Editorial Guide

Editors are fundamental elements in preserving the scientific quality and institutional reputation of academic journals. In this context, editorial responsibilities are not limited to making publication decisions; they encompass a wide range of duties, from the application of ethical principles to the selection of reviewers, from the execution of review processes to the provision of scholarly communication with authors.

Duties and Responsibilities

Managing the Article Review Process
Editors systematically review submissions received by the journal, conducting a preliminary evaluation, and selecting reviewers with proven expertise in the relevant field.
Essential criteria for selecting reviewers are maintaining scientific impartiality, ensuring their expertise aligns with the content of the manuscript, and ensuring they are individuals who will contribute to the review process.
Editors assess articles for compliance with the journal's publication policies, editorial guidelines, and methodological standards.
Following a comprehensive review of reviewer reports, the final editorial decision is made regarding publication, revision, or rejection of the article.

Oversight of Ethical Principles
Editors rigorously assess submitted manuscripts for compliance with ethical standards. This process includes examining all potential cases of plagiarism, misleading data use, conflicts of interest, and unethical practices.

If an ethical violation is detected, the editor contacts the author to request the necessary explanations and, if necessary, escalates the process to the journal's ethics committee.

Scientific Communication with Authors and Reviewers
Editors compile the reviewer opinions, demonstrating academic integrity, at the end of the review process and communicate them to the authors.
A guiding, explanatory, and constructive communication style should be adopted to ensure a clear understanding of the requested revisions from authors.

Scientific Management of Article Types
Editors ensure that different academic texts, such as research articles, compilations, and review articles, are accepted and included in the process in accordance with the journal's scope and publication policies.

International Editorial Principles

Double-Blind Review System
Editors contribute to maintaining objectivity by ensuring that the identities of reviewers and authors remain confidential throughout the review process.

Ethical Publishing Principles
Editors fully adhere to ethical principles at every stage of the review process; they maintain independence to avoid potential conflicts of interest and are committed to maintaining academic integrity.

Transparent Communication and Disclosure
Editors are obligated to maintain consistent, clear, and transparent communication with authors and reviewers throughout the process.

Publication Ethics and Originality
Editors accept only original and previously unpublished scientific work; they regularly check for plagiarism and strictly observe the principle of originality.