General Principles
Fiscaoeconomia may publish special issues focusing on specific themes upon the decision of the Editorial Board. The journal reserves the right to publish a maximum of one special issue per year.
Special issues are designed around topics that are aligned with the aims and scope of the journal and that have high academic relevance and contribution potential.
Special Issue Proposal Process
Special issue proposals may be submitted by researchers, academic communities, or organizers of scientific events (such as symposiums and conferences).
Proposals must be submitted via the DergiPark system and should include the following information:
Title and scope of the special issue
Academic significance and contribution potential of the theme
(If applicable) proposed authors or contributors
Proposed timeline
(If applicable) details of the related scientific event
All proposals are evaluated by the Editorial Board, and a call for papers may be announced for accepted proposals.
Special Issue Theme and Scope
Each special issue:
Must be aligned with the aims and scope of the journal
Should focus on a current and original research topic
Should have the potential for multidisciplinary contributions
Should encourage national and international academic collaboration
Special issues typically consist of a number of research articles determined by the Editorial Board and may be supported by editorial introductions or evaluation papers when necessary.
Guest Editors
For special issues, one or more guest editors may be appointed when deemed necessary.
Guest editors are selected based on the following criteria:
Academic qualifications and publication record
Level of expertise in the relevant field
Previous editorial experience
Guest editors are responsible for:
Ensuring the thematic relevance of submitted manuscripts
Coordinating the submission and review process
Monitoring the timely and proper progress of the peer review process
However, the final decision regarding the acceptance or rejection of all manuscripts rests with the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board.
Submission, Peer Review, and Evaluation Process
All manuscripts submitted to special issues are subject to the journal’s standard publication procedures.
All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process
Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers
Evaluation criteria and ethical standards are identical to those of regular issues
No preferential treatment or different procedures apply to special issue submissions
Support from section editors may be sought when necessary.
Language and Formatting Guidelines
Manuscripts submitted to special issues may be written in Turkish or English.
All manuscripts must comply with the journal’s formatting and writing guidelines. When necessary, guest editors may determine page limits or content-related adjustments.
Ethical Principles and Transparency
Special issues must fully comply with the journal’s publication ethics.
Objectivity and transparency are essential throughout all processes
Any potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed
Peer review and editorial processes are documented
Open Access and Fee Policy
A submission fee is charged for manuscripts submitted to the journal.
The fee policy is based on the following principles:
The submission fee is collected at the time of submission in order for the manuscript to be considered for evaluation
This fee is non-refundable, regardless of the acceptance or rejection of the manuscript
The peer review and evaluation process is conducted independently of the author’s payment
Payment of the fee does not guarantee acceptance of the manuscript
The journal does not charge any Article Processing Charge (APC) for accepted manuscripts
Current fee information is clearly stated on the journal’s website
The same fee policy applies to all issues, including special issues.
Final Authority
The final authority in all processes related to special issues rests with the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board, including:
Acceptance or rejection of manuscripts
Publication planning
Editorial decisions