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Issue: 47, 7/9/25

Year: 2025
Values ​​education, Classroom Education, Religious Education
Education, Basic Training, Science Education
Education, Curriculum and Instration , Basic Training, Science Education
Education, Values ​​education, Classroom Education, Basic Training (Other), Science Education, Social Studies Education
Res. Assist. Gülseda Sezgi DAĞDELEN DICLE UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF EDUCATION
English As A Second Language
Education, Open and Distance Learning, Measurement Theories and Applications in Education and Psychology, Scale Development, Cross-Cultural Scale Adaptation, Classroom Measurement Practices, Measurement and Evaluation in Education (Other)
Mathematics Education
Prof. Dr. Sevil Filiz BÜYÜKALAN Gazi Eğitim Fakültesi
Curriculum Development in Education
Psychological Counseling and Guidance
Turkish Education
Instructor Yusuf Furkan KULA Dicle Üniversitesi
Modern Turkish Literature in Turkiye Field
Open and Distance Learning, Statistical Analysis Methods

The Dicle University Journal of Ziya Gökalp Education Faculty is a scientific and peer-reviewed journal that aims to publish research in the field of educational sciences. With the knowledge, findings, and perspectives it presents, the journal seeks to serve scientists, education sector professionals, faculty of education students, and other stakeholders and citizens interested in education. In this context, it is expected to contribute to the identification and resolution of educational problems.

The Dicle University Journal of Ziya Gökalp Education Faculty does not publish bibliometric studies that solely analyze research in terms of publication year, sample size, research method, research design, etc. Additionally, the journal does not accept review articles or theoretical studies if there is no gap in the relevant literature. Furthermore, quantitative studies that rely solely on descriptive statistics such as percentages and frequencies or that conduct item-level analyses using measurement instruments without established validity and reliability will not be considered for publication. Manuscripts based on outdated data will also not be evaluated. The journal publishes original research articles and review studies in the field of educational sciences. Manuscripts addressing the following topics are considered for review:

  • Teacher education
  • The Turkish education system and school administration
  • Curriculum and instruction
  • Measurement and evaluation
  • Scale development studies
  • Educational psychology
  • Sociology of education
  • Philosophy of education
  • Educational policies
  • Guidance and psychological counseling
  • Instructional technologies
  • Inclusive education
  • Teaching in multigrade classrooms
  • Early reading and writing instruction
  • Turkish language teaching
  • Turkish language and literature teaching
  • Mathematics teaching
  • Science teaching
  • Environmental education
  • Biology teaching
  • Chemistry teaching
  • Physics teaching
  • Social studies teaching
  • History teaching
  • Geography teaching
  • Philosophy group course teaching
  • Preschool education
  • Special education
  • Foreign language teaching
  • Teaching Turkish as a foreign language
  • Art education
  • Physical education and sports teaching
  • Comparative education
  • Current issues in education
  • Other education-related studies

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR SUBMISSION OF MANUSCRIPTS

1. FULL ARTICLE TEXT: At the initial stage, manuscripts submitted to our journal are not required to follow a specific formatting template. At this stage, any font type, font size, and page layout may be used. Any version of APA style may be preferred, provided that the manuscript is internally consistent. However, it is highly important to pay attention to the issues stated under the SECTIONS heading below in terms of content. Accepted quantitative studies must be written in accordance with the DÜZGEFD Quantitative Template for quantitative studies and the DÜZGEFD Qualitative Template for qualitative studies. For mixed-method studies, it is important to use the qualitative template as a draft while ensuring that all sections related to quantitative methodology follow the content and format guidelines specified in the quantitative template.

2. ETHICS COMMITTEE APPROVAL CERTIFICATE: An ethics committee approval certificate is required for all submissions to the journal. For studies that do not require ethics committee approval, a signed ETHICS COMMITTEE EXEMPTION DECLARATION FORM must be uploaded to the system.

3. SIMILARITY REPORT: For all submissions, it is mandatory to upload a similarity report generated using Turnitin or iThenticate, with a maximum similarity index of 15%.

4. COPYRIGHT FORM: For all submissions, a signed COPYRIGHT TRANSFER FORM must be uploaded to the system.

5. CHECKLIST: For all submissions, the CANDIDATE MANUSCRIPT CHECKLIST must be uploaded to the system as a supplementary file.


PROCESS
1. Manuscripts submitted to the journal are first reviewed by the secretary to check their compliance with the journal template.

2. Manuscripts that meet the template requirements are then evaluated by the editor.

3. If deemed appropriate in terms of the journal's scope and scientific criteria, the manuscript may first be sent to the statistical editor, if necessary.

4. Manuscripts that do not require statistical review or are approved by the statistical editor are forwarded to the section editor.

5. If the section editor finds the manuscript suitable, it is sent to two reviewers (double-blind peer review). If needed, a third reviewer may also be assigned.

6. Accepted manuscripts may be published in the first available issue following the initial submission date, depending on the workload of the journal, or in subsequent issues. The publication process may take between 2 to 12 months.

7. At any stage from the initial secretary review to the final publication phase, you may be asked to make various revisions. Revisions made in earlier stages do not guarantee acceptance in later stages.


RULES

  • Manuscripts submitted to the journal must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration for publication in another journal.
  • Submitted manuscripts must adhere to academic writing standards and be written in either Turkish or English.
  • The publication rights of all published manuscripts belong to the journal.
  • Manuscripts are published only after being reviewed by the relevant peer reviewers.
  • Signatures added electronically or through screenshots on declaration forms, copyright forms, or other required documents are not valid. Wet-ink signatures must be provided.
  • The similarity rate must not exceed 15%. Similarity detection must be conducted using Turnitin or iThenticate. The full similarity report, including the article text, must be uploaded to the system. Quotations of fewer than five words and the reference list may be excluded from the similarity check. However, in-text citations must be included in the similarity analysis. A similarity report is required when the manuscript is first uploaded to the system. After the manuscript is accepted, a final similarity check must be conducted, and the updated report must be uploaded to the system.


Research and Publication Ethics

  • Studies without an ethics committee approval (except those not requiring such approval) will not be considered for review.
  • Studies that have been partially or fully presented as conference papers without obtaining prior ethics committee approval will not be considered. Please provide details of any conference presentation in the "Candidate Article Checklist" under the explanation section.
  • If the time span between the ethics approval date and the manuscript submission date is too short, the study will not be considered for review.
  • All authors, reviewers, and editors must adhere to ethical principles and guidelines at every stage of manuscript writing, review, and publication. Resources and access links for ethical standards are provided below:

    • COPE International Standards for Editors and Authors
    • Higher Education Institutions’ Ethical Conduct Principles



SECTIONS

Turkish Article Title

Öz (Abstract in Turkish)

You need to place the Turkish abstract of your article in this section. The abstract should be written in 9-point font size, justified alignment, and be between 120–150 words. You can delete this part and replace it with your own abstract without disrupting the formatting. If the language of the article is Turkish, first write the Turkish abstract ("Öz"), followed by the English abstract. If the article is in English, write the English abstract first and then the Turkish one. The Turkish and English abstracts, keywords, and footnotes must not extend beyond the first page.

English Title

Abstract

In this section, place the English abstract of your article. It should be written in 9-point font size, justified alignment, and be between 120–150 words. You may delete this text and replace it with your abstract, keeping the formatting intact. If the article is in Turkish, the Turkish abstract ("Öz") should come first, followed by the English abstract. If the article is in English, the English abstract should come first, followed by the Turkish abstract. The Turkish and English abstracts, keywords, and footnotes must fit within the first page.

Extended Abstract
Please include an extended abstract of 750–1000 words in this section. If your study is written in Turkish, an extended abstract in English must be included. If your study is written in English, you may include an extended abstract in Turkish. If Turkish is not your native language, you are not required to provide a Turkish extended abstract.

INTRODUCTION
The full text of the article, excluding references and appendices, should not exceed 25 pages. In this section, please state the problem of your research. Explain the key concepts related to your study. Mention the literature related to your research. Indicate how your study contributes to the existing literature. Explain the significance of your research from other perspectives. State the main objective and sub-objectives of your study.

METHOD
In this section, describe the methodology of your research. Define this method using references. Write down the process you followed within this framework step-by-step. Indicate why this method is suitable for your study.

Research Design
In this section, describe your research design. Define the design using references. List the steps you followed according to the design. Indicate why your study is compatible with this design.

Population and Sample/Study Group/Participants
In quantitative research, if applicable, state your population. Define your sampling method if necessary and list the steps you followed within this method. Provide numerical information about the sample using tables or graphs. Justify with literature that your sample size is sufficient for your study and/or representative of the population. For quantitative studies, "Population and Sample" is generally preferred; for experimental studies, a heading like "Study Group" can be used.

In qualitative research, describe with whom or under what circumstances you conducted the study. Explain the criteria or techniques used to determine participants or situations. Describe or define these criteria or techniques. List the steps you followed in this context. It is recommended to provide demographic information for each participant individually. You can divide the header row in the table into subcategories (gender, age, seniority, etc.) and introduce each participant in a separate row. Additionally, instead of using codes like P1, P2, it is recommended to use pseudonyms. Below is an example article you can refer to for this topic:

Data Collection Tools
In quantitative research, list the data collection tools you used. Indicate which parts each tool consists of, what it aims to measure, and who developed it. If the measurement tool was developed by you, provide information about the development process. For tools developed by others, share information about their validity and reliability. Be sure to report the reliability results for your own study. State which coefficient you used for reliability and report the one suitable for your data. For example, in multidimensional scales, do not use Cronbach’s alpha for the whole scale, but report stratified Cronbach’s alpha or Omega coefficient. If you used a ready-made scale and applied it to a participant profile different from the original group, prove that the factor structure is also valid for your study by conducting a confirmatory factor analysis.

In qualitative research, list the data collection tools used. Indicate which sections each tool consists of, what it aims to measure, and who developed it. If the measurement tool was developed by you, provide information about the development process. If developed by others, share their validity and reliability characteristics.

Data Analysis
In quantitative research, explain how you analyzed the data. Provide reasons for choosing these analyses. Mention whether you met the necessary assumptions for the analyses. Indicate whether there are missing values in your dataset and how you handled them before analysis (missing data patterns should be examined, and an appropriate technique for dealing with them should be used). State whether the assumptions for the analyses were met. If you used multivariate statistical techniques (e.g., factor analysis), test and report the additional assumptions (e.g., multivariate normality). In analyses where different estimation methods can be used, select the appropriate method based on your data structure and clearly state which method you used. For example, if you conducted a structural equation model analysis, include statements like: “Since the data met univariate and multivariate normality assumptions, the maximum likelihood estimation method was used,” or “Since the data violated the normality assumption, the robust maximum likelihood estimation method was used.” Also, report confidence intervals along with coefficients that require them (e.g., correlation coefficients, reliability coefficients, RMSEA index in SEM analyses). Specify the software/programs you used for data analysis along with their versions.

In qualitative research, explain how you analyzed the data obtained. Provide your rationale for choosing this analysis method. Indicate the steps you followed based on the literature. For each step, explain the processes you undertook with concrete examples.

Validity and Reliability (ONLY FOR QUALITATIVE RESEARCH)
Use this heading particularly for qualitative research. Provide information about internal validity, external validity, and reliability of your study. First, list the procedures you followed with references. Then, explain the steps you took within the research context under each procedure, giving concrete examples. In qualitative research, merely stating that you followed certain procedures without providing credible explanations or consistent examples/evidence from findings may lead to rejection of the study.

For example, a statement like “Intercoder reliability was calculated as 82%” is not sufficient. You must first explain how this contributes to validity and reliability. Researchers who analyze intercoder reliability should explain in detail how coding was conducted by multiple coders. Each step should be illustrated with findings. Examples of disagreements in coding should be provided. Explain and illustrate how final decisions were made in the case of disagreement. Similar details should be provided for all procedures. Refer to established literature on validity and reliability in qualitative research.

In addition to intercoder reliability (which is not mandatory), other commonly accepted strategies in qualitative research include: triangulation, long-term observation, peer examination, member checks, addressing and reducing researcher bias. For external validity, explain how techniques such as sample diversity and rich, thick description were used. For reliability, explain how techniques such as triangulation and audit trail were applied (e.g., Creswell, 2007; Merriam, 2015). Explain the validity and reliability of your study by referring to all, some, or other techniques accepted in the literature. There is no need to use separate subheadings for these strategies; use the heading “Validity and Reliability.”


  • Research Ethics

    Please indicate which ethical principles were observed during the research process (e.g., obtaining permission to use measurement tools, obtaining parental consent forms, having participants sign informed consent forms, etc.). Additionally, include the following statement: “Throughout the research process, the study was conducted in accordance with the ‘Directive on Scientific Research and Publication Ethics of Higher Education Institutions’.” Clearly state which ethical standards and behaviors were followed, referencing relevant institutional and international guidelines (e.g., COPE International Standards for Editors and Authors, Ethical Principles for Higher Education Institutions, Directive on Scientific Research and Publication Ethics of Higher Education Institutions).

    For studies requiring ethical committee approval, provide details regarding the approval (name of the ethics committee, date, and approval number). Before the study is published, indicate the name of the institution from which ethical approval was obtained as “xxxx.” Once the study is accepted for publication, include the full institutional details.

    Findings

    In this section, present the findings that align with the main and sub-objectives of your research. Avoid including any information not directly related to the research aims. Do not disclose personal information about the population, sample, or participants. Instead of using generic headings such as “Findings Related to the First Sub-Objective,” use more descriptive titles such as “Findings on the Materials Used by Primary School Teachers in Skill Instruction” or “Materials Used by Primary School Teachers in Skill Instruction.”

    In presenting qualitative research findings, please follow the guidelines below:

    • You may use tables or figures when presenting findings. Themes, categories, and codes can be displayed in a single table or figure for all findings or presented separately under each subheading related to the research questions.

    • In the tables, include definitions of themes and categories, sample quotations for each code, the number of participants contributing to each code, and/or the frequency of the codes in the dataset.

    • The content of the tables may vary depending on the research design and objectives.

    • After presenting tables, figures, etc., you are expected to provide corresponding headings and subheadings for your findings.

    • These headings and subheadings should reflect your themes and categories.

    • Your findings should be presented based on direct quotations, visuals, or other concrete data.

    • Avoid listing quotations without context or explanation. Instead, interpret each quotation within the framework of your codes and categories as a qualitative researcher, explaining how and why each quotation is relevant.

    • Direct quotations of fewer than 40 words should be enclosed in double quotation marks. Quotations exceeding 40 words should be presented as block quotes, indented 1 cm from both left and right margins, and written in 10-point font.

    Discussion, Conclusion, and Recommendations

    In this section, highlight the conclusions drawn based on your findings. Rather than focusing on numerical data, explain the meaning and implications of the results. Discuss your findings in relation to each other and to the existing literature, focusing on similarities, differences, relationships, cause-effect patterns, and questions and answers. Make sure to reference current studies and international literature.

    Specify the limitations of your research and interpret your findings within these constraints. Offer recommendations for future research, researchers, practitioners, educational stakeholders, and curriculum developers. Ensure that these recommendations are closely related to the issues identified within the scope of your study.

    References

    Prepare your reference list in accordance with APA 7th edition guidelines. Below are examples of frequently cited sources. When listing references, provide information for all authors (up to 20). For journal articles with a DOI, include the full DOI link without placing a period at the end. Do not include the city of the publisher for books. Use a 1.5 cm hanging indent from the second line of each reference. For more examples, please consult the APA 7.0 guidelines: https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/references/examples#data-assessments.




Writing Guidelines

Page/Word Limit

Manuscripts, including references but excluding appendices, must not exceed 25 pages. There is no total word limit for submissions.


Author Information
Please submit your manuscript without author details (e.g., thesis acknowledgments, conference presentations) to ensure a double-blind peer review process. If your manuscript is accepted, you will be asked to provide this information.


Abstracts
The abstract should be written in 9-point font size, fully justified, and between 120-150 words. If the language of the article is Turkish, the abstract should come after the Turkish "Öz". If the language is English, the abstract should come before the Turkish "Öz".

For Turkish manuscripts, a 750-1000 word extended English abstract must be provided. For English manuscripts, a 750-1000 word extended Turkish abstract must be prepared.


Research Ethics

This section should be placed as the final subsection of the METHOD section. In this section, describe the ethical principles followed throughout the research (e.g., obtaining permission for measurement tools, having parental consent forms filled out, obtaining informed consent forms, etc.). Additionally, include the statement: "During the current research, actions were carried out in accordance with the ‘Higher Education Institutions Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Regulation’." Indicate the ethical behaviors you adhered to by referring to the institutions and standards (COPE International Standards for Editors and Authors, Higher Education Institutions Ethical Principles, Higher Education Institutions Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Regulation). For studies requiring ethical approval, provide the relevant details (name of the ethics committee, date, and approval number). Before publication, specify the institution where the ethical approval was obtained as "xxxx." After the article is accepted, clearly state the institution details, including the institution's name, date, and approval number. Include all of this information in the relevant section just before the REFERENCES section, once the work is accepted.


Page Layout / Font

Ensure that the page margins are set to 2.5 cm on all sides. Throughout the text, use the Calibri (Body) font with single line spacing. The text should be written in 11-point font, aligned to both the left and right margins, with 0 pt spacing before the paragraph and 8 pt after. After each paragraph, there should be an automatic space, so make sure to enable the "Add space after paragraph" option. Do not manually add space between paragraphs. Use the tab key to create a new paragraph. Each new paragraph should begin with a 1.25 cm indentation.


First-Level Heading

        Write first-level headings with the first letter of each word capitalized, centered, bold, 11-point font, and single line spacing. The paragraph before should have 0 pt spacing, and after should have 8 pt, with an automatic space after the paragraph. Ensure the "Add space after paragraph" option is activated. Do not manually add space before the paragraph. Leave one line of space before the heading manually.

Second-Level Heading
        Write second-level headings with the first letter of each word capitalized, aligned to the left, bold, 11-point font, and single line spacing. The paragraph before should have 0 pt spacing, and after should have 8 pt, with an automatic space after the paragraph. Ensure the "Add space after paragraph" option is activated. Do not manually add space before or after the paragraph.

Third-Level Heading
        Write third-level headings with the first letter of each word capitalized, aligned to the left, bold, italic, 11-point font, and single line spacing. The paragraph before should have 0 pt spacing, and after should have 8 pt, with an automatic space after the paragraph. Ensure the "Add space after paragraph" option is activated. Do not manually add space before or after the paragraph.

        Fourth-Level Heading: Write fourth-level headings with the first letter of each word capitalized, indented, bold, regular, 11-point font, and single line spacing. The heading should be on the same line as the text. Place a period at the end of the heading. The paragraph before should have 0 pt spacing, and after should have 8 pt, with an automatic space after the paragraph. Ensure the "Add space after paragraph" option is activated. Do not manually add space before or after the paragraph.

        Fifth-Level Heading: Write fifth-level headings with the first letter of each word capitalized, indented, bold, italic, 11-point font, and single line spacing. The heading should be on the same line as the text. The paragraph before should have 0 pt spacing, and after should have 8 pt, with an automatic space after the paragraph. Ensure the "Add space after paragraph" option is activated. Do not manually add space before or after the paragraph.


In-Text Citation Guidelines

Follow the examples below according to the APA 7.0 Publication Manual for in-text citations:

• Single Author:
Example: (Yilmaz, 2007) or Yilmaz (2007)

• Two Authors:
Example: (Yilmaz & Demir, 2007) or Yilmaz and Demir (2007)

• Three or More Authors (Including First Citation):
Example: (Yilmaz et al., 2007)
If there could be confusion due to similar abbreviations for multiple sources, include enough author surnames to clarify the citation.
Example: (Yilmaz, Demir, et al., 2007) and (Yilmaz, Demir, Kaya, et al., 2007)

• Multiple Citations:
When citing multiple sources at once, use a semicolon and order them alphabetically by the author's surname.
Example: (Akgun & Dereli, 2013; Yilmaz, 2007)

• Institutional Author Citations:
For the first citation, provide both the full name and abbreviation of the institution.
Example: (Ministry of National Education [MNE], 2018)
For subsequent citations, only use the abbreviation.
Example: (MNE, 2018)

• Same Surname Authors:
When citing authors with the same surname, use the first initial of their first names.
Example: F. Yilmaz (2007) and K. Yilmaz (2008)

• Same Author, Same Year:
For multiple works by the same author in the same year, add "a", "b", etc. after the year. Don't forget to do the same in the reference list.
Example: (Yilmaz, 2022a) and (Yilmaz, 2022b)

• Secondary Sources:
Use "as cited in" for secondary citations.
Example: (Brown, 2007;as cited in Yilmaz, 2015)

• Direct Quotations Less Than 40 Words:
Quote directly in double quotation marks and include the page number.
Example: (Yilmaz, 2007, p. 13)

• Direct Quotations Longer Than 40 Words:
Set the quotation in a separate block, indented 1 cm on both sides. Use 10-point font.

• Second Citations in Same Paragraph:
If the citation appears a second time in the same paragraph, you may omit the year.


Tables and Figures

Before presenting tables, refer to them in the text with phrases like “…as shown in Table 1.” After the table, begin your commentary with expressions like "As seen in Table 1...". Write the table number in bold and the table title in italics. The table number and title should be written in title case (first letter of each word capitalized), in 11-point font, and aligned to the left. After the table number, move to a new line to write the table title. Do not leave any space before the table, but leave a manual line break after the table. Ensure the table fits within the frame. Provide any abbreviations or symbols used in the table in 9-point font without leaving space before them. Use single line spacing within the table and do not leave any space before or after the rows. You can use font sizes between 8 and 11 points inside the table.

Before presenting figures, refer to them in the text with phrases like “…as shown in Figure 1.” After the figure, begin your commentary with expressions like “As seen in Figure 1...". Write the figure number in regular and bold font, and the figure title in italics. The figure number and title should be written in title case (first letter of each word capitalized), in 11-point font, and aligned to the left. After the figure number, move to a new line to write the figure title. Do not leave any space before the figure, but leave a manual line break after the figure. Center the figure on the page.


References

Write the references in APA 7.0 format. Below are some commonly used source examples. When creating the reference list, provide the details of all authors up to 20 authors. For articles with DOI, please include the DOI link without a period at the end. Do not include the city of the publisher for books. Use a 1.5 cm indent from the second line of the reference. For other examples, please follow the APA 7.0 guidelines. (Click here for the APA 7.0 rules and examples).

Journal Article
Article with DOI
Yılmaz, F., & İlhan, M. (2017). Who are teachers? A study of identity hierarchy. Cogent Education, 4(1), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2017.1384638
Article without DOI
Yılmaz, F. (2021). Karakter eğitimi ve karakter eğitimi programları. Batı Anadolu Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi, 12(1), 234-257. https://dergipark.org.tr/en/download/article-file/1162729

Book
Book with DOI
Jackson, L. M. (2019). The psychology of prejudice: From attitudes to social action (2nd ed.). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000168-000
Book without DOI
Sönmez, V., & Alacapınar, F. G. (2020). Örneklendirilmiş bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri (7th ed.). Anı Yayıncılık.

Edited Book Chapter
Sözer, M. A., & Yılmaz, F. (2019). Karakter gelişiminde ve eğitiminde aile, çevre ve okul. M. Kağan & N. Yılmaz (Eds.), Karakter ve değer eğitimi (pp. 143-154). Pegem Akademi.

Translated Book
Newbold, P., Carlson, W. L., & Thorne, B. M. (2019). İşletme ve iktisat için istatistik (Ü. Şenesen, Trans.). Literatür Yayınevi (Original work published 2013).

Conference Papers
Şekerci, H., & Yılmaz, F. (2021, November 12-14). Otantik öğrenme etkinliklerinin sosyal bilgiler dersi motivasyonuna etkisi [Oral presentation]. 19th International Classroom Teacher Education Symposium, Şanlıurfa, Turkey.

Theses
Unpublished Thesis
Yılmaz, F. (2017). Fen ve teknoloji dersinde basamaklı öğretim programı uygulamaları [Unpublished doctoral dissertation]. Anadolu Üniversitesi.
Thesis Published in a Database
Ağgül, C. (2022). İlkokul öğrencilerinin sahip oldukları kalıp yargı ve ön yargıların incelenmesi (Thesis No. 766283) [Master's thesis, Dicle Üniversitesi]. YÖK National Thesis Center.

Online Sources

Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı. (2018). Hayat bilgisi dersi öğretim programı (İlkokul 1, 2 ve 3. sınıflar). http://mufredat.meb.gov.tr/ProgramDetay.aspx?PID=326

Articles not in accordance with the template will not be considered for evaluation.

Basic Ethics Policy

1. Manuscripts without ethical committee approval (excluding those not requiring such approval) will not be considered for review.
2. Manuscripts that have been partially or entirely submitted as presentations without ethical committee approval will not be considered. Please provide your presentation details in the "Candidate Article Checklist" comments section.
3. Manuscripts with a very short time period between the date of ethical approval and the submission date will not be considered.
4. All authors, reviewers, and editors must comply with ethical rules and principles during the stages of article writing, evaluation, and publication. The relevant materials and access addresses are as follows:
• COPE International Standards for Editors and Authors
• Ethical Behavior Principles for Higher Education Institutions
• Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Guidelines of Higher Education Institutions

For all manuscripts requiring ethical committee approval, please enter the committee information in the relevant section of the article template. For information about manuscripts requiring or not requiring ethical approval, click here. To learn about additional necessary permissions beyond ethical committee approval, click here. Please provide all necessary information in the "Research Ethics" subsection under the "METHOD" heading.

Publishing Process and Principles

1. Submitted manuscripts are initially reviewed by the secretary for compliance with writing guidelines within one week.
2. Manuscripts deemed suitable and forwarded to the editor that include quantitative dimensions are assigned to the statistical editor within one week. The statistical editor and the editor’s recommended or approved revisions will then be forwarded to the subject editor.
3. Manuscripts deemed appropriate by the subject editor will be sent to two reviewers within one week, without author details.
4. Reviewers are given a 7-day period to respond to the evaluation invitation.
5. Reviewers accepting the evaluation are given 15 days to complete the review.
6. The author is given 7 days to accept or reject reviewer and editor feedback.
7. Authors who accept the reviewer and editor suggestions are given 15 days to make the necessary revisions.
8. In necessary cases, additional time may be granted to editors, subject editors, reviewers, or authors for the steps mentioned above.
9. Editing, language, statistics, page layout, and final reader processes will be completed within a maximum of 15 days.
10. Efforts are made to assign reviewers from different institutions.
11. Diversity of institutions and authors is ensured in manuscripts published in the journal.
12. Every publication is first assigned to two reviewers. In cases where reviewers disagree on acceptance or rejection, a third reviewer is assigned.
13. A maximum of two manuscripts from Dicle University will be included in each issue.
14. Subject editing and reviewing of manuscripts from Dicle University will be carried out by academics from outside the institution.
15. Multiple manuscripts from the same author will not be accepted for publication.
16. Two manuscripts from the same author will not be published in consecutive issues. A minimum of one issue must be published after the last work for a new submission to be considered.

17. Manuscripts rejected by our journal will not be reconsidered for review, even if revised.
18. Manuscripts may be rejected by the editor or subject editor before being sent to reviewers, with justification.
19. Publication in our journal is free of charge.
20. Access to articles published in our journal is free.


Author Responsibilities

1. Submit only original manuscripts that have not been published elsewhere.
2. Do not submit the same work to different journals for simultaneous evaluation.
3. List all contributors to the work as authors.
4. Arrange authors in order according to their contribution.
5. Cite all references.
6. Adhere to the journal’s article template.
7. Follow academic writing principles.
8. Adhere to APA citation rules for bibliography.
9. Obtain the necessary ethical committee approval and include relevant details in the article template.
10. Avoid plagiarism and ensure similarity does not exceed 15%.
11. Consider reviewer and editor comments and provide justification for rejecting any suggestions.
12. Indicate all changes made in the document in red font.
13. Obtain necessary permissions for using scales, photos, etc., from different individuals.
14. Comply with copyright regulations.
15. Inform the editor of any errors identified before or after publication.
16. Disclose any conflicts of interest.
17. Conceal author identity and any information that could reveal it during the review process.
18. If the work has been presented at a scientific meeting, taken from a thesis, or part of a project, indicate this information in a footnote after the acceptance stage.
19. Authors are fully responsible for complying with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) international standards.



Reviewer Responsibilities

1. Accept manuscripts within their area of expertise for review.
2. Evaluate the work based solely on scientific and ethical criteria, avoiding bias.
3. Adhere to the evaluation time frame.
4. Provide detailed reasons for accepting or rejecting the work.
5. Do not share the work with third parties before publication.
6. Do not use data, information, or findings from the work for personal purposes.
7. Respect the originality of the author within scientific and ethical frameworks.


Editor Responsibilities

1. Provide informative content for authors, readers, and reviewers.
2. After an initial review for writing rules, ethical principles, academic writing, and methodological accuracy, assign a subject editor.
3. Monitor article flow in the journal and ensure requirements for article processing are met.
4. Ensure scientific and ethical principles are followed in the publication acceptance process.
5. Be mindful of conflicts of interest when assigning reviewers.
6. Maintain impartiality when assigning subject editors and reviewers.
7. Do not disclose information about manuscripts submitted for publication to third parties.
8. Respond to author inquiries.
9. Ensure transparency in the review process.
10. Keep the review process as brief as possible.
11. Announce changes made in the journal.
12. Provide constructive and polite feedback to authors, avoiding judgmental and rude responses; encourage reviewers to do the same.
13. Provide reasoned explanations for rejections made.
14. Order articles for publication based on submission and acceptance dates, avoiding unfair prioritization.
15. Keep reviewer details confidential from authors and author details confidential from reviewers.
16. Keep the list of reviewers and subject editors current, diverse, and active.
17. Support freedom of thought within the legal, ethical, and scientific framework when accepting manuscripts for publication.
18. Editors are responsible for adhering to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) international standards.


Subject (Section) Editor Responsibilities

1. Accept subject editor invitations only within their area of expertise.
2. Avoid assigning reviewers before conducting an initial evaluation.
3. Monitor article flow in the journal and ensure requirements for article processing are met.
4. Ensure scientific and ethical principles are followed in the publication acceptance process.
5. Be mindful of conflicts of interest when assigning reviewers.
6. Maintain impartiality when assigning reviewers.
7. Do not disclose information about manuscripts submitted for publication to third parties.
8. Respond to author inquiries.
9. Ensure transparency in the review process.
10. Keep the review process as brief as possible.
11. Announce changes made in the journal.
12. Provide constructive and polite feedback to authors, avoiding judgmental and rude responses; encourage reviewers to do the same.
13. Provide reasoned explanations for rejections made.
14. Keep reviewer details confidential from authors and author details confidential from reviewers.
15. Subject editors are responsible for adhering to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) international standards.


Statistical Editor Responsibilities

1. Review the "Data Analysis" section of quantitative and mixed-methods research.
2. Review the "Findings" section of quantitative and mixed-methods research.
3. Make decisions on the appropriateness of the work based on the factors discussed in points 1 and 2 and share this decision with the editor.
4. Recommend statistical corrections to authors when necessary.


Language Editor Responsibilities

1. Avoid intervening in the content of the work.
2. Review the work for grammatical accuracy and offer suggestions.
3. Review the work for spelling accuracy and offer suggestions.
4. Review the work for punctuation accuracy and offer suggestions.
5. Avoid suggesting changes that alter the author's intended meaning.


Foreign Language Editor Responsibilities

1. Compare the English abstract or extended summary with the Turkish content.
2. Suggest changes that are contextually appropriate.
3. Review the English abstract or extended summary for grammatical accuracy and offer suggestions.
4. Review the English abstract or extended summary for spelling accuracy and offer suggestions.
5. Review the English abstract or extended summary for punctuation accuracy and offer suggestions.
6. Avoid suggesting changes that alter the author's intended meaning.

Layout Editor Responsibilities

1. Assess whether the work is formatted appropriately and provide feedback to the author.
2. Ensure the necessary formatting adjustments are made.

Responsibilities of the Secretary

1. Evaluate the submitted manuscripts according to the writing rules and basic sections.
2. Return unsuitable manuscripts to the author for necessary changes.
3. Forward suitable manuscripts to the editor.

Dergiye üye olmak ve yayın göndermek ücretsizdir. Kabul edilen çalışmaların, dergide yayımlanması için herhangi bir ücret talep edilmemektedir.

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