Ethical Principles and Publication Policy

Publication Ethics
MSFAU Academy Journal adopts the “Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors” and the “Code of Conduct for Journal Publishers” of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) in order to ensure ethical assurance in scientific periodical publishing.
In accordance with TR Dizin criteria, MSFAU Academy Journal adheres to international standards. All editors of the journal ensure that each research study has been approved by the relevant boards and commissions prior to the research, and the field editor may request the necessary documents from the author.

Notes for Reviewers
1. Reviewers should consider the “International Ethical Standards” of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) in line with the guidance of TR Dizin during the evaluation process.

2. Reviewers have the right to request ethical committee approval from the author for research in all scientific fields that require such approval, to ensure that this approval is stated in the relevant sections of the article, and to request that the relevant documents be submitted to the journal. Reviewers should also ensure that this process is managed by the editor.

3. For research requiring ethical committee approval, information regarding the approval must be included in the article.

4. If the criteria of the Committee on Publication Ethics are not met by the authors, reviewers have the right to request the withdrawal of the manuscript from publication, even if it has previously been approved.

5. Reviewers must ensure that copyright regulations have been observed for intellectual and artistic works used in the research and included in the article. They have the right to request all necessary documents or explanations from the authors to ensure compliance.

6. Reviewers are obliged to maintain confidentiality with the author and editor during and after the article evaluation and publication process. Reviewers are responsible for any breaches of confidentiality not caused by the author or editor. In such cases, the editor reserves the right to remove the reviewer from duty.

Notes for Authors
1. Authors are obliged to comply with the international standards set by the Committee on Publication Ethics for authors.

2. Authors must obtain ethical committee approval for research in all scientific fields that require such approval, indicate this approval in the article, and submit documentation to the journal editor. Authors are required to fulfill any requests from editors and reviewers regarding these approvals. Otherwise, the editor reserves the right to withdraw the article from publication.

3. Copyright regulations must be strictly observed for intellectual and artistic works used in the research and included in the article.

4. Authors are obliged to maintain confidentiality with reviewers during and after the article evaluation and publication process. Authors are responsible for any breaches of confidentiality not caused by editors or reviewers.

Notes for Editors
1. Editors are obliged to comply with the “International Standards for Editors” set by the Committee on Publication Ethics.

2. Editors must request ethical committee approval from the author for research in all scientific fields that require such approval, ensure that this approval is stated in the relevant sections of the article, and that the relevant documents are submitted to the journal.

3. If the criteria of the Committee on Publication Ethics are not met by the authors, editors have the right to withdraw the manuscript from publication, even if it has been approved by reviewers.

4. Editors must ensure that copyright regulations have been observed for intellectual and artistic works used in the research and included in the article. They have the right to request all necessary documents or explanations from the authors to ensure compliance.

5. Editors are obliged to maintain confidentiality with authors and reviewers during and after the article evaluation and publication process. Editors are responsible for any breaches of confidentiality not caused by authors or reviewers.


Publication Policy
1. MSFAU Academy Journal is a national peer-reviewed journal published twice a year.

2. Manuscripts submitted for publication must be original, scientific articles, research papers, reviews, translations, book reviews/critiques, or interviews that contribute to the field and must not have been published previously.

3. Submissions to the journal must be in Turkish or English.

4. Manuscripts are sent to reviewers after preliminary evaluation by field editors. A double-blind peer review process is applied during the evaluation.

5. In accordance with the journal’s publication principles, the similarity rate of manuscripts uploaded via DergiPark is determined using the iThenticate programme at the time of submission. In order for a manuscript to be considered for review, the similarity rate must not exceed 20%. Manuscripts with a similarity rate of 20% or higher are directly rejected and not sent for peer review. If the condition is met, the manuscripts are forwarded to reviewers.

6. In cases of scientific misconduct, conflict of interest, or copyright infringement during the evaluation process, the international ethical principles set by the Committee on Publication Ethics are applied.

7. MSFAU Academy Journal adheres to international open access principles to ensure that academic knowledge provides social benefit. Articles published in the journal after peer review may be used within the framework of international open access definitions.

8. All authors of articles published in the journal are deemed to have accepted the open access conditions.

9. Studies that pass the preliminary review and similarity check are evaluated by the relevant field editor in terms of subject, scope, language, and academic adequacy. Field editors assume the editorial ethical responsibilities defined for editors from the acceptance of the article to the publication of the issue.

10. The APA 7 reference system must be used in manuscripts submitted to the journal.

11. The scientific responsibility for articles published in the journal belongs to the authors.

12. Regarding the use of generative artificial intelligence, the principles stated in the “Ethical Guidelines for the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Scientific Research and Publication Activities in Higher Education Institutions” must be followed.