Ufuk Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi

The main purpose of our journal is to contribute to the academic field by publishing qualified and original studies that are preferred in the field of social sciences in accordance with scientific norms and ethics of science.

Our journal includes scientific studies in the fields of Economics, Business Administration, International Relations and Political Science, Finance, Labor Economics and Industrial Relations, Health Management, International Trade, Econometrics and similar social sciences.

PUBLICATION SCOPE

The journal publishes scientific studies in various disciplines of social sciences.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

1. Submissions should be between 4000 and 9000 words.
2. Submissions must not have been previously published in any form, either domestically or internationally. However, papers presented at scientific meetings (conferences, symposiums, seminars, etc.) and not published in full text may be accepted, provided that the place and date of the presentation are indicated.
3. Manuscripts must be submitted via https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/ufuksbedergi.
4. In accordance with ULAKBIM TR DIZIN requirements, submissions must include an Ethics Committee Approval document. Authors must clearly indicate and document this in their manuscripts. Detailed information is available in the "Ethical Principles and Publication Policy" section on the journal's website.
5. Manuscripts should be prepared in Microsoft Word, with single line spacing, 10 pt spacing after paragraphs, Times New Roman font, 12 pt size, and A4 paper size. Figures and tables in the text must adhere to these formatting standards.
6. The use of section breaks and page breaks should be avoided. Pages should not be numbered.
7. For articles in Turkish, the manuscript must include a Turkish title, an abstract (150–200 words), and keywords (3–5 words) under the authors' names, followed by the English title, abstract, and keywords. For articles in English, the reverse structure applies. Abstracts should be written in single line spacing and 11 pt font size.
8. Citations can be made using either footnotes or in-text references.
9. Appendices should include methodological details and supplementary information. Multiple appendices should be labeled as "Appendix A," "Appendix B," etc. Appendices should follow the References section.
10. Author information (academic title, affiliation, and email address) should be provided as a 10 pt footnote at the bottom of the first page.
11. Tables and figures must have titles and sequential numbers. Titles should appear above tables/figures, while sources should be placed below the tables.
12. Equations must be sequentially numbered, with numbers placed in parentheses on the right side of the page.
13. Page margins should be as follows: top: 2.5 cm, bottom: 2.5 cm, left: 2.5 cm, right: 2.5 cm. Pages should not be numbered.
14. The text should begin with an **Introduction** section on the second page and should be organized into appropriate sections. All sections should be numbered consecutively. Headings (including abstracts and titles) should be written in 12 pt font size. Section headings should be in uppercase (e.g., "1. INTRODUCTION"), while subsections should follow the format "1.1," "1.2," etc., with only the first letter of each word capitalized. The final section should be titled **Conclusion(s)/Discussion**, followed by **References** and, if applicable, **Acknowledgments** and **Appendices**. Optional lists of figures or tables may be placed before the References section.
15. Notations and abbreviations must follow the standard conventions of the relevant field or be defined upon their first occurrence. These can also be provided in a separate section following the Introduction.
16. All drawings, maps, graphs, and photographs should be treated as figures. Original, publication-ready figures must be submitted after the manuscript is accepted. Figures must be sequentially numbered (e.g., "Figure 1.") and appropriately titled. Titles should be written below the figures along with the figure number.
17. Tables must also be sequentially numbered (e.g., "Table 1.") and titled. Titles should appear above the tables along with the table number.
18. Citations to other works must follow one of the following formats:

**A. In-text citations:**
- Use the author's surname and year (e.g., "Author, 2010").
- For works by two authors, include both surnames and the year (e.g., "Author and Author, 2009").
- For works with three or more authors, use the first author's surname followed by "et al." and the year (e.g., "Author et al., 2023").
- Direct quotations longer than three lines should be enclosed in double quotation marks (“...”).

**Example:**
The control environment reflects how organizational patterns influence employees' awareness of control (Erdoğan, 2005).

19. **Explanatory Footnotes:**
Explanatory notes should be kept to a minimum and indicated with an asterisk (*) at the bottom of the page.

20. **References:**
- The heading "REFERENCES" should be left-aligned, written in uppercase, and bold.
- Use the most recent APA style for references.
- References should be listed alphabetically by the first author's surname.
- Works by the same first author should be ordered by co-authors' surnames or, if the same, by publication year (from oldest to newest).
- Include all authors' surnames and initials in the reference list.

**EVALUATION PROCESS**

1. Articles submitted to the **Ufuk University Journal of Social Sciences Institute** are reviewed by at least two referees and published only if deemed "Publishable."
2. Referees evaluate submissions based on originality, scientific contribution, literature use, compliance with academic writing conventions, research methods and findings (if applicable), style, and other critical elements. Their written assessments are forwarded to the Editorial Board.
3. If revisions are requested, authors must submit the revised manuscript within the specified timeframe. Revised manuscripts may be sent back to referees for re-evaluation.
4. Once approved, manuscripts are queued for publication, and the authors are informed.
5. Case studies, reports, news about scientific activities, book reviews and critiques, publication announcements and summaries, appendices to previously published articles, criticisms, responses to critiques, and similar works may also be published.
6. Decisions regarding these works are made solely by the Editorial Board, without requiring referee evaluation.
7. All submissions undergo preliminary review by the Editorial Board. Manuscripts unrelated to the journal’s scope or failing to meet scientific writing standards may be returned or revised before entering the peer review process.
8. Manuscripts can be written in Turkish or English.
9. Non-substantive edits may be made to accepted manuscripts.
10. Authors are not paid royalties for their published articles.
11. The identities of authors and referees are mutually anonymized.  

### Ethical Publishing Policy of Ufuk University Journal of Social Sciences Institute

The **Ufuk University Journal of Social Sciences Institute** adheres to the ethical publishing principles set forth by the **Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)**, the **Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)**, and the **Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA)**.

### Submission Policy
Manuscripts submitted for publication in the journal must not have been published elsewhere or simultaneously submitted to another journal. Submissions are first reviewed by the editorial board. Articles that do not align with the journal’s scope may be directly rejected or returned to the author for adjustments before proceeding to peer review. Submissions considered suitable for the journal's scope undergo a **double-blind peer review** process.

The editorial board reserves the right to recommend revisions and changes in line with reviewer comments or reject manuscripts at any stage of the evaluation. Articles that pass the review process are published online after receiving author approval and are subsequently assigned to the appropriate issue. Authors with approved articles are required to obtain an **ORCID**.

Since January 1, 2020, all submitted manuscripts must be accompanied by a plagiarism report generated using tools like **iThenticate**, **Turnitin**, or **İntihal.net**. Manuscripts with a similarity rate exceeding **15%** (excluding references) will be rejected without review.

### Responsibilities of Authors

1. **Ethics Compliance**: Authors are responsible for adhering to ethical principles, and any ethical violations are solely their responsibility.
2. **Originality**: Submissions must be original works not previously published in any language or submitted for consideration elsewhere.
3. **Copyright Compliance**: Authors must comply with applicable copyright laws. Materials such as tables, figures, or other copyrighted elements must be included only with proper permission.
4. **Authorship Criteria**: Authorship must be limited to individuals who made significant contributions to the study.
5. **Corrections**: Authors must promptly notify the editorial board in case of any errors or inaccuracies in their published work to facilitate corrections or retractions.

### Responsibilities of Reviewers

1. **Impartiality**: Reviewers must evaluate submissions based solely on their scientific content, without regard to the authors’ ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, religious beliefs, or political views.
2. **Conflicts of Interest**: Reviewers must have no conflicts of interest with the authors, research sponsors, or other parties involved.
3. **Objective Reporting**: Reviewers should provide objective and constructive feedback and, in case of rejection, submit a detailed rationale.
4. **Confidentiality**: All information regarding manuscripts under review must remain confidential.
5. **Ethical Oversight**: Reviewers must alert the editorial board of any ethical violations or instances of plagiarism.
6. **Competence**: Reviewers must decline to evaluate submissions outside their expertise or if they cannot meet the review deadline.

### Responsibilities of Editors

1. **Fair Evaluation**: The editorial board evaluates all submissions based on their academic merit, without considering the authors’ backgrounds or affiliations.
2. **Confidentiality**: Manuscripts and related data are kept confidential until publication.
3. **Ethical Oversight**: The editorial board ensures adherence to ethical standards throughout the publication process.
4. **Reviewer Selection**: Editors appoint reviewers with strong academic credentials and ethical integrity to ensure a robust review process.
5. **Transparency**: Editors do not use unpublished information from submitted manuscripts for their personal research without the authors’ explicit consent.
6. **Responsibility**: Editors are responsible for decisions on manuscript acceptance or rejection, ensuring ethical compliance and quality.

### Ethical Approval and Special Permissions

In line with **Ulakbim TR DIZIN** requirements, manuscripts submitted to the journal must include an **Ethics Committee Approval** document if applicable. Ethical approval is required for research involving:

- Surveys, interviews, focus groups, observations, experiments, and any study collecting data from human participants.
- Studies involving human or animal subjects for experimental or other scientific purposes.
- Clinical trials conducted on humans.
- Research on animals.
- Retrospective studies requiring compliance with **personal data protection laws**.

Additionally:

- **Case Reports** must include a statement confirming the acquisition of informed consent.
- Authors must obtain permission for using third-party scales, questionnaires, photographs, or similar material.
- Adherence to copyright laws for intellectual and artistic works used in the manuscript must be explicitly stated.

Authors whose articles are published are not charged and no royalties are paid.