The Karaelmas Journal of Social Sciences (KARES) is an international peer-reviewed journal published twice a year, in the Summer (June) and Winter (December) terms, by Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University. The journal is available in both print and electronic formats, and it accepts submissions in Turkish, English, and Turkish dialects. It aims to publish studies in the fields of social and human sciences that adhere to original and scientific methods. The journal does not charge any fees during the publication process. Submitted articles undergo a rigorous evaluation process, including a blind refereeing method with at least 2 referees, plagiarism scanning, and adherence to publication ethics.