Writing Rules

ARTICLE TYPES

Within the scope of AYNA Clinical Psychology Journal, articles are published in the following types: theoretical review (preferably supported by a case study), research articles, work of art reviews (films, books, music, theater, etc.), and case presentations.
In the articles to be published in our journal, in addition to the international literature, it is recommended to include existing studies in the Turkish literature on the subject, and in this context, to review the past issues of AYNA Clinical Psychology Journal.

Articles sent for evaluation should be organized as indicated below:

Theoretical Review: Articles of this type are review articles that contribute to clinical psychology studies and practices within the framework of psychology theories in all fields of psychology. Strengthening the articles with case presentations is also preferable.
Research Article: These are articles conducted using quantitative and/or qualitative research methods, and they include sections on literature review, study purpose and importance, methodology, findings, and discussion.
Work of Art Review: These articles examine works such as films, books, music, theater, etc., within the framework of psychological theories.
Case Presentation: These are articles that focus on the psychotherapy process, case characteristics, and recommendations for clinical practice. It is recommended to be careful while presenting demographic and specific information of the cases to maintain confidentiality.

ARTICLE WRITING FORMAT

The text should be written in 12-point Times New Roman font and double-spaced. The page number should be added to the upper right corner, with the title page as the first page. Articles should consist of the following sections:

1. Cover Page
2. Full Text
a. Turkish Abstract and Keywords
b. English Abstract and Keywords
c. Main Text
d. Tables and Figures
e. References
f. Extended English Summary

Each section should be started on a new page. The structure to be followed while writing the sections is specified below:

1. Cover Page: It includes a short title, main title, author, and institution information of the author(s). After the names and surnames of the author(s), the institution information of each author (e.g., Middle East Technical University, Department of Psychology, Ankara, Turkey) should be provided below the names. If authors share are in the same institution, this should be indicated in a superscript form (1). Below the name information, the responsible author of the article is marked with an asterisk (*) and contact information should be given in the format as the following: “corresponding author email: ...". All this information should be centered on the page, with the initial letters of the words capitalized. The title should summarize the main topic of the study. The short title should be less than 50 characters and should appear in capital letters in the upper left corner of each page. The Cover Page must be submitted as a separate Word file, distinct from the Full Text File.

2. Full Text: In the Full Text Word file, care should be taken to ensure that it does not contain any author information (author information is only provided in the Cover File, which is separate from the full text).
a. Turkish Abstract and Keywords: After the centered "Abstract (Öz in Turkish)" title, it should be written without paragraph breaks and should include a comprehensive summary of 150-250 words. Essentially, it should outline the study's purpose, any variables or relationships examined, brief information about the participants, the methodology, and the results. Information not provided in the text should not be included in the abstract, and quotations from other sources should be avoided. Keywords, not exceeding five words or phrases, should be added below the abstract.
b. English Abstract and Keywords: On a separate page from the Turkish abstract, after providing the English title, the English abstract should be provided under the centered heading 'Abstract,' comprising 150-250 words. The English equivalents of the keywords should be added below as 'keywords.'
c. Main Text: On a new page, the article is presented with the Turkish title. Headings and subheadings can consist of various levels defined by the APA 7 Authoring Guidelines.
d. Tables and Figures: If applicable, each should be given separately, with the same numbers given within the text and in accordance with the table and figure rules of APA 7.
e. References: At the end of the article, before the appendices section if any, all cited or referenced sources should be listed in alphabetical order by authors’ surnames. The references should be written in 12-point font with double line spacing.

*More information on citing and referencing sources can be found at APA Style: https://apastyle.apa.org/
*You can find an example of an English article prepared in accordance with APA style rules at the following link: http://supp.apa.org/style/PM6E-Corrected-Sample-Papers.pdf

f. Extended English Summary: In the last part, at the end of the bibliography, on a new page, under the centered "Summary" title, an expanded English version of the article should be provided, consisting of 500-700 words. Emphasis should be placed on having it reviewed by a professional expert. The English title of the article should also be included below the "Summary" title.

Note: PLEASE REFER TO APA 7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON CITATION RULES.