Publication Policy and Ethical Principles
1. Publication Policy
1. "Dört Öge (Philosophy and History of Science Studies)" (ISSN: 2146-7064), abbreviated as "Dört Öge," is published twice a year, in "June" and "December."
2. Articles submitted to the journal should fall within the fields of "history of science," "philosophy," or theoretical "social/human sciences."
3. The journal publishes academic/scientific "Research Articles," "Translations," "Reviews," and "Book Reviews."
4. Works written in Turkish and English (and other languages upon the decision of the "Editorial Board") are accepted. Submitted works should not have been previously published, submitted for publication, or accepted for publication elsewhere.
5. Submitted works in Turkish should include "Öz" and "Anahtar Kelimeler" (Abstract and Keywords in Turkish) along with an English "Abstract" and "Keywords." They should be prepared according to the journal's "Writing Guidelines." For Turkish articles, an "Extended English Summary" is mandatory to increase the international circulation of the text. The "Extended English Summary" should be about 25% of the Turkish text and contain subheadings and citations like the Turkish text. Authors are expected to clearly present the argumentation structure of the Turkish text in the "Extended English Summary." This section should be added to the end of the text before the "References" section [Note: The "Extended English Summary" should be submitted after the article is accepted by the "Editorial Board" following the "Peer Review Process." Language and proofreading responsibilities lie with the author. Articles with insufficient language and proofreading will not be published].
6. All submissions are initially reviewed by the "Editorial Board" for content, academic originality, contribution to the field, writing guidelines compliance, etc. Only those passing this review undergo the "Peer Review Process," which uses a "double-blind peer review" system. An article must receive positive reports from both reviewers to be accepted for publication. If one report is positive and the other negative, the article is sent to a third reviewer. The decision to accept or reject the article is made by the "Editorial Board" based on the third reviewer's report.
7. The "Editorial Board" decides whether to publish the submitted works as they are, with partial revisions, or not at all, and informs the authors. Revisions must be submitted within one month.
8. The legal responsibility for the published works lies entirely with the authors, and the views expressed do not reflect those of "Dört Öge Journal" or its "Editorial Board."
9. Authors are not paid royalties for published works. The copyright of published works is transferred to "Dört Öge" (regardless of any explicit statement) and indicates acceptance of the "Open Journal Systems" rules set by "Tübitak DergiPark."
10. Before the editorial review process begins, a "Copyright Agreement" is signed with all authors. The process starts once this agreement is approved and submitted by the authors.
11. Works published in the journal may be cited with proper attribution.
2. Ethical Principles
"Dört Öge Journal" adheres to international research and publication ethics standards and complies with the ethical principles set by the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) and the Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA). The ethical duties and responsibilities listed below are based on the guidelines and policies published by the "Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)."
2.a. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors
1. Authors submitting to "Dört Öge Journal" are expected to comply with the following ethical responsibilities:
2. Authors should not submit articles they have published or submitted elsewhere to "Dört Öge Journal."
3. Authors should submit original articles within the specified content areas of the journal.
4. Individuals who did not contribute to the article should not be listed as authors. Changes to the author order, removal, or addition of authors should not be proposed for a submitted article.
5. Conflicts of interest related to the article should be disclosed to the editors.
6. Authors must avoid unethical behaviors such as plagiarism, multiple submissions, salami slicing, biased sources, biased publication, and any form of ethical misconduct.
7. Authors should correctly cite sources according to the journal's citation rules and ethical principles during the article's writing process.
8. Unpublished or unpresented works should not be cited as sources.
9. If requested during the review process, authors should provide the editors with data or information related to their articles.
10. Upon noticing an error in their article under review, in early view, or published online, authors should contact the editor to correct or retract it.
11. Authors should document the usage rights of the data, permissions related to research, and approvals from research participants.
12. Authors should provide evidence of adherence to ethical principles in data collection (e.g., permission for using others' scales, questionnaires, photographs) within the article. Compliance with research and publication ethics and copyright regulations for intellectual and artistic works should be stated. If the research involved human or animal subjects, it should comply with international declarations, guidelines, etc.
2.b. Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers
1. Reviewers should accept only articles relevant to their expertise.
2. Reviewers should conduct reviews objectively and confidentially, retaining articles only for review purposes and using them only after publication. Nationality, gender, religious beliefs, political beliefs, and commercial concerns should not affect the review's objectivity.
3. Reviewers should inform the editors if they detect any conflict of interest.
4. Reviews should be conducted respectfully and constructively, avoiding hostile or offensive personal comments.
5. Reviewers should complete their reviews within the specified timeframe.
6. Reviewers should fill out the "Review Form" and indicate whether the article is publishable and provide reasons for their decision.
7. Reviewers should provide clear and detailed reasons for rejecting an article.
8. Reviewers should adhere to the specified ethical responsibilities and complete their reviews within the given time.
2.c. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors and Assistant Editors
1. Editors should strive to improve the quality and development of the journal.
2. Editors must implement the "Double-Blind Peer Review and Evaluation Process" policies in the journal's publication policies, ensuring a fair, impartial, and timely evaluation process for each submission.
3. Editors are responsible for ensuring that every article published in the journal complies with the journal's publication policies and international standards.
4. Editors should evaluate submitted articles based on the journal's writing guidelines, significance, and originality, and communicate reasons for rejection clearly and impartially. If necessary, authors should be informed to revise for grammar, punctuation, and/or formatting and given time for corrections.
5. Editors should protect the intellectual property rights of published articles and defend the rights of the journal and authors in case of violations.
6. Editors should respect the protection of human and animal rights in reviewed studies and reject studies without ethical committee approval or experimental research permits.
7. Editors should maintain transparent and objective relationships without discrimination among authors and reviewers.
8. Editors should reject non-scientific and non-academic evaluations according to journal rules.
9. Editors should take preventive measures against misuse of power, conduct objective investigations of complaints, and share findings.
10. Editors should communicate effectively with everyone involved in the publication process and organize regular meetings.
11. Editors should continuously update and expand the reviewer list according to their areas of expertise.
12. Editors should not use their positions for personal and academic gain.
2.d. Ethical Violations
If you encounter any unethical behavior or content within the scope of the ethical responsibilities mentioned above and beyond, please report it via dortoge@nobelyayin.com.
3. Evaluation Process
1. Submitted works via the DergiPark system should not include author information.
2. Articles are reviewed by editors for compliance with writing guidelines and content relevance. Articles not adhering to the "Writing Guidelines" are returned to the authors for revision.
3. Articles deemed compliant with the journal's publication principles and writing guidelines enter the peer review process.
4. "Double-blind peer review" is applied to "Research Articles."
5. Such articles are reviewed by two reviewers, both of whom must provide positive reports. If one report is positive and the other negative, the article is sent to a third reviewer. The "Publication Board" decides on acceptance or rejection based on the third reviewer's report.
6. "Book Reviews" are evaluated by at least two members of the "Publication Board."
7. Reviewers and authors remain unaware of each other's identities, titles, and institutions under the double-blind review process.
8. Reviewers are requested to evaluate the article within four weeks. New reviewers are assigned in case of delays, and authors are informed.
9. Review results are communicated to the authors without revealing reviewer identities, and necessary corrections are requested.
10. If reviewers wish to re-evaluate revised articles, they are sent back; otherwise, articles are prepared for publication.
11. Finalized articles are prepared for publication in the current issue.
12. Authors are informed transparently about all stages of their submission process.
4. Copyright
Before evaluation, the "Copyright Agreement" must be accepted by the authors (downloadable via the DergiPark system). The evaluation process cannot start without this agreement's approval by the authors.
5. Similarity Report
Plagiarism evaluation is conducted using the "DergiPark system" and "Turnitin" program.
6. Publisher
On behalf of Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Eğitim Danışmanlık Tic. Ltd. Şti., Nevzat ARGUN.