Author(s) must have documentation demonstrating that they have the rights to use the data used, have the necessary permissions for the research/analysis, or have obtained the consent of the experimental subjects.
6. If author(s) discover an error or mistake in their published, early-view, or under-review work, they are obligated to notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate with the editor in any correction or retraction process.
7. Authors may not have their work submitted to more than one journal simultaneously. Each submission is initiated following the completion of the previous submission. Work published in another journal cannot be submitted to the International Journal of Turkic World Studies.
8. No changes to author responsibilities (e.g., adding authors, changing the order of authors, removing authors) may be proposed for a work that has already been submitted for review.
Ethical Duties and Responsibilities of Editors
General Duties and Responsibilities
Editors are responsible for every publication in the International Journal of Turkic World Studies. In this context, editors have the following roles and responsibilities:
1. They strive to meet the information needs of readers and authors.
2. They ensure the continuous development of the journal.
3. They implement processes to improve the quality of studies published in the journal.
4. They support freedom of thought.
5. They ensure academic integrity.
6. They maintain business processes without compromising intellectual property rights and ethical standards.
7. They demonstrate openness and transparency in publishing matters requiring correction or clarification.
Reader Relations
Editors make decisions by considering the knowledge, skills, and experience needs of all readers, researchers, and practitioners. They ensure that published work contributes to readers, researchers, practitioners, and the scientific literature and is original in nature. Editors also consider feedback from readers, researchers, and practitioners, providing descriptive and informative feedback.
Author Relations
Editors' duties and responsibilities towards authors are as follows:
1. Editors make decisions regarding the importance, originality, validity, clarity of expression, and the journal's aims and objectives.
2. Editors accept manuscripts that meet the scope of publication into the preliminary evaluation stage, unless there are serious problems.
3. Editors do not ignore positive referee suggestions unless there are serious problems with the manuscript.
4. New editors cannot change the decisions made by previous editor(s) regarding the manuscripts unless there are serious problems.
5. Editors publish the "Blind Review and Evaluation Process" and prevent any deviations from the defined processes.
6. Editors provide clear and informative feedback and notification to authors.
Relationships with Reviewers
Editors' duties and responsibilities towards reviewers are as follows:
1. Editors select reviewers based on the subject matter of the study.
2. Editors provide the information and guidance reviewers need during the review process.
3. Editors monitor whether there are any conflicts of interest between authors and reviewers.
4. Editors maintain confidentiality of reviewers' identities in the context of blind review.
5. Editors encourage reviewers to review the manuscript using impartial, scientific, and objective language.
6. Editors evaluate reviewers using criteria such as timely response and performance.
7. Editors establish practices and policies that enhance reviewer performance.
8. Editors take the necessary steps to dynamically update the reviewer pool.
9. Editors discourage discourteous and unscientific reviews.
10. Editors take steps to ensure that the reviewer pool consists of a diverse range of reviewers.
Relationships with the Editorial Board
Editors ensure that editorial board members follow the editorial processes in accordance with editorial policies and guidelines. They inform editorial board members about editorial policies and keep them informed of developments. They train new editorial board members on editorial policies and provide them with the information they need.
Editors also:
1. They ensure that editorial board members evaluate the journal's work impartially and independently.
2. They select new editorial board members from among faculty members who are qualified and capable of contributing.
3. They submit articles relevant to their areas of expertise to the editorial board members for evaluation.
4. They interact regularly with the editorial board.
5. They hold regular meetings with the editorial board to discuss the development of editorial policies and the journal.
Relations with the Journal Owner and Publisher
The relationship between editors and publishers is based on the principle of editorial independence.
Editorial and Blind Review Processes
Editors implement the "Blind Review and Review Process" policies outlined in the journal's publication policies. In this context, editors ensure that each manuscript is reviewed fairly, impartially, and in a timely manner.
Quality Assurance
Editors publish every article in the journal in accordance with the journal's publishing policies and international standards.
Personal Data Protection
Editors ensure the protection of personal data related to subjects or images included in reviewed studies. They protect the personal data of authors, reviewers, and readers.
Ethics Committee, Human and Animal Rights
Editors ensure that human and animal rights are protected in the studies they review. They reject studies in cases where ethics committee approval for subjects and permissions for experimental research are not obtained.

Precautions Against Potential Misconduct and Abuse of Office
Editors take precautions against potential misconduct and abuse of office. They conduct a rigorous and objective investigation into complaints regarding these matters and share their findings.
Ensuring the Integrity of Academic Publication
Editors promptly correct any errors, inconsistencies, or misleading judgments contained in their work.
Protection of Intellectual Property Rights
Editors protect the intellectual property rights of all published articles and defend the rights of the journal and the author(s) in the event of potential violations. They also take the necessary precautions to ensure that the content of all published articles does not infringe the intellectual property rights of other publications.
Constructiveness and Openness to Discussion
Editors:
1. They consider persuasive criticisms of the works published in the journal and adopt a constructive approach to these criticisms.
2. They grant the author(s) of the criticized works the right to reply.
3. They do not ignore studies containing negative results.
Complaints
Editors carefully review complaints from authors, reviewers, or readers and respond to them in an informative and explanatory manner.
Political and Commercial Concerns
The journal owner, publisher, and any other political or commercial factors do not influence the editors' independent decision-making.
Conflicts of Interest
Editors ensure that the publication process is completed independently and impartially, taking into account any conflicts of interest among author(s), reviewers, and other editors.
Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers
The evaluation of all manuscripts through "Blind Review" directly impacts publication quality. This process ensures trust through the objective and independent evaluation of the publication. The International Journal of Turkic World Studies review process is conducted using the principle of double-blind review. Reviewers cannot directly contact authors; evaluations and comments are communicated through the journal management system. During this process, reviewer comments on evaluation forms and full texts are communicated to the author(s) via the editors. In this context, reviewers evaluating manuscripts for the International Journal of Turkic World Studies are expected to have the following ethical responsibilities:
1. They agree to review only studies related to their field of expertise.
2. They conduct their evaluations impartially and confidentially.
3. If they believe they face a conflict of interest during the evaluation process, they decline to review the study and inform the journal editor of the matter.
4. In accordance with the principle of confidentiality, they destroy the studies they review after the evaluation process. They use only the final versions of the studies they review after publication.
5. They conduct evaluations objectively, focusing solely on the content of the study.
6. They do not allow nationality, gender, religious and political beliefs, or commercial concerns to influence the evaluation.
7. They conduct evaluations in a constructive and polite manner. They do not make derogatory personal comments containing hostility, slander, or insults.
8. They complete the work they accept for evaluation in a timely manner and within the framework of the above-mentioned ethical responsibilities.
If you encounter any unethical behavior or content in the International Journal of Turkic World Studies beyond the aforementioned ethical responsibilities, please report it to utudad@gmail.com.
Fee Policy
No fees are charged to any author or institution under any title.
The International Journal of Turkic World Studies is a free, non-profit journal.