Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Karsa Tani: Journal of Agricultural Socio-Economics

  1. General Information
  • Karsa Tani is an international, open-access, peer-reviewed journal published biannually (April and November).
  • Manuscripts must be written in English using clear, academic language.
  • Submissions may include:
    • Original research articles
    • Literature reviews
    • Case studies
  • Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
  1. Manuscript Structure

Authors should follow the structure below:

  1. Title
  2. Author(s) and affiliation(s)
  3. Abstract (150–250 words)
  4. Keywords (max. 5, separated by semicolons)
  5. Introduction
  6. Methods
  7. Results and Discussion
  8. Conclusion
  9. Acknowledgement (if any)
  10. References (APA Style)
  1. Abstract and Keywords
  • Abstract must be concise, informative, and written in one paragraph.
  • It should include background, objective, method, results, and conclusion.
  • Keywords should reflect the core themes of the article and not repeat words in the title.
  1. Formatting Requirements
  • Paper size: A4
  • Layout: Single column
  • Margins: 2.54 cm on all sides
  • Font (body text): Times New Roman, 12 pt, single spacing
  • Font (headings/subheadings): Times New Roman, 12 pt, bold, 1.5 spacing
  • Paragraph alignment: Justified
  • Language: English
  1. Tables and Figures
  • Should be numbered consecutively (e.g., Table 1, Figure 1).
  • Titles placed above tables and below figures.
  • All tables and figures must be editable and clearly referenced in the text.
  1. Citation and References
  • Use APA Style (7th edition).
  • At least 80% of references must be from primary and recent sources (last 10 years).
  • Authors are strongly encouraged to use a reference manager (e.g., Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote).
  • All in-text citations must match the reference list.
  1. Plagiarism and Ethics
  • Manuscripts will undergo plagiarism screening.
  • The similarity index should not exceed the journal’s maximum allowed percentage (typically <20% excluding references).
  • Studies involving humans, animals, or sensitive data must include an ethics approval statement.
  1. Submission and Review Process
  • All submissions are made through the journal’s online system or designated email.
  • Each manuscript will be reviewed through a double-blind peer review process.
  • Authors may be asked to revise their manuscript before a final decision is made.
  1. Author Responsibilities
  • Ensure accuracy of data, references, and affiliations.
  • Declare any conflicts of interest.
  • Obtain permission for copyrighted materials when necessary.
  1. Correspondence

The corresponding author is responsible for:

  • Communication during submission, review, and publication stages.
  • Responding to reviewer/editor queries.
  • Ensuring that all co-authors approve the final manuscript.