Aim & Scope
FOCUS
The Fırat University Journal of Social Sciences (p-ISSN 1300-9702, e-ISSN 2149-3243) is an international peer-reviewed journal published triannually in print and electronic formats in January, May, and September, providing a platform for researchers and scholars in the social sciences to present their scientific studies.
SCOPE
The primary objective of the Fırat University Journal of Social Sciences is to advance the field of social sciences by disseminating research that addresses "domestic and national" subjects in accordance with universal scientific principles, values, and methodologies. The journal serves as a platform for the publishing of innovative scientific findings at both national and international levels.
Open Access Policy
As an Open Access publication, Fırat University Journal of Social Sciences makes its published work immediately available to the public. The journal supports the advancement of research through its Open Access policy. All uses (such as online linking, copying, printing, duplication, and distribution) are permitted under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0), unless otherwise specified. This license allows users to share and adapt the content for non-commercial purposes, as long as proper attribution is given. Commercial use of the material requires prior permission from the journal editor.
Evaluation Process
1. The journal employs a double-blind peer review system for the evaluation of all submitted articles. Under this system, reviewers do not have access to the identity of the authors, and authors remain unaware of the reviewers’ identities throughout the process.
2. Translation and publication evaluation studies submitted to the journal are also subjected to the same double-blind review process as original scholarly articles.
3. The Editorial Board initially screens submissions for format compliance and subject relevance. Suitable manuscripts are then forwarded to two independent reviewers who are experts in the relevant field. If both reviewers provide favorable evaluations, the manuscript is accepted for publication. In cases of one positive and one negative review, the manuscript is sent to a third reviewer for final assessment.
4. Authors whose manuscripts require revisions must submit the revised version within 20 days of receiving reviewer feedback. Revised manuscripts may be re-evaluated by the original reviewers if necessary.
5. The final decision regarding the publication of all manuscripts is made by the Editorial Board, following approval from two field experts recommending that the manuscript is publishable. Authors are expected to address all reviewer and editorial comments. If the author disagrees with any feedback, they may submit a separate justification document outlining their position.
6. Submitted manuscripts, whether accepted or rejected, will not be returned to the authors.
7. The views expressed in published articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official views of the Fırat University Journal of Social Sciences.
1. The journal employs a double-blind peer review system for the evaluation of all submitted articles. Under this system, reviewers do not have access to the identity of the authors, and authors remain unaware of the reviewers’ identities throughout the process.
2. Translation and publication evaluation studies submitted to the journal are also subjected to the same double-blind review process as original scholarly articles.
3. The Editorial Board initially screens submissions for format compliance and subject relevance. Suitable manuscripts are then forwarded to two independent reviewers who are experts in the relevant field. If both reviewers provide favorable evaluations, the manuscript is accepted for publication. In cases of one positive and one negative review, the manuscript is sent to a third reviewer for final assessment.
4. Authors whose manuscripts require revisions must submit the revised version within 20 days of receiving reviewer feedback. Revised manuscripts may be re-evaluated by the original reviewers if necessary.
5. The final decision regarding the publication of all manuscripts is made by the Editorial Board, following approval from two field experts recommending that the manuscript is publishable. Authors are expected to address all reviewer and editorial comments. If the author disagrees with any feedback, they may submit a separate justification document outlining their position.
6. Submitted manuscripts, whether accepted or rejected, will not be returned to the authors.
7. The views expressed in published articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official views of the Fırat University Journal of Social Sciences.
Publication Frequency
Fırat University Journal of Social Sciences is published triannually, both in print and electronic formats, in the months of January, May, and September. Articles are accepted on a rolling basis and are not restricted to a specific issue. Authors may submit their scientific papers at any time throughout the year.
Fırat University Journal of Social Sciences is published triannually, both in print and electronic formats, in the months of January, May, and September. Articles are accepted on a rolling basis and are not restricted to a specific issue. Authors may submit their scientific papers at any time throughout the year.
Submission / Article Processing Charges
Fırat University Journal of Social Sciences is an open access journal under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). The journal does not charge authors any fees for submission or publication, nor does it pay royalties to the author(s) for their articles.
Plagiarism Detection
Fırat University Journal of Social Sciences requires that all studies passing the Blind Review Process be subjected to plagiarism detection to uphold the integrity of the journal. In this regard, every submitted manuscript is checked using a plagiarism detection system approved by the Editorial Board.
Fırat University Journal of Social Sciences requires that all studies passing the Blind Review Process be subjected to plagiarism detection to uphold the integrity of the journal. In this regard, every submitted manuscript is checked using a plagiarism detection system approved by the Editorial Board.
Copyright Policy
The copyright of articles published in Fırat University Journal of Social Sciences remains with the author(s). However, by submitting a manuscript and upon its acceptance, the author(s) grant the journal the right to publish and distribute the work under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). Articles that have been previously published or are under consideration elsewhere will not be accepted.