Turkish Journal of Applied Geoinformation Sciences checks all submitted manuscripts for plagiarism prior to publication. If plagiarism is detected by the editors, the author will be notified to revise the manuscript. All submissions are screened using iThenticate® to ensure originality. If the similarity rate exceeds 25%, the manuscript will be rejected and the author will be informed. Authors are strongly advised to check their content before submission and attach a plagiarism report during the upload process. Although not all free plagiarism tools are fully reliable, their use is encouraged for preliminary checks.

The publication processes of Turkish Journal of Applied Geoinformation Sciences are built upon the principle of ensuring the impartial and reputable dissemination of scientific knowledge. These processes directly reflect the quality of the work produced by authors and their institutions. Peer-reviewed publications embody and support the scientific method. Therefore, adherence to ethical principles and standards by all stakeholders (authors, readers, researchers, publishers, reviewers, and editors) is of critical importance.

The ethical duties and responsibilities below are based on the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines and best practices.