Journal of Faculty of Letters

The aim of the journal is to promote interdisciplinary and comparative studies, bring together qualified and original publications, and establish itself among the sought-after and preferred journals in the field of social sciences. 

It is an official, academic, peer-reviewed journal published twice a year in June and December. In addition to research manuscripts, translations, book reviews, and review manuscripts are also considered within the scope of the journal.

Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Letters accepts high-quality academic studies, reviews, critiques, and book presentations in the following fields:

• Archaeology
• Information and Document Management
• Contemporary Turkish Dialects and Literatures
• Philosophy
• English Translation and Interpretation
• Psychology
• Art History
• Sociology
• History
• Turkish Language and Literature

The target audience includes academics, experts, researchers, and undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students working in the specified fields. The journal provides researchers with free, unlimited, and easy access through its open access policy.

Publication Months
June, December

AUTHOR GUIDELINES

PUBLICATION PRINCIPLES

1. Founded in 2016, the Bartın University Journal of the Faculty of Letters is an international peer-reviewed journal that is published twice a year, in June and December. Submitted manuscripts are reviewed by the Editorial Board for their relevance to the journal's aims, scope, content, and adherence to spelling and punctuation rules. Manuscripts that meet the journal’s writing guidelines are forwarded to two (2) expert reviewers in the relevant field for scientific evaluation, with the authors’ names concealed. The decision to publish a manuscript is made based on the reviewers’ reports.

2. The language of the journal is Turkish. However, in each issue, a maximum of two articles in other Turkic dialects or foreign languages may also be included.

3. Manuscripts submitted to the Bartın University Journal of the Faculty of Letters must not have been previously published elsewhere. Papers presented at a scientific conference but not published may be considered for publication, provided this is explicitly stated.

4. The authors bear full academic responsibility for the content of their manuscripts.

5. An author may not have more than one article published as the primary author in the same issue of the journal.

6. Copyright: The copyright of published manuscripts is considered to be transferred to the Bartın University Journal of the Faculty of Letters. Authors are responsible for the intellectual and scientific content of their work, while authors and translators are responsible for the legal aspects of translations. In the case of co-authored manuscripts, the primary author holds the copyright responsibility. Articles and photographs published in the journal may be cited provided proper attribution is given.

For the Copyright Transfer Form, please click here.

WRITING GUIDELINES

For review/research articles, the entire article (including abstract, bibliography) should not exceed 9000 words.

For book reviews/introductions, the entire article (including references) should not exceed 3000 words. 

Article Title

• The article title must be written in Cambria font, 14 pt, and in blue color.

Author Name

• The article must be uploaded to the DergiPark system as two separate files. The first file should contain the author's full name and institutional details, while the second file must not include any identifying information.

• The author’s name should be right aligned, in Cambria font, 12 pt, and the author’s institutional details in the left column must be fully completed.

Abstract

• Each article must include abstracts in both Turkish and English.
• The Turkish abstract should be between 200 and 250 words, written in Cambria font, 9 pt, black color, and formatted as a block paragraph with no indentation. This section must provide information on the study's aim, methodology, findings, and their evaluation. (You may replace this part with your own abstract without altering the formatting.)

English Abstract

• The English abstract should be no more than 250 words, written in Cambria font, 9 pt, black color, and formatted as a block paragraph with no indentation.

Keywords

• Keywords should consist of at least three and no more than six words, separated by commas, written in lowercase letters (except proper nouns), and end with a period.

English Keywords

• Keywords in English should consist of at least three and no more than six words, separated by commas, written in lowercase letters (except proper nouns), and end with a period.
Headings
• Headings within the main text should be written in 12 pt, with the first letters capitalized.

Main Text

• The main text should be written in Cambria font, 12 pt, justified, and indented at the beginning of each paragraph.

• In the paragraph settings, both right and left indentation should be set to "0 cm," with the special option set to "first line" and the value to "0.75 cm."

• In the spacing options, select "before: 0 pt" and "after: 6 pt," and for line spacing, choose "multiple" and set the value to "1.2."

Tables and Figures

• The Bartın University Journal of the Faculty of Letters follows APA 6 guidelines for the presentation of tables and figures. For example, refer to Table 1 and Figure 1. It is important that all tables and figures are explained in the text. Gray shading may be used for tables with a large number of rows and columns to improve readability.

Figure 1. Example Figure 1 (If a source is cited, it should be placed in parentheses)

References

• All in-text citations must be included in the reference list. Similarly, every entry in the reference list must be cited in the text.
• APA 6 style should be followed for referencing. An example reference according to APA 6 is provided below.

Conclusion

• Each article must include a conclusion section. This part should provide information on whether the study achieved its aim. Titles such as "Conclusions and Suggestions," "Conclusions and Evaluations," or "Discussion and Conclusion" may be used.

For the above and all other aspects, the article template should be adhered to. The article template below is organized according to the writing principles. Articles should be organized according to the template. Click here for the article template.

REFERENCES AND CITATION EXAMPLES

Articles:
Single-Author Article in Turkish

Çakın, I. (2005). Cumhuriyet’ten günümüze bilgi profesyonellerinin eğitiminde başlıca yönelişler. Türk Kütüphaneciliği, 19 (1), 7-24.

In-text reference

(Çakın, 2005, s. 15)

Single-Author Article in a Foreign Language

Anameriç, H. (2006). Stamps as an Information source in the National Library of Turkey. Library Collections, Acquisitions and Technical Services, 30 (1/2), 117-127.

In-text reference

(Anameriç, 2006, s. 120)

Two-Author Article in Turkish

Aldemir, A. ve Oğuz, E. S. (2006). Sayısal (dijital) kültürün korunması: web arşivleme. Türk Kütüphaneciliği, 20 (3), 283-311.

In-text reference

(Aldemir ve Oğuz, 2006, s. 17)

Two-Author Article in a Foreign Language

Tonta, Y. ve Ünal, Y. (2005). Scatter of journals and literature obsolescence reflected in document delivery requests. Journal of the American Society for Information Science & Technology, 56 (1), 84-94.

In-text reference

(Tonta ve Ünal, 2005, s. 87)

Three-Author Article in Turkish

Soydal, İ., Al, U. ve Sezen, U. (2005). İçerik tabanlı görüntü erişim sistemleri. Bilgi Dünyası, 6 (2), 155-170.

First in-text reference

(Soydal, Al ve Sezen, 2005, s. 158)

Second and subsequent in-text references

(Soydal ve diğerleri, 2005, s. 165)

Three-Author Article in a Foreign Language

Al, U., Şahiner, M. ve Tonta, Y. (2006). Arts and humanities literature: bibliometric characteristics of contributions by Turkish authors. Journal of the American Society for Information

Science&Technology, 57 (8), 1011-1022.

First In-text reference

(Al, Şahiner ve Tonta, 2006, s. 1017)

Second and subsequent in-text references

(Al ve diğerleri, 2006, s.191)

Four or Five-Author Article in Turkish

Küçük, M., Al, U., Alır, G., Soydal, İ. ve Ünal, Y. (2004). Türkiye'de kütüphanelerarası işbirliği üzerine bir değerlendirme. Türk Kütüphaneciliği, 18 (2), 119-134.

First in-text reference

(Küçük, Al, Alır, Soydal ve Ünal, 2006, s. 123)

Second and subsequent in-text reference

(Küçük ve diğerleri, 2006, s. 128)

Four or Five-Author Article in a Foreign Language

Juntunen, A., Ovaska, T., Saarti, J. ve Salmi, L. (2005). Managing library processes: collecting data and providing tailored services to end-users. Library Management, 26 (8/9), 487-493.

First in-text reference

(Juntunen, Ovaska, Saarti ve Salmi, 2005, s. 489)

Second and subsequent in-text references

(Juntunen ve diğerleri, 2006, s. 491)

Article with Six or More Authors

Erkan, S., Tuğrul, B., Üstün, E., Akman, B., Şendoğdu, M., Kaygı, E. ve diğerleri. (2003). Okul öncesi öğretmenliği öğrencilerine ait Türkiye profil araştırması. Hacettepe Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 23, 108-117.

In-text reference

(Erkan ve diğerleri, 1993, s. 110)

Books:

Single-Author Book in Turkish

Yılmaz, E. (2005). Bilgi merkezlerinde Toplam Kalite Yönetimi. Ankara: Alp Yayınevi.

In-text reference

(Yılmaz, 2005, s. 215)

Single-Author Book in a Foreign Language

Sider, D. (2005). The library of the Villa dei Papiri at Herculaneum. Los Angeles: J. Paul Getty Museum.

In-text reference

(Sider, 2005, s. 77)

Two-Author Book in Turkish

Özdemirci, F. ve Odabaş, H. (2005). Yazışma yönetimi ve dosyalama işlemleri. Ankara: Alter Yayıncılık.

In-text reference

(Özdemirci ve Odabaş, 2005, ss. 17-18)

Two-Author Book in a Foreign Language

Sullivan, F. ve Wyatt, J. C. (2006). ABC of health informatics. Malden, Mass.: BMJ Books/Blackwell Pub.

In-text reference

(Sullivan ve Wyatt, 2006, s. 21)

Three-Author Book in Turkish

Tonta, Y., Bitirim, Y. ve Sever, H. (2002). Türkçe arama motorlarında performans değerlendirme. Ankara: Total Bilişim.

First in-text reference

(Tonta, Bitirim ve Sever, 2002, s. 45)

Second and subsequent in-text references

(Tonta ve diğerleri, 2002, s. 105)

Three-Author Book in a Foreign Language

Selwyn, N., Gorard, S. ve Furlong, J. (2006). Adult learning in the digital age: information technology and the learning society. London; New York: Rout-ledge.

First in-text reference

(Selwyn, Gorard ve Furlong, 2006, s. 19)

Second and subsequent in-text references

(Selwyn ve diğerleri, 2006, ss. 23-24)

Book Written by a Legal Entity

Türk Kütüphaneciler Derneği. (1995). 2000’e 5 kala kütüphaneciliğimiz ve bilgi hizmetlerindeki sorunlarımıza çözüm önerileri. Ankara: Yazar.

First in-text reference

(Türk Kütüphaneciler Derneği [TKD], 1995, s. 12)

Second and subsequent in-text references

(TKD, 1995, s. 16)

Translated Book

Bloomberg, M. ve Evans, G. E. (1989). Kütüphane teknisyenleri için teknik hizmetlere giriş (N. Tuncer, Çev.). Ankara: Türk Kütüphaneciler Derneği. (Orijinali 1985’te yayımlanmıştır).
In-text reference

(Bloomberg ve Evans, 1985/ 1989, s. 182)

Edited Book

Kaya, E. ve Yılmaz, E. (Yay. Haz.). (2006). Türkiye’de bilgi hizmetleri ve yeni yaklaşımlar:
42. Kütüphane Haftası bildirileri (27 Mart – 2 Nisan). Ankara: Türk Kütüphaneciler Derneği.

In-text reference

(Kaya ve Yılmaz, 2006)

Chapter from a Book

Bayram, Ö. (2007). Bilginin depolanması ve organizasyonuna giriş: Dijital kütüphane rafları.
H. Odabaş ve H. Anameriç (Yay. Haz.). Bilgi…içinde (ss. 45-53). Ankara: Referans Yayınevi.

In-text reference

(Bayram, 2007, s. 47)

Book Without an Author

Ansiklopedik ekonomi sözlüğü. (2006). (9. bs.). Istanbul: Dünya Kitapları.

In-text reference

(Ansiklopedik, 2006)

Published Conference Paper

Alkan, N. (2006). Bilgi merkezlerinde kullanıcı-kütüphaneci ilişkisi. E. Kaya ve E. Yılmaz (Yay. Haz.), “Türkiye’de Bilgi Hizmetleri ve Yeni Yaklaşımlar”: 42. Kütüphane Haftası bildirileri: 27 Mart-2 Nisan içinde (ss. 199-221). Ankara: Türk Kütüphaneciler Derneği.

In-text reference

(Alkan, 2006, s. 209)

Electronic Resources:

Independent Web Page

Yee, I. H. (2003, 21 Ocak). Cataloging and metadata education: a proposal for preparing cataloging professionals of the 21st century. 26 Haziran 2005 tarihinde http://www.loc.gov/ catdir/bibcontrol/ adresinden erişildi.

In-text reference

(Yee, 2003)

Electronic Book with a Print Version

Başar, H. (1999). Sınıf Yönetimi [Elektronik versiyon]. İstanbul: Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı.

In-text reference

(Başar, 1999, s.175)

Electronic Article

Altun, A. (2003). E-okuryazarlık. Milli Eğitim Dergisi, 158. 10 Aralık 2003 tarihinde http://www.meb.gov.tr/index800.htm adresinden erişildi.

In-text reference

(Altun, 2003)

Electronic Newspaper Article

Çongar, Y. (2006, 24 Aralık). Kütüphane kültürü. Milliyet. 26 Aralık 2006 tarihinde http://www.milliyet.com.tr/2006/12/24/pazar/yazcongar. html adresinden erişildi.

In-text reference

(Çongar, 2006)

Electronic Conference Paper

Ergun, C. (2002, 19-21 Aralık). Metadata ve kütüphanelerde kullanımı. VIII. Türkiye’de Internet Konferansı’nda sunulan bildiri. 9 Aralık 2003 tarihinde http://inet-tr.org.tr/inet conf8/bildiri/86.doc adresinden erişildi.

In-text reference

(Ergun, 2002, s. 3)

E-mail Sent to a Mailing List

Yar, M. A. (2007, 22 Ocak). Sesli kütüphane görme engellilerin gözü oldu. Kutup-L listesine gönderilen e-posta, http://mailman.metu. edu.tr/mailman/private/kutup-l/2007- January/msg00123.html adresinde arşivlenmiştir.

In-text reference

(Yar, 2007)

Other Publication Types:

Encyclopedia Entries

Ersoy, O. (1973). Kağıt ve kağıtçılık. Türk Ansiklopedisi içinde (c. 21, ss.112115). Ankara: Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı.

In-text reference

(Ersoy, 1973, s.113)

Reports

Türk Sanayicileri ve Iş Adamları Derneği. (1999). Türkiye’de mesleki ve teknik eğitimin yeniden yapılandırılması (Rapor No: TY/184/1999). İstanbul: Türk Sanayicileri ve İş Adamları Derneği.

First in-text reference

(Türk Sanayicileri ve İş Adamları Derneği [TÜSİAD], 1999, s. 32)

Second and subsequent in-text references

(TÜSİAD, 1999, s. 37)

Unpublished Thesis

Candan, B. (2006). Türkiye’de cumhuriyet döneminde yayıncılık ve kütüphanecilik etkileşimi. Yayımlanmamış yüksek lisans tezi, Ankara Üniversitesi, Ankara.

In-text reference

(Candan, 2006, s. 61)

Official Gazette

Kütüphane Haftasını Kutlama Yönetmeliği, T.C. Resmi Gazete (17625, 6 Mart 1982).

Reference

(Kütüphane, 1982).

Publication Policy

1. Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Letters is published electronically as a "Peer-Reviewed Journal" on the ULAKBİM DergiPark platform, with two issues per year (June and December).
2. The journal publishes original research in Turkish and English in the fields of Information and Document Management, Contemporary Turkish Dialects and Literatures, Translation and Interpretation, Philosophy, Psychology, Art History, Sociology, History, and Turkish Language and Literature, adopting an interdisciplinary approach.
3. Submissions to the journal are editorially reviewed for purpose, scope, methodology, and writing guidelines before being scientifically evaluated by the Peer Review Board using a double-blind review process.
4. Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Letters adopts an Open Access approach.
5. The journal does not charge any submission fees, editorial processing fees, or publication fees for manuscripts, writings, etc. Authors are not compensated for the works published in the journal.
6. Reported research must be conducted in accordance with ethical guidelines, and all citations within the text must be clearly indicated. The maximum acceptable similarity rate is 20%.
7. The views expressed in published manuscripts do not represent the journal's views and are the responsibility of each individual author.
8. Detailed information regarding the journal’s aims and scope, writing guidelines, publication principles, manuscript submission and evaluation processes, ethical principles, etc., can be found on the journal’s website.

Ethical Principles

The following ethical responsibilities have been prepared in accordance with the ethical rules and responsibilities specified by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Editors, referees, and authors of journal are expected to act in accordance with these ethical rules.

1. Ethical Responsibilities of Referees

The review board is overviewed at least once a year and is regularly updated. Manuscripts submitted to the journal for publication are subjected to the editorial process of purpose, scope, methodology and written guidelines.

After this editorial process, manuscripts that are deemed suitable for publication are sent to two different referees. In this context, the referees of Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Letters are expected to adhere to the following ethical responsibilities:

• Reviews must be impartial.
• Referees must be experts in the subject matter they are evaluating; if they lack sufficient knowledge about the topic, they should decline the review invitation.
• Referees should not have any conflicts of interest related to the research or the authors.
• In accordance with the confidentiality principle, referees must destroy the manuscripts they have evaluated after the review process.
• Reviews should be conducted objectively, based solely on the content of the work. Referees should make the evaluation objectively only regarding the content of the study. Nationality, gender, religious beliefs, political beliefs and commercial concerns should not be allowed to influence the evaluation.
• As part of their educational and instructional responsibilities, referees should guide authors and avoid harsh or degrading comments, as well as statements regarding the authors' inadequacies.
• Referees must conduct their evaluations of accepted works in a timely manner and within the framework of the above ethical responsibilities.

2. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

• Manuscripts submitted for publication must not violate scientific publication ethics (such as plagiarism, falsification, fabrication, duplicate publication, salami slicing, inappropriate authorship, failure to disclose supporting institutions, non-compliance with ethical guidelines in animal research, etc.).
• Authors must conduct the research process of their submitted works in accordance with ethical guidelines and relevant regulations. Manuscripts should represent original research that aligns with the specified fields of study.
• If the submitted manuscripts contain research results that require an ethics committee decision, authors must include the ethics committee decision information (such as committee name, date, number, etc.) in the manuscript.
• When directly quoting other works during the research process, authors must provide appropriate citations.
• The reference list must be complete, and all cited sources must be clearly indicated.
2.1. Suitability and Reliability
• Authors should use appropriate data analysis methods when necessary and seek expert advice if required.
• In multi-author works, all authors should share collective responsibility for the content of the publication. Authors must ensure that the methods and findings are accurately reported by reviewing their work at every stage.

2.2. Honesty

• Manuscripts submitted to the journal must not have been published elsewhere or submitted for publication elsewhere.
• Authors should describe the research methods used and present the findings clearly and concisely.

2.3. Originality

• Authors must certify that their work is original and has not been published elsewhere in any language.
• If research findings have been published previously or submitted to another journal for publication, the editor must be informed during the manuscript submission process. Authors should provide copies of the relevant publications or copies of works submitted to other journals.
• Multiple publications resulting from a single research project must be explicitly stated, and reference should be made to the primary publication.

2.4. Transparency

• Authors may be asked to provide raw data related to their articles during the review process; in such cases, they should be prepared to present the requested data and information to the editorial board and the referees.
• Authors must have documentation demonstrating that they possess the rights to use the data, have obtained the necessary permissions related to research/analyses, or have completed consent procedures for subjects involved.
• Authors should clearly and transparently describe their methods so that the findings can be verified by others.

2.5. Responsibility

• Authors may not have their works under consideration in multiple journals simultaneously. Each submission may only be initiated after the completion of the previous submission.
• In the event that the author becomes aware of an inaccuracy or error in the published, early view, or under review manuscript, the author has an obligation to notify the journal editor and to cooperate with the editor in correcting or withdrawing the manuscript.

2.6. Multi-Author Works

• In multi-author works, all authors must be listed, and the copyright transfer form must be completed during manuscript submission.
• A corresponding author must be designated from among the authors during the manuscript review process, and all communication with the editor should be maintained by the corresponding author.
• Changes to author responsibilities (such as adding authors, changing author order, or removing authors) for a manuscript already in the review process cannot be proposed.
• Any changes and revisions made to the manuscript must be communicated to all authors. This responsibility lies with the "Corresponding Author."
• In multi-author works, authors are expected to share collective responsibility for the integrity of the research and reporting. However, if authors are responsible only for specific aspects of the research and reporting, this must be stated in the publication.

2.7. Review Process and Copyright Transfer Form

• Detailed information about the review process is provided on the Writing Guidelines page under the section titled "Peer Review and Evaluation Process." Authors are considered to accept these rules when submitting their manuscripts.
• Authors must cooperate during this process and respond to reviewer and editor requests in a timely and accurate manner.
• If an author wishes to withdraw their work during the evaluation process, they must inform the editor.

2.8. Reporting Research Involving Humans or Animals

• Appropriate approvals, licenses, or registrations must be obtained before the research begins, and details must be provided in the report (e.g., Institutional Review Board approval, Research Ethics Committee approval, national licensing authorities for animal use).
• Upon request from the editors, authors must provide evidence that the reported research has obtained appropriate approval and has been conducted ethically (e.g., copies of approvals, licenses, participant consent forms).
• Authors must not publish or share personal data collected during the research without the individual’s (or their representative’s) permission.
• Authors should publish all meaningful research findings that contribute to understanding.

3. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

3.1. Responsibility for Journal Content

• The editor is responsible for every article published in the journal. They must ensure the quality of the materials published and maintain the integrity of the published record. In this regard, the editor:
• Makes decisions solely based on academic criteria and takes full responsibility for these decisions.
• Strives to act in accordance with the principle of freedom of thought to ensure fair and impartial evaluation of the works.
• Conducts processes in compliance with intellectual property rights and ethical standards.
• Works to meet the informational needs of readers and authors and continuously strives to enhance the journal's development.
• Protects the confidentiality of authors and referees and manages the review process accordingly.
• Considers the opinions of authors, readers, and members of the review board regarding the improvement of the journal's processes.
• Keeps up with research related to peer review and publishing, reviewing the journal's processes in light of new information.

3.2. Relationships with Readers

• Editors pay attention to the originality of published works and strive to ensure that the work provides scientific contributions to readers, researchers, and practitioners.
• Editors take into account feedback from all stakeholders and make efforts to provide explanatory and informative responses.
3.3. Relationships with Authors
• Editors ensure that all works are reviewed by qualified and appropriate referees.
• Detailed information regarding processes for authors is provided in the Writing Guidelines available on the Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Letters website.
• To prevent potential disruptions in the process, the editor maintains continuous communication with the authors.

3.4. Relationships with Referees

• During the assignment of referees, editors monitor for any potential conflicts of interest between authors and referees.
• Since the evaluation process is conducted using a double-blind method, the identities of the referees are kept confidential. The list of referees for each issue is announced in the respective issue.
• Referees are encouraged to use an impartial, scientific, and objective language when evaluating the work.
• Efforts are made to ensure that the pool of referees consists of different disciplines and is continuously updated.
• Rude and unscientific evaluations are prevented or censored.

3.5. Peer Review and Evaluation Process

• Editors are required to implement the policies regarding "Peer Review and Evaluation Process" as stated in the journal’s Writing Guidelines. In this context, editors ensure that each work undergoes a fair, impartial, and timely evaluation process.
• Referees can express a definite opinion regarding the publication or non-publication of the work in their reports. However, the Editor/Editorial Board may make a decision based on the similar and opposing views of the referees evaluating the work.
• The Editor/Editorial Board focuses on the strength of the arguments presented by the referees or authors rather than the number of referees who accept or reject the work. They consider reports that contain strong propositions with reasoning rather than simply yes/no answers to evaluation questions.
• A reviewer may notice that their views were not fully reflected in the published work. It is possible that other referees held different opinions, and the Editor/Editorial Board may have considered these views as well. In this case, if requested by the reviewing reviewer, the opinions of other referees may be sent to them at the discretion of the Editorial Board.
• Based on the recommendations of the referees, the Editor/Editorial Board may follow one of the following paths:
o Accept the work for publication.
o Accept the work for publication after substantial and significant revisions and improvements.
o Request the author/authors to revise the work in accordance with the referees' comments and initiate a new evaluation process.
o Reject the work.

3.6. Editorial Board Members

• Care is taken to select qualified editorial board members who will contribute to the development of the journal.
• The members of the Editorial Board are reviewed regularly.
• The editor gathers opinions from board members regarding the management of the journal, informs them of changes in journal policies, and consults them regularly (e.g., once a year) to plan for the future.

3.7. Protection of Personal Data

• Editors reject any work that includes personal data without the explicit consent of the individuals involved. Additionally, editors are responsible for protecting the individual data of authors, referees, and readers.

3.8. Ethical Committee, Human and Animal Rights

• Editors ensure the protection of human and animal rights in the evaluated works. They are responsible for rejecting any work that does not have ethical committee approval or permits related to experimental research involving subjects.

3.9. Protection of Intellectual Property Rights

• Editors are obligated to protect the intellectual property rights of all published articles and to defend the rights of the journal and authors in case of potential infringements.

3.10. Constructiveness and Openness to Discussion

• Editors consider criticisms regarding the works published in the journal and strive to maintain a constructive attitude toward these criticisms.

3.11. Complaints

• Editors carefully examine complaints from authors, referees, or readers and endeavor to respond in an explanatory manner.

4. Publisher's Ethical Responsibilities

Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Letters:

• Does not charge any fees to authors in any way.
• Takes care to protect the ownership and copyright of every published article and maintains records of each copy.

5. Plagiarism Check

• Reported research must be prepared in accordance with ethical rules, and citations made within the text must be duly noted. Works submitted to our journal are evaluated using the Ithenticate program to prevent plagiarism before publication, after the peer review process is completed.
• The maximum similarity rate is set at 20%.
• If you encounter an unethical situation:

If you notice a significant error or mistake in a published article, or if you encounter behavior or content that does not comply with the ethical responsibilities mentioned above, please report it via email to mbalik@bartin.edu.tr.

Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Letters

No fees are charged to authors or institutions under any circumstances. Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Letters does not request any fees for manuscript processing, typesetting, etc.