Special Issue Policy

Konya Journal of Engineering Sciences (KONJES) can publish 1 or 2 special issues per year with the decision of the editor and editorial board. Interested parties can send their requests and ideas regarding the special issue by e-mail to the KONJES by introducing the scientific event they will hold. The editors and editorial board evaluate the requests and ideas, and if accepted, the process is started for a special issue.
The conditions for special numbers are given below.

Special Issue Theme

The special issue(s) in the KONJES consists of a collection of articles focused on a current and specific research theme within the scope of the journal. It aims to contribute to the academic literature by bringing together different ideas, research, and experiences.
KONJES, with the decision of the editorial board, from researchers or symposiums, conferences, etc. In line with the requests from the scientific event organizers, special issue(s) can be issued or a call can be made for a special issue. In this context, the editorial board of the KONJES evaluates the special issue requests from the relevant parties. After the conference/symposium papers are reviewed by the editorial board members and associate editors of the KONJES, it is decided whether to publish them within the scope of a special issue.
In addition, the KONJES may call for a special issue consisting of related research articles on an important and current topic, with the decision of the editorial board. This special issue is composed of 8-10 linked research papers (including an introduction and a conclusion).
The main criteria in the evaluation of the special issue proposal are:
• Importance and timeliness of the topic or approach
• Innovation to add to the relevant literature
• Limited by the publication policy and scope of the journal.

Special Issue Article Format

The process of the articles to be sent within the scope of the special issue will be carried out on the DergiPark platform. The number of articles to be included in the special issue should be planned to be a maximum of 20 articles. However, if deemed necessary, the editorial board can change the number of articles to be published, provided that it announces in advance. Articles should be prepared in accordance with the Konya Journal of Engineering Sciences template and spelling rules as in regular issues. Also, the custom issue editor can set the maximum and minimum page count of articles.

Special Issue Article Process (submission, review, and revision)

The refereeing process of the articles to be accepted within the scope of the Special Issue is carried out by the editor-in-chief of the KONJES or the guest editor(s). The compliance of the articles to be published in the special issue with the theme and scope of the special issue, the timely submission of the articles, the referee suggestions, and the refereeing process is the responsibility of the special issue editor. The article evaluation process is the same as in normal numbers. In this process, field editors of the KONJES may also be assigned to assist the special issue editor.

Special Issue Fee Policy

KONJES fee policy is also valid for special issues. In cases where the special issue needs to be financed, the relevant costs must be covered by the special issue editor.