Gastroia: Journal of Gastronomy And Travel Research

Aims to create a platform for academic studies from gastronomy, tourism, travel and related  disciplines revealing new data in line with the scientific and social requirements through scientific methods and release these studies to the public.

The journal contains unique research articles and opinion articles that reveal and discuss to topics related with gastronomy, tourism and travel with scrupulous attention to details, as well as related scientific disciplines  and present  issues  through scientific method and approach of different disciplines.

1. Preparation of the Manuscript

· Each manuscript must be accompanied by a statement that it has not been published elsewhere and that it has not been submitted simultaneously for publication elsewhere.


· This journal uses double-blind review, which means that both the reviewer and author identities are concealed from the reviewers, and vice versa, throughout the review process. Because of that authors should submit the Title Page containing the Authors details and Blinded Manuscript with no author details as 2 separate files with the headings:



· Accepted articles will be sent to the authors for layout work before being assigned to the issue, and they will be asked to be arranged in accordance with the journal layout.

Title Page


Title

Authors full name and ORCID code

Corresponding author

Contact information

Short biography

Blinded Manuscript


Title

Abstract

Keywords

· · The text of manuscripts should be divided into sections with the headings:



1- INTRODUCTION


2- CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK


3- METHODOLOGY


4- RESULTS


5-CONCLUSION AND EVALUATION -CONTRIBUTORS,THANKS- (IF NECESSARY)


6- REFERENCES

2. Articles must be written in the MS Word Program and there should not be any indent at the beginning of the paragraph. Section titles; first letter must be large, 12 point, bold, and left-justified.




The page structure must be created as follows:

 

Table 1. Page Structure and Spelling Criteria

 

2. In the special font used articles, the font used should be sent with the article.

3. Manuscripts should not be included details such as page numbers, headers and footers.

4. Only the initial letters of each word in the headlines of articles should be capital and no other formation should be included.

5. In terms of spelling and punctuation, Turkish Language Institution Spelling Guide should be based on beyond exceptions required by the article or topic.

6. All manuscripts must be submitted in accordance with the style of APA. Bibliography section should be provided. Intext citation must be created as follows: 

6.1. In-text citations, the author’s last name and the year of publication (and page if necessary) for the source should appear in the text. For example: Mayer (2002)…; Mayer (2002, p. 182)…; Mayer (2001, pp. 182-186)…;

6.2. If citations is at the beginning of statement must be created as follows: According to Allen and Mayer (2000)…; Following Allen (2007)…; Allen and Mayer (2004) argue that…; Kanter, Wings and Accer (2004).

6.3. In accordance with the APA format, when there are 3-5 authors in the cited source, list all surnames the first time you cite in-text: Maslow, Weber, Minsberg, Vroom and Werner (1992, pp. 154-198). Afterwards, cite only the surname of the first author followed by “et al.”: Werner et al. (1992, pp. 154-198).

6.4. When there are six or more authors, cite only the surname of the first author followed by “et al.” and the year for the first and subsequent citations: Werner et al. (2005, pp. 154-198). For multiple references, list the citations in alphabetical order and separate them with semicolons. For example: … (Williams, 2000; Yamane, 2004; Robbins et al., 1996; Robbins, Reed and Porter, 2007).

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References

http://dergipark.org.tr

http://www.apastyle.org

Gastroia: Journal of Gastronomy and Travel Research is an international, double-blind peer-reviewed, fully open-access academic journal published under the auspices of Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. Dedicated to advancing knowledge in gastronomy, travel, and related disciplines, the journal upholds scientific integrity, editorial independence, transparency, and accountability at every stage of publication. This policy document is prepared in accordance with the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the recommendations of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and national regulations (including the Higher Education Council’s principles on research and publication ethics and data protection laws). All parties interacting with the journal authors, reviewers, editors, publisher, and readers are deemed to have accepted these rules in advance.

Scope, Aims, and Scientific Criteria
Gastroia publishes research on gastronomy studies, travel behavior, food and beverage and hospitality management, food culture and experience design, sustainability and food systems, destination marketing, and consumer behavior. Submissions are evaluated for originality, theoretical and/or methodological rigor, data transparency, ethical compliance, and clarity of expression. Embracing the principle of a renewable scientific record, the journal strives to ensure that published content is verifiable, reusable, and correctable when necessary.

Submission, Initial Screening, and Editorial Independence
Upon submission, manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment for scope alignment, scientific significance, originality, ethical requirements, language and writing quality, and formal criteria. Desk rejection may occur in cases such as suspected simultaneous submission, excessive overlap with prior publications, inadequate ethical approval, or obvious methodological flaws. Editorial decisions are based solely on scientific merit and are not influenced by the author’s identity, affiliation, ethnicity, gender, religion, nationality, or political views. Editors and the editorial team maintain strict confidentiality regarding submissions; unpublished data may not be used without the author’s explicit written consent. Editors or board members with conflicts of interest must recuse themselves, and the process will be managed by an independent editor.

Double-Blind Peer Review and Evaluation Process
Manuscripts passing the initial screening are sent, under a double-blind process, to at least two independent reviewers who are experts in the relevant subject and methodology. Additional reviewers, statistical consultants, or methodological specialists may be consulted as needed. Reviewer reports are expected to be evidence-based, balanced, and constructive, with clearly justified recommendations. When revisions are requested, authors must provide a detailed, point-by-point response to reviewer comments and highlight all changes in the manuscript. Further rounds of review may be conducted if necessary. Final decisions are made holistically, considering reviewer input, editorial evaluation, and journal scope. The process is completed within reasonable timeframes; authors are informed transparently of any potential delays.

Reviewer Principles, Confidentiality, and Conflicts of Interest
Reviewers accept assignments only within their expertise and submit their reports within the specified timeframe. The review process is strictly confidential; manuscripts, data, and images may not be shared with third parties or used for personal benefit. Reviewers must promptly notify the editor of any potential conflicts of interest, significant similarities, or suspected ethical violations and, if appropriate, withdraw from the review. Reviews must be respectful and constructive, avoiding personal remarks about the author.

Authorship, Contributions, and Order
Authorship is limited to individuals who have made a substantial and verifiable contribution to the conception, design, execution, data analysis, or interpretation of the study. Funding acquisition, data collection coordination, or general supervision alone do not confer authorship and should be acknowledged in a “Acknowledgments” section. The corresponding author must confirm in writing that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the final manuscript and agreed to submission. Any changes in authorship, including additions, removals, or order adjustments, require written consent from all authors and a valid justification. Author contribution statements and the use of persistent author identifiers are encouraged.

Conflicts of Interest, Funding, and Role Transparency
Authors must disclose all financial and non-financial interests that could influence the design, execution, results, or interpretation of the study at the time of submission. Relationships such as employment, consulting, equity ownership, paid expert testimony, patent applications, or research grants must be explicitly stated. The role of funders if they influenced the study design, data collection, analysis, decision to publish, or manuscript preparation must be clearly described. Editors and reviewers also declare any conflicts of interest and recuse themselves when necessary.

Human and Animal Research, Consent, and Data Privacy
All studies involving human participants must receive approval from a recognized ethics committee, and informed consent must be obtained from participants. Research involving vulnerable populations such as children, prisoners, individuals with disabilities, and other disadvantaged groups requires additional protective measures and consent from parents or legal guardians. Personal data must be handled in accordance with purpose limitation, data minimization, and appropriate security principles; identifiable information must be anonymized or pseudonymized, and explicit consent is required for audiovisual materials. Animal research must comply with national legislation and best practice standards, adhering to the principles of replacement, reduction, and refinement, with relevant institutional approvals documented. For health related interventions, trial registration and protocol accessibility should be provided when appropriate. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses should follow recognized reporting guidelines.

Data, Methods, and Material Sharing
To ensure scientific verifiability, authors are encouraged to provide access to supporting data, code, analysis scripts, protocols, and survey instruments whenever possible. During editorial or peer review, raw data or analysis files may be requested. When privacy concerns, trade secrets, or contractual restrictions apply, justified exceptions are considered, and anonymized, summarized, or controlled-access sharing is preferred. Authors must include a “Data Availability Statement” specifying where, in what version, and under what conditions the data can be accessed, and must ensure professional access for at least ten years.

Visual Integrity, Figures, and Tables
Visual materials must not be manipulated in a way that alters or misrepresents their meaning; only adjustments that affect the entire image and do not compromise scientific interpretation are permitted. Personal identifiers must be removed or masked in accordance with ethical and legal requirements. Authors must obtain written permissions for third-party figures, tables, scales, or extended quotations and must provide clear source attribution.

Originality, Similarity, and Publication Ethics Violations
Gastroia enforces a zero-tolerance policy on plagiarism, excessive self-citation, data fabrication or falsification, salami slicing, redundant publication, misleading citation practices, unauthorized data use, and simultaneous submission. All manuscripts are checked with similarity detection software excluding references; the total similarity index must not exceed 20%, and similarity to any single source must not exceed 5%. Even below these thresholds, editorial staff manually review content overlap, methodological templates, and citation patterns; in cases of reasonable suspicion, authors may be asked for an explanation. If the response is unsatisfactory, the submission may be rejected and, when necessary, reported to the relevant institutions. Preprints are acceptable with transparent disclosure, but resubmission of previously published or concurrently reviewed content in whole or in part is not permitted.

Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools
Artificial intelligence tools may be used only under human supervision for tasks such as literature searching, language editing, formatting checks, and visualization. Authors remain fully responsible for scientific and legal accuracy, and AI systems cannot be listed as authors. Direct, unverified incorporation of generative AI output is prohibited due to the risk of hallucination, bias, and inaccurate citation. Authors must disclose the purpose, stage, and specific tools of AI use at submission and, if requested, provide prompts, output verification steps, and evidence of human oversight. Undeclared or inappropriate AI use may result in requests for correction, rejection of the manuscript, or institutional notification depending on the severity of the violation.

Copyright, Licensing, and Ownership
Copyright of all content published in Gastroia remains with the authors, and all works are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. This license permits sharing, adaptation, and reuse, including commercial use, provided proper attribution is given and changes are indicated. Authors warrant that the submitted content is original, does not infringe third party rights, and that all necessary permissions have been obtained. Obtaining permissions and accurately citing third-party materials are the authors’ responsibility. The journal maintains version control of the published record and ensures permanent access while preserving bibliographic integrity.

Open Access Model, Fees, and Institutional Support
Gastroia follows a full open-access policy: all content is freely and immediately accessible to readers. The journal charges no submission or article processing fees and is supported institutionally by Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. Reuse of content is permitted under the CC BY 4.0 license with appropriate attribution.

Self-Archiving, Versioning, and Persistent Identifiers
Authors may archive preprints, accepted author manuscripts, and published versions on personal websites, institutional repositories, and subject-based, non-commercial public repositories. After acceptance, preprints and accepted versions must include a redirecting note to the final DOI and bibliographic citation to maintain citation integrity. Each article is assigned a permanent digital object identifier (DOI), enriched with metadata compliant with open citation principles, and preserved with multiple backups for long-term accessibility.

Language, Style, and Statistical Reporting
Manuscripts must be written in clear, accurate, and impartial academic language. Measurement instruments, sampling, and data collection procedures should be described in sufficient detail to ensure reproducibility. Statistical analyses must include assumption checks, effect sizes, confidence intervals, and appropriate adjustments for multiple comparisons where applicable. Systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and clinically oriented studies are encouraged to follow recognized reporting guidelines and provide checklists when requested by the editors. Language editing services are the authors’ responsibility and must be disclosed if used.

Production Process, Layout, and Author Proofs
Accepted manuscripts undergo technical editing and layout formatting to meet reference style, figure/table presentation, and accessibility standards. Author proofs are sent for review; only corrections of typographical, punctuation, typesetting, or obvious technical errors are accepted within a short timeframe. Substantive content changes require editorial approval and are permitted only in exceptional cases.

Publication Schedule, Early Online Release, and Versioning
Gastroia is published twice a year, generally in June and December. Acceptance and production processes follow the announced schedule; final proofreading and typesetting are completed at least two weeks before the issue’s release. Articles ready for publication may be released as “Online First” with a DOI before the issue is complete. When final volume and issue assignments are made, version control is maintained and bibliographic records are updated accordingly. Any exceptional changes to the schedule will be announced at least one month in advance.

Corrections, Expressions of Concern, Retractions, and Misconduct Reporting
If a material error or significant omission is identified post-publication, the journal will issue a correction notice, an expression of concern, or a retraction, as appropriate, and clearly mark the published record. Retraction is applied in cases of serious data integrity breaches; relevant institutions and funders are informed when necessary. Suspected publication ethics violations are investigated following COPE guidelines: explanations are requested, records examined, and independent expert opinions sought if required. Confirmed violations may result in manuscript rejection, correction or retraction of published content, temporary submission bans, and notification of relevant institutions.

Complaints, Appeals, and Record Management
Complaints or appeals concerning editorial decisions, conflicts of interest, breaches of confidentiality, data integrity, or procedural errors must be submitted through the journal’s official communication channels. Receipt of the complaint is acknowledged within two business days. Preliminary review is completed within fifteen business days; additional information may be requested, and independent external expertise may be sought when appropriate. A reasoned recommendation is decided by the authorized committee within forty-five business days and communicated to the complainant. Appeals to the decision may be submitted within ten business days of notification and will receive a final, binding response within fifteen business days. All correspondence, reports, and decisions are recorded and securely stored for at least five years in accordance with confidentiality principles.

Advertising, Sponsorship, and Marketing Communication
To protect editorial independence and scientific integrity, Gastroia does not accept advertising or enter into commercial sponsorship arrangements. Academic collaborations without financial commitments may be considered solely on the basis of scientific merit and scope relevance and are transparently announced. The journal communicates with potential authors and readers only regarding content to which they have given prior consent; unsubscribe requests are promptly honored, and communication frequency and content suitability are periodically reviewed.

Publisher, Institutional Affiliation, and Compliance
Gastroia is published by Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University with a commitment to independent academic publishing, maintaining a strict separation between the publisher and the editorial board. Editorial decisions are free from commercial or institutional influence. The publisher’s name and credentials are clearly indicated on the journal’s pages, and continuous communication with readers and authors is maintained through institutional addresses and official channels. Editorial processes, quality assurance, and ethical compliance mechanisms operate transparently, observing COPE standards as well as the ethical and technical requirements of field indexes and best practice programs.

This policy ensures that Gastroia, supported by Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, maintains a sustainable publishing practice founded on scientific integrity, transparency, and public interest. Its open-access approach under the CC BY 4.0 license enables the reuse of content with proper attribution and binds both authors and users to these principles.

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