Writing Rules

Turkish Veterinary Journal 

Instructions for Authors



About the journal


The Turkish Veterinary Journal (Turk Vet J) is an international peer-reviewed scientific journal published by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Turkey. The Turkish Veterinary Journal (Turk Vet J) accepts manuscripts (research article, short communication, letter to editor, review article and case reports) in the field of basic sciences, preclinical, clinical, zootechnical, animal nutrition, food hygiene and technologies in English or Turkish languages. 


Manuscript may be submitted in the fields of animal sciences if they contain new information of national or international interest and application. Sub-mission of a manuscript implies that it is based on research not previously published. All authors must be aware of and agree to the data presented and conclusions drawn in a manuscript.



ALL SUBMISSIONS SHOULD INCLUDE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS

Main manuscript 
Title page (Title page template)

MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION OVERVIEW

Manuscript Categories And Requirements
Turkish Veterinary Journal publishes a number of different article types including:
Original Articles – 5,000 words, including figures, tables and references
Review Articles – 5,000 words, including maximum three figures, tables and references.
Short Communications and Case reports– 1,800 words including figures, tables and references.
Any authors who are concerned that their manuscripts may exceed the recommended page limits should contact the Editorial Office prior to submission to discuss options. These will be assessed on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the author and the Editor, and the Editor’s decision will be final.
Preparing Your Submission
Main text

Manuscripts should be uploaded as a single document (containing the main text, tables, and figures). All manuscripts should be double spaced with a font size of 12 points or larger.
Please ensure to have page numbers for all pages in the word document of the manuscript and make sure that all lines of your manuscript are numbered sequentially. Indent the first line of a new paragraph by hitting the tab key.
The main manuscript file can be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or.docx) format< br/>. Your main document file should include:
• A short informative title containing the major key words. The title should not contain abbreviations
• Abstract with Keywords
• Introduction
• Material and Methods
• Results and Discussion
• Conclusion
• References
• Tables
• Figures
Abstract
Since an abstract is often presented separately from the article, it must be able to stand alone. For this reason, references should generally be avoided, but if essential, they must be cited in full, without reference to the reference list. Also, non-standard or uncommon abbreviations should be avoided, but if their use is essential, they must be defined at their first mention in the abstract itself. Abstracts must be limited to a single paragraph with no more than 2,500 keystrokes (characters plus spaces).
Immediately after the abstract, provide a maximum of 6 keywords. Be sparing with abbreviations: only abbreviations firmly established in the field may be eligible.
Introduction
State the objectives of the work and provide an adequate background, avoiding a detailed literature survey or a summary of the results.
Material and Methods
Provide sufficient details to allow the work to be reproduced by an independent researcher. Methods that are already published should be summarized and indicated by a reference. If quoting directly from a previously published method, use quotation marks and also cite the source. Any modifications to existing methods should also be described.
Results and Discussion
Results should be clear and concise. Discussion should explore the significance of the results of the work, not repeat them. Avoid extensive citations and discussion of published literature.
Conclusion
The main conclusions of the study may be presented in a short Conclusions section, which may stand alone or form a subsection of a Discussion or Results and Discussion section.
Reference Style
This journal uses American Psychological Association (APA 7) 7 reference style.
Both the author and the date, separated by a comma, appear in parentheses for a parenthetical citation. When citing multiple works parenthetically, place the citations in alphabetical
order, separating them with semicolons. Arrange two or more works by the same authors by year of publication. Place citations with no date first, followed by works with dates in chronological order; in-press citations appear last. Give the authors’ surnames once; for each subsequent work, give only the date.

Examples
One author
(Yalçın, 2021), (Türk, 2020)
Two authors
(Coşkun & Başbuğ, 2019), (Uslu & Narlıçay, 2022)
Three or more authors
(Takcı et al., 2020), (Şen et al., 2018)
Citing Multiple Works
(Adams et al., 2019; Shumway & Shulman, 2015; Yurdakul, 2017)
Citing two or more works by the same authors
(Takcı & Kıvrak, 2022a, 2022b, 2023), (Carraway et al., 2013, 2014, 2019)

Examples

Journal Article
Kivrak, M. B., Turk, S., Takci, A., Bolukbas, B., Agaoglu, R. T., & Coskun, A. (2023). Pulse wave Doppler ultrasound of umbilical cord in experimentally induced pregnancy toxemia in sheep. Research in Veterinary Science, 160(May), 18–25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2023.05.004

Lachner, A., Backfisch, I., Hoogerheide, V., van Gog, T., & Renkl, A. (2020). Timing matters! Explaining between study phases enhances students’ learning. Journal of Educational Psychology, 112(4), 841–853. https://doi.org/10.1037/edu0000396
Online Magazine Article
Gander, K. (2020, April 29). COVID-19 vaccine being developed in Australia raises antibodies to neutralize virus in pre-clinical tests. Newsweek. https://www.newsweek.com/australia-covid-19-vaccine-neutralize-virus-1500849
Authored Book
Kaufman, K. A., Glass, C. R., & Pineau, T. R. (2018). Mindful sport performance enhancement: Mental training for athletes and coaches. American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000048-000
Edited Book Chapter
Zeleke, W. A., Hughes, T. L., & Drozda, N. (2020). Home–school collaboration to promote mind–body health. In C. Maykel & M. A. Bray (Eds.), Promoting mind–body health in schools: Interventions for mental health professionals (pp. 11–26). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000157-002
Dissertation From a Database
Horvath-Plyman, M. (2018). Social media and the college student journey: An examination of how social media use impacts social capital and affects college choice, access, and transition (Publication No. 10937367) [Doctoral dissertation, New York University]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global.
General Style Points
Abbreviations: In general, terms should not be abbreviated unless they are used repeatedly, and the abbreviation is helpful to the reader. Initially use the word in full, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses. Thereafter use the abbreviation only.
Units of measurement: Generally, units must be abbreviated according to the International System of Units (SI units). Below you find examples of abbreviations of the most commonly used SI units:
Meter: m, Kilogram: kg, Second: s, Minute: min, Ampere: A, square meter: m2, cubic meter: m3, Hertz: Hz
Trade Names: Chemical substances should be referred to by the generic name only. Trade names should not be used. Drugs should be referred to by their generic names. If proprietary drugs have been used in the study, refer to these by their generic name, mentioning the proprietary name, and the name and location of the manufacturer, in parentheses.
Tables and FiguresEthics
A statement indicating that the protocol and procedures employed were ethically reviewed and approved, and the name of the body giving approval, must be included in the Methods section of the manuscript.
In presenting data, authors should anticipate the limitations set by the size and layout of the journal. Large and complex tables, figures and maps should be avoided in the main paper, but can be included in a data appendix for use by reviewers.
Figures should be saved in a neutral data format such as JPEG, TIFF or EPS. PowerPoint and Word graphics are unsuitable for reproduction. Please do not use any pixel-oriented programmes. Scanned figures (in JPEG and TIFF formats) should have a resolution of 300 dpi (halftone) or 600 to 1200 dpi (line drawings) in relation to the reproduction size.
Any tables and figures that are included in the main text of the paper should be numbered separately, in the sequence that they are mentioned in the text.
Each table and figure should be presented on a separate page of the manuscript, with a brief and self-explanatory title. All text should be clearly legible, and all graphics and legends should be easily distinguished when printed in black and white. Tables should use horizontal lines only, with only blank space to separate columns.
Notes under each table and figure should be used to explain and specify the source of all data shown.
Further considerations
• Manuscript has been 'spell checked' and 'grammar checked'
• All references mentioned in the Reference List are cited in the text, and vice versa
• Permission has been obtained for use of copyrighted material from other sources (including the Internet)
• Journal policies detailed in this guide have been reviewed
Title Page
Title page includes the paper title, author names, author affiliation(s), authors note. Authors note includes ORCID numbers, e-mail address of all authors, conflict of interest statement, acknowledgements and author contrubutions.
Corresponding author.
Clearly indicate who will handle correspondence at all stages of refereeing and publication, also post-publication. This responsibility includes answering any future queries about Methodology and Materials. Ensure that the e-mail address is given and that contact details are kept up to date by the corresponding author.
Conflict of interest statement
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence (bias) their work. Examples of potential competing interests include employment, consultancies, stock ownership, honoraria, paid expert testimony, patent applications/registrations, and grants or other funding. Authors must disclose any interests in two places: 1. A summary declaration of interest statement in the title page file (if double anonymized) or the manuscript file (if single anonymized). If there are no interests to declare then please state this: 'Declarations of interest: none' or The 'authors have no relevant financial or non-financial interests to disclose'.




Contact:

Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 58140, Sivas, TURKEY

Phone: +90 346 219 18 12

Fax: +90 346 219 18 12

E-mail: turkvetj@cumhuriyet.edu.tr

Web: http//dergipark.org.tr/turkvetj


Editor in Chief

Asst. Prof. Mehmet Buğra KIVRAK

mbkivrak@cumhuriyet.edu.tr