The journal publishes theoretical and applied studies that address the topic of refugees from disciplinary or interdisciplinary perspectives. Within this framework, the journal welcomes articles that:

Examine the phenomenon of refugees in the context of international law, domestic law, war, migration, trauma, and state policies,
Provide unique theoretical and conceptual insights into the field of refugee studies,
Employ different/new research methods to analyze the phenomenon of refugees,
Focus on psychological, psychiatric, sociological, and anthropological analyses related to refugees,
Present the ethnic and demographic characteristics of refugees,
Investigate refugee camps in terms of health, hygiene, physical characteristics, and basic needs,
Analyze the social, economic, and political impacts of refugees on the countries they migrate to, as well as the implications of the refugee phenomenon for national and regional security,
Highlight the social, economic, and political challenges faced by refugees in their host countries.
The journal aims to serve as a platform for original, international, disciplinary, or interdisciplinary studies, fostering high-quality discussions on refugee issues. It also seeks to contribute to the development of policies concerning refugees in Turkey and the Middle East. Therefore, submitted works are expected to not only meet technical standards but also provide unique contributions to discussions on refugee studies. The ultimate goal is to build a body of knowledge that benefits individuals and institutions engaged in refugee research.

In addition to high-quality, original, theoretical, and applied research, the journal also publishes book reviews, national and international legal texts, and judicial precedents.

While the journal is open to studies from various fields of expertise, it prioritizes research that examines refugee issues through the lenses and dimensions of law, political science, international relations, sociology, criminology, health, social services, education, psychology, anthropology, and geography.

General Principles
The Middle East Journal of Refugee Studies has been published biannually since 2016 by the International Refugee Rights Association. The journal is peer-reviewed and academic, with publication languages in Turkish and English. Its primary objective is to create a platform where researchers, non-governmental organizations, and policymakers can communicate, benefit from each other's practical experiences and research findings, and explore new research questions through published works. Articles submitted to the journal must not have been previously published or under review elsewhere.

Ethical Board
If ethical board approval is required for submitted studies (e.g., research involving the collection of data from participants through qualitative or quantitative methods such as surveys, interviews, focus group studies, observations, experiments, or communication techniques; research involving experimental or other scientific use of humans or animals, including materials/data; clinical studies on humans; research on animals; or retrospective studies under the Personal Data Protection Law), the "ethical board approval" section must be explicitly included in the methodology section. The relevant decision, including the name of the board, date, and reference number, must be stated and uploaded to the system. Compliance with copyright regulations for intellectual and artistic works must also be adhered to and indicated in the manuscript.

Article Submission Process
Applications, evaluations, publishing processes, and notifications are conducted through the DergiPark system. Articles must comply with the journal's submission guidelines, and a copyright transfer form must be completed and uploaded to the system. Since manuscripts will be sent for peer review, the version uploaded must not include author information.

Documents to be uploaded to the system:

Similarity report (from iThenticate or Turnitin, with a similarity index below 20%)
Cover page (including article title, full names of all authors in order, academic titles, institution/university, faculty/institute/school, department/field, email addresses, ORCID IDs, and any details about thesis, project support, or conference presentations)
Manuscript (excluding author information)
Ethical board approval document
Copyright transfer form
Article Evaluation Process
Submitted articles will first be checked for required information, files, copyright transfer form, similarity report, and adherence to the journal's writing guidelines. If these criteria are met, the article will be sent to two reviewers. In case of conflicting reviews, a third reviewer will be consulted. Throughout this process, the identities of authors and reviewers remain confidential.

If revisions are required, the author must upload the revised manuscript to the system. Based on the reviewers' reports, the editorial team and the publication board will decide whether the article is approved for publication. Accepted articles proceed to the typesetting stage, while rejected articles are removed from consideration. The scientific responsibility for published articles rests solely with the authors.