1. Purpose and Scope

This guideline has been prepared to determine the standards regarding the preparation, submission, and evaluation processes of papers to be submitted to the International Congress on Aviation Studies, hosted by Balıkesir University between September 17–19, 2026. The guideline aims to enhance the scientific quality of submitted papers and to ensure that the evaluation process is conducted in a transparent and consistent manner.

2. Paper Submission Process

2.1. General Principles

• Papers must be submitted electronically through the congress submission system.
• Submitted papers must be original, must not have been previously published, and must not be under review by another congress or academic event.
• The congress accepts both abstract submissions and full-text papers. The congress accepts both abstract (250-500 words submissions and full-text papers. 
• The subject of the paper must be compatible with the congress main theme, designated as “Artificial Intelligence and Strategic Transformation in Aviation.”
• The study is expected to have the potential to contribute to the international academic literature.

2.2. Submission Calendar

• Deadline for Abstract Submission: September 7, 2026
• Deadline for Full Text Submission: September 30, 2026

2.3. Dil Tercihleri

• The official languages of the congress are Turkish and English.
• For papers written in Turkish, an English title, abstract, and keywords are required in order to increase international accessibility and strengthen the visibility of the congress.
• For papers written in English, it is important to minimize grammar and spelling errors. Therefore, authors are advised to have their abstracts or full texts reviewed by a professional language editing service or by an academic whose native language is English before uploading them to the system.
• Our congress offers professional English editing services for authors upon request. To benefit from this service, you may send your papers to academicianstudies@gmail.com .
• A scientific writing style should be preferred, and unnecessarily long or complex expressions should be avoided. Texts should be prepared in a clear, concise, and academically appropriate manner.
• Türkçe ve İngilizce bildiriler, yazım ve noktalama kurallarına uygun olmalıdır. Yazım standartları için:
  
  • Türkçe bildirilerde Türk Dil Kurumu (TDK),
  • İngilizce bildirilerde Oxford English Dictionary (OED).

2.4. Responsibilities of the Corresponding Author

• The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all authors are included in the author list and that all authors have approved the final version of the paper.
• The corresponding author is also responsible for maintaining communication with the congress editorial team and managing revision processes.

3. Paper Format

3.1. File Format

• Papers must be prepared in Microsoft Word format, either as .doc or .docx files.
• Abstracts must be prepared in accordance with the guidelines and should be between 250 and 500 words.
• Full-text papers must include the abstract, main text, tables, references, and appendices, and should be at least 1,500 words and no more than 10 pages. If the nature of the study requires exceeding the 10-page limit, approval must be obtained from the editor.

3.2. Page Layout

• Paper size: A4, 21 x 29.7 cm
• Margins: 2.5 cm from the right, left, top, and bottom
• Font: Times New Roman
• Font size: Titles: 12 pt, Main text: 11 pt, Abstract and footnotes: 9 pt 12 punto (Başlıklar), 11 punto (Ana metin), 9 punto (Özet ve dipnotlar).

3.3. Title Information

• The title should reflect the content of the study and should be written in Times New Roman, 12 pt, bold, and centered.
• The title should be written in uppercase letters, except for conjunctions, and should be bold and centered.
• If the paper is derived from a postgraduate thesis, this should be indicated with a footnote attached to the title.
• If the study has sponsors, this information should also be indicated with a footnote on the first page.

3.4. Author Information

Important::Author information should be added to the manuscript only after the paper has been accepted. Author information should be added according to the following rules:

• The name and surname of the author(s) should be placed below the title of the study, centered on the page, in Times New Roman, 11 pt.
• Only the first letters of names and surnames should be capitalized.
• The title, institution, e-mail address, and ORCID information of the author(s) should be provided as a footnote next to the author’s name and presented in the specified order.
• Authors are required to include their ORCID information in their papers. ORCID registration can be completed at: https://orcid.org/register 

3.5. Abstract and Keywords

• All papers must include a structured abstract of 250 to 500 words, placed below the title on the first page of the manuscript and prepared in accordance with the format specified below.
• The abstract should be written in Times New Roman, 9 pt, single-spaced, and justified.
• The abstract should be written as a structured single paragraph.
• The abstract should objectively state the purpose, method, findings, and originality of the study.
• For Turkish papers, the Turkish title, abstract, and keywords should be provided first, followed by the English title, abstract, and keywords.
• Below the abstract, at least 3 and at most 5 keywords that reflect the content of the paper should be provided. Turkish papers must also include English keywords.

3.6. Main Text

• The main text should include the following basic sections:
  • Introduction: The context, purpose, and significance of the study should be explained.
  • Method: The method or research design used in the study should be described.
  • Findings: Data should be presented clearly, and tables or figures should be included where necessary.
  • Discussion: Findings should be compared with the literature, and the contribution of the study should be explained.
  • Conclusion: The main outcomes, recommendations, and limitations of the study should be stated.

• The text should be written in Times New Roman, 11 pt.
• All text should be justified. Indentation should be set as follows: Left: 0 cm, Right: 0 cm; Special: First line 1.25 cm. Paragraph spacing should be 0 pt before and 6 pt after, with 1.15 line spacing.
• Footnotes should be used only when absolutely necessary and should be written at the bottom of the page in 9 pt.
• Headers and/or footers should not be added.
• In-text citations and references must be prepared in accordance with the most recent APA format, namely APA 7th edition.

3.7. Declarations

• After the discussion and conclusion sections, the following declarations should be included.
  • Acknowledgement Statement, if any: Individuals who contributed to the preparation of the study but are not included in the author list, such as technical support providers, language editors, or statistical experts, may be acknowledged. Example:  “We would like to thank [Name] for their support in the preparation of this study.”
  • Conflict of Interest Statement: All authors must clearly declare whether there is any conflict of interest that may have influenced the study. Example: “The authors declare that they have no financial or personal conflict of interest regarding this study.”
  • Author Contribution Statement: The contribution of each author to the study must be stated. Example: “[Author Name] designed the study. [Author Name] conducted data collection and analysis. [Author Name] contributed to the writing of the manuscript.”
  • Ethical Approval Statement: It should be declared that the study was conducted in accordance with ethical standards. Example: “This study was conducted in accordance with ethical standards.”
  • Funding Statement, if any: The institution or organization that funded the study may be stated. Example: “This study was supported by [Funding Institution] under project number [Project Number].”

3.8. Sections and Subheadings

• Section and subsection headings should be written in 12 pt, bold, justified, and only the first letters should be capitalized.
• Headings should be numbered starting from the introduction section and should follow the decimal numbering system, such as 1., 1.1., and 1.1.1.
• A maximum of third-level headings should be used.
• The Introduction and Conclusion sections should not be numbered and should be written in uppercase letters, centered on the page.

3.9. Figures, Diagrams, and Tables

• Figures, diagrams, and tables must be numbered with explanatory titles.
• Figures, diagrams, and tables must not exceed the page margins and should be centered on the page.
• Titles of figures, diagrams, and tables should be written above them in 10 pt, bold. All titles should be centered, and only the first letters of words should be capitalized.
• Smaller font sizes may be used to facilitate the formatting of larger tables; however, the font size must not be smaller than 8 pt. Authors should use the Table function in Microsoft Word when preparing tables.
• If applicable, source information for figures, diagrams, and tables should be provided below them in accordance with APA 7 format.
• All figures, diagrams, and tables should be placed near the first point where they are mentioned or cited in the main text.
• All figures, diagrams, and tables should be numbered sequentially throughout the text, such as Figure 1, Figure 2, Graph 1, Graph 2, Table 1, Table 2, and so on.
• All figures, diagrams, and tables must have a resolution of at least 300 DPI and must include clearly readable numbers and text.
• If necessary, landscape page orientation may be used for figures, diagrams, and tables.
• Tables, figures, and diagrams may be used in color or in black and white.
• Mathematical equations included in the text should be numbered sequentially, and equation numbers should be placed in parentheses and aligned to the right side of the page.

3.10. References

• The reference list should be prepared at the end of the study in Times New Roman, 10 pt, justified, with a hanging indent of 1.25 cm.
• The heading REFERENCES should be written in uppercase letters and centered on the page.
• The reference list should begin on the page following the end of the study, and works should be listed alphabetically by the authors’ surnames.
• When more than one work by the same author is cited, the publications should be listed starting from the oldest publication date.
• When more than one work by the same author from the same year is cited, the references should be distinguished both in the reference list and in in-text citations by using letters such as 2003a, 2003b, and 2003c.
• If both single-authored and multi-authored works by the same author are cited, the single-authored works should be listed first.
• DOI numbers should be included for journal articles where available.
• The preparation of the reference list and the citation style must comply with the American Psychological Association, APA 7th edition. Studies that are not prepared in accordance with APA style will not be accepted. 

4. Evaluation Process

• Papers submitted to the congress will be evaluated through a double-blind peer-review system. In this process, the identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential.
• Reviewers will evaluate papers in terms of originality, scientific contribution, methodological adequacy, presentation of findings, and writing quality.
• As a result of the peer-review process, papers may receive one of the following decisions: acceptance, rejection, or revision required.
• For more detailed information, authors may refer to the Peer Review Guidelines.

5. Ethical Principles

• The originality of submitted papers is the responsibility of the authors.
• The congress maintains a strict stance against all forms of ethical misconduct, copying, and plagiarism. By submitting their papers to the congress, authors are considered to have declared and undertaken that their work is original, has not been previously published on any platform, and is not simultaneously under evaluation by another event.
• Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, in whole or in part without proper citation is strictly unacceptable.
• Papers submitted to the congress for publication must be checked using plagiarism detection software such as Turnitin, iThenticate, or similar tools.
• The similarity rate is expected to be below 20%.
• Authors must include the following declarations in their papers:
• Contribution Statement: The contribution rate of each author involved in the study must be clearly stated.
• Conflict of Interest Statement: It must be declared whether the paper involves any commercial or financial conflict of interest.
• Ethical Statement:All authors must clearly state that their study was conducted in accordance with ethical principles.
• İntihal Kontrolü Beyanı: Bildirilerin, Turnitin veya benzeri bir intihal tespit yazılımı aracılığıyla analiz edildiği ve benzerlik oranının %20’nin altında olduğu belirtilmelidir.

6. Contact

For questions, please contact:

Phone: +90 554 877 68 95

E-mail: academicianstudies@gmail.com.