Journal of Multidisciplinary Academic Tourism

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR AUTHORS

Manuscripts must be submitted electronically via the DergiPark system. Authors are required to create an account before submission:
https://dergipark.org.tr/en/register

Manuscripts should preferably be submitted in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Authors must prepare their manuscripts in accordance with the template of the Journal of Multidisciplinary Academic Tourism (JOMAT), which is available on the journal website.

To ensure a double-blind review process, the manuscript file must not contain any information that may reveal the identity of the authors.

In addition to the manuscript and metadata file, authors are encouraged to upload a title page. For empirical studies, submitting the dataset as supplementary material is also recommended.

Authors submitting articles acknowledge that they have read and understood the journal’s ethical principles and publication policies and agree to act in accordance with these principles by completing the relevant declaration form via the link provided below: https://jomat.org/submit/

Mandatory Declaration on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

JOMAT adheres to its policy on the use of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in research and manuscript preparation. Authors are required to comply with this policy.

The corresponding author must complete the AI Use Declaration Form on behalf of all co-authors during the submission process. By completing this form, the corresponding author confirms that all co-authors have read, understood, and agreed to the journal’s AI policy and takes responsibility for the accuracy of the declaration.

The form is available at:
https://form.jotform.com/253433493162052

Manuscript Layout

1. The main document should include the title (written in sentence case; only the first letter of the first word should be capitalized), abstract, 3 to 7 keywords, main text, appendices, notes, references, as well as all tables and figures. Tables and figures should be properly embedded within the manuscript. Footnotes should be numbered consecutively.
2. The abstract should be between 150 and 300 words. It should be concise and factual, briefly stating the purpose of the research, methodology, principal results, and major conclusions.
3. There are no strict word count requirements; however, research notes are typically between 3,000 and 5,000 words. Full manuscripts generally should not exceed 12,000 words.

Submitted manuscripts, or substantial parts thereof, must not have been previously published or be under consideration elsewhere. Presentations of preliminary findings (e.g., conference abstracts) are not considered prior publication.

All authors must have made a substantial contribution to the manuscript and must approve its final version. Authors confirm that they have the necessary rights to use all content included in the manuscript. If materials (e.g., tables or figures) are reproduced from other sources, authors must obtain written permission from the copyright holder(s).

Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, including financial or non-financial relationships that may influence the research. Such disclosures should be provided in the cover letter or on the title page.

Manuscripts should be self-contained and make a clear contribution to the relevant literature.

Supplementary materials, such as datasets, should be submitted together with the manuscript where applicable.

There are no submission, publication, or page charges.

References

The reference list should appear at the end of the manuscript on a new page and must follow APA 7 style. Journal articles must include volume, issue, and page numbers where available.

For detailed guidance on APA 7 referencing, see:
https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/references/examples

Tables

Tables should be limited in number and clearly presented. Explanatory notes should be provided below the table using lettered footnotes.

Only the first word in each column heading and stub entry should be capitalized.

Table titles should appear above the table as follows:
Table 1. Results of the Measurement Model

The source should be indicated below each table. If created by the authors:
Source: Authors’ elaboration

Figures

Figures should be clear, readable, and not overloaded with information. Vector graphics are preferred; otherwise, high-resolution images (minimum 300 dpi) should be provided.

Figure labels should appear below the figure as follows:
Figure 1. Study Region

The source must be indicated below each figure. If created by the authors:
Source: Authors’ elaboration

Author Responsibilities and Declarations

By submitting a manuscript to JOMAT, all authors agree that the corresponding author acts on their behalf in all communications with the journal during the submission, peer review, and publication process.

The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that:

• All listed authors meet authorship criteria and have approved the final version of the manuscript,
• All authors agree with the submission and the order of authorship,
• All necessary declarations and statements are accurate and complete.

All authors collectively confirm that:

• The submitted manuscript is original and has not been previously published, nor is it under consideration elsewhere,
• The work does not infringe upon any third-party rights, including copyright and intellectual property rights,
• Any use of copyrighted material (e.g., figures, tables) has been properly authorized and documented.

Authors are required to disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that may influence the results or interpretation of their work.

All authors share responsibility for the scientific integrity, accuracy, and ethical compliance of the manuscript. Any errors discovered after publication must be promptly communicated to the journal.

Submission of a manuscript implies that all authors have read and accepted the journal’s policies, including those related to publication ethics, licensing, and the use of artificial intelligence.

 

 

Ethical principles

In accordance with editorial criteria and the evaluation principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), all manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer-review process based on an initial screening for significant contribution to the field, conceptual quality, appropriate methodology, and clarity of expression. Publication of an article in a "double-blind peer-reviewed" journal is crucial for the development of a coherent and credible knowledge network. In double-blind peer review, the content of articles written by 'prestigious' or well-known authors is evaluated rather than the author's reputation. Therefore, it is vital that all parties involved in the publishing process—authors, journal editors, reviewers, and publishers—agree on the expected ethical standards of conduct. Authors must ensure that their work is wholly original and that any use of the work or words of others has been appropriately cited.



 

About the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE, https://publicationethics.org/)

COPE provides editors and publishers with guidance on all aspects of publication ethics, including how to manage cases of research and publication misconduct. In addition, it provides a forum for members to discuss specific cases. COPE does not investigate individual cases, but editors are encouraged to guarantee that cases are investigated by the proper authorities (typically research institutions or employers). Members of COPE are expected to adhere to the publication ethics principles outlined in the fundamental practices.



Responsibilities of editors
1- Publication decisions
The editor is responsible for determining which of the submitted articles will be published in the journal. The editor will evaluate manuscripts regardless of the authors' race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnicity, citizenship, or political ideology. The decision will be based on the article's significance, originality, and lucidity, as well as the work's relevance to the journal's scope. Existing legal requirements regarding defamation, infringement of copyright, and plagiarism should also be considered.
2-Peer-Reviewer selection
At least two referees are assigned to evaluate the manuscript by the editor. At this point, he or she chooses a referee who is an expert in his or her field, keeping in mind the topic of the paper. Thus, the editor avoids practices that would compromise the paper's anonymity. He/she avoids assigning reviewers with whom the author has interacted. If at all possible, he or she designates a referee from a country other than the one in which the manuscript was submitted. He/she considers the objectivity and quality of the referees' evaluations and, if necessary, continues the process with additional referees.
3- Confidentiality
The editor and any editorial staff members should not reveal any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, other editorial advisors, and publisher, as appropriate.
4- Disclosure and conflicts of interest
The editor and editorial board members will not use unpublished material described in a submitted manuscript for their own research without the author's express written permission.


Responsibilities of reviewers
1- Contribution to Editorial Decisions:
Referees who believe they lack the necessary expertise to evaluate a manuscript or foresee a delay in the review process should inform the editor immediately and recuse themselves.
2- Promptness:
All submitted manuscripts should be regarded as confidential documents. Unless authorized by the editor, reviewers may not share or discuss them with others.
3- Confidentiality:
All manuscripts provided for review should be treated as confidential documents. Reviewers must not share or discuss them with others unless authorized by the editor.
4- Objectivity Standards:
Evaluations must be conducted objectively. Personal attacks on the author are improper. Referees should convey their opinions with clarity and well-reasoned support.
5- Source Acknowledgment:
Reviewers should identify instances in which pertinent published works cited in the paper are absent from the reference section. They should also indicate whether observations or arguments derived from other sources have been appropriately cited. Reviewers are urged to alert the editor to any substantial similarities or overlaps between the manuscript under consideration and other published works.
6- Disclosure and Conflict of Interest:
The information or concepts obtained through the peer-review process must be kept strictly confidential and not used for personal benefit. Reviewers should not evaluate manuscripts in which they have competing, collaborative, or other affiliations with the authors, corporations, or institutions involved.

Authors' Responsibilities:
1- Conformity with Reporting Standards:
Original research authors must accurately convey their work and provide an objective analysis of its significance. The underlying data should be precisely represented, and the paper should provide enough detail and references to allow replication. False or intentionally inaccurate statements are unacceptable and reprehensible.
2- Data Access and Storage:
For editorial review, authors may be required to submit raw data alongside their manuscript. Additionally, they should be willing to make this information public whenever possible. Authors must ensure that these data are accessible to qualified professionals for at least ten years after publication, preferably through an institutional or subject-based data repository, while preserving the anonymity of participants and observing legal rights.
3- Originality, Plagiarism, and Citation of Sources:
Authors are required to submit only original works and to properly attribute the work and words of others. All influential publications that contributed to the reported work must be cited.
4- Avoiding Multiple, Duplicative, and Concurrent Publication:
Generally speaking, similar research should not be published in multiple journals. Submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals is unethical and unacceptable behavior in publishing. Previously published and copyright-protected manuscripts cannot be submitted. Furthermore, manuscripts currently under review by other journals should not be submitted for publication again.
5- Responsibility and Contributions:
Authorship should be reserved for those who have contributed significantly to the conception, execution, or interpretation of the study. Every significant contributor must be listed as a co-author. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all contributing co-authors are listed accurately on the author manifest and that uninvolved parties are omitted. In addition, the corresponding author must confirm that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the final manuscript version and its submission for publication.
6- Disclosure and Conflict of Interest Management:
All authors must disclose any financial or substantive conflicts of interest that could influence the results or interpretation of the manuscript. Additionally, all financial support sources must be disclosed.
7- Correcting Basic Errors in Published Works:
If authors discover significant errors or inaccuracies in their own published work, they must immediately notify the journal editor or publisher. Together with the editor, they must publish a retraction or correction as an erratum. 

8- The authors of studies that involve human subjects are required to obtain approval from their institution's ethics committee and verify that recognized standards, such as the Declaration of Helsinki (for more information), have been adhered to in order to reduce the risk of harm to the participants. Conscientious consent from human participants is required to be obtained by authors. In addition to this, they are obligated to make certain that the information they gather from participants does not include any personally identifiable information and to take measures to reduce the possibility of being able to attribute data to particular individuals.
9- The right to protection is especially important for children who take part in research. Because of this, authors are required to obtain consent from parents or guardians prior to the collection of data. The informed consent of other vulnerable individuals, such as those who are disadvantaged, prisoners, and members of minority groups, must also be obtained by them.
10- When it comes to publication, authors are obligated to make certain that all participants in their study have provided their informed consent.
It is stated in the World Medical Association's Declaration of Helsinki – Ethical Principles for Medical Research Involving Human Subjects that "Some groups and individuals are particularly vulnerable and may have an increased likelihood of being wronged or of incurring additional harm." Individuals and groups that are particularly vulnerable ought to be afforded protection that is specifically considered. (for further information)
Consequently, authors are required to take into consideration the issues that arise from working with potentially vulnerable individuals and must discuss the means by which risks to these participants are minimized and the means by which they are protected from risks.

 

 

For articles requiring Ethics Committee Approval

Ethics committee approval must be obtained for studies that require an ethics committee decision for studies conducted in all disciplines.
Researches requiring Ethics Committee approval are as follows:
1- All kinds of research conducted with qualitative or quantitative approaches that require data collection from participants using survey, interview, focus group study, observation, experiment, interview techniques.
2- Use of humans and animals (including material/data) for experimental or other scientific purposes,
3- Clinical trials on humans,
4- Research on animals,
5- Retrospective studies in accordance with the law on the protection of personal data.

Editorial Independence Policy

The Editor-in-Chief and the editorial team of Journal of Multidisciplinary Academic Tourism (JOMAT) operate with full editorial independence. Editorial decisions are based solely on the academic merit, originality, methodological rigor, relevance to the journal’s scope, and ethical compliance of submitted manuscripts.

The publisher, journal owner, sponsoring institutions, or any other external bodies do not influence editorial decisions, peer review outcomes, or publication priorities. Editors are not subject to commercial, political, institutional, or personal pressures when making decisions regarding manuscript acceptance or rejection.

All submitted manuscripts are evaluated through a double-blind peer review process conducted by independent reviewers. Editorial decisions are made in accordance with the journal’s peer review policy, publication ethics principles, and international standards of scholarly publishing.

In cases where a potential conflict of interest arises involving an editor, the manuscript is reassigned to another qualified editor to ensure impartial evaluation.

JOMAT is committed to maintaining editorial integrity, transparency, and academic independence in all stages of the publication process, in line with the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Appeal and Complaint Procedures Policy
The Journal of Multidisciplinary Academic Tourism (JOMAT) implements the following detailed appeal and complaint mechanism to protect the rights of all stakeholders (authors, reviewers, editors, and readers) and ensure the transparency of our processes:

Scope

Appeal and complaint submissions may include the following issues:

• Allegations of editorial pressure or inappropriate interference
• Conflicts of interest or concerns about impartiality
• Violations of confidentiality or data protection
• Suspicions regarding publication ethics, plagiarism, or data integrity
• Other ethical violations or procedural errors

 

Application Channels and Information Requirements

Applications can be submitted via the “Contact Us” section on Dergipark or the messaging module in the article submission system, or by sending an email to editor@jomat.org. The message should include the following:

 

• The applicant's full name and current contact information

• The title of the relevant article or the name and dates of the processes

• The scope of the objection/complaint and a reasoned explanation

• Any supporting documents or attachments related to the incident or decision

Confidentiality and Record Keeping

• All applications and documents related to the process are kept confidential and are only accessible to the relevant evaluation committees and the Editor-in-Chief.

• All correspondence, reports, and decision texts obtained during the application and evaluation stages are recorded on the Dergipark system and stored for at least five years.

Preliminary Review and Notification Processes

• The application is confirmed as received by the Editor-in-Chief or an authorized member of the Audit Committee within two business days.

• The preliminary review is completed within 15 business days; during this stage, additional information or defense may be requested from the relevant parties.
• If necessary, an independent external expert opinion is obtained; all evaluation reports are filed together with their justification texts.

Final Decision and Appeal Authority

• The recommendation report prepared after the preliminary review is submitted to the JOMAT Audit Committee.

• The Audit Committee issues its final decision within 45 business days and communicates the decision both through the Dergipark messaging system and to the applicant's email address.

• If the applicant is dissatisfied with the final decision, they may appeal to the JOMAT Applications Evaluation Committee, which acts as the “Ombuds Office,” within 10 business days. The Committee reviews the appeal within an additional 15 business days and communicates the final and binding decision via Dergipark and email. This decision is final and non-appealable.

Advertising Policy

The Journal of Multidisciplinary Academic Tourism (JOMAT) does not accept any advertising in order to maintain editorial independence and scientific integrity. The following procedures and criteria have been established to ensure complete transparency in the management of rejected advertising or sponsorship offers:

Separation from Editorial Content
All advertising and sponsorship offers, regardless of format or subject matter, are kept completely separate from the journal's peer-reviewed publication process. There are no advertising spaces on the journal's website, in article full texts, or on the Dergipark interface. All materials that may be considered advertising are placed in a special administrative review queue and are never published alongside peer-reviewed content.

Filtering and Rejection Process

Receipt of Offers: All advertising and sponsorship offers submitted via Dergipark’s “Contact Us” form, direct email, or other channels to editor@jomat.org are automatically recorded and tracked with a transaction number.

Administrative Review: Incoming proposals are reviewed by the Editorial Secretary within two business days for completeness (proposer’s identity, institutional affiliation, content summary, targeted placement, and fee proposal, if applicable).

Rejection Protocol: All valid proposals are rejected in writing via editor@jomat.org within ten business days at the latest, emphasizing JOMAT's policy of not accepting advertisements. The rejection letter reiterates the commitment to editorial independence and offers alternative academic contribution options to interested parties, such as special issues or thematic collaborations.


Evaluation of Sponsorship Proposals
In rare cases where a request for co-sponsorship of an academic event or special issue is received, the offerors must submit a detailed proposal to editor@jomat.org including the event title, scope, and beneficiary organization information. These offers are evaluated solely on the basis of thematic alignment and academic value; no financial transactions are conducted, and accepted collaborations are announced as academic rather than commercial sponsorships.

Record Keeping and Accountability
All proposal records, review notes, and rejection correspondence—sent via editor@jomat.org—are retained in JOMAT’s administrative archives for at least five years. These records may be reviewed upon request by COPE, DOAJ, or other regulatory bodies.

Direct Marketing Policy
The Journal of Multidisciplinary Academic Tourism (JOMAT) communicates with potential authors and subscribers via email only with content that they have previously approved. In this context, “call for papers” announcements, article evaluation process updates, and periodic newsletters published four times a year are sent. Personal data is collected within the framework of the explicit consent given by authors during article submission or through the Dergipark “Contact Us” form and is protected in accordance with the KVKK and GDPR.
Subscription and Opt-out Mechanisms
Via Email
You can unsubscribe immediately by clicking on the “unsubscribe” link at the end of each message; no further messages will be sent after this process.
Via Dergipark
By going to the “Notification Preferences” section of your Dergipark account, you can select which channels (email, Dergipark internal messaging, SMS, etc.) you wish to receive information from or disable all notifications. Once you update your preferences, notifications from the channels you did not select will cease.

All marketing communications are reviewed by the “Marketing Committee” appointed by the Editor-in-Chief; the frequency and appropriateness of the content are reported once a year. You can submit your complaints or objections via the Dergipark message module or editor@jomat.org; your requests will be processed within 48 hours, and the outcome will be communicated to you.

Publication Schedule Policy
JOMAT follows a regular and predictable publication schedule with three issues per year (April, September, and December). The article acceptance and preparation processes for each issue are conducted in accordance with previously announced dates; the full texts of accepted articles are completed no later than two weeks before the publication date of the relevant issue. In exceptional circumstances (e.g., editorial staff changes or technical infrastructure maintenance), publication dates may be updated; such circumstances are communicated to subscribers at least one month in advance via the “Announcements” section of the website and the Dergipark system. Since all back issues are archived in Dergipark and LOCKSS systems, access to past issues continues uninterrupted. Articles that have been accepted and are ready for publication may be made available online as early view (FreshPapers) without waiting for the publication date of the relevant issue. Early View articles receive volume and issue information and a DOI number; these details are retained when they are later published in print or as a full issue. The publication schedule and updates are always listed on JOMAT's “About” page, allowing authors and readers to transparently plan their expectations regarding the journal's publication program.