The ethical principles of J-CUBE are prepared by the provisions of the "Directive on Scientific Research and Publication Ethics of Higher Education Institutions" (available at: [https://www.yok.gov.tr/Sayfalar/Kurumsal/mevzuat/bilimsel-arastirma-ve-etik-yonetmeligi.aspx](https://www.yok.gov.tr/Sayfalar/Kurumsal/mevzuat/bilimsel-arastirma-ve-etik-yonetmeligi.aspx)), relevant legislation, and the ethical principles published by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) (available at: [https://publicationethics.org/](https://publicationethics.org/)).