Submission

Submit to MJIP

Beginning with the 2025–26 academic year, the MEF Journal of International Politics (MJIP) welcomes submissions from undergraduate students in Türkiye and abroad.

Undergraduate students working in political science, international relations, economics, and related fields are invited to submit original academic work to MJIP.

All submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.

Accepted Manuscript Types

Research Articles

Word limit: 3,000–5,000 words

Research articles are empirical or theoretical academic studies that develop a clear research question, engage with relevant literature, and present a structured argument.

Research articles should:

Clearly state the research question and, where applicable, hypotheses.
Explain the methodology and research design.
Present findings objectively and systematically.
Discuss results in relation to existing literature.
Highlight the article’s contribution to the field.
Follow APA 7th edition citation and reference style.

Literature Reviews and Policy Analyses

Word limit: 2,000–4,000 words

Literature reviews provide comprehensive and critical assessments of existing academic work on a specific topic, debate, or field.

Policy analyses evaluate current or historical policy issues and provide critical assessment, evidence-based discussion, and recommendations where appropriate.

Literature reviews and policy analyses should:

Clarify the central research question or policy problem.
Identify key debates, gaps, or tensions in the literature.
Evaluate existing arguments or policy approaches.
Present a clear and organized analytical structure.
Draw conclusions relevant to academic or policy discussions.
Follow APA 7th edition citation and reference style.

Book Reviews

Word limit: 800–1,200 words

Book reviews are critical evaluations of published academic or politically significant works.

Book reviews should:

Introduce the author, title, and main subject of the book.
Summarize the book’s central arguments.
Discuss its methodology, structure, and contribution.
Evaluate its strengths and weaknesses.
Explain its relevance to political science, international relations, economics, or current affairs.
Use APA 7th edition style for book references.

Manuscript Formatting and Style

All manuscripts must follow the formatting rules below:

Manuscripts must be written in English, using American spelling and punctuation.
Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.docx) format.
The main text must be written in Times New Roman, 12 pt.
Line spacing must be set to 1.5.
The text must be justified.
Margins must be set to 2.54 cm on all sides.
In-text citations must follow the author-date format.
References must be prepared according to APA 7th edition style.
Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.

Title Page Requirements

The first page of the manuscript should include:

Article title
Author name
University affiliation
Department/program
Email address
Short author biography
Submission type
Word count

Title, Abstract, and Keywords

Title

The article title should be:

Written in uppercase
Centered
Times New Roman, 20 pt
No more than 65 characters, including spaces

Author Name

The author name should be:

Centered
Times New Roman, 18 pt
Bold

A short biography should be included as a footnote marked with an asterisk.

Abstract

The abstract should be:

150–200 words
Times New Roman, 12 pt
Italicized
Justified

The abstract should briefly present the study’s aim, method, key findings, and conclusion.

Keywords

Authors should provide 5–7 keywords below the abstract.

General Writing Rules

Authors should follow these writing and formatting rules:

Use American English spelling and punctuation consistently.
Spell out numbers from one to ten; use numerals for 11 and above, except for dates, times, and measurements.
Write dates in the format day month year, for example, 4 July 2025.
Use double quotation marks for short quotations under 40 words.
Use single quotation marks for quotations within quotations.
For quotations of 40 words or more, use block quote format: indented 1.27 cm, without quotation marks, with the page number included in the citation.
Define abbreviations upon first use by writing the full term followed by the abbreviation in parentheses.
Use the abbreviation consistently thereafter.
Limit the number of figures and tables.
Avoid color graphics; use black-and-white or grayscale visuals.
Provide descriptive titles and source information for all figures and tables.
Refer to all figures and tables in the text.

How to Submit

Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format via email to:

mjip@mef.edu.tr

Email Subject Line

Please use the following subject line:

MJIP Volume X Issue Y Article Submission

File Naming Convention

Please name your file as follows:

Surname_VolumeNo_IssueNo.docx

Example:

Yilmaz_5_1.docx

Required Documents

Authors should include the following with their submission:

Manuscript in Microsoft Word format
Short author biography
Contact information
Confirmation that the manuscript is original and unpublished
Confirmation that the manuscript is not under review elsewhere
Disclosure of any substantial AI-assisted writing or editing, if applicable

Author Checklist

Before submitting, please make sure that:

The manuscript is in .docx format.
The manuscript fits the required word limit.
The manuscript is written in English.
The manuscript uses American spelling and punctuation.
The manuscript follows Times New Roman, 12 pt.
The line spacing is 1.5.
The text is justified.
The margins are 2.54 cm.
The abstract is 150–200 words.
Five to seven keywords are included.
APA 7th edition citation style is used.
All in-text citations appear in the reference list.
All references appear in the text.
The manuscript is original and unpublished.
The manuscript is not under review elsewhere.
A short author biography and contact information are included.

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