Ethical Guidelines and Publication Policy for TURAR Tourism and Research Journal
All works submitted for publication in the TURAR Tourism and Research Journal must comply with ethical guidelines. Therefore, submissions are reviewed to ensure adherence to the principles outlined in the Higher Education Council Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Directive. Additionally, the journal adopts the ethical standards set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and follows its principles in fulfilling responsibilities (COPE Code of Conduct for Journal Editors: Link).

The TURAR Journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and adheres to the following principles outlined in the Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement. This declaration is based on the recommendations and guidelines developed by organizations such as COPE, the Council of Science Editors (CSE), the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME), and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).

(1) Acts Violating Scientific Research and Publication Ethics
a) Plagiarism: Presenting others' original ideas, methods, data, or works as one’s own without proper citation.
b) Fabrication: Using nonexistent or falsified data in scientific research.
c) Falsification: Manipulating research records or data, presenting unused tools or materials as if utilized, or shaping research outcomes to serve specific interests.
d) Duplicate Publication: Submitting the same publication for multiple academic appointments or promotions as if they were separate works.
e) Slicing: Segmenting research results inappropriately and presenting them as separate publications for academic recognition.
f) Unjustified Authorship: Including individuals without active contribution as authors or excluding contributors; modifying the author order without justification; or adding names for influence.

(2) Other Types of Ethical Violations
a) Failing to acknowledge the support of persons or institutions in research publications.
b) Using unpublished theses or studies as references without permission.
c) Disregarding ethical rules in studies involving humans or animals.
d) Violating legal regulations in clinical and biomedical research.
e) Sharing information from manuscripts under review without the author's consent.
f) Misusing resources allocated for research.
g) Making baseless or malicious accusations of ethical misconduct.

Submission and Review Process
Submitted manuscripts must not have been previously published or be under simultaneous review elsewhere. Manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer-review process, evaluated by an editor and at least two reviewers. Plagiarism checks are conducted using software like iThenticate, and manuscripts with similarity rates exceeding 15% (excluding references and quotations) will not be accepted.

Author Responsibilities
Authors must guarantee the originality of their work, disclose any conflicts of interest, and ensure adherence to copyright laws. They must also declare their contribution to at least three stages of the research process (e.g., design, data collection, analysis, writing). Authors are required to promptly notify the editor of significant errors or inaccuracies discovered post-publication.

Reviewer and Editor Responsibilities
Reviewers must evaluate submissions objectively, maintaining confidentiality. Editors ensure fair and unbiased peer review and uphold the overall quality of the journal. Both reviewers and editors must avoid conflicts of interest.

For detailed responsibilities, refer to COPE’s Guidelines for Reviewers and Editors.

Publication Policy
TURAR Tourism and Research Journal publishes biannually in April and October. Manuscripts are evaluated for scientific merit and compliance with publication standards. The editorial board reserves the right to accept or reject submissions. Published articles are copyrighted by the journal, and no publication fees are charged.

For further details, consult the journal's comprehensive editorial guidelines and ethical policies.