The publication policy of IBAD Journal of Social Sciences is determined by the Journal's Editorial Board. The primary criteria for evaluating submitted manuscripts are academic impartiality and scientific quality. IBAD Journal of Social Sciences employs a double-blind peer review method. Each manuscript that successfully completes the review process is assigned a DOI number. It may be published in early view on the journal’s website with an assigned issue and page number. All processes are conducted transparently.

We aim to make the submission process for IBAD Journal of Social Sciences as straightforward as possible. Please follow our step-by-step process carefully and complete each step before proceeding to the next.

Step 1: Before Submission
Before initiating the submission process, there are several important aspects you need to understand. This stage involves checking whether your research aligns with our journal, preparing your manuscript, and learning about open access costs and funding. Before submitting your manuscript, we recommend considering the following:

- Check our aims and scope. Does your research align with the journal’s aims and scope? For details, visit our Aims and Scope page.
- Prepare your manuscript. Have you formatted your manuscript according to the journal’s submission guidelines? For details, visit our Writing Rules page.
- Understand the principles and benefits of open access. For more details, visit our Open Access Policy page.
- Be aware of article processing charges. For more details, visit our Price Policy page.
- Understand the copyright implications of publishing under a Creative Commons license. For more details, visit our Copyright Policy page.
- Read and understand our ethical principles and publication policies. For more details, visit our Ethical Principles and Publication Policy page.
- Read and understand our peer review process policy. For more details, visit our Peer Review Process page.

Once you have considered all aspects listed on this page, you are ready to proceed to the next step. Please visit our online submission system to continue. Authors who wish to submit their work for review must first register on https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/ and then submit their manuscripts via the Submit Manuscript section on the journal’s homepage. Authors can complete the registration and submission process via https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/login. All submissions must be made exclusively through https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/. Manuscripts sent directly to the Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Board members, or the journal’s contact email will not be considered for review.

Step 2: Ready for Submission
Ensuring that your manuscript complies with our author guidelines and submission checklists helps prevent delays in the evaluation process. Once you have properly formatted and prepared your manuscript files, you will be ready to submit. After submitting your manuscript through our online system, it enters the editorial process. You can track the review progress via the online system on the DergiPark platform.

Step 3: Post-Publication
After your manuscript is published, we will promote it through our X (Twitter) account. Additionally, we provide guidance and recommendations to help you promote your published work through your own channels and strategies. All published articles include article-level metrics, allowing readers to track the impact and reach of the research.