Ethical Principles and Publication Policy
Authors of articles published in the journal of National Education are considered to have transferred
all copyrights of their articles to the journal. However, authors remain responsible for the content of
the articles published. All submitted articles, or parts thereof, must not have been previously published
or be in the process of publication elsewhere. Articles published in the journal of National Education
must adhere to research and publication ethics. Plagiarism, duplicate publication, or any form of
unethical conduct will be considered violations. Legal action will be pursued in cases of ethical
violations.
Ethical Principles for Articles Submitted to the journal of National Education:
-  Research Involving Sensitive Groups: Researchers must assess risks and take appropriate
measures to protect participants' rights and well-being. Participants must be informed and
voluntarily give consent. Ethical approval must be obtained for research involving sensitive
groups, and ethical standards should be maintained throughout the research process, with
ongoing reporting.
- For Minor Participants: Parental or legal guardian consent is required.
- Research in Schools Affiliated with the Ministry of National Education: Researchers must
obtain research approval through the “Research Application Permission and Evaluation
Module” available at the provided link.
- Informed Consent: Participants must be informed about the study’s purpose and potential
risks and must sign a clear written consent form. Researchers should address any questions
participants have regarding the study.
- Confidentiality of Personal Data: Participants' personal data must be kept confidential and
used solely for research purposes. Data should be anonymized, and unauthorized sharing is
prohibited.
- Data Sharing with Third Parties: Research data should not be shared with third parties
without participants’ permission unless required by law or ethical obligations. Any sharing of
data must be done ethically and with care.
- Ethical Violations: In the event of ethical violations, the relevant article will be withdrawn
from publication, and the appropriate institutions and academic organizations will be notified.
Legal and administrative actions will be initiated.

Ethical Principles for the Use of Artificial Intelligence
The journal of National Education requires that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in scientific
research adhere to ethical standards. AI can serve as a supportive tool in processes such as literature
review, language correction, and data analysis. However, the researcher remains responsible for
academic and scientific integrity. The stages and methods of AI usage must be clearly outlined. The
type, function, and scope of the AI tool used should be detailed in the methodology section, and the
accuracy, scientific validity, and ethical compliance of AI-generated outputs must remain the authors'
responsibility.
AI should not replace the researcher’s original contributions, such as hypothesis generation,
discussion, or conclusion formulation. Given AI's potential for bias, factual errors, and reliability
concerns, authors should be mindful of these risks and ensure that all ethical guidelines for AI use are
followed. If AI contributed to the research, this must be clearly acknowledged; failure to do so will be
considered an ethical violation and a breach of the journal's publication policy.
Ethical Approval
In line with regulations of TRDizin that came into effect in 2020, articles involving human participants
must include an "Ethical Approval Document" with the submission. Ethical approval is mandatory for
all research involving human participants. Information regarding the ethical approval status and the
approval document should be included in the methodology section of the article. Articles lacking the
necessary ethical approval document or missing this information in the methodology section will not
be considered for evaluation.

Ethical Principles and Responsibilities of Editors
Editors of the journal of National Education are expected to:
- Review submitted articles to determine if ethical approval is necessary.
- Ensure all required ethical approval documents are complete.
- Check the similarity levels of submitted articles.
- After the similarity check, either begin the evaluation process or assign an editor.
- Assign at least two reviewers for each article.
- Choose reviewers with expertise in the article’s subject area.
- Ensure diversity in the institutional background of the reviewers.
- Address ethical violation reports from reviewers and make editorial decisions accordingly.
- If there are conflicting recommendations (e.g., one "Reject" and one "Revise/Accept"), assign
a third reviewer.
- Follow up on final decisions based on the third reviewer’s evaluation.
- Monitor the layout, language editing, and DOI assignment for accepted articles.
- Publish final versions of accepted articles.

Ethical Principles and Responsibilities of Reviewers
Reviewers of the journal of National Education are expected to:
- Assess whether the article aligns with their expertise.
- Report any ethical violations to the editor.
- Evaluate the originality and contribution of the article to the field.
- Provide suggestions for improving the article’s development and quality.
- Offer detailed evaluations of the theoretical framework and methodology.

- Make a final recommendation for the article (e.g., "Reject," "Minor Revision," "Major
Revision," or "Accept").
- Submit all evaluations and final recommendations via the "Reviewer Evaluation Form."
Ethical Principles and Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting to the journal of National Education are expected to:
- Review the "Ethical Principles and Publication Policy" section before submitting an article.
- Prepare the article according to the "Writing Guidelines."
- Perform a similarity check before submission.
- Submit all required documents during the submission process.
- If ethical approval is required, submit the Ethical Approval Document with the article.
- If ethical approval is not required, justify this in the article and the editor’s note.
- Accept responsibility for the article's ethical aspects and report any ethical violations that arise
at any stage of the process.
- Follow the journal’s template and submit the article.
- Acknowledge whether the article was presented at a scientific event, derived from a thesis, or
includes any acknowledgments or funding sources.
- Revise the article according to reviewers' suggestions if revisions are required.
- Document all changes made during the revision process.
- Upon acceptance, finalize the article and approve it for publication.
- Obtain necessary permissions for third-party visuals, graphics, and supplementary materials.
- Report any ethical violations even after publication.

Publication Policy
Articles submitted to the journal of National Education must be prepared in accordance with the
principle of equality outlined in the Turkish Constitution and the National Education Basic Law. The
content must support fundamental human rights and freedoms, rejecting all forms of discrimination.
No statements should violate individual rights or freedoms, nor should there be expressions that
discriminate based on race, color, language, religion, political preference, ethnicity, ownership, or any
other factor.
Research and data collection tools (e.g., surveys, scales, interview forms, tests) should be developed,
planned, and implemented in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Turkey,
international agreements, the Law on the Protection of Personal Data (6698), and all relevant legal
regulations, as well as the specific aims of Turkish national education.
Articles submitted to the journal of National Education should aim to contribute meaningfully to the
literature with original and innovative findings. The originality of the articles should be ensured by
introducing new research topics, problems, methods, techniques, and findings not previously
published. All research processes should be transparent, honest, and in compliance with scientific
standards. Academic integrity and respect for human rights are fundamental to the journal's
publication policy.