Peer Review Policy

Atatürk University Publications adopts double-blind peer review policy in journals and books it publishes. All manuscripts sent to Atatürk University Journals for publication are evaluated in accordance with the double-blind policy by proficient editors, experts in their fields and independent external reviewers. Before initiation of the peer-review process, they are subject to preliminary control to ensure that there is no incompetence in terms of the basic requirements, and plagiarism check through iThenticate software. Final decision is given by editor-in-chief in journals.

Reviewers’ comments on the following aspects are expected while conducting the review:

Does the work contain new and significant information?

Is the problem significant and concisely stated?

Are the methods described comprehensively?

Are the interpretations and conclusion justified by the results?

Are the ideas and supporting points organized comprehensively?

Is the language acceptable and references are in line with the given format?

Reviewers must ensure that all the information related to submitted work is kept as confidential and must report to the editor if they are aware of copyright infringement and plagiarism on the author’s side.