Guidelines for Writing

Title: To properly format the title of your work, use Times New Roman font type with a font size of 14. Capitalize the first letter of each word in the title. The title should accurately reflect the text and be concise and clear.

Author identification: Authors should include the manuscript title, followed by author names, institutional affiliations, and ORCID identifiers directly beneath the manuscript title in the Word file when submitting their paper to the journal.

Example statement:

^a Department of……, Faculty of……., ………University, City, Country, ORCID: 0000-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX

^b Department of……, Faculty of……., ………University, City, Country, ORCID: 0000-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX

Abstract: This section requires a summary encompassing the research's purpose, novelty, methods employed, and significant outcomes. To follow the Turkish spelling rules, the text must be written in "Times New Roman" font type, size 10, single-spaced, and arranged in a single paragraph. The ideal word count for the abstract is between 150 and 250 words.

In the English abstract, the work's title should be written in English at the beginning. For articles written in English, it is necessary to provide a Turkish title and abstract.

Keywords: To ensure an accurate description of the work, kindly provide a minimum of three and a maximum of six keywords. It is crucial to provide keywords in both Turkish and English languages.

Article Text: Generally, a research paper typically consists of several sections, such as an introduction, materials and methods, results and discussion, conclusion, references, and acknowledgments (if applicable). To comply with the formatting requirements, please use Times New Roman font type and set the font size to 11. The article should be formatted as a single column. Authors must specify the article type (Research Paper, Review Paper, Technical Note) during submission.

Introduction: The opening section of an article should provide the audience with relevant information that assists them in comprehending the topic being addressed. This section guides the readers, introducing them to the main idea and setting the tone for the rest of the work. It is crucial to ensure that the introductory segment is well-crafted, informative, and engaging to capture the readers' attention and keep them interested in the subsequent sections. A summary of previous research on the topic is crucial to provide a clear understanding. Moreover, it is essential to clearly explain the study's purpose and concisely state the objective. When creating a document or article, leave a space between the main heading, subheadings, and text. For formatting the text under the title, ensure that each paragraph begins with a 1.25 cm space. Use "Times New Roman" font type, 12-point font size, and bold for both main and subheadings. The text should be written in "Times New Roman" font type, 11-point font size, and single-spaced. Subheadings should be numbered as 1.1 (followed by 1.1.1, 1.1.2, ...), 1.2, and capitalize first and second-degree section titles such as “First Letter Capitalized”. Use lowercase for all other words (except conjunctions) to ensure consistency. For third and lower-level headings, only the first letter should be capitalized, such as “First letter capitalized”, while all other words should be lowercase.

Material and Method: Within this particular section, providing an overview of the materials and methods utilized throughout the study is of utmost importance. To make the text more precise and brief, it is recommended to include tables and figures relevant to the materials. In essence, the term "method" refers to the techniques used to achieve the research goals. If there were any novel methods implemented, it is crucial to provide a clear explanation of them in explicit detail. Methods should be summarized and referenced appropriately in situations where they have already been published. The source must be cited if a previously published method is directly quoted. Furthermore, any modifications made to existing methods must be disclosed accordingly. Using editable text instead of images is highly recommended when presenting mathematical equations. The equations themselves should be presented at a mid-level position wherever possible. If it is necessary to include equations in the text, a single-line table with hidden borders should be utilized. The equation should be placed in the left cell, which should be centered. The equation number should be placed in the right cell and right-justified to fit only the equation number. Lastly, one-line space should be left between the paragraphs before and after the equation expressions.

Results and Discussion: This section should contain the study's findings, which can be supported by figures and tables if necessary. The results must be presented clearly and understandably. Instead of repeating the results, this section should focus on exploring their significance. Additionally, it is recommended to compare the obtained results with the studies in the literature and to interpret any differences in detail. Tables should be sent as editable text, not images, with the names and text in 11-point font size. Table names should be left-aligned, with the first letter capitalized and the rest in lowercase. Tables should be numbered sequentially (e.g., Table 1, Table 2, …). To avoid redundancy, use tables sparingly and ensure the information presented does not duplicate the findings already mentioned in the research.  To properly cite the source of a table or figure, add the corresponding literature number in square brackets at the end, such as [1]. When creating tables, it is crucial to provide clear explanations above them and separately rather than linking to the table. Leave 6 nk space after the table title description, and include one line between the paragraphs before and after the tables. For consistency, all figures in the text should be centered. The caption for each figure should be positioned just below it. It is essential to clearly explain each figure and avoid linking to them. Captions should be left-justified and set in 11-point font size. Leave a 6 nk space before the figure title description. A single line space should separate the paragraphs before and after each figure. Ensure that the resolution of the figure image is at least 300 dpi and that the data presented is legible. Remember to number the figures sequentially, starting with Figure 1.

Conclusions: In this particular segment, it is crucial to concisely summarize the study's key findings and recommendations.

Statements and Declarations

The following statements should be included under the “Statements and Declarations” section of the submitted manuscript. This section should be placed after the Conclusions and before the References. Please note that manuscripts that do not include the required statements will be considered incomplete and returned to the authors.

Acknowledgments

The acknowledgments section should be presented as a separate part on the title page, covering contributions from individuals, financial support, and grants. The names of funding organizations must be written clearly and in full. If applicable, the corresponding project or funding identification numbers (grant ID/project ID) should also be included. If the study is derived from a postgraduate thesis, this must be clearly stated in the Acknowledgements section.

Conflict of Interest

All authors are required to disclose any financial or personal relationships with individuals or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. If no such conflicts exist, the authors should explicitly state: “The authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest relevant to this article.”

Author Contributions

Authors should consider adding a statement specifying the role and contribution of each author in the research and manuscript development.

Example statement:

“All authors contributed to the conception and design of the study. Material preparation, data collection, and formal analysis were performed by [full name], [full name], and [full name]. Conceptualization, investigation, data curation, and methodology were carried out by [full name] and [full name], while [full name] also contributed to project administration and funding acquisition. The first draft of the manuscript was written by [full name], and all authors contributed to writing-review and editing of subsequent versions. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.”

References: To cite sources in the study, use square brackets [1] at the end of a sentence, along with the reference number. If multiple sources are needed, list them in brackets as [1, 7, 12] for non-consecutive references and [2-6] for consecutive references. References should preferably be selected from the last 10 years, and DOI numbers for all references must be included in the reference list. Please refer to the following formats for citing sources.

Samples:
Full-text article sources:
[1] P. Ndagijimana, X. Liu, Z. Li, G. Yu, Y. Wang, (2019). Optimized synthesis of a core-shell structure activated carbon and its adsorption performance for Bisphenol A, Science of The Total Environment. 689, 457–468.
[2] F.S.A. Khan, N.M. Mubarak, M. Khalid, R. Walvekar, E.C. Abdullah, S.A. Mazari, S. Nizamuddin, R.R. Karri, (2020). Magnetic nano adsorbents potential route for heavy metals removal—a review, Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 27, 24342–24356.
Book resources: 
[3] R.H. Myers, D.C. Montgomery, (2022). Response Surface Methodology, John Wiley & Sons Inc., USA.
[4] T.H. Brock, (2018). Nanomaterials in Occupational Health and Safety, Chap. 18. Nanoscience and Nanotechnology: Advances and Developments in Nano-sized Materials (Editor: Marcel Van de Voorde). De Gruyter, Deutsch, pp. 360.
Thesis resources: 
[5] T. Şahan, (2008). Atık sularda bulunan bazı ağır metallerin biyosorpsiyon ile uzaklaştırılması ve biyosorpsiyon koşullarının optimizasyonu (Doktora Tezi). Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Van, Türkiye.
Web addresses resources: 
[6] A. Hamilton, (2013). Cumulative trauma disorder. https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/cumulative-trauma-disorder. Erişim tarihi: 06 Eylül 2020.
Symposium paper resources:
[7] Ş. Yılmaz, Ü. Ecer, A. Zengin, T. Şahan, (2020). Enhanced removal of arsenate from aqueous environments by a novel clay-polymer brush hybrid material: Modeling and optimization studies by response surface methodology approach. II. International Agricultural, Biological & Life Science Conference (E-AGBIOL 2020), Edirne, Turkey, pp. 275.
Packaged software resources: 
[8] SPSS. (2013). IBM SPSS Statistics 22.0 for Windows. Armonk, NY.

You can also download the EndNote style of the journal here.
 

WRITING AND FORMATTING

To facilitate the peer review process, continuous line numbering and page numbering should be applied throughout the entire manuscript.