Ethical Principles and Publication Policy

The Eurasian Journal of Media, Communication, and Culture Studies (EMEDIA) adheres to high academic and ethical standards throughout its publication process. The journal expects all stakeholders (authors, reviewers, editors, and readers) to act in accordance with academic integrity and ethical principles. The publication process is guided by the following ethical principles and policies:

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Ethical Principles
Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Principles
The Eurasian Journal of Media, Communication, and Culture Studies commits to following the Code of Conduct and Principles of Transparency and Best Practice prepared by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

• The COPE Guidance for Editors is followed as part of the responsibilities of the journal's editors.
• The COPE Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers are mandatory for all reviewers of the journal.

The COPE guidelines support transparency, impartiality, and the maintenance of high scientific standards in all journal processes.
Council of Science Editors (CSE) Guidelines.

The journal also aligns with the standards outlined by the Council of Science Editors (CSE). The CSE guidelines ensure that:

• All published works demonstrate accuracy, reliability, and transparency.
• Ethical approval is obtained and explicitly mentioned for studies involving human or animal subjects.
• Peer review is conducted in a fair and impartial manner.

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Ethical Guidelines for Authors
1. Submitted works must be original and not under review or previously published elsewhere.
2. All sources and contributions used in the study must be appropriately cited.
3. Studies involving human or animal subjects must receive ethical approval, which should be clearly stated in the article.
4. Authors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
5. The similarity index of submissions must not exceed 15%; otherwise, the submissions will be rejected.

Ethical Guidelines for Reviewers
1. Reviewers must act with impartiality and confidentiality during the review process.
2. Reviewers should decline to evaluate studies that fall outside their area of expertise.
3. Any conflict of interest must be disclosed, and the review process should be terminated if necessary.
4. Reviewers are expected to provide constructive and academically sound feedback.

Ethical Guidelines for Editors
1. Editors are responsible for managing all submissions fairly, impartially, and confidentially.
2. Editors must follow a transparent policy to prevent conflicts of interest.
3. Articles are evaluated based on their academic contribution and originality.
4. Editors take necessary actions, such as corrections, retractions, or clarifications, in cases of ethical misconduct.
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Publication Policy
1. EMEDIA is an open-access journal published biannually (June and December) and does not charge any fees to authors.
2. All articles undergo a double-blind peer-review process.
3. Works are published only if they meet academic quality and ethical standards.
4. Copyrights for the published content remain with the authors, while the journal retains the first publication right.
5. EMEDIA adheres to the ethical guidelines set by COPE and CSE and refers to these resources when necessary.

These ethical principles and publication policies aim to ensure transparency, reliability, and scientific contribution in all aspects of the journal's processes.