The Journal of the Institute of Social Sciences of Siirt University ensures the long-term preservation and secure archiving of all published content. Consistent with its open access policy, the journal deposits each article in trusted electronic archives, providing unrestricted public access without the need for additional procedures. Authors are also permitted to upload versions of their articles to archiving platforms, provided proper citation is included and the content is used solely for non-commercial purposes. Any commercial use of the material requires the author’s prior consent.
The journal affirms that all published content is made available under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) license. Complete article texts are stored safely on both the journal's official website and affiliated archival platforms.
Authors’ Rights to Archive
Authors are encouraged to share their work by archiving it on personal academic websites or within institutional repositories. The final published version (publisher’s PDF) may be used at the author's discretion. Articles may also be deposited in subject-based or general-access archives, as long as such use remains non-commercial in nature. No embargo period applies; however, archived versions must include a proper citation and provide a direct link to the journal homepage or the article's DOI.
Authors are additionally permitted to download and freely distribute the PDF version of their published article, including sharing it directly with colleagues, without restriction.
Persistent Identifiers: DOI
Every article accepted for publication is assigned a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI). This identifier guarantees a stable and permanent link to the published content, facilitating accurate citation and long-term access.
ORCID Integration
The journal requires all submitting authors to include their ORCID iD as part of the article metadata. ORCID provides a distinct alphanumeric identifier for each researcher, ensuring proper attribution and helping to connect scholarly work with its rightful contributor.
Publication Fee Policy
All expenses related to the editorial and publication process are fully funded by the Institute of Social Sciences at Siirt University. Authors are not required to pay any fees at any stage of the submission, peer review, or publication process. The journal does not accept advertising or sponsorship, and it maintains an independent editorial policy grounded in academic neutrality.