Submissions

Author Guidelines

Thematic Scope and Core Principles

Thematic Scope: KoÇaK is not restricted to a single main theme. All studies that focus directly on the city of Konya and offer an original contribution will be evaluated.

Submission Limit: Each participant may submit and present a maximum of 2 (two) studies.

Fee: Submitting a paper or registering for the symposium is free of charge.

Originality and Evaluation: Only original manuscripts that have not been previously presented, published, or placed under simultaneous evaluation elsewhere will be accepted. All submitted proposals will be evaluated through a double-blind peer-review process by at least two independent expert reviewers in the relevant field.

Accepted Manuscript Types and Format Criteria

Participants may apply with one of the following three formats:

Extended Abstract

Must consist of at least 750 words.

Must coherently integrate the research problem, literature/methodology review, theoretical framework, core argument, and findings in a well-structured and fluent manner.

Must include a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 7 keywords at the end of the text.

Must rely on at least 5 primary scientific sources properly cited within the text and conclude with a reference list.

Full-Text Paper

Must consist of 2,000 to 4,000 words.

Must include an abstract of 250–350 words at the beginning summarizing the research scope, methodology, and findings.

Must be structured with decimal-numbered subheadings (1., 1.1., 1.2., etc.) and fully incorporate the following sections: Introduction, Main Body, Conclusion, Declarations/Notes, and References.

Research / Review Article

Must consist of a maximum of 20,000 words.

Must be submitted via DergiPark for consideration in the Journal of Konya Research.

Must include an abstract of 250–350 words at the beginning summarizing the research scope, methodology, and findings.

Must be structured with decimal-numbered subheadings (1., 1.1., 1.2., etc.) and fully incorporate the following sections: Introduction, Main Body, Conclusion, Declarations/Notes, and References.

Page Layout and Style Guidelines

All submitted manuscripts must be uploaded in an editable (.docx) format.

During the initial submission stage, there are no rigid template constraints regarding layout, typography, or margins; clarity, legibility, and structural integrity are sufficient.

The first page must include the title of the study, author name(s) and surname(s), ORCID links, institutional affiliations, and up-to-date contact/email information.

For studies written in Turkish, English translations of the title, abstract, and keywords must be provided (non-Turkish-speaking foreign authors are exempt from providing a Turkish abstract).

Citation System and References: APA 7 citation style must be followed consistently throughout the manuscript. Reference entries for books and journal articles must be fully cited, and active DOI/URL links must be included where available.

Mandatory Declarations: All manuscripts must include a distinct section immediately preceding the References with statements regarding Author Contributions, Conflict of Interest, Copyright/Licensing, Financial Support/Acknowledgments, Ethical Committee Approval (if applicable), and AI Usage (specifying the tools and purpose of use, or explicitly stating that no AI tools were used).

Submission Steps

To submit a paper, log in to the OJS platform at koçak.konyadergisi.net and navigate from the homepage through: Submit Paper > Make a New Submission

On the start page, select the submission language, enter the title, choose the manuscript type, and check the author confirmation box. After acknowledging the checklist requirements and the privacy statement, click the Begin Submission button to initiate the submission workflow. All submission steps must be completed bilingually by toggling the English language option in the upper right corner.

Step 1: Submission Details

This initial step captures the metadata of the paper. Depending on the submission type, enter the extended abstract or full-text abstract, keywords, and title bilingually (using the English button in the top right corner). Click Save and Continue to proceed to the second step.

Step 2: Upload Files

Upload the manuscript file by dragging and dropping or by clicking the file upload button. The manuscript must be uploaded in editable Microsoft Word (.docx) format. Click Save and Continue to proceed to the third step.

Step 3: Contributors

Add all authors individually via the "Add Contributor" option. Enter each author's name, surname, email address, and institutional affiliation. Because automated verification emails may not always be delivered, paste each author's verified ORCID link (https://orcid.org/...) directly into the "Homepage URL" field. Ensure the checkbox "Include this contributor in browse lists?" is selected so the author appears in the publication record. A brief biographical statement may optionally be added. Ensure all information is entered bilingually by checking the upper-right English toggle. Once all authors are saved, click Save and Continue to proceed to the fourth step.

Step 4: For the Editor

In this section, indicate the presenting author, panel/session preference, full-text publication commitment, reviewer suggestions or conflict-of-interest disclosures, technical equipment requirements, and any additional notes intended for the editorial board. Click Save and Continue to proceed to the final step.

Step 5: Review and Submit

Carefully review and verify all entered data and uploaded files in this final step, as submissions cannot be edited or withdrawn by the author once sent. Click Submit and confirm the dialog: "Your candidate manuscript titled '...' will be submitted to the Konya Studies Symposium for editorial evaluation. Are you sure you wish to proceed?" to finalize your submission.