Publication Ethics
The Journal of Atmosphere and Climate - ATİK is based on the principle of producing, developing, evaluating and sharing processes related to interdisciplinary studies, especially in the fields of engineering and basic sciences, in an unbiased manner using scientific methods.
It is aimed that all stakeholders, namely the author, editor, reviewer, publisher and reader, who present a scientific study, contribute to the progress of science by following the correct process. Within the scope of this goal, it is very important for the studies to comply with scientific ethical principles.
In this context, the publication ethics and open access policy of the Journal of Atmosphere and Climate are organized in line with the guidelines and policies published in COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) open access.
When deemed necessary within the scope of the feedback given to the editor and/or referees regarding the data used in the articles, the authors have the right to request output files regarding the analysis results. The use of data in a way that does not comply with ethical rules is the responsibility of the authors, and any deficiencies detected will be reported to the author's institution and the article will be rejected.

Authors' Ethical Responsibilities
To ensure that the data associated with the study is accurate, to keep records of the research in order and to provide access to these data upon request.
To ensure that the submitted article has not been published or accepted elsewhere.
To acknowledge and cite the conflict if the content presented matches the published or submitted content, to provide a copy of any work that may have similar content to the editor's work, if necessary, to obtain permission to reproduce or use any content from other sources, and to show references.
To ensure that all studies involving human or animal subjects comply with national and international laws and guidelines (e.g., WMA Declaration of Helsinki, NIH Policy on the Use of Laboratory Animals, EU Directive on the Use of Animals), to confirm that the necessary approvals have been obtained, and to respect subject privacy. To indicate the relevant ethics committee approvals and research details regarding the study in the "Materials and Methods" section of the study.
In case of any conflict of interest, to share with the editor and publisher when an ethical violation is detected regarding the article, to publish an error statement, addendum, compensation notice or to withdraw the study when deemed necessary.
The names of people who did not contribute to the article should not be written as authors, and it should not be suggested to change the author order, remove authors or add authors to an article submitted for publication.
To accept the responsibility of informing the journal secretariat about the deficiencies in the article within 5 days at the latest if the article is accepted and to inform the journal secretariat so that the corrections after this process are included on the “Corrections Regarding Previous Issues” page on the journal page.
To review the “Ethics Committee Permission” page for information regarding the ethics committee and to fulfill its requirements.

Ethical Duties and Responsibilities of Editors
To act in a balanced, objective and fair manner while performing their duties without discrimination based on gender, religious or political beliefs, ethnic or geographical origins of the authors.
To evaluate the studies submitted to the journal according to their content and not to show any privilege to any author.
To take the necessary precautions to prevent possible conflicts of interest and to evaluate existing declarations, if any.
To treat sponsored studies or studies on special topics in the same way as other studies,
In case of a complaint of ethical violation, to apply the necessary procedures in accordance with the policies and procedures of the journal. To give the authors an opportunity to respond to the complaint, not to avoid applying the necessary sanctions regardless of the author of the study.
Editors send the articles considering the areas of expertise of the receiving editors and referees, and support the impartial and independent evaluations.
Editors take into consideration whether there is a conflict of interest or commonality of interest between the editors, referees and author(s) for an impartial evaluation of the article.
Editors seek to ensure that the referee pool consists of a wide range and is constantly updated.
Editors prevent evaluations that do not comply with academic etiquette and are not scientific.

Ethical Responsibilities of Referees
To review the article objectively and on time in order to contribute to the editor's decision-making process and to accept to evaluate only studies related to the field of expertise.
To make the evaluation objectively and only regarding the content of the study. To evaluate the study without considering religious, political and economic interests.
To provide guidance that will help to increase the quality of the article to be published and to examine the study meticulously. To convey their comments to the author in a constructive and polite manner.
To protect the confidentiality of the information provided by the editor and the author, to destroy the study they have reviewed after the evaluation process due to the principle of confidentiality, to notify the editor if there is a situation contrary to blind review and not to evaluate the study.
To be aware of potential conflicts of interest (financial, institutional, collaborative or other relationships between the author and the author) and to warn the editor to withdraw their assistance for this article if necessary.
Reviewers must evaluate the article they have accepted to evaluate within the time period.

Plagiarism Policy
Plagiarism is an ethical violation, regardless of whether it is intentional or not. Similarity of studies to other sources without reference and publishing them in this form is not only unethical but also a crime and unacceptable.
The Journal Management can act in accordance with COPE rules against allegations and suspicions of plagiarism, citation manipulation and data fraud regarding studies submitted to the journal.

Reporting a Situation That Does Not Comply with Ethical Principles to the Editor
In the event of a behavior that does not comply with ethical principles regarding editors, referees and authors in the Journal of Atmosphere and Climate or an unethical situation regarding an article in the evaluation process, early appearance or published, it must be reported to atik@itu.edu.tr.

Resources used in the preparation and adoption of the policies:
COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics)
ANKEM Journal Publication Policies
Ankara University Faculty of Education Journal Ethical Principles and Publication Policy
YÖK Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Directive