Evaluation Principles
1) Only the manuscripts that have not been previously published or are not presently under consideration for publication in another journal and have been consented to by all authors will be considered for evaluation.
2) Submitted and pre-checked manuscripts undergo plagiarism scanning using Turnitin software.
3) Diyanet İlmi Dergi employs a double-blind peer-review process. All manuscripts will initially undergo evaluation by the editor to assess their suitability for the journal. Eligible manuscripts are forwarded to at least two independent expert reviewers to evaluate the scientific quality of the manuscript.
4) The Editor-in-Chief evaluates articles impartially, irrespective of the ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religious beliefs, and political philosophy of the authors. It ensures that manuscripts submitted for publication undergo a fair double-blind peer review process.
5) The Editor-in-Chief prohibits conflicts of interest among authors, editors, and reviewers.
6) The editor holds the ultimate responsibility for determining the acceptance or rejection of manuscripts. The editor's decision is conclusive.
7) Editors refrain from participating in decisions regarding articles authored by themselves, family members, colleagues, or about products or services in which they have an interest. Any such submission is subject to all of the journal's standard procedures.
Reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of all information regarding submitted manuscripts until they are published and should promptly report to the editor if they observe any instances of copyright infringement or plagiarism by the author.
If the reviewer does not feel sufficiently qualified to assess the manuscript or anticipates being unable to provide a timely response, they should promptly inform the editor and request not to participate in the review process.
During the review process, the editor explicitly communicates to the reviewers that the manuscripts submitted for review are the exclusive property of the authors and emphasizes that this constitutes a privileged communication. Reviewers and editorial board members are prohibited from discussing articles with other individuals. The anonymity of the reviewers must be safeguarded with utmost care.

Evaluation Process
Type of Review: Double-blind
Double-Blind: Following the plagiarism check, eligible manuscripts undergo evaluation by the editor-in-chief regarding originality, methodology, significance of the topic covered, and alignment with the scope of the journal. The editor ensures that the manuscripts undergo double-blind review in an equitable manner. If the manuscript adheres to formal principles, it is forwarded to the assessment of at least two reviewers from Türkiye and/or abroad. Upon their recommendation and any necessary revisions by the authors, the editor approves the publication of the manuscript.
Review Period: Pre-Publication
Author-Reviewer Interactions: Editors mediate all interactions between reviewers and authors.
Review Duration: The timeframe until the initial decision is approximately 20 days for research articles undergoing the review process for review in Diyanet İlmi Dergi.
Acceptance Rate: Our journal publishes approximately 40% of the articles it receives. Roughly one-third of all submissions are rejected during the initial screening process without being forwarded to peer review.
Plagiarism Check: Yes - Turnitin is utilized to scan articles and prevent plagiarism.
Number of Reviewers for Each Article: Two-three
Application Period: 15 days for acceptance and 15 days for evaluation. If the reviewer requests additional time, the editor may grant an extension.
Decision: For the article to be accepted for publication by the Editor, it requires acceptance decisions from at least two reviewers.
Suspicion of Ethical Violation: Reviewers are encouraged to notify the Editor if they suspect any misconduct in the research or publication. The editor is responsible for conducting the necessary procedures in accordance with COPE recommendations.

The Editor-in-Chief assesses the research article on the day of submission, and if deemed worthy of further evaluation, forwards it to the assistant editor for a more detailed review. For research articles, the assistant editor typically reads each article from start to finish. We aim to reach an initial decision for all manuscripts within two or three weeks, but typically, the initial decision is made within a few days of submission. If we determine that Diyanet İlmi Dergi is not the appropriate journal for the submitted work, we will promptly notify the authors so they can submit their work elsewhere without delay. The typical reasons for rejection at this stage include insufficient originality and the topic being outside the scope of the journal.
The next step for your research paper is our Editorial Board meeting. Members will review your article and discuss its significance, originality, and scientific quality. To make editorial decisions for research articles, we primarily focus on the research question. Even if the subject of the article is suitable, timely, and relevant to the scope of the journal, we may reject the article if there is no clear research question. Certainly, the manuscript will be rejected if it contains serious defects. Everyone attending the meeting is requested to disclose any relevant conflicting interests at the outset. Those with significant conflicting interests either leave the room or speak last (depending on the nature and extent of their interest) while the paper is being discussed.
If your article is deemed suitable for Diyanet İlmî Dergi, the section editor will forward your article to two external reviewers. The reviewers provide advice to the editors, who ultimately make the final decision. We request reviewers to confirm their reports and disclose any conflicts of interest regarding the manuscript we send them. The final decision is made by the Editorial Board following the external reviewer evaluation process.
In cases where serious research misconduct is suspected, some articles may also be reviewed by the ethics editor of Diyanet İlmi Dergi and other relevant third parties as deemed appropriate by the editor.
For all manuscripts, our goal is to reach a final decision on publication within 8 to 10 weeks after submission. If we propose publication subject to revision, we typically ask authors to revise and upload their manuscript within the following month.
As part of its commitment to readers and authors, Diyanet İlmi Dergi provides open access to articles. All our articles are freely accessible online.
If you notice any errors in your published article, please email the editor-in-chief, who will determine if a correction should be made.

Principles of the Review Process for the Work of the Editorial Staff
Editorial and analytical articles written by the editors of Diyanet İlmi Dergi are not subject to external peer review. Original research articles undergo double-blind peer review, with at least two external reviewers evaluating the manuscript. During this period, the roles of those editors will be suspended.

Duties and Responsibilities of Authors
The author must comply with research and publication ethics.
It is advised that the author refrain from submitting identical works for publication in multiple journals.
It is recommended that the author meticulously document in the references section all sources utilized in the composition of the article, providing comprehensive citations.

Responsibilities of Editors
The editor assesses manuscripts for scientific merit, impartially evaluating content while remaining indifferent to the ethnic origin, gender, citizenship, religious beliefs, or political opinions of the authors.
The editor conducts an equitable double-blind peer-review process for manuscripts submitted for publication, ensuring confidentiality of all information pertaining to submitted manuscripts prior to their publication.
The editor communicates to the reviewers that the manuscript is confidential information and emphasizes the privileged nature of their interaction. The editorial board members are prohibited from discussing manuscripts with other individuals. It is imperative to maintain the anonymity of the reviewers. Under specific circumstances, the editor may disclose a reviewer's assessment to other reviewers for the purpose of clarifying particular points.
The editor bears responsibility for both the content and the overall quality of the publication. Additionally, it falls within the editor's purview to issue a correction note or initiate withdrawal proceedings if deemed necessary.
The Editor prohibits any conflict of interest among authors, editors, and reviewers. The Editor possesses exclusive authority solely for the appointment of reviewers and the ultimate responsibility for rendering final decisions regarding the publication of manuscripts in the journal is assumed by the Editorial Board.

Responsibilities of Reviewers
Reviewers must not harbor any conflicts of interest concerning the research, the authors, and/or the research funders.
The assessments conducted by the reviewers must be objective.
Reviewers are expected to employ language and style that uphold professionalism and respect, avoiding any language or tone that may cause offense to the author.
Reviewers must uphold strict confidentiality, ensuring that all information pertaining to submitted manuscripts remains undisclosed until the manuscript is published.
Reviewers are obligated to promptly notify the editor if they identify any instances of copyright infringement or plagiarism within the work under review.
A reviewer who perceives inadequacy in reviewing a manuscript or anticipates inability to meet the specified review deadline should withdraw from the review process.
During the review process, reviewers are anticipated to assess the manuscript considering the following criteria: Does the article present novel and significant information? / Does the abstract provide a clear and accurate summary of the article's content? / Is the methodology articulated in a coherent and understandable manner? / Are the interpretations and conclusions supported by the presented findings? / Are appropriate references provided to relevant studies within the field? / Is the quality of language and writing deemed satisfactory?

Preliminary Review and Plagiarism Check
The manuscript undergoes review by the editor to ensure adherence to the journal's publication guidelines, academic writing conventions, and the ISNAD Citation System 2nd Edition. Additionally, it is subject to plagiarism screening utilizing the Turnitin program. The manuscript is reviewed by the editor to ensure adherence to the specified edition and is subjected to plagiarism screening through employment of the Turnitin program. The initial assessment is conducted and finalized within a maximum timeframe of 15 days. The permissible plagiarism similarity rate must not exceed 15%. Even if the similarity rate appears to be as low as 1%, if citations and quotations are not appropriately referenced, potential plagiarism concerns may still arise. In this regard, authors should familiarize themselves with citation and quotation guidelines and meticulously adhere to them:

Citation/Indirect Citation: When referencing an opinion, discussion, or determination from a source, and the cited opinion is paraphrased in the researcher's own words, a footnote indicator (1) should be placed at the end of the sentence. If the citation pertains to a particular page or range of pages within the work, the corresponding page number(s) should be provided. If referencing the entirety of a study, indicating a dimension necessitating the reader's examination of the complete work, the source should be cited in a footnote following phrases such as "See on this subject," "See about this opinion," "See about this discussion," or simply "See."

Quotation/Iqtibas: When an exact excerpt from the source is reproduced without alteration, including punctuation, the quoted portion should be enclosed in "double quotation marks," with the source indicated by providing the footnote number1 at the end. Quotations contained within directly quoted text are rendered using 'single quotes'. If the directly quoted passage exceeds three lines (more than forty words), it is displayed as a separate paragraph. To differentiate long quotations from the main text, it is preferable to indent the entire paragraph from the left, commencing each line with a font size one smaller than the normal text size. In directly quoted text, certain words, sentences, and paragraphs may be omitted if they do not alter the intended meaning. The omitted portions are indicated by the use of ellipsis (...). It would be incorrect to present verbatim quoted text from a source without enclosing it within "double quotation marks" and solely referencing the source at the end. Failure to adhere to these rules may result in allegations of publication ethics violation, specifically plagiarism (See www.isnadsistemi.org).

Field Editor Review
Upon successful completion of the Preliminary Review and Plagiarism Scanning stage, the manuscript is further evaluated by the relevant field editor for problematic language and academic style. This evaluation is concluded within a maximum timeframe of 15 days.

Review Process (Scientific Evaluation)
Following the review by the field editor, the study undergoes evaluation by a minimum of two external reviewers holding a PhD degree and having published a book or article on the subject matter. The review process is conducted confidentially within the framework of a double-blind peer review process. The reviewer is asked to substantiate their opinion and judgment regarding the reviewed work, either within the text or by providing an explanation of at least 150 words on the online reviewer form. If the author disagrees with the reviewer's opinion, they are afforded the opportunity to raise objections and defend their perspectives. The field editor facilitates communication between the author and the reviewer, ensuring mutual exchange while upholding confidentiality. If both reviewer reports are favorable, the manuscript is forwarded to the Editorial Board along with a recommendation to deliberate its publication. If one of the two reviewers expresses a negative opinion, the manuscript is forwarded to a third reviewer for further evaluation. Manuscripts may be considered for publication upon receiving a favorable decision from at least two reviewers. The publication of books, symposium proceedings, and doctoral thesis summaries is determined through evaluation by a minimum of two internal reviewers, including editors from the relevant field and/or members of the editorial board.

Correction Process
If reviewers request corrections to be made in the text they have reviewed, the corresponding reports are forwarded to the author, who is then invited to address the suggested revisions in their work. The author implements corrections in the Word program, utilizing the "Track Changes" feature, or denotes changes in the text using the color red. The revised text is submitted to the field editor.

Field Editor Review
The field editor verifies whether the author has incorporated the requested corrections into the text.

Reviewer Review
The reviewer verifies whether the author has implemented the requested corrections in the text.

Expansion of Abstract Section in Both Languages
Authors of manuscripts that receive a "publishable" assessment from both reviewers are requested to expand the abstract section of the manuscript to between 150-300 words.

Turkish Language Review
Manuscripts that successfully undergo the review process are further evaluated by the Turkish Language Editor and the Editor-in-Chief. If deemed necessary, the author is requested to revise the manuscript accordingly. The control process is finalized within a maximum timeframe of 15 days.

English Language Review
Manuscripts that pass the Turkish language control are subsequently reviewed by the English Language Editor. If necessary, corrections are requested from the author. The English language editor's review process is concluded within a maximum timeframe of 15 days.

Editorial Board Review
Following technical, academic, and linguistic evaluations, the articles undergo scrutiny by the Editorial Board. It is determined whether they will be published and, if so, in which issue they will be included. The decision is reached by majority vote of the Editorial Board. In the event of an equal vote, the final decision shall be in favor of the editor's judgment.

Typesetting and Layout Process
Manuscripts approved for publication by the Editorial Board undergo typesetting and layout preparation before being sent to the author for review. This process is completed within a maximum duration of 15 days.

Data Submission to National and International Indexes
The data of the published issue is submitted to the relevant indexes within 15 days.