The Journal of Social and Humanities Research (sobbiad) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics throughout all stages of the editorial and publication process. The journal follows the principles set forth in the Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Directive of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), the TR Dizin Principles of Scientific Publication Ethics issued by ULAKBİM, and the ethical guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

SOBBIAD is founded on the principles of integrity, transparency, impartiality, and accountability in scholarly publishing. The journal places great importance on publication ethics as an essential component of the production, dissemination, and advancement of original, high-quality scientific knowledge.

1. Ethical Principles

1. Submitted manuscripts must be original, must not have been previously published, and must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere.
2. Compliance with research and publication ethics is mandatory throughout all stages of the publication process.
3. Following the editorial screening, all eligible manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers. A third reviewer may be appointed when necessary.
4. All submissions are screened for similarity using plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts involving plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, salami slicing, duplicate publication, inappropriate authorship, or any other form of publication misconduct will be rejected. If such misconduct is identified after publication, the journal will initiate correction or retraction procedures as appropriate.
5. Studies involving human participants or animals must have received the necessary ethics committee approval and any required legal permissions before the research was conducted.
6. Editorial decisions are based solely on the scientific quality, originality, methodological rigor, and relevance of the manuscript to the journal's scope. Factors such as race, gender, religion, nationality, institutional affiliation, or political views do not influence editorial decisions.
7. Editors, reviewers, and authors are required to maintain the confidentiality of all information and documents related to the peer review process.
8. The journal requires all conflicts of interest to be disclosed and managed transparently.
9. The scientific content and legal responsibility for published articles rest solely with the authors.
10. The journal reserves the right to publish corrections, retractions, editorial expressions of concern, or other editorial notices whenever necessary.
11. Editors, reviewers, authors, and the publisher are expected to comply with the ethical responsibilities defined by COPE.

2. Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

1. conducting the editorial process fairly, impartially, and in a timely manner;
2. selecting reviewers based on their expertise while safeguarding the integrity of the double-blind peer review process;
3. identifying and appropriately managing conflicts of interest;
4. protecting confidentiality, personal data, and intellectual property rights;
5. investigating allegations of publication misconduct in accordance with COPE guidelines; and
6. rejecting manuscripts that fail to meet the journal's scientific or ethical standards.

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

1. accept review assignments only within their area of expertise;
2. evaluate manuscripts objectively, confidentially, and according to accepted scientific standards;
3. decline review invitations whenever a conflict of interest exists;
4. provide constructive, well-reasoned, and scholarly evaluations; and
5. complete their reviews within a reasonable timeframe.

4. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are responsible for:

1. submitting original research and properly acknowledging all sources;
2. ensuring that only individuals who have made substantial scholarly contributions are listed as authors;
3. providing ethics committee approvals, legal permissions, and all required declarations where applicable;
4. disclosing any conflicts of interest and all sources of financial support;
5. providing research data or supporting documentation upon the editor's request; and
6. cooperating with the editor to issue corrections or retractions if a significant error or ethical issue is identified after publication.

5. Responsibilities of the Publisher

The publisher is responsible for:

1. safeguarding editorial independence;
2. supporting a fair and professional editorial working environment;
3. promoting and facilitating adherence to publication ethics;
4. cooperating with editors in the investigation of ethical misconduct; and
5. preserving the integrity and long-term archiving of the scholarly record.