The Istanbul Gelişim University Journal of Social Sciences was established in 2014 by Istanbul Gelişim University. It is a non-profit, open-access journal aimed at contributing to science.
The journal publishes research articles, reviews, book reviews, and book introductions. It upholds scientific objectivity and quality through a double-blind peer review process. Additionally, it adheres to international publishing ethics standards by adopting the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) principles and prioritizing transparency, ethical values, and scientific accuracy throughout its publication processes.
Effective from January 1, 2026, only English manuscripts will be considered for evaluation.
Journal Information
| Editorial Board | Click here to view the Editorial Board. |
| Journal Title | İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi |
| Parallel Title | İstanbul Gelişim University Journal of Social Sciences |
| Abbreviated Title | Istanbul Gelisim Univ J Soc Sci |
| First Issue | 2014; 1(1) |
| Publication Frequency | Biannually (April and October) |
| Publisher | Istanbul Gelişim University |
| Owner | Istanbul Gelişim University, Represented by Prof. Dr. Bahri ŞAHİN |
| Languages of Publication | Turkish, English |
| ISSN | 2148-4287 |
| EISSN | 2148-7189 |
| DOI Prefix | 10.17336/igusbd |
| Publication Format | Print and Online |
| Subject Areas | Philosophy, Public Relations, Administrative Sciences, Economics, Communication Sciences, Statistics, Business Administration, Logistics, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology. |
| Categories | Business, Management, and Accounting Arts and Humanities Social Sciences Economics, Econometrics, and Finance Psychology |
| Open Access License | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ |
| Abstracting and Indexing [Year; Volume(Issue)] | ULAKBİM TR Dizin; 2015 Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), EBSCO, PROQUEST, SOBİAD, Ulrich's IdealOnline Google Scholar WorldCat |
| Website | dergi.gelisim.edu.tr |
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Reviewer Fee Policy
Information Note for Reviewers
In accordance with the decision of the Board of Directors of Istanbul Gelisim University dated 03.12.2025 and numbered 2025/14-04, a reviewer compensation policy has been introduced in our journals in order to encourage and support the peer-review process.
Reviewers who complete their evaluations within 15 days will be paid a reviewer honorarium of 750 TL starting from 2026. Payment will be made only to reviewers who have a bank account in the Republic of Türkiye.
Providing compensation to expert reviewers aims to encourage the timely and objective completion of peer-review reports, to ensure that reports are prepared with greater care, and to improve the overall quality of the publication process.
The reviewer fee will be paid regardless of whether the manuscript is accepted or rejected following the evaluation.
The reviewer fee is paid only once per manuscript; no additional payment will be made for revision evaluations.
Payment to reviewers does not imply that the manuscript will be accepted for publication. The reviewer compensation is provided solely as a token of appreciation for the time and expertise contributed by reviewers and does not influence the editorial decision-making process.
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