The International Journal of Commerce, Industry and Entrepreneurship Studies (UTISGAD Journal) only accepts submissions via its online article submission system. Submissions sent via email will not be considered.
Authors are strongly advised to review the Article Submission and Publication Workflow and adhere strictly to the following author guidelines.
Please note that plagiarism screening is applied during the pre-review stage. Manuscripts with a similarity index above 20% will be automatically rejected. Detailed information is provided in the journal’s workflow chart.
🔹 General Formatting Instructions
- Language: Manuscripts may be written in English or Turkish. Turkish articles must include an English abstract.
- File Format: Use the official [Article Template File] for formatting your manuscript.
- Page Layout: A4, portrait orientation
- Margins: Normal (2.5 cm on all sides)
- Font: Cambria
- Line Spacing: 1.15 throughout
- Page Limit: No strict page or word limit, but the Editorial Board may suggest reductions.
🔹 Structural Formatting
| Section | Formatting |
|---|---|
| Main Title | Cambria, Bold, 16 pt |
| Author Name(s) | Cambria, 14 pt |
| Abstract | 150–300 words, Cambria, 12 pt, 1.15 spacing |
| Keywords & JEL Codes | Use official JEL Classification |
| Main Text | Cambria, 12 pt, 1.15 spacing |
| Footnotes | Minimized, numbered consecutively, appear at bottom of the page |
| Tables & Figures | Max 2 tables & 2 figures. Centered. Tables: Title on top. Figures: Title below. Cambria, 10 pt for content. Referenced as (Table 1), (Figure 2), etc. |
🔹 Sections of the Paper
- Literature Review: Brief overview of the topic and comparison with similar studies.
- Methodology: Include research type, tools, validity/reliability, data collection and analysis.
- Findings: Results must align with the stated objectives/hypotheses. Use figures and tables where appropriate.
- Discussion and Conclusion: Discuss findings in relation to the literature and hypothesis. Mention limitations and future research suggestions.
- Acknowledgement: Mention if the article is based on a thesis, dissertation, or a conference proceeding. Optional personal/funding acknowledgements.
- References: Use APA 6th Edition style. Font: Cambria, spacing: 6pt, first-line indent: 0.5 cm. Reference software like Zotero or Mendeley is recommended.
- Appendix: Place on a new page. Label as Appendix 1, Appendix 2, etc.
- Compliance with Ethical Standards: State conflict of interest, ethics committee approval (if applicable), and funding disclosure.
Note: Even if a manuscript receives favorable reviews, it will not be published without the final approval of the Editorial Board.
All legal, ethical, and scientific responsibilities regarding the manuscript lie solely with the authors.