2026
Publication Type
Climate-Induced Water Insecurity and Its Implications for International Law
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July 20, 2026
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1-14
China's Strategy in the Arctic: Normative Adaptation or Creative Destruction?
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July 20, 2026
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15-34
The Indo-Pacific as a Geopolitical Fault Line through NVivo-Assisted Analysis: India and Regional Security Dynamics
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July 20, 2026
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35-58
Testing of the Hegemonic Order: A Legal, Geopolitical, and Discursive Assessment of the Possibility of a US Withdrawal from NATO
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July 20, 2026
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59-75
The Chechen Crisis from an International Perspective: Sovereignty, Separatism and Securitization
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July 20, 2026
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76-97
China’s Peripheral Diplomacy and Crisis Management within the Framework of the “Zhoubian Zhengce” Doctrine: The Iran–Israel War and Limited Neutrality
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July 20, 2026
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98-117
The Impact of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Combating the Boko Haram Terrorist Organization in Nigeria
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July 20, 2026
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118-141
Frame-Working Institutional Resilience Mechanisms In African Union And Economic Community of West African States For Sustainable Humanitarian Interventions
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July 20, 2026
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142-161
The International Relations and Politics Association (ULIPOD) is an international peer-reviewed academic journal publishing original, scientific, and critical research in the fields of international relations and politics. It operates on a non-profit basis, serving the public interest, providing open access, and employing a double-blind peer review system.
The primary aim of our journal is to contribute to the field of international relations by publishing high-quality research that offers both theoretical and applied insights, deeply analyzing global and regional political dynamics.
Accordingly, ULIPOD aims to make valuable contributions to the international academic community by publishing original studies that serve the development of the discipline. Additionally, by focusing on the public good, it supports the transformation of academic knowledge into social benefit.
The Journal of International Relations and Politics (ULIPOD) is a thematically focused publication dedicated to the field of international relations. Our journal features research covering current and significant topics within the discipline. ULIPOD concentrates on a broad range of subjects within international relations and political sciences. The main areas of study included within this scope are as follows::
• International relations theories and practical approaches
• Political history and international law
• Security studies and terrorism analyses
• Regional studies and regional dynamics
• Migration policies and international migration movements
• Diplomacy and foreign policy analyses
• Political economy and global economic relations
In addition, ULIPOD includes important book and article reviews in the field, facilitating the diversification and deepening of academic discussions.
All our publications are prepared with strict adherence to academic originality, ethical standards, and scientific rigor. Thus, the journal leads efforts to enhance scientific quality and support sustainable knowledge production in the field of international relations.
GENERAL TERMS
Submissions must be uploaded to the journal's system in accordance with the writing guidelines. To submit an article, the necessary steps must be followed through the "Submit Article" button, and the required information and documents must be uploaded to the system. The uploaded files should include the author(s)’ names, affiliations, email addresses, and ORCID information. These details will be removed by the editorial team during the evaluation process in line with the principles of double-blind peer review. If the article is derived from any thesis or other scientific work, this must be indicated in a footnote on the first page of the article.
Anonymous sources that have not undergone scientific scrutiny should not be used in the submissions. All articles submitted to the journal must be original and not involved in any other process.
Papers presented at conferences and published in full text are not accepted. Authors will not be paid royalties. The Editorial Board reserves the right to reject articles, request revisions, or reorganize them if they do not comply with the rules.
Authors must prepare their manuscripts in accordance with the layout template using Microsoft Office Word 2016 or a later version. Submissions that do not conform to the template will not be considered for the review process. Please click here to access the relevant template. You can also access the article template from the “Forms” page.
Author(s) must not write any information in the manuscript file that could reveal their identity and harm the blind peer review process. Author(s) are required to upload the following documents located in the "Forms" section of the system: (1) Copyright Transfer Agreement, (2) Author Information Form, (3) Author Contribution Statement, (4) Ethical Declaration Form, (5) Author Undertaking on the Use of Artificial Intelligence. Additionally, after a revision decision, they must prepare a Response to Reviewers file and upload it to the system.
Submissions uploaded to the system will undergo a preliminary check for compliance with document, information, and format requirements, followed by an editorial pre-assessment.
MAIN TEXT WRITING GUIDELINES
A one-time correction request will be made for works that do not comply with the following rules. If the work remains non-compliant, it will be rejected outright.
We strictly do not accept the use of automatic citation and bibliography insertion tools such as Endnote, Zotero, Mendeley, or Microsoft Office Word. In-text citations and bibliographies must be manually prepared without using any software.
The text of the work, including everything, must be at least 5,000 and at most 12,000 words, in accordance with the template.
An extended abstract of 750-1000 words should be prepared on a new page after the bibliography for all studies to be published in English for Turkish studies and in Turkish for English studies starting from Year: 2025, Volume: 5, Issue: 2.
Titles in the Article
The article must have both a Turkish and an English title. The title should be written in Book Antiqua, 12-point font, single line spacing, and justified alignment. The Turkish title should be written first, followed by the English title. Subheadings within the article should be numbered, with the first letters capitalized and bold, and aligned to both sides. Sub-subheadings should be numbered systematically. The headings for the Abstract, Introduction, and Conclusion should be written without numbering.
Author(s)’ Information
The author(s)’ names and surnames should be written one line below the title, in Book Antiqua, 11-point font, bold, right-aligned, with 1.5 line spacing. The author(s)’ titles, affiliations, email addresses, and ORCID numbers should be given as footnotes (9-point font, Book Antiqua). Other explanatory footnotes should be numbered within the text and provided at the bottom of the page.
Abstract
After the author’s name, a Turkish and English abstract (maximum of 200 words) that expresses the scope and originality of the article should be included. Below both abstracts, 3-5 keywords representing the scope of the text should be listed. The abstracts should be written in Book Antiqua, 10-point font, with 0 pt before and after, and single line spacing. Abstracts should never exceed the first page of the template.
Writing Style and Page Layout
For works prepared as an MS Word document, paragraph indents should be 1.25 cm, 12-point font, justified alignment, with 6 pt spacing before and after paragraphs, and single line spacing, using the Book Antiqua font.
Sections
The Introduction section should focus on the hypothesis and scope of the paper. The Development section should support the Introduction with subheadings, data, opinions, comments, and discussions. The Conclusion section should explain the results reached in the article, supported by recommendations.
Tables, Figures, and Visuals
Figures, images, maps, graphs, tables, and other visuals should be numbered. The title of the visual should be placed above it, and the source should be indicated below. The titles, content, and references of such visuals should be written in Book Antiqua, 10-point font.
Citations and References
APA 6th edition format and the in-text citation method should be used in the writings. Direct quotations in the text should be written within quotation marks and in italics. For block quotations, the text should begin 1 cm indented from both the right and left, using single line spacing, 10-point font, italics, and within quotation marks.
In-text citations should use a reference system that includes the author’s surname, date, and page number (e.g., Babahanoğlu, 2024: 53). For works with two or three authors, use (Akbaş, Babahanoğlu, and Çelik, 2022: 87). For sources with four or more authors, use the first author’s surname followed by "et al." (e.g., Akbaş et al., 2023: 75). When multiple sources are cited within the same parentheses, they should be separated by a semicolon (e.g., Akbaş and Çaylı, 2009: 125; Babahanoğlu, 2016: 146). The same rule applies to citations from edited or compiled books (consisting of articles). For encyclopedia entries and law articles, the publication name, year, and page number should be given (e.g., Meydan Larousse, 1998: 1256; Turkish Civil Code, 2015: 124). When citing works published by the same author in the same year, the citations should be distinguished by using "a" and "b" (e.g., Babahanoğlu, 2016a: 125; Babahanoğlu, 2016b: 256).
Explanations related to certain points in the text may be provided as footnotes at the bottom of the page, and such footnotes should be numerically sequential. However, it is recommended to minimize their use. Citation of sources should never be given as footnotes or endnotes.
REFERENCES WRITING RULES
Articles;
Babahanoğlu, V. (2024). “Russian Foreign Policy and Ukraine in the Putin Era: Mackinder’s Heart of the Heartland”, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences, 19(2), 378-400. https://doi.org/10.17153/oguiibf.1299347
Babahanoğlu, V., Akbaş, Z. (2023). “Turkey's Regional Playmaker Role and Its Possibilities and Capabilities for Order Building: The Case of the Organization of Turkish States”, Bingol University Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences, 7(Prof. Dr. Muammer ERDOĞAN Anısına Kongre Özel Sayısı), 243-268. https://doi.org/10.33399/biibfad.1253074
Books;
Akbaş, Z. (2011). Irak, Ankara: Barış Kitap.
Babahanoğlu, V. ve Örselli, E. (2022). Küresel Jeopolitik: 21. Yüzyılda Dönüşen Dünya Değişen Türkiye, Bursa: Dora Yayıncılık.
Chapter in an Edited Book;
Babahanoğlu, V. (2023). “Egypt and The Palestinian Issue”, (Ed. H. M. Boyraz, S. Yeşiltaş ve N. Gürel), The Palestinian Issue and Regional Actors (pp. 39-58), İstanbul: Aktif Yayınları.
Babahanoğlu, V. ve Aydın, F. (2024). “Soğuk Savaş Sonrası Büyük Güçlerin Yayılmacı Politikaları: Rusya ve Çin Örneği”, (Ed. Z. Akbaş, V. Babahanoğlu ve M. F. Argın), Uluslararası Çatışma Bölgeleri: Aktörler, Eylemler ve Dönüşümler (pp. 655-676), Bursa: Dora Yayıncılık.
Translated Books;
Heywood, A. (2013). Küresel Siyaset, (Trans. N. Uslu ve H. Özdemir), Ankara: Adres Yayınları.
Baylis, J., Smith, S. ve Owens, P. (2021). Küreselleşen Dünya Siyaseti Uluslararası İlişkilere Giriş, (Trans. H. B. Yalçın vd.), İstanbul: Küre Yayınları.
Master’s / Doctoral Theses;
Çelik, A. H. (2007). Sivil Toplum Kuruluşlarının Türk Dış Politikasına Etkisi, (Unpublished Master’s Thesis), Konya: Selçuk University.
Akbaş, Z. (2009). Irak Sorununun Uluslararası Boyutu ve Türkiye, (Unpublished Doctoral Thesis), İstanbul: Marmara University.
Online Sources;
Çelik, A. H. (2022). “Libya'da Tekrar Başlayan Çatışmalar ve Türkiye'nin Barış Çabaları”, Anadolu Ajansı, https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/analiz/libyada-tekrar-baslayan-catismalar-ve-turkiyenin-baris-cabalari/2684715, (Erişim Tarihi: 16.08.2024).
T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı (t.y.). “Türkiye’nin Uluslararası Enerji Stratejisi”, https://www.mfa.gov.tr/turkiye_nin-enerji-stratejisi.tr.mfa, (Erişim Tarihi: 16.08.2024).
BOOK REVIEW RULES
The Journal of International Relations and Politics (ULIPOD) publishes book reviews of academic works in the fields of international relations and political science in Turkish or English.
Book reviews are not summaries of the book. Book reviews should critically analyze the book in question. The subject, purpose, scope and place of the book in the literature should be stated and the strengths and weaknesses of the book should be emphasized. The author's thesis and main arguments should be emphasized and the contribution of the work to the relevant field should be discussed. In translated books, evaluations can also be made about the success level of the translation.
The book to be evaluated must be an academic work published in the last 5 years.
Subjective opinions and statements about the book or the author that are not suitable for scientific style should be avoided.
Book reviews should be written according to APA 6 in accordance with the general format requirements of the journal.
Book reviews should be between 1500 - 2000 words all inclusive. The publication of articles exceeding the maximum word limit is decided as a result of editorial evaluation. A 50-75 word Turkish abstract, a 50-75 word English abstract, and 5 keywords should be added at the beginning of the article.
The title of the book review should include the title of the book, author(s), city and publishing house, year of publication, edition, page information and ISBN number.
The Editorial Board of the Journal is the final decision-making body for the publication of all manuscripts submitted to the journal.
Sample Writing Template:
Book Title (Bold, Left Justified)
Name and Surname of the Author or Editor, Place of Publication, Publisher, Year of Publication, Edition Information, Page Information and ISBN Number (Left Justified)
Name and Surname of the Reviewer ( Bold, Right Justified)*
Cover Image of the Reviewed Book (Centered)
Book Review
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*Title of the Book Reviewer, institution, e-mail address and ORCID number must be written. (9-Point, Footnote Style).
Bibliography
ETHICAL PRINCIPLES
The publication processes implemented in The Journal of International Relations and Politics (ULIPOD) are fundamental to the development and dissemination of knowledge in an impartial and reputable manner. These processes directly reflect the quality of the work produced by authors and the institutions supporting them. Peer-reviewed studies are essential for embodying and supporting the scientific method. Therefore, it is crucial for all stakeholders in the process (authors, readers and researchers, publisher, reviewers, and editors) to adhere to ethical standards.The Journal of International Relations and Politics (ULIPOD) adopts a publication ethics policy that aligns with both national and international standards. Our journal fully complies with national legislation such as the Press Law, the Law on Intellectual and Artistic Works, and the Higher Education Institutions Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Directive. Additionally, we commit to upholding the international ethical principles of publishing as established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), and the Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA). Moreover, we adhere to the decisions of the Turkey Editors’ Workshop. These ethical standards aim to ensure the creation of high-quality scientific publications, enhance trust in scientific findings, and promote the respectful exchange of ideas.
• Press Law (National Legislation)
• Law on Intellectual and Artistic Works (National Legislation)
• Higher Education Institutions Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Directive (National Legislation)
• Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing (International Criteria)
• Turkey Editors’ Workshop Decisions (National Criteria)
Ethical Responsibilities of Authors
Authors submitting work to The Journal of International Relations and Politics (ULIPOD) are expected to comply with the following ethical responsibilities:• Authors must act according to scientific methods in the acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and conclusion of data. Non-scientific results cannot be presented as research findings.
• Data obtained in studies must be used to the extent and manner permitted by authorities. Data that should not be disclosed must remain confidential.
• Authors are obliged to inform relevant individuals and institutions of any adverse situations that may arise from the research. Authors have the right to withdraw from the research due to these potential adverse situations.
• The works submitted by authors are expected to be original. If authors draw upon or use other works, they must provide complete and accurate citations and/or quotations.
• Individuals who do not contribute intellectually to the content of the work should not be listed as authors.
• All works submitted for publication must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and relationships, if any.
• Authors may be asked to provide raw data related to their articles during the review processes; in such cases, authors should be ready to present the expected data and information to the editorial board.
• Authors must possess the rights to use the data they present, hold the necessary permissions related to the research/analyses, or have documentation proving that consent was obtained from the subjects involved in the experiments.
• Authors are obliged to inform the journal editor or publisher if they detect a mistake or error in their published, early view, or under-review work, and cooperate with the editor in correction or retraction processes.
• Authors may not submit works published in another journal to The Journal of International Relations and Politics (ULIPOD). Duplicate publication refers to the publication of the same or substantially similar articles in more than one journal. The editor will reject such articles without review. Subsequently, the editor may impose an embargo on the author for a specific period, publicly disclose this situation, or apply all of these measures together.
• Authors cannot have their work under review in more than one journal at the same time. Each submission can be initiated following the completion of the previous submission. If such a situation is detected, the editor reserves the right to return or reject the article without review. Upon learning of this situation, the editor may inform the editor of the other journal that received the simultaneous submission. The editor may also write to the authors' employers or implement all of these measures together.
• All kinds of research conducted with qualitative or quantitative approaches that require data collection from participants using survey, interview, focus group work, observation, experiment, interview techniques,
• Research using humans and animals (including material/data) for experimental or other scientific purposes,
• Clinical research on humans,
• Research on animals,
• Retrospective studies in accordance with the law on the protection of personal data
• Ethics committee approval must be obtained for research conducted in all branches of science requiring ethics committee approval, and this approval must be stated and documented in the article.
• In research requiring ethics committee approval, information about the approval (name of the committee, date, and number) should be included in the method section, as well as on one of the first/last pages of the article; in case reports, information indicating that informed consent forms were signed should be included in the article.
Ethical Duties and Responsibilities of Editors
The Journal of International Relations and Politics (ULIPOD) adopts the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) "Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors" and "Code of Conduct for Journal Publishers" to establish ethical assurance in scientific periodical publishing.
Fundamental Errors in Published Works
When an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in his/her own published work, it is the author’s obligation to promptly notify the journal’s editor or publisher and cooperate with them to either retract the paper or to publish an appropriate erratum.General Duties and Responsibilities
Editors are responsible for every publication in the International Relations and Politics Journal (ULİPOD). In this context, editors have the following roles and responsibilities:• Striving to meet the informational needs of readers and authors.
• Continuously working on the development of the journal.
• Managing processes aimed at improving the quality of the works published in the journal.
• Supporting freedom of thought and expression.
• Ensuring the maintenance of academic integrity.
• Continuing business processes without compromising intellectual property rights and ethical standards.
• Demonstrating transparency and clarity in matters that require corrections or explanations regarding publications.
Relations with Readers
Editors should make decisions considering the information, skills, and experience expectations of all readers, researchers, and practitioners. They must ensure that published works contribute to readers, researchers, practitioners, and the scientific literature and that they are original in nature. Additionally, editors are responsible for considering feedback from readers, researchers, and practitioners and providing explanatory and informative feedback.Relations with Authors
Editors have the following duties and responsibilities toward authors:• Editors should make decisions based on the importance, originality, validity, clarity of expression, and the journal's aims and objectives, whether positive or negative.
• Editors should take works that fit within the scope of the publication into the preliminary evaluation stage unless they have a significant problem.
• Editors should not disregard positive reviewer suggestions unless there is a serious issue with the work.
• New editors should not change decisions made by previous editors regarding works unless there is a significant issue.
• The "Blind Peer Review and Evaluation Process" must be published, and editors should prevent deviations in the defined processes.
• Editors should publish a "Writing Guidelines" manual that includes all the topics authors will expect from them in detail. These guidelines should be updated at regular intervals.
• Editors should provide explanatory and informative notifications and feedback to authors.
Relations with Reviewers
Editors have the following duties and responsibilities toward reviewers:• Editors should select reviewers based on the subject of the work.
• Editors are responsible for providing the information and guidelines that reviewers will need during the evaluation process.
• Editors must monitor whether there is a conflict of interest between authors and reviewers.
• Editors should keep the identities of reviewers confidential within the context of blind peer review.
• Editors should encourage reviewers to evaluate the work impartially, scientifically, and objectively.
• Editors should evaluate reviewers based on criteria such as timely feedback and performance.
• Editors should implement policies and practices aimed at improving reviewers' performance.
• Editors should take necessary steps to keep the reviewer pool dynamically updated.
• Editors should prevent discourteous and non-scientific reviews.
• Editors should take steps to ensure that the reviewer pool comprises a wide range of expertise.
Relations with the Editorial Board
Editors must ensure that all editorial board members conduct the processes in accordance with the publication policies and guidelines. They should inform the editorial board members about publication policies and keep them updated on developments. Editors are also responsible for educating new editorial board members about publication policies and providing them with the necessary information.Additionally, editors should:
• Ensure that editorial board members evaluate the work impartially and independently.
• Select new editorial board members who can contribute effectively and possess appropriate qualifications.
• Assign work to editorial board members that aligns with their areas of expertise.
• Maintain regular interaction with the editorial board.
• Organize meetings with the editorial board at regular intervals to discuss publication policies and the journal's development.
Relations with the Journal Owner and Publisher
The relationship between editors and the publisher is based on the principle of editorial independence.Editorial and Peer Review Processes
Editors are responsible for implementing the "Blind Peer Review and Evaluation Process" policies outlined in the journal's publication policies. In this context, editors ensure that every work undergoes a fair, impartial, and timely evaluation process.
Editorial Confidentiality Obligation
Editors are required to keep all submitted manuscripts confidential and may not disclose any information about a manuscript to anyone without the authors' permission. The only individuals who can access the manuscripts during the review process are the editors, reviewers, and editorial board members. The only circumstance under which details about a manuscript can be disclosed to a third party without the authors' permission is if the editor suspects serious research misconduct.Quality Assurance
Editors are responsible for ensuring that every article published in the journal complies with the journal's publication policies and international standards.Plagiarism Prevention Measures
Authors must publish only their original work and properly cite all sources and data they use. Various forms of plagiarism include presenting another researcher’s work as one’s own, copying without citation, or claiming results as original. The Journal of International Relations and Politics (ULIPOD) rigorously screens all submissions to prevent plagiarism.When a manuscript is first submitted, it undergoes a similarity check using the intihal.net software; references and quotations are excluded from this check, and a similarity index below 20% is expected. This process occurs prior to the editorial review.
After peer review is complete, a second similarity check is performed using Turnitin before publication. Again, a similarity rate below 20% is targeted, and the final publication decision is based on this evaluation.
Equally important as similarity scores is the authors’ adherence to proper citation and quotation rules. Failure to comply with these rules may result in plagiarism even if the similarity rate is low. Editors reserve the right to reject or request corrections for any work that does not meet ethical standards.
Articles found not to comply with accepted ethical standards will be removed from publication, including those with violations discovered post-publication.
Protection of Personal Data
Editors are responsible for ensuring the protection of personal data related to subjects or images used in the evaluated works. The Journal of International Relations and Politics (ULIPOD) requires all research involving personal or sensitive data or materials about human participants who are not legally publicly available to undergo official ethical review. Editors are required to reject work if the individuals involved in the studies do not provide documented consent. Additionally, editors are responsible for protecting the personal data of authors, reviewers, and readers.Measures Against Potential Abuse and Misconduct
Editors are obligated to take measures against potential abuse and misconduct. In addition to conducting a thorough and objective investigation into complaints related to such issues, sharing findings is among the editor’s responsibilities. Editors are required to act if there is suspicion of ethical violations or allegations of such violations. Editors should first seek a response from the individuals suspected of misconduct. If unsatisfied with the response, they should request an investigation from relevant employers or institutions. This duty covers both published and unpublished articles. The Journal of International Relations and Politics (ULIPOD) or its editors will not knowingly permit any occurrence of plagiarism, citation manipulation, data falsification, data fabrication, or other research misconduct. If editors become aware of any research misconduct related to a published article, they will follow COPE’s guidelines regarding the allegations.Complaint Procedure
This procedure applies to complaints regarding content, procedures, or policies under the responsibility of The Journal of International Relations and Politics (ULIPOD) or our editorial team. Editors are required to carefully review and respond to complaints from authors, reviewers, or readers in a clarifying and explanatory manner. Complaints should pertain to content, procedures, or policies under the responsibility of The Journal of International Relations and Politics (ULIPOD) or the editorial team. Complaints should be sent via email to ulipodergisi@gmail.com and will be handled confidentially. The editor responds immediately to complaints. The editor follows the procedure outlined in the COPE flowchart regarding complaints.Complaints are reviewed by the relevant member of the editorial team, and if unresolved, the following processes are followed:
• If the initial response is deemed inadequate, the complainant may request that their complaint be forwarded to a more senior member of the journal.
• If the complainant remains dissatisfied, the complaint may be escalated to the editor-in-chief.
• A complete response will be provided within two weeks, if possible.
• COPE publishes a code of practice for editors of scientific journals. This code facilitates the resolution of disputes between editors, journals, and publishers, but it can only be used after the journal’s own complaint procedures have been exhausted.
Correction, Retraction, and Expression of Concern
Editors may consider publishing a correction if they detect minor errors in a published article that do not affect the findings, interpretations, or conclusions. For significant errors or violations that invalidate the findings and conclusions, editors should consider retracting the article. If there is a possibility of misuse of research or publication by the authors, evidence of unreliable findings or lack of investigation by the authors’ institutions, or if an investigation seems unjust or inconclusive, editors should consider publishing an expression of concern. COPE guidelines are followed regarding corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern.Political and Commercial Considerations
The journal owner, publisher, and any other political or commercial interests do not influence the editors' independent decision-making.Conflict of Interests
Editors must ensure that the publication process is completed independently and impartially, taking into account conflicts of interest among authors, reviewers, and other editors.Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers
The quality of publication is directly affected by the use of "Double-Blind Peer Review." This process ensures objective and independent evaluation of the publication. The International Relations and Politics Journal (ULIPOD) operates under the principle of double-blind peer review. Reviewers cannot communicate directly with authors; evaluations and comments are communicated through the journal management system. In this process, reviewer comments on evaluation forms and full texts are relayed to authors through the editor. In this context, reviewers evaluating for The Journal of International Relations and Politics (ULIPOD) are expected to adhere to the following ethical responsibilities:• Accept to review only works related to their area of expertise.
• Conduct evaluations with neutrality and confidentiality.
• If they believe they have a conflict of interest, they should decline to review the work and inform the journal editor.
• As per confidentiality, they should destroy reviewed works after the evaluation process. They may only use the final versions of the reviewed works after publication.
• Conduct evaluations objectively, based solely on the content of the work. They should not allow nationality, gender, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or commercial concerns to influence their evaluation.
• Provide evaluations in a constructive and polite manner. They should avoid hostile, defamatory, or insulting personal comments.
• Complete the evaluation of accepted works in a timely manner and in accordance with the aforementioned ethical responsibilities.
Ethical Responsibilities of the Publisher
The publisher of The Journal of International Relations and Politics (ULIPOD), the International Relations and Politics Association (ULIPOD), is a non-profit civil society organization that serves the public good. In this context, The Journal of International Relations and Politics (ULIPOD) acts with awareness of the following ethical responsibilities related to The Journal of International Relations and Politics (ULIPOD):• Editors are responsible for all processes of the works submitted to The Journal of International Relations and Politics (ULIPOD). In this regard, the decision-makers are the editors, without considering economic or political gains.
• Commitment to the creation of independent editorial decisions.
• Responsibility to take measures against scientific misconduct, citation manipulation, and plagiarism.
Reporting Ethical Violations
Readers who notice significant errors or inaccuracies in a published article or have any complaints related to editorial content (such as plagiarism, duplicate publications, etc.) can report them by sending an email to ulipodergisi@gmail.com. We welcome such reports as they provide an opportunity for improvement, and we will respond promptly and constructively.PUBLICATION POLICY
• The Journal of International Relations and Politics (ULIPOD) is a peer-reviewed, semi-annual journal published in January and June. The journal features theoretical and applied studies and book reviews in the fields of international relations, international politics, political history, state law, security studies, area studies, migration studies, diplomacy, political economy, foreign policy, and political science. It does not include academic works from other social sciences or those unrelated to the listed fields. The journal is published in both Turkish and English. The responsibility for the scientific content and language of the published works lies with the author(s).• Special issues may be published upon the request of the Editorial Board. Articles submitted for inclusion in a special issue undergo initial editorial review, followed by an examination for adherence to the journal's writing guidelines and a similarity check to prevent plagiarism. Articles that pass these stages are then subjected to a double-blind peer review process.
• There are no fees for manuscript evaluation or submission.
• Authors do not receive royalties for published works in the journal.
• Manuscripts submitted to The Journal of International Relations and Politics (ULIPOD) must adhere to APA 6 citation and referencing style. Detailed guidelines are available in the "Writing Rules."
• Manuscripts should be prepared using the article template provided on the Writing Guidelines page and uploaded to the system in .docx format.
• Manuscripts are initially reviewed for format and content. They must meet the format requirements and submission conditions. Articles that are found to be appropriate in terms of format and content will undergo the peer review process initiated by the editors. There is no guarantee that submitted manuscripts will enter the peer review process, nor is there a specific timeframe for the review process.
• After initial review for format and content and plagiarism screening, manuscripts are sent to at least two reviewers. Articles that receive positive feedback from reviewers proceed to the publication process. If one reviewer provides a positive report and another a negative one, the article may be sent to a third reviewer at the editor's discretion. Reviewer assignments are made by the editor.
• The timing and issue in which evaluated manuscripts will be published are determined by the Editorial Board. Authors of accepted manuscripts will receive an acceptance email. Manuscripts that have completed the review process may be published in any issue, as determined by the editorial board's decision.
• Based on the reports from reviewers, decisions are made regarding the publication of the manuscript, requests for revisions, additional information, or rejection. These decisions are communicated to the authors through the system. Authors are required to make all requested changes. Manuscripts will be rejected if authors do not make the required changes within the specified time.
• The views expressed in published articles and the responsibility for these views lie with the authors.
• If a manuscript is supported by any institution or derived from a thesis, this information must be specified in the file containing the author details.
• Manuscripts that do not conform to the publication principles will not be accepted. Manuscripts with deficiencies discovered later, regardless of their stage in the process, will have their evaluation process terminated and will be returned.
• Authors can archive their manuscripts through systems such as Sherpa/Romeo, Dulcinea, Diadorim, etc.
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The Journal of International Relations and Politics (ULIPOD) is published by the International Relations and Politics Association (ULIPOD).
The Association is a non-profit civil society organization established to conduct scientific research and organize academic activities in the fields of international relations, international politics, political history, international law, security studies, regional studies, migration studies, diplomacy, political economy, and foreign policy. It carries out a wide range of academic activities—including seminars, conferences, workshops, congresses, and training programs—and participates in national and international projects within these areas.
In line with this mission, our journal serves as one of the Association’s academic periodical publications.
For all inquiries, opinions, or correspondence regarding the Journal or the Association, please contact us at:
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