Ethics

Publication Ethics

The Journal of Research in Turkic Languages (JRTL) is committed to advancing the field of Turkic languages through the publication of high-quality research. Upholding rigorous ethical standards is fundamental to our mission. As part of this commitment, we expect all participants in the scholarly publishing process—editors, authors, reviewers, and publishers—to adhere to our ethical guidelines. These guidelines ensure the integrity, transparency, and fairness of our publication practices, and are closely aligned with the principles outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Malpractice Statement

The Journal of Research in Turkic Languages is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and taking all possible measures against publication malpractice. Authors, reviewers, and editors must adhere to the following ethical guidelines:

1. Responsibility and Accountability: Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of their research. Reviewers and editors are responsible for upholding the peer review process's integrity and fairness.
2. Misconduct Handling: Any form of publication misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification, will be investigated thoroughly. If misconduct is confirmed, the manuscript will be rejected, and appropriate action will be taken, which may include notifying relevant authorities or institutions.
3. Corrections and Retractions: If errors or misconduct are discovered in published works, JRTL will promptly publish corrections, retractions, or other necessary statements to maintain the literature's integrity.

Research Ethics

The Journal of Research in Turkic Languages is dedicated to ensuring that all research published in the journal adheres to the highest ethical standards. We require that all research involving human participants or animals conforms to international ethical standards and relevant institutional guidelines.

1. Human Participants: Research involving human participants must have been conducted in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Authors must obtain informed consent from all participants and ensure their privacy and confidentiality.
2. Animal Research: Studies involving animals must comply with ethical standards for the humane treatment of animals and should have received approval from an appropriate ethics committee.
3. Ethical Approvals: Authors must provide information on the ethical approvals obtained for their research, including the name of the ethics committee and the approval reference number.
4. Consent for Publication: For studies involving human subjects, authors must confirm that participants have given their consent for the publication of data.
5. Compliance with Standards: All research must comply with relevant national and international regulations and standards for conducting research. This includes obtaining necessary permits and approvals for the use of restricted materials or locations.

Ethical Guidelines for Reviewers

Reviewers play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and integrity of published research. We expect our reviewers to adhere to the following principles:

1. Reviewers must treat the manuscripts they receive as confidential documents and should not share or discuss them with others, except as authorized by the editor.
2. Reviews should be conducted objectively, with constructive feedback provided to improve the manuscript. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate.
3. Reviewers should disclose any potential conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from the review process if a conflict exists.
4. Reviewers should complete their reviews within the stipulated time frame to ensure the timely processing of manuscripts.

Ethical Guidelines for Editors

Editors have a duty to uphold the integrity of the publication process. We expect our editors to follow these guidelines:

1. Editors are responsible for making publication decisions based on the manuscript's relevance, originality, and quality. Decisions should be fair and unbiased.
2. Editors must ensure the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and not disclose any information about a manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, and publisher.
3. Editors should take appropriate action when ethical concerns or misconduct are raised regarding a submitted or published paper. This includes investigating allegations and taking necessary steps, such as issuing retractions or corrections.
4. Editors should avoid situations where there is a conflict of interest and must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where such conflicts exist.

Copyright and Access

Journal of Research in Turkic Languages refers to the “Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International” license. Manuscript content on this site is licensed under Creative Commons Licenses.

This license allows authors to use all articles, data sets, graphics, and appendices in data mining applications, search engines, web sites, blogs, and other platforms by providing appropriate references.

Disclaimer

The Journal of Research in Turkic Languages and its editorial team strive to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all published content. However, the views and opinions expressed in the articles published in JRTL are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the journal, its editors, or the publisher. The journal does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information provided in the articles and disclaims any liability for errors or omissions. Readers are encouraged to independently verify the information presented in the journal.

Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding ethical practices, please contact our ethics committee at editor@resturlan.com

By adhering to these ethical guidelines, the Journal of Research in Turkic Languages aims to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of Turkic languages.