Unika Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi

UNIKA Journal of Health Sciences is a scientific, academic, double-blind, peer-reviewed, open-access journal that aims to contribute original national and international research in the field of health sciences to the literature.

UNIKA Journal of Health Sciences is a scientific, double-blind refereed journal that publishes original qualitative or quantitative research articles, current compilations, case reports, and notes to the editor prepared in Turkish or English that will contribute to health sciences. Our journal is published electronically three times a year (April, August, December). The publication processes implemented in our journal form the basis for developing and distributing information in an impartial and respectful manner. Articles to be published must comply with ethical rules and scientific standards and not have commercial concerns. Articles sent to our journal go through the referee evaluation process and are added to the literature after double-blind referee evaluation.

Manuscript Preparation

The following guide has been created to ensure uniformity in the format of articles submitted to our journal. It is mandatory to comply with the journal writing rules. Articles that do not comply with the rules will be rejected. The article evaluation period is three months. At the end of this period, feedback will be provided to the author regarding the evaluation process of the study.

All articles must be submitted using the article template. Otherwise, the articles will not be evaluated. You can access the article template here.

Articles with a similarity rate exceeding 25% are returned to the author.

The following guide has been prepared for manuscripts submitted to the journal. It is necessary to follow the journal format. A manuscript which does not fit to the journal’s format will be rejected.

It is mandatory to upload the 'Artificial Intelligence Statement of Commitment' to the system during article submission.

Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts submitted to the journal should be uploaded in "Microsoft Word" format.
• It should be written in Times New Roman font and in double-column format with a double line spacing and 2.5 cm margins from left, right, upper and lower. Paragraph indent should be 1 cm.
• The title of the manuscript should be written in bold with 14 point; subtitles should be written in bold with 12 point and a first letter capitalized only; the main text should be written with 12 point.
• Abstract, table and references should be written with 10 point and single line spacing.
• Title of table should be placed on top of the table, titles of graphs, figures and pictures should be placed at the bottom and the titles should be written with 10 point.
• Decimals should be separated by comma (,) in Turkish manuscripts and by period (.) in English manuscripts.
• Manuscripts should not exceed 5000 words, excluding tables, figures and graphs.
Title Page
Title Page includes paper title (in Turkish/English) authors’ full names and affiliations, corresponding author’s contact info (e-mail and correspondence adress).
Abstract
Abstract (in Turkish or English) should have 150-300 words. Abstract content should be as follows: Aim, Material and Method, Results, Conclusions, Keywords. Keywords between three and five should be seperated by comma (,). Turkish keywords should compatible with “Türkiye Bilim Terimleri” and can be taken from http://www.bilimterimleri.com. English keywords should compatible with “Index Medicus: Medical Subject Heading (MeSH)” standards.

Manuscript
Research Articles
Research articles structure should be as follows:
• Abstract
• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Results
• Discussion
• Conclusion and Suggestions
• References
Review Articles
These are the studies in which the authors describe their opinions for a subject in relation to current and emerging topics by using national and international literature.
Review article structure should be as follows:
• Abstract
• Introduction
• Subtitles
• Conclusion
• References
Case Studies
These are rare articles that contain topics that differ in diagnosis, treatment, and care. It should be supported by a sufficient number of photos and diagrams.
Case study structure should be as follows:
• Abstract
• Introduction
• Case Study
• Results and Discussion
• References
Citation in Text
APA 6.0 (https://www.academia.edu/32604983/APA_6th_Edition_Manual) spelling rules are applied in the use of sources.
• If a source with a single author is specified in the text: (e.g., Andsoy, 2004)
• If a source with two authors is specified in the text: (e.g., Gül and Andsoy, 2015).
• If a source with between three and six authors is specified in the text:

The first use of a source (e.g., Önalan, Andsoy, and Ersoy, 2018), and later the use of the source (e.g., Önalan et al., 2018).
• If a source with seven or more authors is specified in the text:
The first and later use of the source (e.g., Özyürek et al., 2015).
• If it is necessary to make a quotation in the text:
In case the source with two authors: Gül ve Andsoy (2015), “kadınlarda kendi kendine meme muayenesini bilgi eksikliği, kanser bulma korkusunun etkilediğini”
In case the source with between three and six authors:
Önalan, Andsoy and Ersoy, (2018), “laparoskopik cerrahi öncesi oral karbonhidrat solüsyonu içirilen hastalarda konforun arttığını” in the first use,
Önalan et al., (2018), “laparoskopik cerrahi öncesi oral karbonhidrat solüsyonu içirilen hastalarda konforun arttığını” in later use.
In case the source with seven or more authors:
Özyürek et al., (2015), “okul öncesi ve ilkokullarda aile katılımı etkinliklerini farklı olduğunu” in the first and later use.
References
Journals' titles should be shortened according to MEDLINE style. (.nih.gov/nlmcatalog/dergi). Please make sure that all sources mentioned in the text are included in bibliography. Papers, master's and doctoral theses presented in symposiums, congresses and similar meetings cannot be used as sources.

Journal Articles (with DOI number):
Onan, N., Karaca, S., & Ünsal, G. (2019). Evaluation of a stress coping course for psychological resilience among a group of university nursing students. Perspect Psychiatr Care. 55, 233-238. doi: 10.1111/ppc.12340.
Journal Articles (Seven or more authors):
Ömeroğlu, E., Büyüköztürk, Ş., Aydoğan, Y., Çakan, M., Kılıç Çakmak, E., Özyürek, A., ………., Karayol, S. (2015). Determination and interpretation of the norm value of PreSchool Social Skills Rating Teacher Form, Educational Sciences: Theory & Practices, 15, 981-996. doi: 10.12738/estp.2015.4.2514
Journal Articles (without DOI number):
Sillick, T. J., & Schutte, N. S. (2006). Emotional intelligence and self-esteemmedi-ate between perceived early parental love and adult happiness. E-Journal of Applied Psychology, 2 (2), 38-48. Retrieved from http://ojs.lib.swin,eduau /index. php/ejap.
Journal Articles (without DOI number, with Title Translation):
Barlas Ünsal, G., & Onan, N. (2008). Alzheimer’li hasta ve ailesi ile iletişim. [Communication with Alzheimer Patients and Their Family]. Atatürk Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Yüksekokulu Dergisi, 11, 105-111.
Journal Articles (Open Access):
Von Ledebur, S. C. (2007). Optimizin knowledge transfer by new employees in companies. Knowledge Management Research & Practice. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1057/palgrave.kmrp.8500141
Published Book:
Özyürek, A. (2015). Erken çocuklukta bellek gelişimi. Ankara:Türkiye Alim Kitapları.
Electronic Book:
O'Keefe, E. (Ed.). Egoism & the crisis in Western Va/Lies. Retrieved from (Accessed date)
Electronic Book Chapter:
Strong, E. K., Jr., & Uhrbrock, R. S. (1923). Bibliography on job analysis. In L. Outhwaite (Series Ed.), Personnel Research Series: Vol. 1. Job Analysis and The Curriculum (pp. 140—146). doi: 10.1037/10762-000
Published Book Chapter:
Işık Andsoy, I. (2017). Sıvı volum eksikliği riski. Erkal İlhan, S., Ançel, G., Hakverdioğlu, G. (Ed.), Hemşirelik Tanıları Girişimleri Sonuçları (ss. 537-540). Andaç Kitapevi.
Translated Book Chapter:
Piaget, J. (1988). Extracts from Piaget's theory (G. Gellerier & J. Langer, Trans.) In K. Richardson & S. Sheldon (Eds.), Cognitive Development to Adolescence: A Reader (pp. 3—18). Hillsdale, NJ: Eribaum. (Reprinted from Manual of child psychology, pp. 703—732, by P. H. Mussen, Ed., 1970, New York, NY: Wiley)
Cited Book:
VandenBos, G. H. (Ed.). (2007). APA Dictionary Of Psychology. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Corporate Publications:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. (2003). Managing asthma: A guide for schools (NI Publication No. 02-2650). Retrieved from http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/lung/asthma/asthsch.pdf
Unpublished or Individually Published Studies:
Author, A. A. (Year). Title. Unpublished Paper ["Accepted" or "In Press"].

Publishing a peer-reviewed journal requires continuous work, responsibility, obligation, and cooperation of the parties involved: authors, reviewers, editors, and board members. Editors are responsible for maintaining/monitoring publishing ethics and academic records.

UNIKA Journal of Health Sciences is a peer-reviewed scientific journal based on high ethical and editorial standards. The editorial evaluation is based on the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Cope's requests for ethical duties, responsibilities, and open access in this journal are considered. See Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

There is no charge for articles and other processes uploaded to the UNIKA Journal of Health Sciences; all accepted articles are published, read, and downloaded free of charge. For this reason, UNIKA Health Sciences Journal has adopted ICMJE (International Committee of Medical Journal Editors) and BOAI (Budapest Open Access Initiative) as its principles.

All UNIKA Journal of Health Sciences members and authors should be aware of the rules regarding the basic rules and recommendations set by COPE.

AUTHOR: All authors must make significant contributions to the research. Issues such as plagiarism, forgery, distortion, and unfair authorship are the authors' responsibility. If detected, the article will be rejected. An article in the process cannot be sent to or published in another journal. The author is responsible for uploading "documents and information requested for studies requiring ethics committee permission" to the system. Our journal requires authors to identify the ethics committee that approved the study. It also expects authors to comply with the standards recognized below.

Declaration of Helsinki

US Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects

European Medicines Agency Guidelines for Good Clinical Practice

REVIEWER: Articles submitted for publication are evaluated by at least two blind referees. The peer review process involves seeking advice on individual manuscripts from reviewers' experts in the field. Referees have no conflict of interest, and the articles are kept confidential. The editor reviews the referee evaluation results, and the author is notified of the decision regarding the article. The names of the referees who evaluate the articles are not reported to the authors. Referees also cannot see the terms of the authors. The general principle is that manuscripts deemed inadequate are developed in line with the referees' recommendations.

EDITOR: Journal Editors are committed to complying with all COPE Code of Conduct standards. Editors should not have conflicts of interest regarding the articles they accept or reject. Only articles that contribute to the field should be taken.

Manuscripts that do not reach the intended level and studies that are not considered scientifically sufficient are rejected by the editor without explaining the reason.

JOURNAL MANAGEMENT: Journal management and editors will take the necessary steps to prevent the publication of articles that are deemed to constitute misconduct in the abovementioned matters for the authors. In no case should the journal or its editors encourage or allow such abuse to occur. If the journal's publisher or editor is notified of any allegation of research misconduct, the publisher or editor will address the allegations appropriately.

The journal will allow articles to be retracted or corrected when necessary. The journal will publish corrections, clarifications, retractions, and apologies when necessary.

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