Journal of Higher Education Special Issue Policy

The Turkish Academy of Sciences the Journal of Higher Education (TÜBA-HER) reserves the right to publish one special issue per year upon the decision of the TÜBA Council or the TÜBA-HER Editorial Board. Researchers or scientific event organizers who wish to propose a special issue can send their proposals, including details of the relevant scientific event within the scope of the journal, to the journal secretariat via Dergipark. The Editorial Board of TÜBA Council or TÜBA-HER reviews all proposals, and a call for papers may be made for those accepted. Guest editors can be assigned to the journal only for the special issue. Guest editors are responsible for ensuring that the articles submitted for the special issue are thematically appropriate, in accordance with editorial rules, and in compliance with referee feedback. In addition, academic background, field expertise, and previous editorial experience are taken into account when appointing special issue editors.

Special Issue Theme and Focus

Each special issue in the Journal of Higher Education aims to present a collection of articles focusing on a current and relevant research theme aligned with the scope and objectives of the journal. The goal is to enrich the academic literature by bringing together diverse perspectives, research findings, and opinions. Special issue themes are determined based on topicality and relevance, as well as the potential for multidisciplinary contributions, demands within the academic community, capacity to stimulate innovative approaches, and international collaboration. The editorial board may initiate a call for special issues or respond to special issue requests from researchers or organizers of scientific events. Proposals from symposia and conferences are accepted and evaluated for relevance and quality by the editorial board and associate editors.
From time to time, the journal may call for articles on important and topical issues. Special issues usually consist of 10-12 research articles, supported by an introduction and conclusion.
The main criteria for evaluating special issue proposals are:
- Importance and topicality of the proposed theme
- Potential to contribute to the academic field
- Alignment with the journal's editorial policy and thematic scope
All submissions for special issues are conducted through the Dergipark platform, and articles are accepted in English or Turkish. If necessary, the editorial board may adjust the number of articles or language distribution. Articles should be prepared in accordance with the journal's format and spelling rules, and the special issue editor may set page limits for articles.

Submission, Review, and Revision Process

The peer review process for articles in the special issue is carried out by the editor-in-chief or designated guest editor(s). The special issue editor is responsible for ensuring thematic coherence, timely submission, and compliance with reviewer feedback. The review process is the same as for standard issues, with additional support from field editors if necessary.
The journal's open access policy and its policy of not charging publication fees for articles also apply to special issues.