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Author Guidelines

ADBILIM AUTHOR GUIDELINES AND PUBLICATION POLICY

1. Rights and Responsibilities

  • Copyrights: The copyright of all articles published in the journal belongs to the authors. However, by publishing their article, authors grant the journal the right of first publication. Once published, articles cannot be removed from publication unless there is a legal obligation.

  • Responsibility: All legal, ethical, and scientific responsibilities regarding the content of the articles belong to the authors.

1.1. Submission Process

Articles must be submitted only via the adbilim.com system by registered users. During submission, the following supplementary files must also be uploaded:

  • If non-standard special alphabets/fonts are used in the article, the relevant font files.

2. Article Format and Technical Requirements

  • File Structure: Articles should be prepared in Microsoft Word (.docx) format as two separate files: a "Blind Review Version" (containing no author information) and a "Publication Version" (including author details).

  • Font and Size: The main text must be written in Calibri, 12 pt (See Page Layout Table). Paragraph spacing should be 0 pt before and 3 pt after.

  • Abstract: It should be between 150-200 words and written in the IMRAD format (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion). An English abstract is mandatory and must perfectly match the Turkish text.

  • Keywords: A minimum of 5 and a maximum of 8 keywords should be used, referring to relevant onomastic terminology. At least 2 of the keywords must be selected from the official terminology of onomastics.

  • Funding Details: If the research is supported by any institution or organization, the details must be stated in a footnote on the first page using the following phrase: "This study was supported by [Funding Agency] under the project/research number [xxxx]."

  • Generative AI Statement: If artificial intelligence tools or technologies were used in the study, a necessary explanation must be provided in a footnote in the relevant section of the study.

Page Layout and Formatting Criteria

Articles must be prepared using Microsoft Word and strictly adhere to the following structural standards:

Formatting Feature Criteria / Value
Page Size and Orientation A4 (29.7 x 21 cm) - Portrait
Font Calibri
Main Text Size 12 pt
Footnote Size 9 pt
Line Spacing 1.15
Paragraph Spacing Before: 0 pt, After: 3 pt
Paragraph Indent 1.25 cm
Margins Top, Bottom, Right, Left: 2.5 cm

Heading and Numbering System

All headings in the article, except for the introduction, conclusion, and references, must be numbered (letters like A, a, i, b, or Roman numerals are not used).

Heading Level Formatting Features
Article Title (Turkish) Max 12 words, 12 pt, Bold, Title Case
Article Title (English) Below the Turkish title, 12 pt, Italic, Title Case
Main Headings (1, 2, 3) 12 pt, Bold, Title Case
2nd Level (1.2, 3.1) 12 pt, Title Case
3rd Level (1.2.1, 5.2.4) 11 pt, Title Case
4th Level (1.2.1.3) 11 pt, Italic, Title Case

For headings beyond four levels, a colon (:) is placed at the end of the word, and the text continues on the same line without moving to the next line.

Author Information, Abstract, and Keywords

  • Author Information: Aligned to the right below the title, surname in UPPERCASE, 11 pt, and bold. The author's institution, title, contact information, and ORCID number must be indicated in an italic footnote on the first page using an asterisk (*).

  • Abstract: Written leaving one blank line after the author information. It should be 150-200 words, contain no citations/visuals, and be indented 1 cm from the right and left, in 10 pt.

  • Keywords: Must consist of 5 to 8 words. Each phrase should be a maximum of three words and clearly reflect the scope.

Main Text and Visual Standards

  • Main Text: Single line spacing, 11 pt, paragraph spacing 6 pt before and after.

  • Citations: Quotes under 4 lines are enclosed in quotation marks within the text; quotes exceeding 4 lines are formatted as block quotes, indented 1 cm from the right and left, single-spaced, in 10 pt.

  • Visuals: The proportion of pictures, maps, figures, and tables must not exceed 50% of the main text. Visual titles are placed above, left-aligned, italicized, in 10 pt (e.g., Table 1.). Text inside tables should not exceed 10 pt.

2.1. Conditions for Special Article Types

  • Translated Articles: Translated works can be published provided written permission is obtained from the original author and the copyright holder (book, journal, etc.). This document is not required for works whose authors died more than 70 years ago.

  • Book/Publication Reviews: Original and objective evaluations must be presented in book and publication reviews. Promotional texts, brief summaries, or evaluations lacking academic criteria are not considered for publication.

3. Turkic World and Onomastics Special Standards

Our journal mandates the following rules, considering technical sensitivities in Turkic world studies:

  • Terminology and Classification: Terms used in research must conform to international onomastic standards.

  • Transcription: Scientific transcription marks must be used completely for names transferred from Turkic dialects or historical texts (Old Turkic, Uyghur, Ottoman Turkish, etc.). Unicode fonts must be preferred for proper character display. If a custom font is used, the font file must be uploaded to the system.

  • Etymological Analysis: In name analyses, root, stem, and affix separations must be visually clear (e.g., Kızıl + yar > Kızılyar), and the morphological structure must be supported by comparative dictionaries of the Turkic world.

4. Section Structure (IMRAD Standard)

Articles should follow this systematic order:

  1. Introduction: Problem statement, aim, and significance of the study.

  2. Literature Review: Existing studies on the subject and the study's original value.

  3. Methods: Research model, data collection tools, classifications, and analysis techniques.

  4. Results: Presentation of the obtained data (supported by tables, maps, and graphics).

  5. Discussion and Conclusion: Comparison of findings with literature and suggestions for future studies.

5. Ethical Principles and Similarity Rate

  • Similarity Check: All articles must be submitted with an iThenticate or Turnitin report. The overall similarity rate must not exceed 15%, and similarity to a single source must not exceed 2%.

  • Ethics Committee Approval: An "Ethics Committee Approval Document" is mandatory for studies involving field research such as surveys, interviews, or observations. Document details (date and number) must be stated within the article.

6. Citation and Reference Format

  • Our journal applies the APA 7.0 format.

  • Archival Sources: Archival documents frequently used in Turkic world research (Vakfiyes, Tahrir Registers, etc.) should appear with abbreviations in the text (BOA, TD 435) and with full bibliographic details in the reference list.

  • DOI Number: If available, DOI numbers of the articles must be included in the reference list.

6.1. In-Text Citation Examples

The parenthetical system is used for in-text citations. Stating the page number is mandatory, especially in onomastic studies where name analysis is performed.

Source Type Example Usage
Single Author (Tuna, 1990, p. 15)
Two Authors (Kaymaz & Mohammad, 2016, p. 12)
Three or More Authors* (Yılmaz et al., 2013, p. 18)
Institutional Author (T.C. İçişleri Bakanlığı, 2024)
Two Works by Same Author in Same Year (Tuna, 1990a, p. 10; Tuna, 1990b, p. 55)
Archival Document (BOA, TT. d. 435)
Manuscript (Kitâb-ı Dede Korkut, n.d., p. 45)

6.2. Reference List Examples

The reference list should be arranged alphabetically by the author's surname.

A. Books

  • Single-Authored Book: Tuna, O. N. (1990). Sümer ve Türk dillerinin tarihi ilgisi ile Türk dilinin yaşı meselesi. Türk Dil Kurumu.

  • Translated or Edited Book: Clauson, G. (2024). Eski Türkçe etimolojik sözlük (Trans. M. Çay). Türk Dil Kurumu Yayınları. (Original work published 1972).

  • Dictionaries (e.g., Divânu Lugâti't-Türk): Kaşgarlı Mahmud. (2006). Divânu lugâti't-türk (Trans. Mustafa S. Kaçalin). Kabalcı Yayınevi.

B. Articles

In articles, the journal name and volume number must be italicized. The DOI number must be added if available.

  • Standard Article: Şahin, İ. (2011). Turkish word “bay” in onomastical names: An etymological approach. Central Asiatic Journal, 55(1–2), 97–114.

  • Two-Authored Article: Kaymaz, Z., & Mohammad, R. (2016). Et-Tuhfetü’z-Zekiyye fi’l-Lûgati’t-Türkiyye Hakkında Bazı Açıklamalar. Türkbilig, 32, 1-20. https://izlik.org/JA84XU67RR

C. Theses and Dissertations

  • Published Master's/Doctoral Thesis: Ada, E. (2012). Eskişehir ili yer adları [Master's thesis, Ege University]. YÖK Ulusal Tez Merkezi. (Thesis No. 326132).

D. Archival Documents and Manuscripts

  • Archival Document: Başbakanlık Osmanlı Arşivi (BOA). Tapu tahrir defteri (TT. d.), No: 435.

  • Manuscript: Kitâb-ı Dede Korkut. (n.d.). Dresden Yazması, No: 123. (Facsimile: Türk Dil Kurumu, 2020).

Important Reminders:

  1. DOI Requirement: If a source has a Digital Object Identifier (DOI), it must be provided at the end of the reference in link format (https://doi.org/...).

  2. Language Consistency: Terms used in the reference list such as "and", "Ed.", "p." must be consistent with the main language of the article. If the article is in English, "and", "Ed.", "p." should be used.

  3. Internet Sources: For name lists, etc., retrieved from an electronic database, the access date and full URL must be included.