A scientific discovery is not considered "complete" unless it is published. Articles, which are the most valid currency of an academic career, are an opportunity to prove yourself not only to your advisor, but also to anonymous and merciless peer-reviewers around the world, unlike the thesis.
This guide aims to help you not just “write” your work, but “market” it in the right journal and maximize your chances of getting accepted.
1. Strategic Start: Targeting Before Writing
Many researchers write the paper, then wonder, "Where should I send this?" he thinks. This is like sewing clothes and then looking for people to fit into them.The right strategy is to choose the journal in the first place.
Diner Concussion and Englishs (QD, K., K C3, K4)
Dergilerin kalitesi, tarandıkları indekslere (Web of Science - SCI/SSCI, Scopus, TR Dizin) ve "Etki Faktörü"ne (Impact Factor) göre belirlenir.- Q1 (Quartile 1):Journals in the top 25% of their field. (Very difficult, high prestige).
- vomit - vomit:Medium and good level magazines.
- CC:Entry level international journals.
Deriving an Article from a Thesis
Eğer tezinizden makale üretecekseniz, tezi olduğu gibi kopyalamayın. Tez "kitap", makale "fragman" gibidir.| Feature | Quick | Article |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 100-300 Pages | 15-25 Pages (Usually 6000-8000 words) |
| Focus | Comprehensive and explains every detail. | It focuses on one central question and finding. |
| Literature | It gives the message "I read everything". | Only up-to-date sources directly relevant to the topic. |
| Reader | Members of the jury (mandatory readers). | Busy scientists (volunteer readers). |
2. Anatomy of the Article: IMRAD Model
Modern scientific articles, international standardIMRADIt should fit the structure. This structure allows the reader to quickly find what he is looking for.
- Introduction:What did you research and why? (Sell the gap in literature here).
- Methods (Yöntem):How did you do it? (The study must be reproducible).
- Results (Bulgular):What did you find? (Just pure data, no comments).
- Discussion and Conclusion:What do these findings mean? (Compare with literature, avoid speculation).
Clue:Clue:* Editors and readers first look at **Title**, then *To Abstract bakar. Özetiniz, makalenizin "asansör konuşması"dır (Elevator Pitch). Tüm çalışmayı 200 kelimede çarpıcı bir şekilde özetlemelisiniz.
3. Peer-Review and "Cover Letter"
Submitting the article to the system is not where the work ends, but where it begins.
Why is Cover Letter Important?
Birçok yazar buraya "Makalem ektedir" yazar. Büyük hata! Cover Letter, editörü ikna etme yeridir. Şunları içermelidir:- Why is this study suitable for the journal's readership?
- What is the most striking/innovative finding of the study?
- Are there any conflicts of interest?
Referee Decisions and Reactions
Sürecin psikolojik olarak en zor kısmı beklemektir. Kararlar genellikle şöyledir:- Desk Reject (Editorial Rejection):To be rejected without going to the referee. (Usually out of scope or incorrect formatting).
- Major Revision:“There is hope, but you have a lot of work to do.” (Additional analyzes may be requested).
- Minor Revision:"Congratulations, very close to release."
- Accept (Kabul):It rarely happens the first time.
4. Post-Publication: Visibility (Post-Publication)
Your article is published, but if no one reads it and does not receive a citation, its impact will be limited.
Academic Social Media:Submit your article to *ResearchGate*, *Academia.edu* and *LinkedIn'de paylaşın (Telif haklarına dikkat ederek).- or Cid:Make sure your ORCID number, which is your digital identity, is on every broadcast.
- Google Scholar:Make sure your profile is up to date.