General Principles

The Journal of Economic and Social Research upholds the principles of academic integrity, originality, impartiality, transparency, and ethical responsibility in its scientific publishing activities. The journal’s publication processes adhere to the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) as well as relevant national and international regulations regarding research and publication ethics.

Publication and Peer Review Process

Manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo a preliminary review to assess their suitability regarding the journal's aims and scope, scientific originality, contribution to the literature, and compliance with formatting guidelines.

Manuscripts that pass the preliminary review are evaluated by at least two independent experts in the field using a double-blind peer review method. In the event of conflicting reviewer opinions, an additional review may be sought. The final decision regarding publication is made by the journal's authorized bodies, taking into account reviewer reports and scientific evaluation criteria.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are responsible for the originality and scientific accuracy of their work, the reliability of the data used, and the correct citation of sources. Plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, redundant publication, and undeserved authorship are not accepted.

All authors must have made a scientific contribution to the study, approved the final submitted text, and consented to the publication of the work. Simultaneous submission of the same manuscript to multiple journals is not permitted.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers conduct their evaluations in an impartial, objective, and constructive manner based on scientific criteria. Confidentiality is essential throughout the evaluation process. Reviewers should not accept the task of evaluating manuscripts if they have a conflict of interest or if the work falls outside their area of ​​expertise.

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors ensure that the publication process is conducted in accordance with the principles of scientific impartiality, confidentiality, transparency, and academic independence. Publication decisions are based on the scientific quality of the work, peer reviews, and the journal's publication policy. Editors with a conflict of interest recuse themselves from the relevant evaluation and decision-making processes.

Ethics Committee Approval

For research requiring ethics committee approval, obtaining the necessary permits from the relevant committee and stating the committee name, decision date, and decision number in the article is mandatory. Research involving human participants must adhere to principles regarding informed consent and the protection of personal data.

Similarity and Plagiarism Policy

Manuscripts submitted to the journal are screened using similarity detection software prior to peer review. The total similarity rate must be below 20%, excluding the bibliography and properly cited direct quotations.

Similarity reports are evaluated by the editorial team by considering not only numerical rates but also the nature of the quotations, citation rules, and the scientific characteristics of the work.

A similarity rate below 20% does not, in itself, demonstrate that the work is ethically sound. If plagiarism or other violations of scientific ethics are detected, the relevant publication ethics procedures are initiated.

Conflict of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors are required to disclose any financial, academic, institutional, or personal conflicts of interest that could influence the publication process. Individuals with a conflict of interest recuse themselves from the relevant evaluation and decision-making processes. Use of Artificial Intelligence

Authors are required to appropriately disclose the use and scope of generative artificial intelligence tools in their work. Artificial intelligence tools cannot be listed as authors. Authors are responsible for the scientific accuracy, originality, and ethical compliance of the work.

Reviewers and editors may not share unpublished manuscripts undergoing evaluation with artificial intelligence systems in a manner that violates confidentiality obligations.

Correction and Retraction Policy

In the event that significant errors or ethical violations are detected in published articles, correction or retraction procedures may be implemented in accordance with COPE guidelines. These actions are announced along with their justifications.

Complaints and Appeals

Authors and other interested parties may submit complaints and appeals regarding the publication process in writing to the journal's editorial office, providing the relevant grounds. Submissions are reviewed and resolved in accordance with the principles of impartiality, confidentiality, and scientific evaluation.

Open Access and Archiving

The Journal of Economic and Social Research adopts an open-access publishing model. Articles published in the journal are freely accessible, and the works are archived electronically via the DergiPark infrastructure.