Author Guidelines
Aim and Scope
Turkish Journal of Analytical Chemistry publishes original full-length research articles and review papers covering various topics in analytical chemistry. Original research articles may include improved versions of known analytical methods; however, studies involving new and innovative methods are particularly encouraged.
The journal aims to provide an international platform for high-quality analytical research, with particular emphasis on interdisciplinary, innovative, and application-oriented studies that contribute to the advancement of analytical science. The journal covers, but is not limited to, the following topics:
• Analytical materials
• Atomic methods
• Biochemical methods
• Chromatographic methods
• Electrochemical methods
• Environmental analysis
• Food analysis
• Forensic analysis
• Optical methods
• Pharmaceutical analysis
• Plant analysis
• Theoretical calculations
• Nanostructures for analytical purposes
• Chemometric methods
• Energy (analytical methods related to energy materials, storage, conversion, and sustainability)

Article Types
Research Articles
Original full-length research articles must not have been previously published. They should contain a reasonable number of tables and figures. Additional figures or tables may be submitted as Supplementary Information. Research articles should include the following sections: Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, and References.

Review Articles
Review articles should focus on topics of current interest and should not exceed 10,000 words and 170 references. The format of review articles should include Abstract, Main Text, Conclusions, and References. Funding and author contribution statements should be provided before the reference list. Figures and tables should be placed after the reference list.

Manuscript Preparation
Manuscripts must be prepared in English using Microsoft Word. A cover letter must accompany the manuscript and should state that the work has not been previously published or submitted elsewhere and that there is no conflict of interest. All responsibility in this regard belongs solely to the authors.
Manuscripts should be written in Times New Roman, 12-point font, with 1.5-line spacing. Pages and all lines must be numbered. Figures, tables, and similar materials must be included within the manuscript file and should not be uploaded as separate files.

Title Page
The title page should include the manuscript title, authors’ names, affiliations, and addresses, as well as the corresponding author’s address, telephone, fax number, and e-mail address. The corresponding author should be indicated with an asterisk (*).

Title
The title should accurately reflect the content of the manuscript and should not be excessively long. It should be written in lowercase letters.

Authors
Authors’ first and last names should be written with only the first letter capitalized. ORCID IDs of all authors must be provided. Affiliations should be written from general to specific, including city, postal code, and country. The corresponding author’s telephone and fax numbers must be stated.
Example:
1 Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Science and Literature, Department of Chemistry, 32260, Isparta, Türkiye

Abstract
The abstract should include the aim of the study, significant results, and conclusions. It should not exceed 250 words, and non-standard or uncommon abbreviations should be avoided.

Keywords
Authors should provide at least 3 and at most 6 keywords on the same page, below the abstract.


Main Text
Main headings should be numbered as 1., 2., etc. Subheadings should be numbered as 1.1., 1.2., etc., and if necessary 1.1.1., 1.1.2. All section headings should be written in bold lowercase letters. SI units and symbols must be used throughout the manuscript.

Acknowledgements
This section is optional and should briefly acknowledge contributions from individuals or institutions that supported the study.

References
References should be cited in the text using Arabic numerals in square brackets. The reference list should be prepared according to the guidelines below. Journal title abbreviations should follow Web of Science standards and should not include periods.
URLs for DOI numbers should be provided on a separate line below the reference. If a DOI is not available, a URL where the article can be accessed should be given.
Book
Author’s initial(s). Surname, Title of the Book (edition), Year, Place of publication: Publisher.
Example:
[1] G.D. Christian, P.K. Dasgupta, K.A. Schug, Analytical Chemistry (7th edition), 2013, USA, Wiley.
Book Chapter
Author’s initial(s). Surname, Chapter title, Book title, Editors: Editor’s initial(s). Surname, Year, Place, Publisher.
DOI number
Example:
[2] J.H.T. Luong, Modification of Cyclodextrins to Control Their Guest-Host Chemistry and Their Applications, Chemosensors of Ion and Molecule Recognition, Editors: J.P. Desvergne, A.W. Czarnik, 1999, Holland, Kluwer.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-3973-1_1
Journal Article with Volume and Page Numbers
Author’s initial(s). Surname, Article title, Abbreviated Journal Title, Volume, Year, Page numbers.
DOI number
Journal Article with Volume and Article Number
Author’s initial(s). Surname, Article title, Abbreviated Journal Title, Volume, Year, Article number.
DOI number
Journal Article with Article Number Only
Author’s initial(s). Surname, Article title, Journal Title, Year, Article number.
DOI number
Patent
Patent holder’s initial(s). Surname, Patent title, Year, Patent number.
Website
Author’s initial(s). Surname (if available), Page title, Website title, Publication year, URL.
Conference Abstract
Author’s initial(s). Surname, Title of the presentation (abstract), Conference name or proceedings title, Conference dates, Location, Year, Abstract number.
Doctoral or Master’s Thesis
Author’s initial(s). Surname, Title of the Thesis, Doctoral or Master’s Thesis, University, Institute, Year.
Article in Press
Author’s initial(s). Surname, Article title, Abbreviated Journal Title, in press, Year, DOI number.

Figures
Figures should be numbered consecutively according to their appearance in the text using bold Arabic numerals (Fig. 1, Fig. 2, etc.). Figure captions should be placed below the figures. Graphs should be prepared using appropriate software such as Origin, ChemDraw, ISIS/Draw, or Microsoft Excel. Original figures should be provided and should not be inserted as images.

Images
All images must be high resolution and clearly readable. A minimum resolution of 300 dpi is required for color images. Images should be prepared at the size they will appear in print.

Tables
Tables must be editable, numbered consecutively according to their appearance in the text (Table 1, Table 2, etc.), and include a descriptive title. Footnotes, if necessary, should be written in 10-point font.



Units
A forward slash (/) should be used to indicate units (e.g., g/L, mol/L). Units should not be expressed using superscripts. Temperature units should include the degree symbol (°); the letter “o” or the number “0” should not be used as superscripts.
Examples: g/L, mol/L, gas constant (8.314 J/mol/K), °C

Supplementary Materials
Authors are encouraged to provide supplementary materials such as additional data, figures, tables, original spectra (NMR, TEM, MS), chromatograms, etc. These materials should be cited in the main text and presented at the end of the manuscript under the heading “Supplementary Material.”

Submission
All submission and evaluation processes are carried out via www.dergipark.org.tr, an online manuscript handling and journal archiving system.

Editorial Structure and Editorial Workflow
The journal is led by an Editor-in-Chief, who has overall responsibility for the management and scientific direction of the journal. In addition to the Editor-in-Chief, the journal has Editors who are involved in the initial editorial evaluation of submitted manuscripts. Upon submission, manuscripts are first screened by the Editors to assess their suitability for the journal’s aim and scope, as well as their similarity and originality. Based on this initial assessment, the Editors decide whether the manuscript should proceed to the peer review process. If deemed appropriate, an Editor may assign themselves as the handling editor or may appoint another suitable Editor to manage the review process. When necessary, the handling Editor may assign a Section Editor (Subject Editor) with relevant expertise. In such cases, the Section Editor is responsible for overseeing the peer review process, evaluating reviewer reports, and making a recommendation regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection of the manuscript. Final editorial decisions are made based on scientific quality, originality, ethical compliance, and relevance to the scope of the journal, and are taken independently of any external influence.

Publication Ethics
The Turkish Journal of Analytical Chemistry adheres to the principles and guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All submitted manuscripts are evaluated for ethical compliance and originality. Scientific misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, and duplicate submission, is not tolerated. The journal reserves the right to request raw data when necessary.


Authorship, Originality, and Plagiarism
Authors confirm that the submitted work is entirely original, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration elsewhere. Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest. They declare that all cited works are appropriately referenced and permissions have been obtained where necessary. Full-text papers previously published in conference proceedings are not considered for publication. Authors are responsible for avoiding plagiarism. The use of plagiarism detection software such as iThenticate or CrossCheck is recommended.
Submission of a manuscript implies that all authors are aware of, approve, and consent to the submission. Any changes in authorship during the review process must be justified and reported to the editor. No changes in authorship are allowed after acceptance. The journal follows COPE principles in all publication ethics matters.

Data Availability
Authors are encouraged to make raw data, datasets, and supporting materials available upon reasonable request or through publicly accessible repositories when applicable, in order to enhance transparency and reproducibility.

Proofs
To avoid errors after acceptance, proofs will be carefully prepared before publication. Corresponding authors must review the proofs within the specified time and submit corrections as a Word file listing page and line numbers. Corrections may also be submitted as an annotated PDF file.

Peer Review Process
Manuscripts submitted to the Turkish Journal of Analytical Chemistry that pass the initial editorial screening are evaluated through a single-blind peer review process. Each manuscript is reviewed by two or three independent expert reviewers selected according to the subject area of the study. The selection of reviewers is based on expertise, absence of conflicts of interest, and publication record. Reviewers assess manuscripts based on scientific quality, originality, methodological soundness, ethical compliance, and relevance to the scope of the journal. During the review process, reviewers may request minor or major revisions or additional information from the authors. Authors are expected to address all reviewer comments in a clear and structured manner. Based on the reviewers’ reports, an editorial decision of acceptance, revision, or rejection is made. All editorial decisions are taken in accordance with established editorial policies and ethical standards. The journal strictly observes confidentiality throughout the peer review process and adheres to the principles and best practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The average duration of the peer review process is approximately 4–6 weeks.


Open Access with No Article Processing Charges
The journal is a fully Open Access publication with no page charges. Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–NoDerivs (CC BY-NC-ND) license.

DergiPark Service
The journal uses DergiPark, operated by TÜBİTAK ULAKBİM, as its online hosting and editorial workflow management system (www.dergipark.org.tr).