Writing Rules

For Authors
Manuscripts submitted to the journal must meet the following criteria:

  • Research studies containing original scientific findings
  • Studies that present practical applications with a scientific approach
  • Review articles that comprehensively evaluate significant developments in a specific field

Manuscripts must be uploaded to the system electronically via the provided link.

These manuscripts cannot be published elsewhere and cannot be presented as conference papers without the approval of the editorial board. The entire manuscript or any part of it cannot be used elsewhere without proper citation. The authors must reach a mutual agreement on the order of their names in the manuscript.

Writing Guidelines
Manuscripts must be written in accordance with international scientific writing standards. Authors can submit their manuscripts in an editable Word format (A4 size, without adhering to a specific template). Figures and tables must be included within the text.

Authors are free to submit their manuscripts as long as they comply with the specified guidelines.

Files Required for Submission

1. Plagiarism Report

  • As per the editorial decision made in 2017, all manuscripts must be submitted with a plagiarism report (e.g., iThenticate, Turnitin, etc.).
  • If the plagiarism report is not included, the editorial board reserves the right to check for plagiarism using iThenticate and reject the manuscript outright.
  • The journal secretariat can generate plagiarism reports for authors who are unable to obtain one.

2. Copyright Transfer Form (doc)

  • The copyright transfer agreement must be completed and signed using the form available on the journal’s website.
  • The signed Copyright Transfer Form must be scanned and uploaded as a PDF file.
  • Manuscripts without a submitted Copyright Transfer Form will not be processed for publication.

3. ORCID ID Requirement

  • All authors must have an ORCID ID.
  • ORCID ID information must be entered into the system when submitting the manuscript.
  • Authors can fill out the ORCID ID Form available on the journal’s website and upload it during submission.

4. Reviewer Suggestion Form (optional)

Authors may recommend potential reviewers for their manuscript by submitting the Reviewer Suggestion Form (doc).
Contact Information
Dr. Ali ULVİ (Editor)
📞 +90-532-573-9676
✉ Email: tiha@mersin.edu.tr / aliulvi@mersin.edu.tr

Formatting Guidelines

Title

  • Font: Palatino Linotype, 12 pt, Bold, Left-Aligned
  • Capitalization Rule: The first letter of each word must be capitalized, except for prepositions.
  • Abbreviations: All uppercase

Author Names & Affiliations

Name Surname¹, Name Surname², Name Surname³

  • ¹University, Faculty, Department, City, Country
  • ²University, Faculty, Department, City, Country
  • ³University, Faculty, Department, City, Country

Abstract (Turkish - ÖZET)

  • Font: Palatino Linotype, 8 pt
  • Word Limit: Maximum 300 words
  • Keywords: Minimum 3 and maximum 5 words, aligned to the left
  • Mathematical expressions should not be included

Abstract (English)

  • Font: Palatino Linotype, 8 pt
  • Word Limit: Maximum 450 words
  • Keywords: At least 3 and at most 5 words, aligned to the left
  • Mathematical expressions should not be included

Main Sections

Introduction

  • Font: Palatino Linotype, 10 pt, Bold, All Capital Letters
  • Text Format: Two-column layout, Palatino Linotype, 10 pt
  • Paragraph Indentation: First line 0.7 cm
  • The introduction should provide scientific background, logical discussions, and justifications for the study.
  • Technical terms, symbols, and abbreviations should be defined when used for the first time.

Methodology

  • Font: Palatino Linotype, 10 pt, Bold, All Capital Letters
  • Format: Two-column layout, 10 pt
  • The manuscript should be saved as a .doc or .docx file in MS Office Word.
  • Page format: A4, 2 cm margins (top, bottom, left, right), single-spaced text.
  • No page numbers should be assigned.
  • The text should be formatted in two columns using Palatino Linotype.

Subheadings

  • Font: Palatino Linotype, 10 pt, Bold
  • Numbering Required
  • Alignment: Left-aligned
  • Spacing: One line before the subheading

Figures and Tables

  • Figure Example: Figure 1. Title of the Figure (Palatino Linotype, 10 pt)
  • Table Example: Table 1. Title of the Table (Palatino Linotype, 10 pt)
  • Figures and tables should be referenced in the text.
  • APA 6 style should be followed for formatting references, figures, and tables.

Results and Discussion

  • Font: Palatino Linotype, 10 pt, Bold, All Capital Letters
  • Referencing Style: APA 6
  • Figures and tables must be cited within the text.

Conclusion 

Font: Palatino Linotype, 10 pt, Bold, All Capital Letters
Format: Two-column layout, 10 pt

In-Text Citations (APA 6 Format)

Single Author

  • (Ulvi, 2011)

Two Authors

  • (Ulvi & Yiğit, 2016)

Three or More Authors

  • (Ulvi et al., 2014)

Multiple Sources

  • (Ulvi et al., 2016; Yiğit, 2019)
  • Online Sources
    (Harrington, 2019)

Institutional Authors

First Citation:

  • (Mersin University [MEÜ], 2013)

Subsequent Citations:

  • (MEÜ, 2013)

References (APA 6 Format)

Book
Yakar M, Karabacak A & Fidan Ş. (2019). Arazi Ölçmeleri 1. Atlas Akademi, 1, ISBN: 9786057839398, 188s.

Journal Article
Ulvi A, Yakar M, Yiğit A Y & Kaya Y. (2019). The Use of Photogrammetric Techniques in Documenting Cultural Heritage: The Example of Aksaray Selime Sultan Tomb. Universal Journal of Engineering Science, 7(3), 64-73.

Conference Paper
Ulvi A, Varol F & Yiğit A Y. (2019). 3D Modeling of Cultural Heritage: The Example of Muyi Mubarek Mosque in Uzbekistan (Hz. Osman’s Mushafi). International Congress on Cultural Heritage and Tourism (ICCHT), Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, 115-123.

Thesis
Ulvi A. (2015). Metrik Olmayan Dijital Kameraların Hava Fotogrametrisinde Kullanılabilirliği Üzerine Bir Çalışma. Ph.D. Dissertation, Selçuk University, Faculty of Science, Konya, 188p.

Internet Sources
Harrington J. (2019). In Hurricane Barry's Wake, Here Are the Worst Floods in American History. [Online] Available at: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/weather/2019/07/17/worst-floods-in-american-history/39692839/ (Accessed: 02.07.2020).


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