Hars Akademi International Journal of Culture, Art, and Architecture, which began publication in June 2018, is published twice a year in June and December. The journal’s abbreviated name is Hars Akademi. The journal adheres to research and publication ethics and follows the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines, including the “Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors” and “Code of Conduct for Journal Publishers.”
Hars Akademi aims to support studies in the fields of culture, art, and architecture, taking the fundamental values of Turkish culture as its foundation. The journal welcomes all submissions examining topics that constitute and contribute to culture, including architecture, language, literature, history, geography, sociology, fine arts, and folkloric elements such as clothing.
All parties involved in the publication process (authors, editorial board, and reviewers) are required to make decisions in accordance with ethical behavior standards. To ensure high ethical standards, Hars Akademi has developed international guidelines for all parties and expects adherence. As a publisher, Hars Akademi takes its supervisory role seriously and acknowledges its ethical and other responsibilities.
Copyright
The views and scientific responsibilities expressed in articles accepted for publication belong to the authors; Hars Akademi cannot be held responsible. Authors must agree to waive their copyright and transfer the copyright of their work to Hars Akademi upon submission for evaluation. This is done by completing the “Copyright Transfer Form” electronically and submitting it with the manuscript through the DergiPark system.
International Standards for the Editorial Board
Editorial board members and editors are expected to voluntarily adhere to international standards outlined by COPE (https://publicationethics.org/). The board must maintain confidentiality regarding all submitted manuscripts and strive to meet the needs of both authors and readers. They should work to enhance the journal’s quality, emphasize scientific integrity and originality, and be prepared to publish corrections, retractions, clarifications, or apologies when necessary. The final decision on publication rests with the journal editor.
International Standards for Authors
All authors submitting to Hars Akademi are expected to comply with COPE’s ethical principles. Authors must confirm the originality of their work. Plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, redundant publication, and other unethical practices are strictly prohibited. Authors must not harm participants physically or legally, must avoid psychological abuse, ensure confidentiality, and identify any sponsors supporting the research.
Authors must avoid including names in the manuscript or file names and must properly cite all sources. If a significant error is discovered in a published work, authors must immediately inform the editor and cooperate in correcting or retracting the manuscript. Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest. Manuscript submissions and all processes are conducted electronically. Manuscripts must not have been published elsewhere or be under consideration by another journal; however, unpublished conference presentations may be submitted with appropriate footnote disclosure. Authors must follow the journal’s writing guidelines; non-compliance may result in editorial intervention or deferral to the next issue.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism reports are generated by DergiPark. Manuscripts exceeding a 20% similarity threshold will be returned to the author.
International Standards for Reviewers
Reviewers, upon accepting the invitation, are expected to voluntarily comply with COPE’s ethical principles. They must maintain confidentiality, alert the editorial board to any reasons for rejecting a manuscript, and evaluate the manuscript objectively based on originality, significance, and relevance. Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest. The editor carefully monitors submitted manuscripts to prevent misconduct, and authors are responsible for corrections or retractions if misconduct is identified.
The journal employs a double-blind peer review system. Reviewers complete requested information on evaluation forms, which is never shared with authors. Manuscripts are sent to reviewers without alterations except for formatting. Identifying information about authors is removed to ensure confidentiality. Manuscripts receiving positive reports from two reviewers proceed to publication; in case of disagreement, a third reviewer may be consulted. Reviewers may be reassigned if they fail to complete evaluations in the allotted time. Reviews for translations, reports, interviews, and similar submissions are also conducted by reviewers. Based on reviewer feedback, decisions may be: accept, accept with revisions, revise and resubmit, or reject. Authors must complete required revisions before publication.
Approval Policy
Authors must follow ethical and legal standards and inform participants about:
• The study and its purpose; participation is voluntary and participants may withdraw at any time without penalty.
• Procedures and methods; contact information for questions.
• Potential risks and benefits; confidentiality measures.
Artificial Intelligence Policy
1. Author Responsibilities: AI tools cannot be listed as authors. Authors must disclose AI use transparently and detail its scope. Originality, accuracy, and scientific evaluation remain the author’s responsibility. Direct inclusion of AI-generated content in the main text is prohibited.
2. Editor and Reviewer Responsibilities: Submission of manuscripts to AI platforms is strictly forbidden and considered unethical. Editors and reviewers must enforce ethical procedures if AI use is suspected and verify author disclosures. AI tools may only be used with explicit journal approval within defined limits.
3. Permitted AI Use: AI may be used for conceptual diagrams, visual explanations, and data visualization, ensuring accurate and clear representation.
4. Prohibited AI Use: AI cannot be used to write core manuscript sections (abstract, introduction, discussion) or generate research findings, analyses, citations, or references; these must be completed by authors.
5. Sanctions for Violation: Undisclosed or improper AI use will result in manuscript rejection. Post-publication detection may lead to corrections or retraction. Repeated or serious violations may prevent future submissions.
Open Access Policy
Hars Akademi is an open-access journal. Users or institutions may freely access, read, download, copy, search, and link to full-text content without prior permission from the publisher or author. Content and visuals may be used with proper citation.