Writing rules

PAPER SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Abstract papers submitted to our congress must be prepared in accordance with the following guidelines. Submissions may include original research, review studies, conceptual studies, and practical applications. All papers are expected to comply with academic writing standards and the principles of research ethics.

I. ABSTRACT PAPER SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

1. General Principles

1. Abstract papers may be prepared in Turkish or English.

2. Papers must be prepared in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.

3. Abstract papers must follow the relevant paper template, including the title and author information.

4. Tables, figures, graphs, images, and reference lists must not be included in abstract papers.

5. All submissions must be original and prepared in accordance with academic and research ethics principles.

2. Paper Title

1. The paper title must be clear, concise, and accurately reflect the content of the study.

2. The Turkish title must be written in capital letters.

3. The English title must accurately correspond to the Turkish title.

4. Titles must be centered on the page.

5. Unnecessary abbreviations should be avoided in the title.

3. Author Information

1. Authors' academic titles, first names, and surnames must be provided.

2. Where there is more than one author, authors must be numbered.

3. The following information must be provided for each author:

4. Author information must be centered and placed below the paper title.

5. The corresponding author's e-mail address must be clearly indicated.

4. Abstract Text (Turkish)

1. The Turkish abstract must contain 250–300 words.

2. The abstract must be written as a single paragraph.

3. The abstract must include the aim, scope, methodology, main findings, and conclusions of the study.

4. The research method and type of study must be clearly stated.

5. For empirical studies, the main research findings and conclusions must be presented.

6. For review and conceptual studies, the main approach, topics examined, and conclusions reached must be explained.

7. References and footnotes must not be included in the abstract text.

8. Unnecessary explanations, repetitions, and excessively long sentences should be avoided.

5. Keywords

1. A minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 keywords must be provided at the end of the abstract.

2. Keywords must represent the main concepts and content of the study.

3. Keywords must be separated by commas.

4. The expression Keywords must be written in bold.

6. English Title and Abstract

1. Following the Turkish abstract section, the English title, author information, Abstract, and Keywords sections must be provided.

2. The English title and author information must follow the layout specified in the relevant template.

3. The English Abstract must contain 250–300 words.

4. The Abstract must accurately and completely reflect the academic meaning and content of the Turkish abstract.

5. A minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 keywords must be provided in English.

6. Proper English spelling and grammar rules must be followed.

7. Formatting and Page Layout

1. The font must be Times New Roman.

2. The text must be written in 12-point font.

3. The text must be justified.

4. The title and author information must be centered.

5. Paragraph coherence and readability must be maintained.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• University or institution name,
• Faculty and department,
• City and country,
• ORCID ID,
• E-mail address.
• Separate Word templates must be used for abstract papers and full-text papers.
• The word limit for the Turkish Abstract and English Abstract is 250–300 words each, calculated independently.
• Submission of an abstract paper does not create an obligation to submit a full-text paper.
• Full-text submission is optional and may be completed within the period specified in the congress schedule.
• Papers that do not comply with the submission guidelines may be returned to the authors for revision.
• The scientific evaluation and acceptance processes are conducted by the Congress Scientific Committee.

PAPER SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Full-text papers submitted to our congress must be prepared in accordance with the writing guidelines outlined below. Submissions may include original research, review studies, conceptual papers, and applied research. All papers are expected to comply with academic writing principles and scientific ethical standards.

II. FULL-TEXT PAPER WRITING GUIDELINES

1. General Principles

1. Full-text papers may be prepared in either Turkish or English.

2. Papers must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.

3. Submissions may include original research, review studies, conceptual studies, or applied research.

4. Full-text papers must comply with academic writing principles and scientific ethical standards.

5. Papers must be original, and all information and data used must be supported by scientific sources.

6. Tables, figures, graphs, and images may be included in the text.

7. All sources used must be cited within the text and listed in the References section.

2. Paper Title and Author Information

1. Both Turkish and English titles must be provided.

2. Titles must clearly and accurately reflect the content of the study.

3. Both Turkish and English titles must be written in CAPITAL LETTERS.

4. Authors' academic titles, first names, and surnames must be provided.

5. If there is more than one author, authors must be numbered.

6. Each author's institutional affiliation, faculty, department, city, country, ORCID ID, and e-mail address must be provided in full.

7. Author information must be positioned below the titles in accordance with the designated template.

3. Abstract and Özet

1. A Turkish abstract (Özet) must be included at the beginning of the full-text paper.

2. The Turkish abstract must contain between 250 and 300 words.

3. The abstract must explain the purpose, scope, methodology, main findings, and conclusions of the study.

4. Three to five keywords must be provided at the end of the Turkish abstract.

5. An English Abstract must follow the Turkish Özet.

6. The English Abstract must contain between 250 and 300 words.

7. Three to five Keywords must be provided at the end of the English Abstract.

8. The Turkish and English abstracts must be consistent in terms of content.

4. Main Text Structure

The following structure is recommended for full-text papers. Section headings may be adapted according to the scientific nature and research design of the study.

4.1. Introduction

4.2. Conceptual Framework / Literature Review

4.3. Methodology

4.4. Findings

4.5. Discussion

4.6. Conclusion and Recommendations

Note: In conceptual and review studies, thematic evaluation, analysis, and discussion sections may be used instead of Findings and Discussion, depending on the nature of the study.

5. Formatting of Tables, Figures, and Graphs

1. Tables, figures, and graphs must be placed within the relevant sections of the text.

2. Each table and figure must be numbered consecutively within its respective category.

3. Table titles must be placed above the tables, while figure and graph captions must be placed below them.

4. Titles and captions must be clear, descriptive, and understandable.

5. All tables, figures, and graphs must be referred to in the main text.

6. Sources must be cited for tables and figures reproduced or adapted from other publications.

7. Visual materials must be legible and provided in sufficient resolution.

8. Authors are responsible for the accuracy of all data presented in tables and graphs.

6. In-Text Citations and Referencing

1. APA 7th Edition standards must be followed for in-text citations.

2. For single-author publications, the author's surname and publication year must be indicated.

3. For two-author publications, the surnames of both authors must be used.

4. For publications with three or more authors, the first author's surname followed by "et al." must be used in English texts.

5. Page numbers must be provided for direct quotations.

6. Appropriate in-text citations must be included for paraphrased information.

7. All sources cited in the text must be included in the References section.

7. References

1. The References section must be provided under a separate heading at the end of the full-text paper.

2. APA 7th Edition referencing standards must be followed.

3. References must be arranged alphabetically by the authors' surnames.

4. Journal articles, books, book chapters, theses, reports, legislation, and online sources must be formatted in accordance with APA 7th Edition guidelines.

5. DOI links must be included for academic publications that have a DOI.

6. Accessible URLs must be provided for online sources.

7. Only sources cited in the text may be included in the References section.

8. Academic Language and Writing Style

1. Academic, objective, and clear language must be used.

2. Scientific consistency and conceptual coherence must be maintained throughout the paper.

3. Proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation must be observed.

4. Unnecessary repetition and irrelevant explanations must be avoided.

5. Abbreviations must be written in full when first introduced, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses.

6. All information and evaluations derived from other studies must be appropriately referenced.

9. Research Ethics and Author Responsibilities

1. Papers must be original and must not have been previously published.

2. Appropriate citations must be provided whenever other researchers' work is used.

3. Scientific misconduct, including plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, and inappropriate authorship, is strictly prohibited.

Submission of a similarity (plagiarism) report is mandatory when submitting a full-text paper.

• The subject and research problem must be clearly explained.
• The purpose and significance of the study must be stated.
• The scope and main research questions must be presented.
• Relevant key literature must be discussed.
• The fundamental concepts of the research must be explained.
• National and international literature related to the subject must be reviewed.
• Findings of previous studies must be discussed.
• The potential contribution of the study to the existing literature must be identified.
• The research model and design must be explained.
• The population and sample or study group must be specified.
• Data collection instruments and procedures must be described.
• Data analysis methods must be presented.
• Where applicable, information regarding ethics committee approval and other legal permissions must be provided.
• For review and conceptual studies, the review approach and source selection criteria must be explained.
• Research findings must be presented clearly and systematically.
• Findings must be organized in accordance with the research objectives and questions.
• Tables, graphs, and figures may be used where necessary.
• Unnecessary repetition that may hinder the clarity of the findings should be avoided.
• Research findings must be evaluated within the framework of relevant literature.
• Findings must be compared with those of previous studies.
• Similarities, differences, and possible reasons for these differences must be explained.
• The scientific and practical contributions of the research must be discussed.
• The main conclusions of the study must be presented clearly and comprehensively.
• Evaluations based on the research objectives must be included.
• Recommendations may be developed for practitioners, institutions, industry representatives, and future researchers.
• Research limitations and suggestions for future studies may also be addressed.
• The maximum acceptable similarity rate is 20%.
• Similarity reports must be obtained from iThenticate, Turnitin, or an equivalent recognized academic similarity detection software.
• The similarity report must be uploaded to the submission system together with the full-text paper.
• Papers exceeding the specified similarity threshold may not be considered for evaluation.
• Authors are responsible for any violations o