Ethics Principles and Publication Policy

The Bayburt University Dede Korkut Journal of Sport Sciences is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original research aimed at advancing the field of sport sciences in Türkiye and worldwide. As of 1 January 2026, the journal is published twice a year, in January and July. In accordance with its publication policy, the journal publishes quantitative and qualitative research articles, reviews, and theoretical studies across all areas of the sport sciences. The journal's publication languages are Turkish and English.

Manuscripts submitted to the journal must not have been previously published nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere simultaneously. Bayburt University Dede Korkut Journal of Sport Sciences holds the full publication rights to the manuscripts accepted for publication. All submissions must be uploaded through the journal system available on DergiPark at https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/dksbd
. Manuscripts sent directly to editors, editorial board members, or the journal's contact email address are not considered official submissions and will not be evaluated.

In multi-authored manuscripts, no author may be removed from the author list without the written consent of all authors after submission. Likewise, no additional authors may be added, and the author order cannot be changed once the review process has begun.

All manuscripts submitted to the journal are first subjected to a preliminary evaluation by the Editorial Board. During this stage, manuscripts are assessed in terms of:

a) Publication ethics
b) Journal publication principles
c) Scientific originality and timeliness
d) Contribution to the sport sciences literature
e) Compliance with the journal's writing guidelines and manuscript template

Manuscripts that pass the preliminary evaluation are sent to at least two expert reviewers in the relevant field. The journal applies a double-masked peer-review process. Communication between authors and reviewers is conducted only through the editors. Based on reviewer reports, a manuscript may be accepted, revised, or rejected. Authors are informed of the review outcomes as soon as possible.

If the author objects to the reviewer reports or if the reports contradict each other, the manuscript is sent to a third reviewer. A final decision is then made based on the reviewer evaluations. Manuscripts requiring revision must be corrected by the authors and resubmitted promptly. If the authors fail to respond within a reasonable timeframe, the manuscript may be postponed to a subsequent issue. If requested revisions are not completed within a publication period without justification, the final decision rests with the editorial board.

For accepted manuscripts to proceed to publication, all authors must sign the "Copyright Transfer Form" available on the journal website and submit it via the system along with the "Ethics Approval Document." In accordance with ULAKBİM TR Index requirements, all authors' ORCID numbers must be included in the final version of the manuscript. Manuscripts lacking ORCID information will not be assigned a DOI and will not be published in early view.

The ethical responsibilities, roles, and duties of authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher are determined in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) (https://publicationethics.org/
).

Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Manuscripts submitted must be original studies in the field of sports sciences.
All sources used must be cited accurately and in accordance with journal guidelines.
The Copyright Transfer Form must be signed by the corresponding author and uploaded at the initial submission stage.
Individuals who did not contribute intellectually to the study must not be listed as authors.
Potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed to the editors.
Authors may be asked to provide raw data during the review process and are expected to retain data for at least five years.
Authors must provide documentation demonstrating ethical approval, data-use permissions, and participant consent.
If any errors are identified during evaluation or publication, authors must promptly inform the Editor and request correction or withdrawal.
Proofs are sent to authors before publication for final approval.
Authors must document compliance with research ethics and copyright regulations and obtain permission to use instruments such as scales, questionnaires, and images.

Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

Editors must ensure transparency, fairness, and responsiveness throughout the publication process.
Editorial decisions should be based on originality, scientific contribution, methodological validity, clarity, and relevance to the journal's scope.
Editors must guarantee the integrity of the double-masked review process.
Reviewers should be selected according to expertise, and evaluations must be impartial and independent.
Editors must prevent conflicts of interest and unscientific or inappropriate reviewer comments.
They must safeguard personal data, human and animal rights, and ethical approvals.
Editors must monitor errors and inconsistencies, apply corrections, and ensure plagiarism screening (Turnitin, iThenticate; similarity threshold: 20%).
They must protect intellectual property rights and address ethical complaints transparently.

Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers should evaluate only manuscripts within their expertise.
Reviews must be objective, unbiased, and confidential.
Reviewer identities must remain anonymous, and manuscripts must not be shared or used before publication.
Evaluation reports should be detailed, constructive, and academically appropriate.
Decisions must be justified scientifically.
Reviewers must avoid discriminatory language and disclose conflicts of interest.
Reviews must be completed within the assigned timeframe.

Research Involving Vulnerable and At-Risk Groups

Research involving vulnerable populations must comply with Articles 16–20 of the WMA Declaration of Helsinki and be approved by an authorised ethics committee.

These principles include:

A favourable balance of risks and benefits must justify research.

Risks must be minimised and continuously monitored.

Participation must be voluntary and ethically justified.

Additional protections must be provided for vulnerable populations.

Research must directly address the needs and priorities of these groups.

Retraction Policy

The journal is committed to maintaining the integrity of scholarly content. The Editor holds primary responsibility for publication decisions. Articles may be retracted in cases of ethical misconduct such as plagiarism, duplicate submission, fabricated data, or false authorship. Authors may also request withdrawal to correct significant errors.

Archiving Policy

The journal uses the LOCKSS system to ensure long-term digital preservation and archiving. LOCKSS is an open-source digital preservation program based on the principle of maintaining multiple secure copies.

Reporting Ethical Misconduct

If you encounter any unethical behaviour or content, please report it via email to:
zekaicakir@bayburt.edu.tr