AIMS
ÂSÂR Academic Journal of Religious Studies aims to publish original and high-quality academic studies based on scientific methodology that address current developments in the fields of religion, philosophy, history, sociology, psychology, and related areas within the social sciences.
The journal seeks to contribute to the production and dissemination of knowledge at both national and international levels. It also aims to establish an interdisciplinary scholarly platform for discussions where religious thought intersects with various academic disciplines.

SCOPE
ÂSÂR Academic Journal of Religious Studies publishes academically rigorous and original research articles, translated works, research notes, book reviews, and scholarly meeting evaluations within all disciplines related to theology.
The journal prioritizes interdisciplinary approaches and studies that are connected to contemporary issues in the fields of religion, philosophy, history, sociology, and psychology within the social and human sciences.
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1. Publication Principles and Peer Review Process
ÂSÂR operates under a double-blind peer review system.
All submissions are initially evaluated in terms of compliance with submission guidelines and journal scope.
Submissions deemed suitable are sent to at least two expert reviewers in the relevant field.
The final decision regarding publication is made by the Editorial Board based on reviewer reports.
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2. Open Access Policy
The journal is published online and follows an open-access model.
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3. Publication Ethics
The Editorial Board of the journal fully adopts and adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) standards and the Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Directive of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) in Türkiye.
Key Aspects of COPE Standards:
• Purpose and Vision:
o COPE aims to promote transparency, integrity, and fairness in academic publishing.
o It provides guidance on addressing ethical issues that may arise during the publication process and encourages the application of ethical principles.
• Responsibilities of Stakeholders:
o Authors:
 Must ensure originality and accuracy of their work and avoid plagiarism.
 Must provide complete citation of sources and ensure transparency in data analysis and reporting.
 Must declare any potential conflicts of interest.
o Editors:
 Must assess submissions based on scientific merit, originality, and ethical standards.
 Must ensure impartiality and confidentiality when assigning reviewers.
 In cases of ethical breaches, editors are responsible for initiating necessary actions such as issuing corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern.
o Reviewers (Peer Review Process):
 Conduct double-blind peer reviews with objectivity and thoroughness.
 Provide constructive and justified evaluations.
 Maintain confidentiality and impartiality throughout the process.
• Originality, Plagiarism, and Conflict of Interest:
o COPE has strict policies against plagiarism, data manipulation, and improper citation.
o All contributions and financial relationships must be disclosed transparently.
• Peer Review and Decision-Making Mechanisms:
o The peer review process must be fair, objective, and transparent.
o Reviewer and author identities remain confidential, and review reports should be detailed and clear.
o In cases of ethical misconduct, necessary actions such as public disclosure, corrections, or retraction of articles may be undertaken.
• Training and Resources:
o COPE provides extensive resources such as guidelines, flowcharts, and e-learning modules to support ethical practices.
• Approach to Problem Solving:
o Rather than investigating individual cases, COPE offers a framework for ethical problem resolution and experience sharing among members to develop best practices.
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4. Target Audience
• Academics
• Postgraduate researchers
• Interested undergraduate students
• Professionals
• Relevant academic and professional institutions
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5. Types of Publications
• Original research articles
• Review articles
• Book and academic meeting reviews
• Translated articles (with official permission)
• Bibliographic studies
• Academic discussion papers
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6. Subject Categories
• Social Sciences: Sociology, Psychology
• Humanities: History, Philosophy, Religion, Theology
• LCC Subject Headings: Philosophy. Psychology. Religion – General Philosophy
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7. Keywords
Religion, Philosophy, History, Sociology, Psychology
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8. Submission Calendar
• Article submissions open on April 15.
• The deadline for submissions is August 31.
• As the journal is published annually, the submission system will be closed once the number of submissions reaches 40.
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9. Scientific Method Principle
Submissions must be based on sound scientific methodology. The sample used in the research should represent a sufficiently large and diverse target population. Studies based solely on samples from a single university must clearly state the limited generalizability of the results. The population-sample relationship must be scientifically justified with rigor and clarity.
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10. Publication Date
The journal is published once a year, at the end of October, and accepts academic works written in Turkish, English, and Arabic.
Publication Month: October
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