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Journal of Youth Research is an academic and international peer-reviewed journal of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Türkiye which has been publishing 3 issues per year since 2013.

Journal of Youth Research publishes articles with a focus on youth. The journal publishes theoretical and applied studies that deal with youth-related subjects from a disciplinary or interdisciplinary perspective. Within this framework, articles that (i) reveal the educational orientations and sources of information of youth, (ii) focus on the career acquisition processes of youth, their positioning in the labor market and their needs, (iii) identify psychological, psychiatric, sociological and anthropological problems of youth, contribute to the search for solutions, and (iv) examine the identity formation, leisure time preferences, criminal tendencies, socialization practices and peer relations of youth, etc. are published.

The aim of the journal is to serve as a platform for international, disciplinary or interdisciplinary; original, scientific studies, to produce qualified discussions about youth and to contribute to the policy-development processes for youth in Türkiye. For this reason, in addition to technical competence, the studies to be published are also expected to provide new and original contributions to youth-related discussions. In this way, it is aimed to contribute to the formation of a knowledge base that will benefit individuals and/or institutions working in the field of youth in Türkiye.

While the Journal of Youth Research is open to studies from various disciplines, it prioritizes studies that examine youth through the lenses of education, sociology, psychology, health, law, political science, social policy, working life, culture, anthropology, literature, history, geography and criminology. However, studies that are highly specific and narrowed down to particular fields of expertise are not prioritized in this regard. Such studies will only be taken into consideration if they provide general insights and practical recommendations for youth policies.

Our journal only includes original and previously unpublished articles. The submission and evaluation processes are carried out through the Dergipark system. Studies that do not meet the formal requirements below and do not comply with the spelling rules are not included in the scientific evaluation process. Researchers must also upload the similarity report they have created in programs such as intihal.net or turnitin to the system. The quotation rate must not exceed 15% for the entire text and 3% for each source.

The studies sent to our journal for evaluation must be prepared in accordance with the APA (7th edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association) writing rules, including title layout, structure, citation, quotation, bibliography, tables and figures.

Submissions are expected to be between 4,000-8,000 words in length. For longer studies, the editor should be contacted. Studies should be prepared in Times News Roman font, 12 point size, double-spaced, and page margins should be set at 1.5 cm.

After the editorial evaluation, all articles are sent to at least two reviewers. The final decision is made by the Editor based on the blind peer review. Journal of Youth Research does not accept descriptive studies and studies based on difference statistics for publication. In addition, studies with data older than 5 years, except for longitudinal studies, are not accepted for publication.

All applications must be sent electronically using the link at https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/genclikarastirmalari. The texts of the articles uploaded to the system for the blind peer review process must not contain any information about the authors of the study.

Publication Language

Manuscripts can be sumbitted in either Turkish or English. For studies, an abstract of 150-200 words should be prepared in Turkish and English. Manuscripts prepared in English should be sent together with the full text Turkish versions. In addition, if a manuscript is accepted for publication, an Extended Abstract of approximately 750 words should be prepared in English for Turkish manuscripts and in Turkish for English manuscripts. The Turkish and English abstracts and extended abstracts are checked by our journal's language editors. If the language editors find the language of the manuscript inadequate, they may request language editing. Manuscripts requiring language editing must be professionally edited by an accredited language services recommended below, and the editing document must be provided to the editorial board.. Manuscripts that are not edited and documented are not accepted for publication.

The companies from which the author(s) can receive support during the translation and editing process of the manuscript are listed below:
• Elsevier Language Service, http://webshop.elsevier.com/languageservices 
• Editage, http://www.editage.com 
• Enago, http://www.enago.com 

The studies submitted to Journal of Youth Research should include the following titles, respectively:

Title
It should be 10-12 words long and comprehensive enough to reflect the content.

Abstract
Each empirical study should include a structured abstract prepared in both Turkish and English to be consisted of the following subheadings: Purpose, Method (research model, measurement tools, study group), Key Findings, Recommendations for Research and Practice. Non-empirical or conceptual studies should have subheadings such as Purpose, Conceptual Model, Results and Recommendations in accordance with their own frameworks. The original value of the study can be briefly emphasized under the subheading Purpose. The structured abstract should be approximately 150-200 words.

Keywords
At least 3 and at most 5 keywords or phrases should be determined. Keywords should consist of concepts that are not included in the title as much as possible.

Introduction

The conceptual basis and framework of the study, traditional and current discussions on the subject in the literature, and the contribution of the current study to the relevant literature should be explained in detail in this section. The existing knowledge base in the relevant field should be subjected to a critical evaluation, the importance and original value of the current study should be strongly emphasized, and its purpose and sub-problems should be clearly defined. Researchers may create subheadings in this section if they deem necessary.

Method
The research model, universe, sample or study group, data collection tools, validity and reliability evidence, data collection and analysis methods and limitations should be explained in detail.

Findings
Research findings should be presented in accordance with the problem statement of the research, with tables, figures or graphics when necessary. Demographic information regarding the study group should be presented under the relevant heading in the Method section, not in the Findings section. Validity and reliability information regarding the measurement tools used in the study should be presented under the relevant heading in the Method section, not in the Findings section.

Discussion
The main findings of the study should be summarized, the findings should be related to the relevant and current literature to deepen the discussion and reach conclusions. A critical and scientific approach should be presented in the Discussion section.

Conclusion and Recommendations
The main conclusions that emerged as a result of the discussion and the recommendations developed based on these conclusions should be summarized. The conclusions and recommendations should not go beyond the research findings.

References
The APA (7th edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association) version should be taken as a basis in creating the references. Researchers should consider that a qualified study should both refer to classic sources/approaches in the relevant literature and include current discussions.

Important Note
The names, opinions and references of the publishing houses, press and media organs closed by the Decree Laws and the persons dismissed and the persons known to be in contact and affiliated with these places and persons will not be included in the studies and in their references. This issue will be followed meticulously by the author, the authors and the board of reviewers will be informed about this issue, and the author will personally send a letter to the journal management by e-mail or in writing stating that the names, opinions and references of the dismissed and other persons mentioned are not included in the articles in question.

AUTHORS' ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Author(s) who submit a study to the Journal of Youth Research are expected to comply with the following ethical responsibilities:

The publication processes implemented in the Journal of Youth Research constitute the basis for the development and distribution of knowledge in an impartial and respectful manner. The processes implemented in this direction directly reflect on the quality of the work of the authors and the institutions that support the authors. Peer-reviewed studies are studies that embody and support the scientific method. At this point, it is important for all stakeholders of the process (authors, readers and researchers, publisher, reviewers and editors) to comply with the standards regarding ethical principles. Within the scope of the publication ethics of the Journal of Youth Research, all stakeholders are expected to uphold the following ethical responsibilities:

The studies submitted by the author(s) are expected to be original. If the author(s) benefit from or use other studies, they must refer to and/or quote them completely and accurately.

Individuals who do not contribute intellectually to the content of the study should not be specified as authors.

All studies submitted for publication must disclose any situations and relationships that may constitute a conflict of interest.

Authors may be asked to provide raw data regarding their articles within the scope of the evaluation processes. In such a case, author(s) must be ready to present the expected data and information to the editorial board and scientific committee.

Authors must have a document showing that they have the rights to use the data used, the necessary permissions for the research/analysis, or that the consent of the experimental subjects has been obtained.

If the author(s) discover a mistake or error in their published, early-view or under-review manuscript, they are obliged to inform the journal editor or publisher and cooperate with the editor in the correction or retraction process. Authors cannot have their manuscript in the application process of more than one journal at the same time. Each application can be started after the previous application has been completed. A study published in another journal cannot be submitted to the Journal of Youth Research. Once the evaluation process has begun for a manuscript, changes to the authorship responsibilities (such as adding authors, changing the order of authors, or removing authors) cannot be proposed.

ETHICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF EDITORS

Editors and field editors of the Journal of Youth Research should have the following ethical duties and responsibilities based on the Interuniversity Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Directive and all relevant official guidelines and policies:

General Duties and Responsibilities

Editors are responsible for every publication published in the Journal of Youth Research. In the context of this responsibility, editors have the following roles and responsibilities:
Making an effort to meet the information needs of readers and authors,
Continuously ensuring the development of the journal,
Carrying out processes to improve the quality of studies published in the journal,
Supporting freedom of thought,
Ensuring academic integrity,
Continuing business operations without compromising intellectual property rights and ethical standards,
Demonstrating openness and transparency in publishing on issues requiring correction and explanation,
Relations with readers
Editors should make decisions by taking into account the expectations of all readers, researchers and practitioners regarding the knowledge, skills and experience they need.
They should ensure that the published studies contribute to the readers, researchers, practitioners and scientific literature and are original.
In addition, editors are obliged to take into account the feedback from readers, researchers and practitioners and to provide explanatory and informative feedback.

Relationships with Authors

The duties and responsibilities of editors towards authors are as follows:
Editors should make decisions, whether positive or negative, based on the importance, original value, validity and clarity of the study and the goals and objectives of the journal.
Studies that are suitable for the scope of publication should be taken to the preliminary review stage unless there is a serious problem.
Editors should not ignore positive reviewer suggestions unless there is a serious problem with the study.
New editors should not change the decisions made by the previous editor(s) regarding the studies unless there is a serious problem.
The "Blind Review and Evaluation Process" must be published and editors should prevent any deviations that may occur in the defined processes.
Authors should be informed and responded to in an explanatory and informative manner.

Relations with Reviewers

The duties and responsibilities of editors towards reviewers are as follows:
They should determine reviewers in accordance with the subject of the study. They are responsible for providing the information and guidance that reviewers will need during the review stage.
They must monitor whether there is a conflict of interest between authors and reviewers.
They should keep the identity of reviewers confidential in the context of blind reviewing. They should encourage reviewers to evaluate the study in an impartial, scientific and objective manner.
They should determine practices and policies that will increase the performance of reviewers.
They should take the necessary steps to dynamically update the reviewer pool.
They should prevent rude and unscientific reviews.
They should take steps to ensure that the reviewer pool consists of a wide range of reviewers.

Relationships with the Editorial Board

Editors should ensure that all editorial board members maket he processes continue in accordance with the editorial policies and guidelines.
They should inform editorial board members about editorial policies and keep them informed of developments.
In addition, editors should ensure that editorial board members review manuscripts impartially and independently.
They should identify new editorial board members who can contribute and are qualified.
They should send manuscripts that are in line with the expertise of editorial board members for review.
They should interact with the editorial board regularly.
They should organize meetings with the editorial board at regular intervals to develop editorial policies and the journal.
Relationships with the journal owner and publisher
The relationship between editors and publishers is based on the principle of editorial independence.
According to the written contract between editors and publishers, all decisions taken by editors are independent of the publisher and journal owner.

Editorial and Blind Review Processes

Editors are responsible for implementing the "Blind Review and Evaluation Process" policies included in the journal's publication policies. In this context, editors ensure that the review process of each study is completed fairly, impartially and on time.

Quality Assurance

Editors are responsible for ensuring that each article published in the journal is published in accordance with the journal's publication policies and international standards.

Protection of Personal Data

Editors are responsible for ensuring the protection of personal data regarding subjects or images included in the reviewed studies. They are responsible for rejecting the study unless the explicit consent of the individuals used in the study is documented. Editors are also responsible for protecting the personal data of authors, reviewers and readers.

Ethics Committee, Human and Animal Rights
Editors are responsible for ensuring that human and animal rights are protected in the studies reviewed. They are responsible for rejecting the study in cases where there is no ethics committee approval for the subjects used in the study and no permissions for experimental research.

Precautions Against Potential Abuse and Misuse of Office
Editors are responsible for taking precautions against potential abuse and misuse of office. In addition to conducting a meticulous and objective investigation into complaints regarding this situation and evaluating them, the editor's responsibility includes sharing findings on the subject.

Ensuring Academic Publishing Integrity

Editors should ensure that errors, inconsistencies, or misleading judgments in studies are promptly corrected.

Protection of Intellectual Property Rights

Editors are responsible for protecting the intellectual property rights of all published articles and defending the rights of the journal and the author(s) in the event of any possible violations. Editors are also responsible for taking the necessary precautions to ensure that the content of all published articles does not violate the intellectual property rights of other publications.

Constructiveness and Openness to Discussion

Editors should take into consideration the convincing criticisms of the manuscripts published in the journal and display a constructive attitude towards these criticisms.

They should give the right of reply to the author(s) of the criticized studies.
Studies containing negative results should not be ignored or excluded.

Complaints

Editors are responsible for carefully examining complaints from authors, reviewers or readers and responding in an informative and explanatory manner.

Political and Commercial Concerns

The journal owner, publisher, and any other political or commercial factor do not influence the independent decision-making of the editors.

Conflicts of Interest

Editors must ensure that the publication process of the manuscript is completed independently and impartially, taking into account conflicts of interest between the author(s), reviewers, and other editors.

Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

The evaluation of all studies with "Blind Review" directly affects the quality of the publication. This process ensures credibility through the objective and independent review of the publication.. The review process of the Journal of Youth Research is carried out with the principle of double-blind review. Reviewers cannot directly contact the authors, and reviews and comments are communicated through the journal management system. In this process, reviewer comments on review forms and full texts are communicated to the author(s) through the editor. In this context, reviwers who review studies for the Journal of Youth Research are expected to have the following ethical responsibilities:

They should accept review only for studies related to their field of expertise. They should review impartially and confidentially. If they think they are faced with a conflict of interest during the review process, they should refuse to review the study and inform the journal editor. According to the principle of confidentiality, they should destroy the studies they have reviewed after the review process. They can only use the final versions of the studies they have reviewed after they are published. They should make the review objectively and only regarding the content of the study. They should not allow nationality, gender, religious beliefs, political beliefs and commercial concerns to affect the review. The review should be done in a constructive and polite manner. They should not make derogatory personal comments that include hostility, slander and insult. They must review the study they have accepted on time and in accordance with the above ethical responsibilities.

Publisher's Ethical Responsibilities

The Editors and Editorial Board of the Journal of Youth Research act with the awareness of the following ethical responsibilities:
Editors are responsible for all processes of the studies submitted to the Journal of Youth Research. In this context, editors are the decision-makers regardless of economic or political gains.
They commit to ensuring the creation of an independent editorial decision..They protect the property and copyright of every article published in the Journal of Youth Research and undertake the obligation to keep a record of every published copy.
They are responsible for taking measures against all kinds of scientific misconduct, citation scams and plagiarism related to editors.

If You Encounter an Unethical Situation

If you encounter any unethical behavior or content in the Journal of Youth Research, other than the ethical responsibilities mentioned above, please report it via e-mail to genclikarastirmalari@gsb.gov.tr

No royalty fee is paid to authors for articles published in the Journal of Youth Research; no fee such as article submission or processing fee is requested from authors.