1. Accepted Manuscript Types

a. Research Articles (3,000–5,000 words)

• Empirical academic studies based on data collection and analysis.

• Clearly state hypotheses and methodologies, if applicable.

• Report findings objectively and systematically.

• Discuss results in relation to existing literature and highlight the study’s contributions.

• References and citations must adhere to APA 7th edition style.

• These articles form the core scientific content of the journal.

b. Literature Reviews and Policy Analyses (2,000–4,000 words)

• Comprehensive and critical reviews of existing academic work on a specific topic or field.

• Policy analyses evaluate current or historical policy issues, providing critical assessment and recommendations.

• Clarify research questions, identify gaps or debates in the literature, and draw conclusions relevant to policy.

• Cite sources according to APA 7th edition.

c. Book Reviews (800–1,200 words)

• Critical evaluations of published works with academic or political significance.

• Summarize main arguments, discuss methodology and contributions, and note strengths and weaknesses.

• Use APA 7th edition style for book references.

2. Manuscript Formatting and Style

• Language: English (American English spelling and punctuation).

• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt.

• Line Spacing: 1.5 lines.

• Alignment: Justified (both left and right).

• Headings: Bold and italicized; use title case.

• In-text citations and references: Follow APA 7th edition (author, year) format.

• Originality: Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.

3. Submission Process

• Submit manuscripts in Microsoft Word (.docx) format via email to: mjip@mef.edu.tr

• Email subject line format:
  “MJIP Volume X Issue Y Article Submission”

• File naming convention:
  Surname_VolumeNo_IssueNo.docx

• Include a brief author biography and contact information with your submission.

• Authors may revise manuscripts based on reviewer feedback if requested.

4. Title and Abstract Format

• Title: Times New Roman, 20 pt, uppercase, centered, max 65 characters (including spaces).

• Abstract: Times New Roman, 12 pt, italicized, justified, 100–120 words. Should succinctly present the study’s aim, method, key findings, and conclusion.

• Author Name: Times New Roman, 18 pt, bold, centered. Include a short biography as a footnote marked with an asterisk (*) at the bottom of the page.

5. General Writing and Formatting Rules

• Use American English spelling and punctuation consistently throughout the manuscript.

• Spell out numbers from one to ten; use numerals for 11 and above, except for dates, times, and measurements (always use numerals).

• Write dates in the format: day month year (e.g., 4 July 2025), with the month spelled out and capitalized.

• Use double quotation marks for short quotations (under 40 words); use single quotation marks for quotes within quotes.

• For long quotations (40 words or more), use a block quote format: indented 1.27 cm, no quotation marks, with page number in parentheses at the end.

• Define abbreviations upon first use by writing the full term followed by the abbreviation in parentheses; use only the abbreviation thereafter.

• Limit the number of figures and tables; avoid color graphics. Use black-and-white or grayscale only.

• Provide descriptive titles and source information for all figures and tables, and refer to them appropriately in the text.