Erciyes Akademi Journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and adheres to the principles outlined in its Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement. This statement is based on the recommendations and guidelines developed for journal editors by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the Council of Science Editors (CSE), the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME), and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).