Instruction for Authors

1. Preparation

Submission to this journal proceeds totally online. The article text should be uploaded as a Word document (.doc, .docx) with the following formatting requirements:

Paper size: A4
Font: Times New Roman
Font size: 12 points (including headings)
Margins: Top, bottom, left, and right should be 2.5 cm each
Page and line numbers should be included and continuously numbered
Paragraph indentations should be 1.25 cm.
You can use the template.

1.1. Figures and tables should be embedded in text

All tables, figures, supporting information, and reference entries must have a corresponding reference in the text. Tables and figures should be positioned next to the relevant text, should not be top or bottom of file. Figures should be presented in TIFF or JPG format, and their dimensions should be a maximum of 16 × 20 cm and a minimum of 8 x 10 cm (Resolution information should be included).

1.2. Abbreviations

If any abbreviations are used in the article, they should be appropriately explained at their first occurrence in the text (excluding the abstract), and subsequently used throughout the entire article. If possible, abbreviations should not be used in the article title. International System of Units (SI units) should be used.

1.3. Nomenclature and Units

Names of genera, species, etc., should always be written in italics.

1.4. Change the authorship

Authors must finalize the list and order of authors upon manuscript submission. Changes, including additions, deletions, or rearrangements, are only allowed before acceptance and require Editor approval. The corresponding author should provide (a) the reason for the change and (b) written confirmation from all authors, including those being added or removed. Changes post-acceptance are considered only in exceptional cases, with publication suspended during the Editor's review.

2. Submission

There is no word limit for Original Articles. Authors can use the ‘Submission Template’ on the journal's website for creating these sections. Once your manuscript progresses to the revision stage, you will be required to format it according to the 'publishing template' for acceptance. Generally, the following format should be used.

2.1. Article structure

Abstract (maximum 300 words); Keywords; Introduction; Materials and Methods; Results and Discussion*; Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References.

*: Depending on the narrative style of the article, the 'Discussion' section may be presented as a separate main section from the 'Results' section when needed

3. Foriture of Agriculture Article Writing Rules

3.1. Language

Foriture of Agriculture accepts only English articles. The manuscript should be both spell checked and grammar checked.

3.2. Title Section

Article title (avoiding abbreviations if possible) should not exceed 15 words. Names and surnames of authors and names and address of the institution, should be included. Email address of the corresponding author should be added.

3.3. Abstract

The abstract should not exceed 300 words and should be in a 1.5-line paragraph. The abstract should be clear, comprehensible, and objective. It should provide a general overview of the study and not deviate from the obtained findings. It is recommended to follow the flow below in the abstract without using headings; Background: Define the main problem in the study and state the purpose of the research. Methods: Briefly describe the materials and methods used in the study. Results: Summarize the striking findings of the study briefly. Conclusions: Briefly discuss the study's results and state your interpretations and recommendations.

In addition, there should be no references to tables, figures or bibliography. Non-standard or uncommon abbreviations should be avoided in abstract, but if essential, they must be defined at their first mention in the abstract itself. Use impersonal mode when writing (avoid using words like “we”, “our”, and “us”).

3.4. Keywords

Keywords should be minimum 4, maximum 6 words. Should be written with alphabetical order, separated by commas, with the first letter of the first word capitalized and the rest in lowercase (excluding abbreviations), Avoid abbreviations if possible. Words from the title should be avoided if possible.

3.5. Introduction

Introduction should cover the content and importance of the study using current literature. Emphasize the purpose of the study while providing adequate background. Avoid details such as literature review and summaries of results.

3.6. Materials and Methods

Authors should include detailed explanations about the research area, design, materials used, methods, and statistical analysis. This section should be as clear as possible to allow other scientists to replicate the presented research.

3.7. Results

Tables and figures should reflect relevant findings clearly and distinctly. Values taken from tables or figures should not be excessively repeated in the text. Long explanations of tables and figures are not accepted. The same information should not be repeated in the table or in the opposite way. Relevant statistical information should be provided in tables and figures. Statistical significance should be clearly stated.

3.8. Discussion

Data should be based on previous research. It should be compared with similar studies and evaluated according to those studies. Results and discussion sections can be combined.

3.9. Conclusion

In this section, the key findings of the study should be presented briefly.

3.10. Acknowledgments (optional)

Thanks can be given for funds, grants, supporting organizations, individuals, etc.

3.11. Author contributions

Author contributions should be added with their roles: Conceptualization; Data curation; Investigation; Methodology; Resources; Supervision; Validation; Visualization; Writing - review & editing. All roles may not be in every manuscript, and authors can also add different roles.

3.12. Conflict of interest

Conflict of interest should be stated as “The authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest.”

3.13. References

References should primarily include recent literature: scientific articles, scientific books, monographs, and other scientific publications.
Lecture notes, guides, or educational materials should not be used in references.
The item in the references must be indicated in the text.
Citations in the text should be made with the author and publication year (e.g., Parenthetical: (Şahin, 2017), (Yasemin and Açıkbas, 2015; Çat et al., 2016), Narrative: Şahin (2017), Yasemin and Açıkbaş (2015) and Çat et al. (2017)). In case of the same publication year, the alphabetical order of authors' surnames should be considered.
References made together in the text should be organized chronologically.
Works by the same author(s) published in the same year should be listed as 2019a, 2019b, etc.
All authors of each publication should be included in the reference list.
Scientific journal titles, conference papers, etc., should not be abbreviated.
APA 7 style can be used for citations.

For single-author articles;

Açıkbaş, S. (2023). The adaptation of some alfalfa (Medicago sativa) varieties to drought conditions. Foriture of Agriculture, 19(2), 56-77. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000168-000

Turner, A. J. (2019). Website statistics 2.0: Using Google Analytics to measure library website effectiveness. Technical Services Quarterly, 27, 261-278. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000168-000

For articles with two or more authors;

Arut, S., & Çat, A. (2018a). The effect of salinity on root architecture in forage pea. Foriture of Agriculture, 22(1), 96-107. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000168-000

Arut, S., & Çat, A. (2018b). The effect of heavy metals on root architecture in Prunus avium L.. Foriture of Agriculture, 23(2), 55-63. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000168-000

Barut, S., Şahin, M., & Çat, A. (2024). Effects of different salt concentrations on germination and seedling growth of some sweet sorghum. Foriture of Agriculture, 8(4), Article e0193972. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000168-000

Campell, X., Kim, H. Y., Kumar, S. K. A., & Jasmine, S. (2022). The effect of harvest time on macro nutrient concentrations in sorghum x sudangrass hybrid and sudangrass varieties. Foriture of Agriculture, 1, 1106-1117. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000168-000

For single-author books;

Bowlby, J. (1982). Attachment and loss: Vol. 1. Attachment (2nd ed.). New York: Basic Books. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000168-000

Jackson, L. M. (2019). The psychology of prejudice: From attitudes to social action (2nd ed.). Boston: American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000168-000

For books with two or more authors;

Young, J. E., Klosko, J. S., & Weishaar, M. (2003). Schema therapy: A practitioner’s guide. New York: Guilford Publications. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000168-000

Harris, K. R., Graham, S., & Urdan, T. (Eds.). (2012). APA educational psychology handbook (Vols. 1–3). Boston: American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000168-000

Book chapter;

Yıldırım, A., & Şimşek, H. (2000). The effect of salinity on root architecture in forage pea. Technical Services Quarterly (2nd edition), Publishing House, London, pp.49-91. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000168-000

Aron, L., Botella, M., & Lubart, T. (2019). Culinary arts: Ability and development. RF Subotnik, P. Olszewski-Kubilius and FC Worrell (Eds.), The psychology of high performance: Transforming human potential into domain-specific capabilities (pp. 345-359). American Psychological Society. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000120-016

Thesis;

Hughey, A. C. (1933). The treatment of the Negro in South Carolina fiction (Master’s thesis). University of South Carolina, Carolina.

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