• Consider accepting the review if you believe it aligns with your expertise and can provide a high-quality evaluation. Notify the editor of any conflicts of interest or potential familiarity. Before accepting the review, ensure that you can meet the deadline for the final submission. In case of refusal, it would be helpful to suggest alternative reviewers. Access the article and submit your evaluation by clicking the link in the invitation email.

• Journal-specific instructions

The "Düşünce Dünyasında Türkiz" journal publishes in the fields of political science, international relations, economics, history, and related areas. It is essential to write your reviews in accordance with the scientific research methods in these areas of social sciences. Examining specific sections of the article is highly recommended.

• Methodology
Check whether any research methods in the field of social sciences are applied in the article you are reviewing. It is also necessary to verify which theoretical approaches or analytical models are used.

• Literature
"Düşünce Dünyasında Türkiz" publishes original scientific studies. Since the originality of a study will be revealed through a thorough literature review, addressing this part is crucial.

• Ethical considerations
Studies containing plagiarism or identified as written by artificial intelligence should be immediately rejected and reported to the editor.

• General overview
Evaluate the article not based solely on your perspective but in accordance with academic methods and rules.

• Shaping your evaluation
Referee evaluations not only assist the editor in deciding whether to publish the article but also provide an opportunity for authors to improve their papers. Therefore, helping the development of the article is crucial. Your comments should be polite, constructive, and avoid discouraging the authors. Providing insights into discussions in the literature is important. Your comments should focus on the accurate assessment of concepts and facts rather than your subjective opinion.

• Checklist
A checklist for the evaluation of the article has been provided. Firstly, it is recommended to summarize the article in a short paragraph to demonstrate your understanding of the research. Then, share your main impressions of the article, evaluating whether it is new and interesting, its impact, and contribution to knowledge. Express your comments in clear and concise paragraphs, aiding the editor and authors in understanding which part you are referring to. Additionally, you should check the adherence of the article to the journal's specific instructions and evaluate the accuracy of the title and abstract. Your comments should be based on real grounds and be precise; avoid speculating about the authors' intentions. Carefully examine methodology, statistical errors, findings, results/discussion, and references, providing feedback on data presentation, sustainability of the methodology, and whether the results are supported by data. Be cautious about possible biases during the review.

• Unnecessary points
If the research is robust but disappointing due to weak language, suggest to the editor that the authors should revise their language.
Avoid making derogatory or discouraging comments to the authors.
Do not reject perspectives or theories that may contradict your normative stance, personal opinions, or methods.
Do not share the review or information about the review with anyone without the approval of the relevant editors and authors.

• Explain your reason for rejection in detail in your report.
If providing corrections, explain the details through the Word document and indicate whether you wish to see the revised article again. If suggesting revisions, provide a clear and solid explanation of why you find it necessary.
Do not write the same comments to the editor and the author.
No article is perfect in its initial form. Accepting articles as they are without any improvements would cast doubt on the quality of the journal.

• After evaluation
After submitting your review, you can obtain your certificate from the system.