Manuscripts submitted to the Turkish Journal of Fashion Design and Management (TJFDM) must comply with the journal’s academic, ethical, and technical requirements. Submissions are accepted only through the DergiPark online journal management system.

Submission and Publication Policy

Manuscripts submitted to the Turkish Journal of Fashion Design and Management (TJFDM) must meet academic, ethical, and technical standards. Submissions must be original and must not have been previously published or be under consideration elsewhere. The journal publishes only original research articles and review articles within its scope.

Publication Language and Language Responsibility

The publication languages of the journal are Turkish and English. Authors are fully responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts are written clearly, accurately, and in an academically appropriate style in the selected language. If the language quality is considered insufficient for proper academic evaluation, the manuscript may be returned to the authors before the peer-review process. As the journal does not provide language editing or translation services, authors are encouraged to seek professional assistance when necessary.

Author Responsibilities and Ethical Compliance

Authors are responsible for the originality, academic integrity, and ethical compliance of their submissions. All listed authors must have made a significant scholarly contribution to the study.

All submissions must comply with the ethical principles and publication standards defined by the Higher Education Council of Türkiye (YÖK) Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Directive and the Core Practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

For studies involving human participants, personal data, or experimental procedures, Ethics Committee Approval must be obtained prior to data collection. Information regarding the approval (name of the committee, date, and approval number) must be clearly stated in the manuscript. This requirement also applies to international authors, where applicable.

Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest and are responsible for ensuring compliance with ethical standards in data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Similarity Report Requirement

All submissions are subject to plagiarism screening, and the overall similarity rate must not exceed 20%, while similarity from a single source must not exceed 5%, excluding references. Authors are required to upload a similarity (plagiarism) report generated using recognized plagiarism detection software at the time of submission. Detailed information is provided in the journal’s Plagiarism Policy.

Post-Acceptance Responsibilities

After acceptance, authors are expected to cooperate with the editorial team during revision, copy-editing, and publication processes and to respond to editorial communications in a timely manner.

Manuscript Preparation, Declarations, and Submission Process

Manuscripts must be prepared in accordance with the official TJFDM manuscript template and formatted according to the APA 7 citation style. Submissions must be made in Word format (.doc or .docx); the text should be written in a single-column layout, double-spaced, with margins of at least one inch on all sides. Pages must be numbered consecutively, and the manuscript should not exceed 25 pages.

In addition to the manuscript file prepared in accordance with the template, authors are required to upload a signed Author Declarations and Copyright Transfer Form. Authors must also disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest that may influence the research process or the interpretation of the results. If no conflict of interest exists, this must be explicitly stated in the manuscript.

Within the scope of copyright and originality, authors retain the rights to their work; however, they are responsible for obtaining written permission from the relevant authors and publishers for any previously published material (e.g., text, tables, figures) used in the manuscript.

Declarations (Mandatory for All Submissions)

Authors must include the following sections at the end of their manuscript, immediately before the “References” section:

Ethics Committee Approval

For all studies involving human participants, personal data, or experimental procedures, ethics committee approval details (name of the committee, date, and approval number) must be clearly stated.

Example:
“This study was approved by the X University Social and Human Sciences Ethics Committee (Date: DD/MM/YYYY, No: XXX-123).”

For studies that do not require ethical approval (e.g., reviews or secondary data analysis), the following statement should be used:
“Ethical approval was not required for this study as it is based on a systematic review of existing literature / conducted using publicly available secondary data.”

Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence

The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is addressed within the framework of scientific integrity and transparency. Such tools may only be used in supportive stages of the research and writing process, and any use must be clearly declared.

Authors bear full responsibility for the accuracy, originality, and ethical compliance of the content. For detailed information, please refer to the Artificial Intelligence Policy.

Author Contribution Statement

The specific role of each author in the study must be clearly defined.
(See: Copyright Transfer, Author Contribution and Conflict of Interest Declaration Form, Author Contribution Section)

Conflict of Interest

Any actual or potential personal or financial conflicts of interest that may influence the study must be disclosed.

If none exist:
“The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to disclose regarding this study.”

Funding / Grant Support

Funding organizations and project numbers supporting the research must be clearly specified.

If no funding was received:
“This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.”

Acknowledgment (Optional)

Individuals or institutions that provided technical or administrative support but do not meet authorship criteria may be acknowledged in this section.

For detailed information:

Plagiarism Policy

Copyright

Open Access Policy

Policy on Generative Artificial Intelligence Use
 

The Turkish Journal of Fashion Design and Management (TJFDM) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. The journal adopts internationally recognized ethical principles to ensure the reliability, transparency, and integrity of the scholarly record.

Ethical Framework

TJFDM adheres to the principles and best practice guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All parties involved in the publication process (authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher) are expected to comply with these principles.

Ethics Committee Approval

As of 2020, Ethics Committee Approval is mandatory for all studies involving human participants, personal data, or experimental procedures. Authors must clearly state whether ethical approval is required for their study; if required, the name of the approving committee, approval date, and reference number must be provided in the manuscript. This requirement applies equally to national and international authors in accordance with relevant legal and ethical standards.

Authors’ Ethical Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality, accuracy, and ethical compliance of their work. All listed authors must have made a significant scholarly contribution to the study. Proper citation of sources, disclosure of conflicts of interest, and compliance with ethical approval requirements are mandatory.

Authors may be required to provide access to data supporting their findings where applicable. Transparency and reproducibility of research data are considered essential components of scientific integrity.

Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)

TJFDM adopts a transparency-based approach to the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Such tools may only be used to support the writing process, such as language editing or formatting. They must not be used to generate original scientific content, research findings, or conclusions.

AI tools cannot be listed as authors. Authors retain full responsibility for the originality, accuracy, and integrity of their work. If generative AI tools are used during manuscript preparation, this must be clearly disclosed in the manuscript. Routine grammar or spell-checking does not require disclosure.

Unless explicitly defined as part of the research methodology, the use of generative AI to create or modify figures or images is not permitted. Editors and reviewers may use AI tools in a limited manner for editorial purposes, provided that confidentiality and ethical standards are maintained.

Editors’ Ethical Responsibilities

Editors are responsible for maintaining editorial independence, ensuring fair and unbiased decision-making, and preserving the integrity of the peer review process. Editorial decisions are based solely on the academic merit of the work and are independent of commercial, political, or institutional influences.

Reviewers’ Ethical Responsibilities

Reviewers are expected to evaluate manuscripts objectively within their field of expertise while maintaining confidentiality. They must disclose any conflicts of interest and must not use unpublished materials for personal advantage.

Handling of Ethical Misconduct, Corrections, and Appeals

TJFDM takes all allegations of ethical misconduct seriously. Cases of suspected plagiarism, data fabrication, authorship disputes, or other unethical practices are handled in accordance with COPE procedures, which may include correction, rejection, or retraction.

The journal follows international publication ethics standards and COPE guidelines in handling retraction, correction, and expressions of concern.

If significant errors, omissions, or ethical violations are identified in a published work, a correction may be issued following evaluation. In cases affecting the scientific validity of the work, articles may be retracted with a clearly stated justification.

Authors, reviewers, or third parties may submit requests for evaluation or appeal regarding published works or editorial decisions. All applications are handled confidentially and evaluated in accordance with international ethical standards.

Where necessary, additional information or documentation may be requested from the parties involved. Submissions are reviewed within a reasonable timeframe, and feedback is provided to the applicant. Authors are expected to promptly inform the editorial office if they identify errors in their published work.

Special Issue Policy

The journal may publish special issues focusing on specific themes when deemed appropriate. Proposals for special issues must be submitted to the Editor-in-Chief and should clearly define the scope, objectives, and timeline.

All submissions to special issues are subject to the journal’s standard double-blind peer review and editorial evaluation processes. Special issues may be managed by guest editors who are appointed for a defined period and are expected to operate in accordance with editorial policies.

Editorial Independence and Academic Diversity

The journal is committed to maintaining editorial independence and academic diversity. Submissions from editors, editorial board members, and the affiliated institution are subject to the same double-blind peer review and editorial processes as all other submissions.

Archiving and Repository Policy

The journal uses digital archiving systems to ensure long-term accessibility of published content. All articles are made openly accessible through the DergiPark platform.

The final published version (publisher’s PDF) may be shared in institutional repositories or on personal websites after publication, provided that proper citation is given and a link to the original publication is included.