Author Guidelines

The Journal of Young Intellectuals is a peer-reviewed academic journal published biannually, in April and October.
The Editorial Board is the sole authority responsible for deciding whether submitted manuscripts will be published. Editors are considered natural members of the Editorial Board.
The publication languages of the journal are Turkish, Arabic, English, and Persian. The decision to publish manuscripts written in other languages rests with the Editorial Board.
Manuscripts submitted for publication are evaluated by at least two reviewers. The journal applies a double-blind peer review system.
Reviewer reports and Editorial Board evaluation reports are archived in an auditable manner for a minimum period of five (5) years.
Manuscripts must include Turkish and English abstracts, each not exceeding one page, prepared with 1.5 line spacing on one side of an A4 page. Abstracts should clearly reflect the subject of the study.
In addition, 5 to 7 keywords in both Turkish and English must be provided.
For manuscripts written in languages other than Turkish and English, an abstract in the relevant language is also required.
All references used in the manuscript must be listed in a reference list at the end of the article. For manuscripts written in Arabic or Persian, the bibliography must also be provided in Latin alphabet transliteration.
The author’s name, academic title, institutional affiliation, and contact information must be clearly stated. However, author information should not be included in the initial submission and must be added after the peer-review process. Authors bear full legal responsibility for the content of their manuscripts.
Manuscripts should be prepared on one side of an A4 page, with 1.5 line spacing, using Times New Roman, 12-point font for the main text. Paragraph indentation should not be used.
Subheadings should be written in 12-point font and aligned to the left.
If the manuscript contains figures or images, they must not exceed 10 × 20 cm, should be submitted as separate files, and must be in JPG format.
In addition to research articles, the journal also publishes academic event reports, interviews, book reviews, article reviews, and critical essays.
The journal accepts translated articles. Full bibliographic information of the original work—such as the author, publication date, place of publication, volume, issue, and page numbers—must be provided. If the original work is still under copyright protection, permission for publication must be obtained.
All rights of published works belong to the Journal of Young Intellectuals. Quotations may be made provided that proper citation is given.
The journal adopts the ISNAD Footnote Citation System, 2nd Edition, for all published articles.
Citation and Reference Examples (ISNAD System)
First Citation (Book):
Author Name Surname, Book Title (Place of Publication: Publisher, Year), Page Number.

Example:
Afet İnan, Piri Reis’in Hayatı ve Eserleri (Ankara: Türk Tarih Kurumu, 2018), 22.
Fuat Sezgin, Geschichte des arabischen Schrifttums (Leiden: Brill, 1967–2015), 1/44–45.

Subsequent Citations:
Author Surname, Short Title, Page Number.

Example:
İnan, Piri Reis’in Hayatı ve Eserleri, 34.
Sezgin, GAS, 1/48–56.

Reference List (Book):
Author Surname, Name. Book Title. x vols. Place of Publication: Publisher, xth ed., Year.

Example:
İnan, Afet. Piri Reis’in Hayatı ve Eserleri. Ankara: Türk Tarih Kurumu, 2nd ed., 2018.
Sezgin, Fuat. Geschichte des arabischen Schrifttums. 17 vols. Leiden: Brill, 1967–2015.

Book Chapter Citation

First Citation:
Author Name Surname, “Chapter Title,” trans. Translator Name, in Book Title, ed. Editor Name Surname (Place: Publisher, Year), Volume/Page Numbers.

Example:
Ulrich Rudolph, “The Emergence of Māturīdism,” trans. Ali Dere, in İmam Mâturîdî ve Mâturidilik, ed. Sönmez Kutlu (Ankara: Kitâbiyât Yayınları, 2003), 297.

Subsequent Citation:
Author Surname, “Short Chapter Title,” Page Numbers.

Example:
Rudolph, “The Emergence of Māturīdism,” 298–299.

Reference List (Book Chapter):

Author Surname, Name. “Chapter Title.” Trans. Translator Name. In Book Title. Ed. Editor Name. Page Range. Place: Publisher, Year.

For Detailed Information on the ISNAD Footnote Citation System

Turkish version: https://www.isnadsistemi.org/guide/isnad2/isnad-dipnotlu/2-kitap/

Arabic version: https://www.isnadsistemi.org/genel/isnad-atif-sistemi-arapca/

English version: https://www.isnadsistemi.org/genel/isnad-atif-sistemi-ingilizce-cevirisi-yayimlandi/

Note: For languages not covered by the ISNAD system, authors should follow the English version when preparing their manuscripts.

Publication Principles
• Journal of Young Intellectuals adheres to national and international standards of research and publication ethics. It complies with the Press Law, the Law on Intellectual and Artistic Works, and the Higher Education Institutions Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Directive. The journal adopts the International Ethical Publishing Principles issued by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), the Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA), and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME). In addition, it undertakes to comply with the decisions of the Turkish Editors’ Workshop.
Press Law
( https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuatmetin/1.5.5187.pdf ) 
Law on Intellectual and Artistic Works
( https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuatmetin/1.3.5846.pdf )
Higher Education Institutions Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Directive
( https://www.yok.gov.tr/Sayfalar/Kurumsal/mevzuat/bilimsel-arastirma-ve-etik-yonetmeligi.aspx )
Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing
( https://publicationethics.org/node/19881 )
Decisions of the Turkish Editors’ Workshop
( https://editorlercalistayi.com/ )

• Journal of Young Intellectuals checks all submitted manuscripts for plagiarism. Upon submission to the system, plagiarism detection using intihal.net software is mandatory. Editors may subject manuscripts to plagiarism screening at various stages of the evaluation or production process when deemed necessary. High similarity rates may lead to rejection of a manuscript before acceptance or even after acceptance. The expected similarity rate is below 20%.

• The publication processes implemented by the Journal of Young Intellectuals form the basis for the objective and reputable development and dissemination of knowledge. Accordingly, these processes directly reflect the quality of the work of authors and the institutions supporting them. Peer-reviewed studies embody and support the scientific method. In this respect, it is essential that all stakeholders involved in the process (authors, readers and researchers, the publisher, reviewers, and editors) comply with ethical standards. Within the scope of publication ethics, the Journal of Young Intellectuals expects all stakeholders to fulfill the following ethical duties and responsibilities.
The ethical roles and responsibilities listed below have been prepared in consideration of the guidelines and policies published in open access by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) (see COPE Guidelines and COPE Flowcharts – Turkish).
If cases such as manipulation, distortion, or fabrication of data used in manuscripts are identified, the author’s affiliated institution will be officially informed, and the manuscript will be rejected. The Journal of Young Intellectuals reserves the right to request output files related to analysis results from authors in line with feedback provided by editors and/or reviewers.
If a manuscript prepared for publication is derived from a book chapter, an unpublished conference paper, or a master’s or doctoral thesis, this must be clearly stated on the first page of the manuscript in both Turkish and English.
• In order for articles derived from conference papers to be considered for evaluation, authors are required to submit their manuscripts together with a wet-signed declaration stating: “My work has not been previously published and will not be published elsewhere.” Duplication/redundant publication/scientific misconduct/multiple publication constitutes an offense. According to the TÜBİTAK Publication Ethics Committee, redundant publication refers to submitting or publishing the same research results in more than one journal. If a manuscript has been previously evaluated and published, any subsequent publications are considered redundant. Within the framework of its publication policy, the Journal of Young Intellectuals may, when necessary, publish papers presented at national and international symposia, congresses, and workshops after they have undergone the peer-review process.

Publication Ethics Statement
Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern
Editors may consider publishing a correction if minor errors are identified in a published article that do not affect the findings, interpretations, or conclusions. Editors should consider retracting an article in cases of major errors or violations that invalidate the findings and conclusions. If there is a suspicion of research or publication misconduct by the authors—such as evidence that the findings are unreliable, that the authors’ institutions have not investigated the case, or that a potential investigation appears unjustified or inconclusive—editors may consider issuing an expression of concern. In matters related to corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern, the guidelines of COPE and ICMJE are taken into consideration.
Plagiarism Action Plan and Journal Measures
The journal respects intellectual property rights and aims to protect and promote the originality of its authors’ work. Manuscripts containing plagiarism violate standards of quality, research integrity, and innovation. Therefore, all authors submitting manuscripts to the journal are expected to comply with ethical standards and to avoid plagiarism in any form. If plagiarism is suspected in a submitted or published manuscript, the case is reviewed by the journal’s Editorial Board. The journal then contacts the author(s) and requests an explanation within two weeks. If no response is received within the specified period, the journal contacts the author’s affiliated university and requests an official investigation of the allegation.
The journal will take the following serious measures against published articles found to contain plagiarism:
1. The journal will immediately contact the author(s)’ affiliated university to initiate formal proceedings against the author(s).
2. The journal will remove the PDF version of the published article from its website and disable all links to the full text. The phrase “Plagiarized Article” will be added to the title of the published article.
3. The journal will deactivate the author’s account and reject all future submissions from the author for a period of three years.
The journal checks all submitted manuscripts for plagiarism. Articles that pass the preliminary review are screened for plagiarism using intihal.net software. If plagiarism or self-plagiarism is detected, the authors are informed accordingly. Editors may subject manuscripts to plagiarism screening at various stages of the evaluation or production process when deemed necessary. High similarity rates may lead to rejection of a manuscript before acceptance or even after acceptance. The expected similarity rate is below 20%.
Publication Ethics Policy
The publication of an article in a peer-reviewed journal constitutes a fundamental component in the development of a coherent and respected body of scholarly knowledge. It directly reflects the quality of the work conducted by authors and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed articles support and shape scientific methods. Therefore, reaching a consensus on standards of expected ethical behavior is essential for all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, journal editors, reviewers, and publishers.
Acts Contrary to Scientific Research and Publication Ethics:
• Plagiarism: Presenting, in whole or in part, the ideas, methods, data, practices, texts, figures, or works of others as one’s own without proper scholarly citation in accordance with scientific rules.
• Fabrication: Producing data that are not based on research; manipulating or altering a submitted or published work by relying on false data; reporting or publishing such data; or presenting research that has not been conducted as if it had been conducted.
• Falsification: Tampering with research records or obtained data; presenting methods, instruments, or materials that were not actually used in the research as if they had been used; excluding data that do not support the research hypothesis; manipulating data and/or results to fit relevant theories or assumptions; or distorting or shaping research results in line with the interests of individuals or institutions providing support.
• Duplicate Publication: Submitting multiple works containing the same research results as separate publications in associate professorship evaluations and academic promotions.
• Salami Slicing: Dividing the results of a single research study into multiple publications in an inappropriate manner that compromises the integrity of the research, without proper cross-referencing, and presenting them as separate works in associate professorship evaluations and academic promotions.
• Unjustified Authorship: Including individuals who have not made an active contribution among the authors; excluding individuals who have made an active contribution from authorship; changing the order of authors without valid justification; removing the names of contributors during publication or in subsequent editions; or including one’s name as an author by using influence despite having made no active contribution.

Other Types of Ethical Violations:
a) Failing to acknowledge the individuals, institutions, or organizations that provided support and to specify their contributions in publications resulting from supported research,
b) Using unpublished or not yet defended and approved theses or studies as sources without the permission of their owners,
c) Failing to comply with ethical rules in research conducted on humans or animals and not respecting patient rights in publications,
ç) Acting in violation of relevant legislation in biomedical research involving humans and in other clinical studies,
d) Sharing information contained in a work assigned for review with others before publication without the explicit permission of the author,
e) Using resources, facilities, opportunities, and equipment provided or allocated for scientific research for purposes other than those intended,
f) Making unfounded, inappropriate, or deliberate allegations of ethical violations,
g) Publishing data obtained from surveys and attitude research conducted within the scope of a scientific study without obtaining the explicit consent of participants, or without obtaining institutional permission when the research is conducted within an institution,
ğ) Causing harm to animal health and ecological balance in research and experiments,
h) Failing to obtain, in writing, the necessary permissions from authorized bodies prior to commencing research and experiments,
ı) Conducting research and experiments in violation of relevant provisions of legislation or of international conventions to which Türkiye is a party,
i) Failing to fulfill the obligation of informing and warning relevant parties about potential harmful practices related to the conducted scientific research,
j) Failing to use data and information obtained from other individuals or institutions in accordance with the granted permission and scope, not respecting confidentiality, and not ensuring their protection,
k) Making false or misleading statements regarding scientific research and publications in academic appointments and promotions (Council of Higher Education [YÖK] Directive on Scientific Research and Publication Ethics, Article 4).
Responsibilities of Stakeholders
Our readers and stakeholders may report any significant errors or violations of scientific research and publication ethics observed in articles published in the Journal of Young Intellectuals by sending an email to gnmder2020@gmail.com. We welcome such notifications as opportunities for improvement and aim to respond promptly and constructively.

a) Responsibilities of the Editors
The editors and section editors of the Journal of Young Intellectuals act in accordance with the COPE Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors, the COPE Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors issued by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), and the Publication Ethics Flowcharts developed by COPE for potential cases of misconduct or ethical violations. Within this framework, editors undertake the following ethical duties and responsibilities:
• Impartiality and Editorial Freedom:
Editors evaluate submitted manuscripts solely on the basis of their relevance to the journal’s scope, as well as their scholarly significance and originality. They do not take into account the authors’ race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, or political views. Decisions regarding acceptance, revision, or publication cannot be influenced by any institution other than the journal’s editorial board. Editors ensure that each published issue contributes meaningfully to readers, researchers, practitioners, and the academic field, and that it maintains an original and high-quality scholarly character.
• Independence:
The relationship between the editors (Editor-in-Chief and Associate Editors) and the publisher is founded on the principle of editorial independence. In accordance with the written agreement between the editors and the publisher, all editorial decisions are made independently of the publisher and the journal owner. Editors must reject submissions that do not comply with the journal’s policies, publication rules, or academic standards, without being subject to any external influence.
• Confidentiality:
Editors do not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, and members of the editorial board. They ensure that manuscripts evaluated by at least two reviewers are assessed through a double-blind peer-review process and that reviewer identities are kept confidential.
• Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest:
Editors and editorial board members may not use unpublished information from a submitted manuscript for their own research purposes without the explicit written consent of the author. Editors must not have any conflicts of interest with respect to manuscripts they accept or reject.
• Publication Decisions:
Editors ensure that all manuscripts accepted for publication undergo peer review by at least two experts in the relevant field. The decision regarding which manuscripts will be published is based on the validity of the study, its importance for researchers and readers, reviewer reports, and applicable legal and ethical requirements. Editors hold full authority and responsibility for accepting or rejecting manuscripts and must exercise this authority appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Ethical Concerns:
When ethical concerns arise regarding a submitted or published manuscript, editors take appropriate measures while continuing editorial processes without compromising intellectual property rights or ethical standards. All reported cases of unethical publishing behavior will be investigated, even if they emerge years after publication. In cases of ethical concern, editors follow the COPE Flowcharts. Where necessary, corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern may be issued.
• Collaboration with Journal Committees:
Editors ensure that all members of the advisory board conduct processes in accordance with the journal’s publication policies and guidelines. They inform advisory board members about publication policies and enable them to evaluate submissions independently. Editors may contribute to the appointment of new advisory board members and make appropriate decisions in this regard. Manuscripts should be assigned to advisory board members in line with their areas of expertise. Editors maintain regular communication with the advisory board and organize periodic meetings with the editorial board to discuss publication policies and the development of the journal.
b) Responsibilities of Authors
• Reporting Standards:
Authors of original research must ensure that the work performed and its results are presented accurately, and that the significance of the study is discussed objectively. Manuscript submissions should include sufficient detail and appropriate references to allow others to replicate and evaluate the work.
• Data Access and Retention:
Authors are required to retain the raw data underlying their studies. When requested by the journal, they must provide these data for editorial review.
• Originality and Plagiarism:
Authors must submit entirely original works. If the work or words of others are used, they must be appropriately cited or quoted. Plagiarism in any form constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is unacceptable. Therefore, all authors submitting manuscripts to the journal are required to provide a similarity (plagiarism) report.
• Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Submission/Publication:
Authors should not submit manuscripts that have already been published in another journal for consideration. Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously is considered unethical publishing behavior and is unacceptable.
• Authorship of the Manuscript:
Only individuals who meet the criteria for authorship should be listed as authors. Authorship criteria include:
(i) making a substantial contribution to the conception, design, implementation, data collection, or analysis of the study;
(ii) drafting the manuscript or making significant intellectual contributions or critical revisions; and
(iii) having seen, approved, and agreed to the submission of the final version of the manuscript for publication.
The corresponding author must ensure that all eligible contributors (as defined above) are included in the author list and must confirm that all authors have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript and agreed to its submission for publication.
• Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest:
Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest at the earliest possible stage (usually by submitting a disclosure form during manuscript submission and including a statement within the manuscript). All sources of financial support for the study must be disclosed, including grant or fund numbers where applicable.
• Peer Review Process:
Authors are obliged to participate in the peer review process and must fully cooperate by promptly responding to editors’ requests for raw data, clarifications, evidence of ethical approval, and copyright permissions. If a decision of “major/minor revision required” is issued, authors must revise their manuscripts systematically in line with reviewers’ comments and resubmit them within the specified deadline.
• Fundamental Errors in Published Works:
When authors discover significant errors or inaccuracies in their own published work, they are obliged to promptly notify the journal editors or publisher and to cooperate in correcting the paper through an erratum or retracting it if necessary. If editors or the publisher become aware from a third party that a published work contains a significant error or inaccuracy, authors are required to cooperate immediately by correcting or retracting the article or by providing evidence to the editors regarding the accuracy of the work.
c) Responsibilities of Reviewers
• Contribution to Editorial Decisions:
Reviewers assist editors in making editorial decisions and help authors improve their manuscripts through editorial communication. Any deficiencies related to the manuscript—such as missing references, relevant literature, sources, citations, methodological issues, or compliance with academic rules—should be clearly identified and communicated.
• Promptness:
Any reviewer who feels unqualified to review the manuscript or knows that they will not be able to complete the review in a timely manner should immediately inform the editors and decline the review invitation, allowing for the assignment of an alternative reviewer.
• Confidentiality:
All manuscripts submitted for review are confidential documents and must be treated as such. They must not be shared with or discussed with others unless explicitly authorized by the editor. This obligation also applies to reviewers who decline the review invitation.
• Standards of Objectivity:
Reviews should be conducted objectively. Comments and recommendations should be expressed clearly and constructively, in a manner that helps authors improve their manuscripts. Personal criticism of authors is inappropriate and unacceptable.
• Acknowledgement of Sources:
Reviewers should identify relevant published works that have not been cited by the authors. Reviewers should also inform the editor of any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under review and any other published or unpublished work of which they are aware.
• Conflicts of Interest:
Any potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed to the editor. Reviewers should have no conflicts of interest with respect to the manuscript under review or its authors and affiliated institutions.
Blind Peer Review Process
Editors are responsible for implementing the “Blind Peer Review and Evaluation Process” policies outlined in the journal’s publication policies. In this context, editors ensure that each submission undergoes a fair, impartial, and timely review process.
Quality Assurance
Editors are responsible for ensuring that every article published in the journal complies with the journal’s publication policies and international academic standards.
Protection of Personal Data
Editors are obliged to ensure the protection of personal data related to participants or visual materials included in the evaluated studies. Manuscripts are rejected unless documented informed consent of the individuals involved is provided. Editors are also responsible for safeguarding the personal data of authors, reviewers, and readers.
Measures Against Misconduct and Abuse of Duty
Editors are responsible for taking necessary precautions against potential misconduct and abuse of duty. This includes conducting a meticulous and objective investigation into complaints, as well as sharing relevant findings when necessary.
Safeguarding Academic Integrity
Editors must ensure that errors, inconsistencies, or misleading statements identified in published works are corrected promptly.
Protection of Intellectual Property Rights
Editors are responsible for protecting the intellectual property rights of all published articles and for defending the rights of the journal and the author(s) in cases of potential infringement. Editors must also take necessary measures to ensure that the content of published articles does not violate the intellectual property rights of other publications.
Constructiveness and Openness to Scholarly Debate
Editors should take persuasive and well-founded criticisms of published works into consideration and adopt a constructive attitude toward such critiques. Authors of criticized works must be given the right to respond. Studies reporting negative results should not be ignored or excluded.
Complaints
Editors are responsible for carefully reviewing complaints submitted by authors, reviewers, or readers and responding to them in a clear, explanatory, and timely manner.
Conflicts of Interest
If members of the journal’s editorial boards publish an article in the journal, all their editorial duties for the relevant issue are suspended. Any violation of the blind peer review system is strictly prohibited. Such publications may not exceed one-third of the total number of articles in a given issue.
Editors guarantee that the publication process is completed independently and impartially by taking into account potential conflicts of interest among authors, reviewers, and other editors. For multi-authored studies, a statement of author contributions, acknowledgments (if any), funding information, and conflict of interest declarations must be included at the end of the manuscript after the peer review process is completed.

Publication Policy
• Manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Young Intellectuals must not have been previously published or accepted for publication elsewhere.
• Manuscripts must include an abstract (maximum one page) and 5–7 keywords. The Turkish abstract must not exceed one page, and the English abstract must also be limited to one page.
• The main text must be written in Turkish with careful attention to spelling, grammar, and language accuracy.
• The Journal of Young Intellectuals uses the ISNAD Citation System. All submitted manuscripts must be prepared in accordance with this citation style.
• Submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software. After confirming that the manuscript is free from plagiarism and has not been previously published, it is evaluated by at least two experts in the relevant field through a double-blind peer review process.
• The journal may publish proceedings of national and international symposia as special issues upon the recommendation of the organizing committee.
• The total number of published works in each issue is limited to 100. Submissions exceeding this limit will be scheduled for publication in subsequent issues.