Journal of History Culture and Art Research

Journal of History, Culture and Art Research is a refereed journal published to encourage scientific studies in the fields of history, culture and art, to create an academic sharing environment among researchers and to increase interdisciplinary interaction.

Our journal aims to examine cultural and artistic developments in the historical process and to address them from new and original perspectives. In this direction, it aims to contribute to the accumulation of academic knowledge by including scientific studies in history, literature, art history, folklore, archaeology, cultural heritage and similar fields.

Contributing to the academic community through articles published by adhering to the principles of scientific ethics, bringing together scientists at national and international level and bringing together qualified studies in the field of history, culture and art with the public are among the primary goals of our journal.

Our journal will continue to support studies that aim to transfer historical and cultural values to future generations by addressing them with scientific methods and to guide academic discussions in these fields.

Journal of History, Culture and Art Studies is a refereed journal that includes academic studies in the fields of history, culture, art and literature. With an interdisciplinary approach, our journal focuses on original research that deals with historical events, cultural dynamics, artistic and literary developments from past to present with scientific methods.

The following main topics are covered in the journal:

History: Political, social, economic and cultural history studies, historiography, Ottoman and Islamic history, local history research, archival documents and epigraphy studies.


Culture: Studies on cultural heritage, folklore, traditional and contemporary cultural elements, cultural interactions, history of civilisation.


Art: Art history, traditional and modern art movements, aesthetic theories, scientific research on architecture, music, theatre, cinema and visual arts.


Literature: Classical and modern literary studies, literary movements, textual analyses, oral and written literary works, literary criticism, the relationship between literature and culture, literary history studies.

Interdisciplinary Studies: Studies that are associated with different disciplines such as sociology, anthropology, philosophy, archaeology, archaeology, history of religions on the axis of history, culture, art and literature.
Our journal accepts scientific research articles, review articles, book reviews and original reviews related to the field. Studies that pass the evaluation process of referees who are experts in their fields are published in accordance with scientific ethics and academic standards.

Our journal is open to the works of both national and international researchers and aims to publish original works that contribute to the fields of history, culture, art and literature in the academic world.

Journal of History, Culture and Art Research is an international academic journal published twice a year on 15 June and 15 December. The journal aims to share scientific research with the public by publishing academic studies in the fields of history, culture, art and literature.

Article acceptance dates:
For the issue dated 30 June: 15 January - 15 March (23:59)
For the 31 December issue: 15 July - 15 September(23:59)
If the number of manuscript submissions reaches a sufficient number, the system may be closed for submission before the manuscript acceptance dates.
Article Acceptance Conditions

In the research article type, only the studies of researchers with a PhD degree (for all authors) are evaluated.
More than one article of an author in the same period cannot be evaluated.
The same author's article cannot be published in two consecutive issues.

Article length:

12000 words in the application and 13,000 words in the publication (with revisions).
For English articles, a limit of 12,000 words will be applied for submission and 13,000 words for publication.
Writing Rules and Citation System

Articles should be prepared in accordance with the Journal Writing Template.
Font type: Gentium Plus, 11 pt, footnotes should be 9 pt.
Citation System: ISNAD Citation System (2nd Edition, Footnoted System) should be used.
Article Writing Template can be downloaded from the web page.

Important:

Articles that are not prepared in accordance with the ISNAD Citation System (2nd Edition, Footnoted System) will be rejected directly at the Pre-Checking Stage and will not be reprocessed in the same publication period.
The manuscript is reviewed only once for compliance with the Journal Writing Template. If the requested changes are not made, it will be rejected and will not be processed again in the same publication period.

Evaluation Process

Submitted articles are passed through the following stages:
Preliminary Control
Plagiarism Scanning
Referee Evaluation
Turkish-English Language Control
The manuscripts that pass the Preliminary Control stage are subjected to the evaluation of at least two referees within the framework of the principle of double blind refereeing.

Publication Ethics Statement of the Journal of History, Culture, and Art Research

The Journal of History, Culture, and Art Research is a platform that aims to uphold high ethical standards in scientific publishing by its publishers and editors. In this context, our journal places great importance on scientific integrity, transparency, and ethical values. The following ethical principles outline the fundamental guidelines followed in the journal's internal operations, as well as the writing, peer-review, and editorial processes. These principles are based on the guidelines and policies published by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Correction, Retraction, and Expression of Concern Editors may consider publishing a correction if minor errors that do not affect the findings, interpretations, or conclusions of the article are detected. However, if major errors or ethical violations invalidate the findings and conclusions, the article may be retracted. In cases where there is suspicion of research or publication misconduct, or if evidence suggests that the findings are unreliable or that an investigation has not been properly conducted, editors may consider publishing an expression of concern. The COPE guidelines will be followed in these processes.

Plagiarism Action Plan and the Journal’s Measures Our journal respects intellectual property and aims to promote the protection of original works by authors. Articles containing plagiarism are against the quality, research, and innovation standards of the journal. Authors are expected to comply with ethical standards and avoid plagiarism. In case of suspected plagiarism in a submitted or published article, the work will be reviewed by the journal's Ethics Editor. If plagiarism is detected, the journal will take the following actions:

The university to which the author is affiliated will be contacted, and a request will be made for further action.
The plagiarized article will be removed from the website, and the label "Plagiarized Article" will be added to its title.
The author's account will be deactivated, and future submissions from the author will be rejected for three years.
During the submission process, plagiarism detection software, such as Turnitin, will be used. The plagiarism rate should not exceed 25%, excluding footnotes and references.
Ethics Committee Approval for Studies For studies that require ethics committee approval, authors must submit the approval document. The ethics approval information should be provided on the first page of the manuscript and in the methodology section. Additionally, information about obtaining informed consent from participants should be included, as required.

Publication Policy The Journal of History, Culture, and Art Research conducts an editorial pre-screening of the submitted manuscripts to ensure they comply with the journal’s publication policies and writing guidelines. The manuscripts are then subjected to plagiarism screening. After passing these stages, the articles are sent for a double-blind peer-review process.

Responsibilities of Authors, Reviewers, and Editors

Authorship: All authors must make a significant contribution to the work. The references list must be complete, and plagiarism and falsification of data should be avoided. Authors must declare the originality and accuracy of the research and ensure that errors are corrected and that the article can be retracted if necessary.

Peer Review: Reviewers must act impartially, avoiding conflicts of interest. Reviewers should identify and cite any unpublished relevant sources and maintain the confidentiality of the articles they review.

Editorial Responsibilities: Editors have full authority over accepting or rejecting an article and should not have any conflicts of interest with accepted articles. Editors are also responsible for managing correction or retraction processes in case of errors in the article.

Double-Blind Peer Review Process Submitted research articles are reviewed by two independent reviewers. Book reviews, case studies, and translation articles are sent to a single reviewer. Articles are scanned for plagiarism using Turnitin software. Articles with a plagiarism rate exceeding 25% will be rejected.

Complaints and Allegations Readers who notice significant errors or misconduct (plagiarism, duplicate publications, etc.) in a published article or wish to file a complaint, can email their concerns to taksadkarabuk@gmail.com. Complaints are welcomed as an opportunity for the development of the journal, and the journal aims to respond quickly and constructively.

Conclusion The Journal of History, Culture, and Art Research respects publication ethics, aiming to gain the trust of the academic community and maintain this trust at every stage. This publication ethics statement is based on the journal’s commitment to scientific transparency, integrity, and responsibility in line with its ethical standards.