Ethical Principles and Publication Policy
The Importance of Peer-Reviewed Studies
Peer-reviewed studies are essential in embodying and supporting the scientific method. It is crucial for all stakeholders in this process to adhere to ethical standards. The ethical duties and responsibilities outlined in this document are based on the "COPE Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors" and the "COPE Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors" published by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Author Responsibilities
The submitted manuscript must not have been previously published in another journal.
Authors must fully and accurately cite all sources they have used.
Any potential conflicts of interest or relationships that may be considered a conflict must be disclosed.
Raw data may be requested during the review process; authors should provide expected data and information.
Authors must have the rights or permissions to use the data.
If errors are detected, authors must assist in corrections or retractions.
Submissions must not be under consideration by another journal simultaneously.
Articles must include titles, abstracts, and keywords in Turkish, Russian, and English.
Every article submitted is subject to plagiarism detection software.
All legal and academic responsibility for the published articles belongs to the authors. The editor and the editorial board do not accept any responsibility in this regard.
Reviewer Responsibilities
Reviewers should evaluate only those manuscripts that fall within their area of expertise.
They must conduct reviews objectively and maintain confidentiality.
If there is a conflict of interest during the review process, they must decline the review and inform the editor.
After completing the review, they must dispose of the manuscript appropriately.
Reviewers should use objective and respectful language.
Reviews must be completed within the specified timeframe.
Reviewers may receive a fee for their evaluations.
Ethical Responsibilities of Editors
Editors should conduct preliminary checks on submitted manuscripts and assign them to appropriate reviewers.
Evaluation should be based on intellectual content, not on the characteristics of the authors.
Editors must maintain the confidentiality of personal information.
Editors should disclose any conflicts of interest.
Publication decisions must be made in accordance with journal policies and ethical guidelines.
Editors must identify issues and take necessary actions accordingly.
They should not encourage or tolerate unethical conduct.
Corrections or retractions should be issued when necessary.
Author Responsibilities
Each author must have made a substantial contribution to the content and outcomes of the work.
The order of authorship and the contributions of each author must be clearly stated.
All authors must approve the submission of the manuscript.
Financial support or contributions made for the study must be disclosed.
Authors are responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the work.
Authors must disclose whether the manuscript has been previously published elsewhere.
Withdrawal Policy
Authors should inform the editor immediately if they wish to withdraw their manuscript after submission.
After publication, withdrawal requests will only be accepted in cases of serious ethical concerns or errors.
Corrections and Feedback
Editors should approach feedback from reviewers and authors with respect.
Corrections should be made considering the feedback from both reviewers and authors.
Authors must make corrections in a timely and complete manner.
Errors in Publishing
Editors and publishers should take necessary actions to correct any identified errors.
Publishers and editors should publish and explain the corrected version of the manuscript when necessary.
Errors and corrections in published articles should be clearly communicated to readers.
Sources for Detailed Policies
These detailed policies have been formulated based on the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines and similar sources. Below are some of these guidelines:
- Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) - Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors: https://publicationethics.org/resources/code-conduct
- Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) - Core Practices: https://publicationethics.org/core-practices
- International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) - Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and Publication of Scholarly
- World Association of Medical Editors (WAME) - Publication Ethics Policies for Medical Journals: http://www.wame.org/policies
- Council of Science Editors (CSE) - White Paper on Promoting Integrity in Scientific Journal Publications: https://www.councilscienceeditors.org/resource-library/editorial-policies/white-paper-on-publication-ethics/
- American Psychological Association (APA) - Publication Ethics: https://www.apa.org/ethics/code/index
- European Association of Science Editors (EASE) - Guidelines for Authors and Translators of Scientific Articles: https://ease.org.uk/publications/author-guidelines-and-tools/
- Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA) - Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors: https://oaspa.org/membership/code-of-conduct-and-best-practice-guidelines-for-journal-editors/
- International Society of Managing and Technical Editors (ISMTE) - Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers: https://www.ismte.org/page/ethical_review_guidelines