Author Guidelines

Before submitting your article to the International Journal of Gastronomy Research, please ensure that your manuscript aligns with the journal's aim and scope, which focuses on Gastronomy and Food. Additionally, make sure that your manuscript is prepared in accordance with the journal's formatting guidelines. This is crucial for our editorial team to expedite the evaluation of your work. You can find the necessary information in the following writer's guide.

2.1. Structure

The "Title Page" and "Manuscript" files should be prepared as two separate files to facilitate the double-blind peer review process. Please ensure that these files are ready before submission. The 'Similarity Report' are required only after your article has been accepted for publication. 

 2.2. Comments for the Editor

When you initiate the submission process, you will be prompted to fill in the "Comments for the Editor" section. In this section, which serves as a cover letter, kindly provide a brief summary of your article and explain why it is suitable for our journal. You can briefly describe the article's content and highlight its unique aspects.

2.3. Title Page

The title page should include the Title, Authors, Affiliations, Corresponding Author Information, ORCID number, Author contributions, Acknowledgements, and Declarations, etc.

2.4. Manuscript

Manuscript should include Title, Abstract, Keywords, Main text (Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results & Discussion, Conclusion, etc.), and References.

Key points about the manuscript:

- Manuscripts should be uploaded as a single file in Microsoft Word (*.doc, *.docx) format in A4 size, and the bottom, top, and margins should be set to 2.5 cm.
- The manuscript must be written in clear, grammatically correct English, using Times New Roman font, size 12.
- The manuscript must be written exclusively in English and meet the high standards of academic writing.
- If your article is based on thesis work or was presented as an abstract at a congress or symposium, please include this information in the Title Page file.
- To ensure double-blind peer review, do not include author or institution information in the manuscript file.

Manuscript Word Count:  The journal does not have a fixed word limit. However, as a guideline, research articles are typically 3,000 to 8,000 words, and review articles are usually 5,000 to 10,000 words. The most important consideration is that the manuscript provides sufficient detail necessary for an academic work, while avoiding unnecessary repetition or irrelevant details. These word counts are provided as guidance, and manuscripts that fall outside these ranges may also be considered, provided their scope and content are appropriate.

2.5. Abstract

Abstract should provide concise and clear information, with a length of 150-300 words. Research article abstracts should briefly cover the aim, methodology, results, and conclusions.  Review article abstracts should clearly present the aim and scope of the review, a concise summary of the background or context, key themes or findings from the literature, and the main conclusions or implications of the review. After the abstract, please provide 3-5 keywords.

2.6. Table & Figures

All tables and figures in the manuscript should be cited in the text in consecutive numerical order and numbered using Arabic numerals. Tables and figures can be submitted within the manuscript file or uploaded separately if necessary. It is recommended that tables and figures follow APA style.

2.7. Author Contribution

The journal requests that authors clearly declare their contributions to the work in a manner agreeable to all authors, specifying each author's responsibilities. This information should be included in the Title Page file.

2.8. References

References must comply with academic ethical standards and should be cited in accordance with APA guidelines, using the author's last name and year of publication format. For example:

Single author: Thompson, 2021 or (Thompson, 2021)
Two authors: Thompson and Mac, 2020  or (Thompson & Mac, 2020)
Three or more authors: Thompson et al., 2020 or (Thompson et al., 2020)

References should be formatted in APA 7 style. Below are examples for citing an article, a book, and a book chapter:

  • For an article:
    Kilicli, M., Baslar, M., & Durak, M. Z. (2019). Effect of ultrasound and low-intensity electrical current on the microbial safety of lettuce. LWT - Food Science and Technology, 116, 100-107.

  • For a book:
    Gaman, P. M., & Sherrington, K. B. (1996). The science of food (4th ed.). Routledge.

  • For a book chapter:
    Başlar, M., & Ozturk, I. (2021). Gastronomy and art. In S. Ustunipek (Ed.), Art, design and theory (pp. 189-204). Alternatif Press.

2.9. Scientific style

All abbreviations must be defined upon their first use, and should be avoided in the title and abstract. Consistently use the International System of Units (SI) throughout the manuscript. If other units are used, their SI equivalents must also be provided.

2.10. Plagiarism

Articles with plagiarism or high similarity rates are not published in our journal. The similarity report must be submitted following the acceptance of your article.

Submission Link 

Submit your manuscript through the following link.