Journal of Ottoman Civilization Studies (OSMED) aims to contribute to the relevant literature by publishing original, qualified, and scientific research on the Ottoman Empire and Ottoman civilization. The journal includes studies that examine the interactions among individuals, communities, and institutions in the Ottoman world from the perspectives of the historical and social sciences. In this context, it encourages the publication of original research in history, sociology, anthropology, political science, and related disciplines, and the accumulation of knowledge on Ottoman societies, cultures, and civilization.

OSMED supports the examination of social, cultural, political, and economic processes emerging in the Ottoman geography through interdisciplinary approaches; it focuses on studies that evaluate relations among different societies, cultures, and regions from a comparative perspective. While contributing to understanding the past, the journal aims to bring together scientific studies that shed light on current discussions and guide future research in line with academic public opinion.

Published studies must be grounded in original research findings and scientific analysis using primary and/or reliable sources.

Journal of Ottoman Civilization Studies [OSMED] aims to publish original scientific studies on the Ottoman Empire's historical heritage from its founding to the present, covering its political, administrative, social, economic, cultural, legal, military, religious, and intellectual dimensions. In addition to research on Ottoman history and civilization, the magazine also includes interdisciplinary studies on the Balkans, Anatolia, the Middle East, North Africa, the Caucasus, and other Ottoman geographies, where Ottoman rule was effective. In this context, OSMED has adopted the principle of bringing academic research to the world of science, based on primary sources and making original contributions, examining different periods and regions of the Ottoman world.