The article writing template has been arranged according to the settings specified below. You can download the template and write your text on this file. After writing your text, do not forget to check it again for compliance with writing rules.
Layout
Page margins should be set to “normal”; 2.5 cm from the top, bottom, right, and left. The page size must be A4 (21 cm x 29.7 cm).
Article Title
The title should be written in Times New Roman, 12 pt, bold, and centered. Except for conjunctions and prepositions, each word's first letter should be capitalized. No indentation should be applied on either side. Paragraph settings should be “Before: 18 pt, After: 6 pt,” with 1.15 line spacing.
Author Information
This information will be requested during the typesetting process only for articles that have successfully passed the peer-review and have been approved for publication. Articles submitted for the first time must not contain author information.
Author info should include: Name Surname, Institution, Email Address, and ORCID ID
Abstract
The abstract should be written using Times New Roman, 10 pt, justified, with 0 cm indentation, paragraph spacing of “Before: 0 pt, After: 6 pt,” and single line spacing.
It should be included on the first page and contain between 150 and 250 words. The abstract should cover the purpose, method, sample, data collection tools, and key findings of the study.
Keywords
Written in Times New Roman, 10 pt, justified, with no indentation, paragraph spacing of “Before: 0 pt, After: 6 pt,” and single line spacing. Provide five keywords from general to specific related to the topic.
TURKISH TITLE
Should be written in Times New Roman, 12 pt, centered, and the first letter of each word capitalized. No indentation. Paragraph settings: “Before: 18 pt, After: 6 pt,” with 1.15 line spacing.
Keywords (TURKISH)
Same as Turkish keywords: Times New Roman, 10 pt, justified, no indentation, paragraph spacing of “Before: 0 pt, After: 6 pt,” and single line spacing. Five keywords should be provided from general to specific.
Subheadings
Subheadings should be in Times New Roman, 12 pt, bold, left-aligned, and each word's first letter capitalized. Indentation: 0 cm; paragraph spacing “Before: 6 pt, After: 6 pt”; 1.15 line spacing.
Main Text
The main text should be written in Times New Roman, 12 pt, justified. No indentation; paragraph spacing “Before: 6 pt, After: 6 pt”; 1.15 line spacing.
Tables and figures should be numbered separately in sequence. Avoid vertical lines unless absolutely necessary. Horizontal lines should be used only to separate subheadings within the table.
Table number and title should be left-aligned. Table number in bold, table title in sentence case and italic.
Example:
Table 1
Experience of using an artificial intelligence-based application or platform
Footnotes
Footnotes should not be used for referencing. Use footnotes only for explanatory additional information, and apply automatic numbering.
In-text Citations
Both in-text citations and reference list should follow APA 7 style. Footnotes should only be used when absolutely necessary. For details, see APA 7 guidelines.
Examples:
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In-text: (Surname, 2020, p. 145)
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If quoting less than 40 words: include in-text within quotation marks.
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If quoting more than 40 words: block format, indented 1.5 cm from both sides, 11 pt, and 1.15 spacing.
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Multiple sources: (Surname, 2013; Surname, 2017; Surname, 2019; Surname, 2020)
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Same-year publications: (Surname, 2020a, p. 45) and (Surname, 2020b, p. 356)
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Two authors: (Surname1 and Surname2, 2015, p. 34)
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Three or more authors: (Surname et al., 2012, p. 34)
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Secondary source: (Surname, 2015, as cited in Surname, 2018, p. 89)
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Author mentioned in text: Surname (2000, p. 35) stated that…
References
See APA 7 for details
References should be arranged alphabetically by author’s surname at the end of the article.
Font: Times New Roman, 11 pt
Indent: Hanging indent 1.25 cm, no left or right indent
Paragraph spacing: Before: 6 pt, After: 6 pt, Line spacing: 1.15
Books
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Single author:
Surname, A. A. (Year). Book title. Publisher.
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Two authors:
Surname, A. A., & Surname, B. B. (Year). Book title. Publisher.
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Three or more authors:
Surname, A. A., Surname, B. B., & Surname, C. C. (Year). Book title. Publisher.
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Edited book:
Surname, A. A. (Ed.). (Year). Book title. Publisher.
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Chapter in an edited book:
Surname, A. A. (Year). Chapter title. In B. B. Editor (Ed.), Book title (pp. xx–xx). Publisher.
Articles
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Journal article (single author):
Surname, A. A. (Year). Article title. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), pp. xx–xx. https://doi.org/...
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Journal article (two authors):
Surname, A. A., & Surname, B. B. (Year). Article title. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), pp. xx–xx. https://doi.org/...
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Journal article (3+ authors):
Surname, A. A., Surname, B. B., Surname, C. C., & Surname, D. D. (Year). Article title. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), pp. xx–xx. https://doi.org/...
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Print journal (no DOI):
Surname, A. A. (Year). Article title. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), pp. xx–xx.
Theses
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Unpublished thesis:
Surname, A. A. (Year). Thesis title (Unpublished master’s/doctoral thesis). University Name.
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Published thesis:
Surname, A. A. (Year). Thesis title (Master’s/doctoral thesis, University Name). Database Name. https://...
Online Sources
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Webpage with author:
Surname, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Page title. Website Name. https://...
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Corporate author:
Organization Name. (Year, Month Day). Page title. Website Name. https://...
Reports / Legal Documents / Regulations
Symposium / Conference Papers
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Unpublished oral presentation:
Surname, A. A. (Year, Month). Paper title. Symposium/conference name, Location.
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Published in proceedings:
Surname, A. A. (Year). Paper title. In B. B. Editor (Ed.), Proceedings title (pp. xx–xx). Publisher.
Visual – Media – Film – Video – YouTube
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YouTube video:
Author/Channel Name. (Year, Month Day). Video title [Video]. YouTube. https://...
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Film:
Surname, A. A. (Director). (Year). Film title [Film]. Production Company.
Table / Graphic / Image
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Table or graphic from a source:
Surname, A. A. (Year). Table title. Source Name, Volume(Issue), pp. xx–xx. https://...
Encyclopedia / Dictionary Entry
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With author:
Surname, A. A. (Year). Entry title. In B. B. Editor (Ed.), Encyclopedia Name (Vol., pp. xx–xx). Publisher.
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Without author:
Entry title. (Year). In Encyclopedia Name (Vol., pp. xx–xx). Publisher.
Extended Abstract
Your extended TURKISH abstract should be between 750–1000 words, written in Times New Roman, 11 pt, justified, with no indent, paragraph spacing “Before: 6 pt, After: 6 pt,” and 1.15 line spacing.