All manuscripts submitted to the International Journal of Current Social Science (CUSOS) must be prepared in accordance with the following guidelines. Failure to comply with these rules may delay the review process or result in the rejection of the manuscript. It is expected that submissions to our journal be prepared in accordance with APA 7th edition formatting guidelines.

1. General Principles
• Please prepare your manuscript strictly following the journal’s formatting rules.
• Pay particular attention to consistency in the references section.
• Carefully check the completeness and accuracy of references before submission.
• Conduct a similarity check before submission. A high similarity index may lead to immediate rejection.

2. Formatting and Writing Rules
• Font: Times New Roman, 12-point size.
• Line Spacing: Double line spacing must be used.
• Text Alignment: Text should be justified. Italics or bold should be used instead of underlining.
• Paragraph Format: Leave a blank line between paragraphs and sections.
• Punctuation: Leave only one space after a period.

Page Layout:
• Paper Size: A4 (210 × 297 mm).
• Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides.
• Page Numbering: All pages must be numbered.
• Line Numbering: Continuous line numbering should be applied on the left side.

Manuscript Sections:
• Abstract in Turkish and English
• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Results and Discussion
• References
• Figures and Tables

Title:
• The manuscript title should be written in 14-point, bold, and centered, with the initial letters of all words (except conjunctions) capitalized.
• Author names should be in 12-point font, and affiliation addresses should be indicated with superscript numbering following the surnames.
• Full contact details of the corresponding author must be provided.

Abstract:
• Abstracts in Turkish and English should not exceed 300 words.
• Abstracts should not include statistical results (e.g., P<0.05) or references.

3. Numerical Expressions and Abbreviations
• In Turkish manuscripts: Use a comma (,) for decimal points and a dot (.) for thousand separators.
• Example abbreviations: meter (m), kilogram (kg), second (s), minute (min), ampere (A), square meter (m²), cubic meter (m³), hertz (Hz).

4. References and Citations

In-Text Citations:
• In Turkish manuscripts: (Surname, 2013; Surname et al., 2015)

Examples of References:
• Journal Article (Printed):
Surname A, Surname B, Surname AA. (Year). Title of the Article. Journal Name, Volume(Issue): Page Range. doi:
• Journal Article (Electronic):
Same as printed format, with access information added.
• Book:
Surname A. (Year). Title of the Book. Publisher. ISBN:
• Book Chapter:
Surname A, Surname B. (Year). Title of the Chapter. In: Editor Name (Ed.), Title of the Book, Publisher, pp. Page Range. ISBN:
• Conference Proceeding:
Surname A, Surname B. (Year). Title of the Presentation. In: Editor Name (Ed.), Title of the Conference, Location, Date, Publisher, pp. Page Range.
• Thesis:
Surname A. (Year). Title of the Thesis. PhD Dissertation. Name of Institute, Name of University, City, Country.
• Internet Source:
FAO. (2017). Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. FAOSTAT. http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QC [Accessed 28 February 2020].

5. Tables, Figures, and Illustrations
• Data must be presented clearly and concisely.
• Complex tables and figures should be submitted as appendices rather than included in the main text.
• Figures must be saved in neutral data formats such as JPEG, TIFF, or EPS, with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi.
• Each table and figure must appear on a separate page with a short, descriptive title.
• Clear readability must be maintained even when printed in black and white.
• Only horizontal lines should be used in tables; vertical lines should be avoided, and spacing should be used to separate columns.
• Tables and figures should be numbered sequentially in the order they are mentioned in the text.

6. File Sizes and Formats
• Unnecessarily large files should be avoided.
• Manuscripts should be submitted only in Microsoft Word format (.DOC or .DOCX).
• Scanned text pages are not accepted.

7. Submission Checklist

Before submission, please ensure that:
1. The manuscript has not been previously published or submitted for consideration elsewhere.
2. The file format is Word (.DOC or .DOCX).
3. All URL links are accurate and up-to-date.
4. The text uses double-spacing and 12-point font; italics are used instead of underlining.
5. All graphics and tables include titles in both Turkish and English.
6. Numerical expressions in Turkish manuscripts use correct decimal and thousand separators.
7. The manuscript complies with the journal’s Style and Bibliographic Requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
8. The manuscript adheres to the double-blind peer review principles.

The International Journal of Current Social Science (CUSOS) commenced its publication activities in 2022 with the aim of publishing articles that offer original theoretical and applied contributions in the field of social sciences. No submission, evaluation, or publication fees are charged during the submission, peer review, or publication processes.

The journal adopts an open access policy. Accordingly, all published content is freely accessible to all users. Users are permitted to read, download, distribute, print, and link to the full texts of articles in the journal without requiring permission from the publisher or the authors, provided that proper citation is given.

All manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo a preliminary editorial review, followed by evaluation under a double-blind peer review process. No guarantees are given regarding acceptance, inclusion in specific issues, or completion of the review process within a certain timeframe. The publication process is conducted based on referee reports, editorial assessments, and the approval of relevant boards or commissions.

The International Journal of Current Social Science fully adheres to the principles of scientific research and publication ethics throughout its publication processes. The journal embraces the ethical standards established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and expects all stakeholders involved in the publication process to comply with these principles.