Author Guidelines

  1. The submission has not been previously published or submitted/sent to another journal for consideration or included a related comment to the editor in this regard in the comments section.
  2. The submission file must be in Microsoft Word document file format.
  3. Articles should be prepared using the EJCSRTS template.
  4. The text is 1.15 line spacing; uses a 12-point font; uses italics instead of underlining (except URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures and tables are placed at the appropriate points, not at the end of the text.
  5. The language of the articles is English.
  6. Articles should not contain statements that would reveal the author's information or the identity of the authors. This is necessary for blind refereeing and blind authoring.
  7. Articles shall have a maximum length of 8000 words (the word count limit includes title, abstract, tables, figures, and references list).
  8. The abstract section of the articles should have a length of 150-250 words. References should not be included in the abstract. At least 3 and at most 5 keywords should be included in the abstract section.
  9. All references included in the articles should be prepared in accordance with the APA 7 publication manuals. If any, the necessary URL's (DOI, Website...) for references should be provided.
  10. The articles should be prepared according to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements specified in the author's directive.
  11. The structure of the articles should be prepared, taking into account the EJCSRTS's template.
  12. Appendices (if any) can be added to the article after the references.

Submission Preparation Checklist

(Make sure you follow these steps before submitting your article)

  1. The submission file is in Microsoft Word document file format.
  2. The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration or an explanation has been provided in comments to the editor.
  3. The text is 1,15 line-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  4. The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  5. A cover letter of intent has been prepared to state the content of your research.
  6. Where available, URL's (DOI, Website...) for the references have been provided.
  7. Article similarity report was obtained using Turnitin/IThenticate. If you cannot provide this service, the journal management will carry out the necessary checks on your behalf during the initial review phase.
  8. The title page containing the author information has been uploaded as a separate file due to blind refereeing and blind authorship.
  9. The EJCSRTS copyright transfer agreement has been filled.
  10. Two referee suggestions were made regarding your field of study.
  11. If any, the ethics committee document, and necessary permissions, have been uploaded to the system.

Files to Upload in Article Submission

  1. Manuscript Blinded (Without any information re. author(s)
  2. Title Page 
  3. Cover Letter
  4. Similarity Report (Turnitin / iThenticate)
  5. Reviewer Suggestion Form
  6. Copyright Transfer Agreement
  7. If any, Ethics Committee Document or Necessary Permissions.