Author Guidelines

Turkish Journal of International Development (TUJID) is a double-blind, peer-reviewed, biannual academic journal that publishes articles only in English. In order to gain acceptance, all articles submitted to TUJID for evaluation must have never been previously published. The editorial board first reviews submissions. If an article satisfies the necessary conditions of style and content, reviewers will then proceed to evaluate its suitability for publication. All articles undergo evaluation by two anonymous reviewers. To ensure the academic quality and integrity of our research standards strict anonymity is ensured between the authors and reviewers. Only articles accepted by both reviewers are taken to the later stages of publication. In case the reviewers differ in their opinion about the publication of an article, if necessary, the article may be sent to a third reviewer for further assessment. The publication of an article then depends upon the approval of the majority of these reviewers. Authors are expected to provide the necessary corrections demanded by the editors or reviewers during the evaluation process of an article.

We insist on the following ethical and academic standards:

  • All data presented in the manuscript must be real, authentic, and free from any form of plagiarism or fraudulent manipulation.
  • Submitting the same work to more than one journal is strictly prohibited.
  • Proper citations should be included in the bibliography, and the spelling rules for citations and references must be adhered to.
  • The manuscript should not exceed a 20% similarity rate in comparison to existing publications.
  • All academic work must comply with publishing ethics and maintain integrity throughout the research process.
  • If any mistake is identified after publication, all authors are obliged to retract or correct the work.

Types of publications to be accepted

  • Research Articles: Articles presenting the results of original research
  • Review Articles: Articles that comprehensively review the existing literature on a specific topic
  • Book Reviews: Evaluation of important books related to the field

General Guidelines & Submission Checklist

In general, any submitted work should provide the following formatting conditions.

  • Articles must be between 6,000 and 8,000 words
  • They should be written in MS Word Processor in normal margins and Times New Roman, 12-pt, space 1.15 lines, aligned left and right.
  • Paper Size: A4 Top: 2.5 cm Bottom: 2.5 cm Left: 2.5 cm Right: 2.5 cm
  • Title page:
    • Paper title 14pt, bold and centered
    • First letter of all words are capital
  • Tables, figures, pictures, and graphs should fit the journal page. If needed, they may be written in a smaller font size, and their text may be single-spaced.
  • Tables and graphs should be numbered consecutively in accordance with their appearance in the text. Place footnotes to tables below the table body and indicate them with superscript lowercase letters. Avoid vertical rules. Be sparing in the use of tables and ensure that the data presented in tables does not duplicate results described elsewhere in the article.
  • The study must include an English abstract of between 150 and 250 words, including 5-8 keywords.
  • Heading
    • a. Left aligned, title case, numbered (excluding introduction, results, and references), bold
    • b. Main headings and subheadings must numbered as follows: 1, 1.1, 1.1.1,…
  • If two or more authors write the article, one author should be defined as the corresponding author. In a separate first page the full name and institutional affiliation of all author(s) and mailing address(es), ORCID(s), work/mobile phone number(s), and e-mail address(es) of the corresponding author(s) should be included.
    • a. First letter of name and surname are capital,
    • b. Centered
    • c. Author’s info (title, affiliation, email address ve Orcid number) in the footnote on the title page, left aligned and 10pt
  • The full paper/manuscript should be uploaded without the author(s) details.
  • A Copyright Waiver Form should be added in the submission.
  • TUJID uses APA Style 7th Edition in references. The writing rules and format specified by the Publication Manual of American Psychological Association [APA], published by American Psychological Association, must be followed in text citations and bibliography.
  • All references mentioned in the text must be listed in the bibliography and vice versa.
  • Permission has been obtained for use of copyrighted material from other sources (including the Web).
  • Research involving humans or animals should be approved by relevant ethics committee(s) and should conform to international ethical and legal standards for research. Authors should provide an official approval.
  • Manuscript submission to TUJID is free.

Authorship

At the TUJID, authorship is reserved for individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, and drafting of the work, including translation. Those who substantially contributed to a paper are credited as authors, understand, and take on their roles and responsibilities, and are held accountable for published research.

All individuals who have contributed significantly should be clearly acknowledged as co-authors. It is crucial that all authors have actively contributed to the research process. The primary author must confirm that all co-authors are accurately listed, have seen the final draft of the manuscript, and have agreed to its submission for publication.

We require the corresponding author to be the individual responsible for handling the manuscript and all correspondence during the publication process. The corresponding author must have the authority to represent all co-authors and is responsible for obtaining consent from co-authors and keeping them informed about the manuscript’s progress. After publication, the corresponding author also serves as the main point of contact for any inquiries related to the paper.

We insist on the following ethical and academic standards:

  • All data presented in the manuscript must be real, authentic, and free from any form of plagiarism or fraudulent manipulation.
  • Submitting the same work to more than one journal is strictly prohibited.
  • Proper citations should be included in the bibliography, and the spelling rules for citations and references must be adhered to.
  • The manuscript should not exceed a 20% similarity rate in comparison to existing publications.
  • All academic work must comply with publishing ethics and maintain integrity throughout the research process.
  • If any mistake is identified after publication, all authors are obliged to retract or correct the work.

Conflicts of Interest

At TUJID, we strive to ensure that all publications are free from undue influence. Authors submitting manuscripts, as well as editors and reviewers, are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could compromise the objectivity or integrity of the publication process.

Conflicts of interest refer to situations where personal, financial, professional, contractual, or other relationships may unduly affect or appear to affect the work. We expect all individuals involved in the publication process to declare any such conflicts.

If anyone suspects an undisclosed conflict of interest related to a work under consideration or already published in TUJID, they are encouraged to inform the editorial board or email to [email protected].