Ethical Principles

Ethical Principles

General Principles

  • Our journal is committed to the principles of transparency and impartiality throughout all publication processes. All parties involved in the publication process ensure that articles are evaluated solely based on scientific quality and academic contributions.

  • Editors, reviewers, and journal staff must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and take necessary measures to prevent these situations from affecting the review process. Individuals with conflicts of interest should withdraw from duties related to the relevant article.

  • Actions contrary to scientific research and publication ethics are defined in accordance with Article 4 of the Higher Education Institutions Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Guidelines.

(1) Actions contrary to scientific research and publication ethics include the following:

a) Plagiarism: Presenting the original ideas, methods, data, or works of others as one's own, in whole or in part, without proper citation according to scientific standards.

b) Fabrication: Using data that do not exist or are falsified in scientific research.

c) Falsification: Altering research records or obtained data, presenting unused devices or materials as if they were used in the research, or distorting or shaping research results in favor of the interests of individuals or organizations that provided support.

ç) Duplicate Publication: Presenting duplicate publications as separate works in academic appointments and promotions.

d) Salami Slicing: Dividing the results of a study inappropriately and publishing them as multiple separate works in a way that undermines the integrity of the research and presenting these publications as separate works in academic appointments and promotions.

e) Unjust Authorship: Including individuals who have not actively contributed among the authors, or excluding those who have, changing the order of authors without justification or inappropriately, removing the names of those who made substantial contributions in subsequent editions, or using influence to include one's name among the authors without having made a contribution.

(2) Other types of ethical violations include:

a) Failing to acknowledge the contributions of individuals, institutions, or organizations that provided support in publications resulting from supported research.

b) Using unpublished theses or works, or those that have not been accepted after defence, as sources without the permission of their owners.

c) Not adhering to ethical rules in research conducted on humans and animals and failing to respect patient rights in publications.

ç) Acting contrary to the provisions of relevant legislation in biomedical research and other clinical studies involving humans.

d) Sharing information contained in a work with others before publication without the explicit permission of the work's owner.

e) Using resources, spaces, facilities, and equipment allocated for scientific research for purposes other than those intended.

f) Making unfounded, unjustified, and intentional accusations of ethical violations.

g) Publishing data obtained from surveys and attitude studies conducted as part of a scientific study without obtaining the explicit consent of participants, or without the permission of the institution if the research is to be conducted at an institution.

h) Causing harm to animal health and ecological balance in research and experiments.

ı) Failing to obtain written permissions from authorized units before commencing research and experiments when required.

i) Engaging in research and experiments that violate the relevant provisions of legislation or international agreements to which Turkey is a party.

j) Not fulfilling the obligation to inform and warn relevant parties about potential harmful practices related to the scientific research conducted by researchers and officials.

k) Not using data and information obtained from other individuals and institutions in scientific studies as permitted and not adhering to the confidentiality of this information and ensuring its protection.

l) Making false or misleading statements regarding scientific research and publications in academic appointments and promotions.

In addition to this information, it is required that, according to the TR Index 2020 criteria, research articles must obtain ETHICS COMMITTEE APPROVAL and include details related to the approval in the methodology section of the article (name of the committee, date, and number). The document of ETHICS COMMITTEE APPROVAL must also be submitted as an additional document when the article is sent. Studies requiring ethics committee approval will not be accepted without the necessary permissions.

2. Responsibilities of Authors

  • Authors must submit only their original work and accurately cite the work of others. Plagiarism and theft are strictly prohibited. All sources must be properly referenced.

  • All authors listed in the article must have made a significant contribution to the work. Authors' names should be accurately listed according to their contributions, and those contributions should be detailed.

  • It is prohibited to publish the same work in multiple journals. Authors must indicate whether the work has been previously published or is under review elsewhere.

  • Additionally, authors should adhere to the Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Guidelines specified by the Higher Education Council.

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Reviewers evaluate articles based on scientific and objective criteria. They must conduct evaluations independent of personal biases and conflicts of interest.

  • Reviewers must keep confidential any information obtained during the manuscript review process. This information may only be shared with parties involved in the evaluation process.

  • Reviewers must clearly declare any conflicts of interest. Reviewers with a conflict of interest must withdraw from the evaluation of the relevant article.

4. Responsibilities of Editors

  • Editors have the responsibility and authority to accept or reject manuscripts. They must exercise this responsibility and authority appropriately and in a timely manner.

  • Editors must not have any conflicts of interest regarding the manuscripts they accept or reject.

  • Editors should accept original articles that contribute to the field.

  • Editors must reject incomplete and flawed research that does not comply with journal policies, publication rules, and standards without any external influence.

  • Editors must allow for the retraction or publication of erroneous, incomplete, and problematic manuscripts, either before or after the review process, once they have been corrected.

  • Editors ensure that manuscripts reviewed by at least two reviewers are evaluated according to a double-blind review system and maintain the confidentiality of the reviewers.

  • Editors verify the originality of the manuscripts and whether they are unpublished original research using the “Turnitin” plagiarism detection program.

5. Publication Process

  • Our journal subjects every article to preliminary review, peer evaluation, and editorial review stages. Fair and scientific assessments are ensured during these processes. All procedures are conducted transparently.

  • Errors or inaccuracies identified in published articles are promptly corrected. In cases of rejection, authors are informed with detailed justifications.

6. Ethical and Legal Compliance

  • Our journal fully complies with international ethical standards and legal regulations. Publication processes are carried out within the framework of ethical rules.

  • Personal data is protected during the manuscript review process and processed in accordance with confidentiality principles. The personal information of authors and reviewers is kept confidential.

7. Complaints and Appeals

  • Complaints regarding errors or inaccuracies identified in published articles are evaluated fairly. Appeals are examined according to the processes determined by the journal, and the results are communicated to the relevant parties.

These principles reflect JR CULT's commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards in scientific research and publishing. Authors and reviewers must adhere to these principles to fulfill their responsibilities to the scientific community and society.