Instructions to Authors

All submissions to Ağrı Journal must be made through the journal's online editorial system. On-line editorial office: All manuscripts and editorial correspondence must be submitted online to the editorial office at https://www.agridergisi.com. Each submission is assigned a unique number and acknowledged by e-mail.

Language: The official language of the journal is English and Turkish.

It is strongly recommended that authors carefully review the policies and submission guidelines of Ağrı Journal prior to manuscript submission to ensure full compliance. All manuscripts should be prepared in accordance with the recommendations of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals (updated May 2023), as adopted by Ağrı Journal. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts adhere to these standards, including ethical considerations, reporting guidelines, and formatting requirements.

Authors should ensure that their manuscripts comply with the appropriate reporting guidelines listed below, according to the study design:

To identify the most appropriate reporting guideline for your study, authors are encouraged to complete the questionnaire provided by the EQUATOR Network via the following link.

Ağrı Journal recommends that authors consider the Sex and Gender Equity in Research (SAGER) guidelines to ensure proper integration of sex and gender aspects in the design, analysis, and reporting of their research. To enhance clarity, accuracy, and readability, authors are also advised to refer to the EASE Guidelines for Authors and Translators, which offer practical recommendations for preparing well-structured and linguistically sound manuscripts prior to submission. All manuscripts should be formatted in accordance with the principles outlined in the 11th edition of the AMA Manual of Style, providing guidance for clarity, consistency, and scientific accuracy in medical writing.

Along with the manuscript files, authors must submit the following documents at the time of initial submission:

These forms can be downloaded from the Ağrı Journal online submission system at https://submit.agridergisi.com.

Publication and Submission Fees

Ağrı Journal does not charge any fees for manuscript submission, processing, or publication. Any future changes to publication policies or fees will be announced clearly and transparently on the journal's website prior to manuscript submission.

Exclusive Publication Statement:
Each author must certify that none of the material in the manuscript has been published previously in print or electronic form, and that none of the submitted material is currently under consideration for publication elsewhere. This includes symposia, transactions, books, invited articles, electronic postings, and preliminary publications of any kind, except for abstracts of 400 words or fewer. Authors are responsible for all ethical, scientific, and legal content of their published material.

Peer Review:
Each manuscript is evaluated by two or more reviewers, including external experts, and acceptance is based on the significance, originality, and validity of the work. If accepted, editorial revisions may be made to improve clarity and readability without altering the meaning of the text.

Acceptance:
Manuscripts are published upon approval of the Editorial Board. Rejected manuscripts and their accompanying materials (photographs, tables, graphics, and files) will not be returned unless specifically requested by the authors.

Creative Commons License:
All published work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

Copyright Transfer:
Authors retain copyright of their work. By submitting to Ağrı Journal, authors grant the journal a license to publish the manuscript. All published content is licensed under a CC BY 4.0, which allows others to copy, distribute, display, and adapt the work for any purpose, including commercial use, provided that proper attribution is given to the original authors and source.

An ORCID ID is required for all authors at the time of manuscript submission. ORCID IDs can be obtained free of charge at http://orcid.org.

Open Access
Ağrı Journal is an open-access journal. All content is freely available without charge to users or institutions. Users may read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, link to the full texts of articles, or reuse them for any lawful purpose, as long as proper attribution is provided in accordance with the CC BY 4.0 license.

Instructions for Manuscript Preparation:
All submissions, including text, tables, graphics, and photographs, must be uploaded through the online submission system.

Checklist:
The following checklist is provided for authors to ensure the manuscript is complete before submission. Incomplete manuscripts will not be accepted for editorial review.

Manuscript Preparation – General Guidelines

  • Manuscripts should be prepared using Microsoft Word whenever possible. The preferred font is 12-point Times New Roman, and the text should be double-spaced throughout, including the title page, abstract, main text, references, tables, and figure legends.
  • Manuscripts should be arranged in the following order: (1) Abstract, (2) Main Text, (3) Acknowledgments (if applicable), (4) Disclosures (if applicable), (5) References, (6) Tables, and (7) Figure(s) and Figure Legends. All pages must be numbered consecutively, starting from the title page and including the legends page.
  • The recommended length for an original article or review is a maximum of 20 double-spaced pages, including one title page, one abstract page, approximately 10 pages of main text (around 2,250 words), up to three pages of references, and one legends page (if applicable). Tables should be presented on separate pages.
  • Always use leading zeros in decimal fractions. Report values and percentages to one decimal place, unless more precision is essential (e.g., 12.3, not 12.34).
  • The text for Case Report articles should not exceed eight double-spaced pages (~1,000 words), excluding the title page, abstract, and references. If tables or figures are included, the text should be reduced by approximately half a page (125 words) per table or figure. Case Reports should describe a clinical case in detail, including illustrative material, to provide clear guidance for healthcare professionals.
  • Correspondence (Letters to the Editor) should not exceed two double-spaced pages (~500 words) and should include no more than four references. Tables and figures accompanying Letters to the Editor will be considered for publication only in exceptional circumstances.
  • Reviews should not exceed 4,000 words, and Editorials should be limited to 2,500 words.
  • Invited Letters aim to share perspectives and experience from distinguished colleagues. These letters are accepted only from invited authors and should not exceed 2,000 words, including an abstract. Abstracts for invited letters are limited to 250 words.
Type of Manuscript Word Count* Abstract Word Count Number of References Author Limit
Original Article 2,250 250 25 8
Case Report 1,000* 100 6 5
Review Article 4,000 100 85 8
Letters to the Editor 500 N/A 4 3
Editorial 2,500 N/A 25 4
Invited Letters 2,000 250 25 5
* If tables or illustrations are included, the total word count must be reduced by 125 words per table or illustration. The word limits provided above are strictly enforced. Submissions exceeding these limits may be returned to authors prior to peer review.

Title Page

  • Provide a concise and informative title. The title should not exceed 95 characters (including spaces) for Original Articles, and 80 characters for Case Reports, Correspondence, and How to Do It articles. Abbreviations should be avoided in the title.
  • A short title (running head) of no more than 40 characters (including spaces) must also be provided.
  • Include the full names of all authors directly affiliated with the work. The maximum number of authors is eight for Original Articles, five for Case Reports and How to Do It articles, and three for Correspondence. Submissions exceeding these limits must be explicitly justified to the Editor.
  • List no more than two institutional affiliations where the work was actually conducted. If more than one department or institution is listed, the affiliation of each author must be clearly indicated.
  • If the manuscript was previously presented or is scheduled to be presented at a congress or scientific meeting, this information must be provided as a footnote, including the name, date, and location of the meeting.
  • At the bottom of the title page, provide the full name, postal address (including zip/postal code), telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address of the corresponding author, to whom all correspondence, proofs, and requests for reprints will be addressed.

Abstracts

  • Original Articles must include a structured abstract not exceeding 250 words, organized under the following headings: Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
  • Case Reports and Review Articles should include an unstructured abstract of no more than 100 words.
  • Letters to the Editor and Editorial submissions do not require an abstract.
  • Invited Letters should include an unstructured abstract of no more than 100 words.
  • Three to five keywords selected from the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) index should be provided below the abstract.
  • Abbreviations should be avoided in abstracts whenever possible. If abbreviations are essential, they must be defined at first mention.

Text

  • The main text should generally be organized into the following sections: Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion.
  • The Introduction should clearly state the background, rationale, and objectives of the study.
  • The Materials and Methods section must describe the study setting, time period, and study design in sufficient detail to allow reproducibility.
  • If subheadings are required within the Materials and Methods section, they may include (as appropriate): patient characteristics, surgical technique or experimental design, data collection, follow-up, and statistical analysis.
  • Statistical comparisons should be reported together with the corresponding results in the Results section.
  • In the Discussion, authors should interpret and evaluate their findings in the context of the current literature, highlighting the significance and limitations of the study.
  • References, tables, and figures must be numbered consecutively in the order in which they are first cited in the text.
  • Abbreviations should be avoided whenever possible. If necessary, abbreviations must be defined at first mention and should not be used in the title or abstract.
  • All measurements and weights must be reported using standard metric units.
  • For statistical nomenclature and data analysis, authors should follow internationally accepted guidelines for data reporting and statistical terminology, ensuring clarity, consistency, and reproducibility of the results.
  • Suppliers of drugs, equipment, or other brand-name materials mentioned in the manuscript must be credited in parentheses in the text, including the company name and location.
  • Acknowledgments, including information on grants, financial support, or technical assistance, should be placed at the end of the text, before the References section.

References

  • References should be selective and directly relevant to the work being reported. Except for comprehensive and current review articles, excessive referencing should be avoided, as it does not add value and occupies unnecessary space.
  • As a general guideline, the number of references should not exceed 25 for Original Articles, 6 for Case Reports and How to Do It articles, 85 for Review Articles, and 4 for Letters to the Editor.
  • Personal communications, manuscripts in preparation, and other unpublished data must not be cited.
  • References should be typed double-spaced on a separate page and numbered consecutively in the order in which they are first cited in the text.
  • Journal articles must include inclusive page numbers, and book references should cite the specific page numbers used.
  • References should be cited using Arabic numerals in square brackets [ ], preferably as superscripts:
    • When the surname of the first author is mentioned in the text, it should be followed by et al. and the corresponding reference number in square brackets (e.g., Smith et al.[1]).
    • If author names are not mentioned, references should be cited using Arabic numerals in square brackets (superscript preferred).
    • When different references support different statements, each reference number should be placed after the punctuation mark at the end of the relevant sentence.
    • When more than two consecutive references are cited, the first and last reference numbers should be given with a hyphen between them (e.g., [1–3], [8–14], [14–18]).
  • All references must be carefully checked for accuracy. If a publication has six or fewer authors, all authors should be listed; if there are more than six authors, list the first six followed by et al.
  • Journal title abbreviations must conform to those used in Index Medicus. Authors are solely responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all references.
  • The style and punctuation of references must follow the formats outlined below.

Journal Article
Bjordal JM, Klovning A, Ljunggreen A, Slørdal L. Short‑term efficacy of pharmacological interventions in osteoarthritic knee pain: a systematic review and meta‑analysis of randomised placebo‑controlled trials. Eur J Pain 2007;11(2):125-138.

Case Report
Weinrib AZ, Burns LC, Mu A, Azam MA, Ladak SSJ, McRae K, et al. A case report on the treatment of complex chronic pain and opioid dependence by a multidisciplinary transitional pain service using the ACT Matrix and buprenorphine/naloxone. J Pain Res 2017;10:747-755. doi:10.2147/JPR.S124566.

Presentations
Apkarian AV, Bushnell MC, Treede RD, Zubieta JK. Human brain mechanisms of pain perception and regulation in chronic pain syndromes. Presented at: International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) World Congress; 2018 Oct 12-16; Boston, MA, USA.

Book
Loeser JD, Treede RD, editors. Pain: Clinical Manual. 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier; 2008.

Chapter in a Book
Woolf CJ. Central sensitization: implications for the diagnosis and treatment of pain. In: Wallace MS, editor. Wall & Melzack's Textbook of Pain. 6th ed. London: Elsevier; 2013. p. 99-115.

Internet Address
International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP). Pain Terminology. Available from: https://www.iasp‑pain.org/terminology/. Accessed March 25, 2026.

Tables

  • Tables must be typed double-spaced on separate Microsoft Word pages, each identified by an Arabic numeral and accompanied by a concise title placed above the table.
  • Explanatory notes and legends should be placed below the table. All abbreviations must be listed alphabetically beneath the table and defined in full, using standard symbols where appropriate.
  • Written permission from both the original author(s) and the publisher is required to reproduce any previously published table(s), for use in both print and electronic formats.
  • Tables should be self-explanatory and must not duplicate data already presented in the text or figures. Tables containing redundant information may be omitted at the discretion of the Editor.

Legends

  • Figure legends must be typed double-spaced, listed sequentially on a separate page. Figure numbers should be given in Arabic numerals and must correspond to the order in which the figures appear in the text.
  • All abbreviations used in the figure must be explained at the end of each legend, listed in alphabetical order.
  • For photomicrographs, the type of stain and the magnification must be clearly indicated in the legend.
  • Written permission from both the original author(s) and the publisher is required to reproduce any previously published figure(s) for use in both print and electronic formats.
  • Signed consent forms must be provided for recognizable (unmasked) photographs of human subjects.

Illustrations

  • Images and figures must be submitted online as separate files, each file containing one or more images. Within each file, images must be named according to their figure designation (e.g., Figure 1A, Figure 2B).
  • The submission system accepts image files in TIFF and JPEG formats. PowerPoint (.ppt) files are accepted for line drawings only, and a separate PowerPoint file must be submitted for each figure. Authors unfamiliar with digital image preparation are encouraged to seek technical assistance prior to submission.
  • Written permission from both the original author(s) and the publisher (copyright holder) is required to reproduce any previously published illustration(s) or photograph(s) in both print and electronic formats. These permissions must be submitted to the editorial office after online manuscript submission, in accordance with journal instructions.
  • Written informed consent must be obtained from patients whose identities are recognizable in photographs. Signed consent forms must be submitted to the editorial office following online manuscript submission.
  • Original illustrations: If a manuscript is accepted for publication and the electronic artwork submitted online is deemed insufficient for high-quality reproduction, authors may be requested to provide original illustrations. Detailed instructions will be provided by the editorial staff if required.

Scientific Responsibility Statement

Prior to publication of an accepted manuscript, each author must certify that he or she has participated sufficiently in the work to take public responsibility for a meaningful portion of the content of the manuscript. Such participation must include all of the following criteria:

a. Substantial contributions to the conception or design of the study, or to the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data;

b. Drafting the manuscript or critically revising it for important intellectual content; and

c. Final approval of the version of the manuscript to be published.