Ethics Principles and Policies

 

Publication Ethics Principles

Publication ethics is defined as a self-regulation mechanism based on the principle of integrity, aimed at ensuring high editorial standards for authors, reviewers, and publishers. The standards of publication ethics guarantee high-quality scientific publications, public trust in scientific findings, and respect for individual opinions. Compliance with publication ethics safeguards the reputation of the scientific community and prevents unethical behavior.

Since 2021, Journal of Türkiye Media Academy has continued its publications, committing to adhere to the highest national and international publication ethics standards. To achieve these standards, the journal follows the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association (OASPA), World Association of Medical Editors (WAME) and International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).

Publication Ethics Principles for Authors

Authors must refrain from plagiarism, misrepresenting sources, concealing refutable objections, distorting opposing views and must not alter or conceal data.

Ethical Standards for Peer-Reviewed Publications

Peer-reviewed works support the scientific method, and it is crucial that all parties involved in the process (authors, readers, researchers, publishers, reviewers, and editors) adhere to ethical principles. Journal of Türkiye Media Academy is committed to national and international ethical standards, fully complying with press laws, intellectual property rights, and publication ethics guidelines.

Duplicate Publication

Publishing the same or largely similar articles in multiple journals constitutes an ethical violation. In such cases, editors may return the article without review and impose a temporary embargo on the author. Furthermore, authors who engage in duplicate publication may be publicly identified.

Simultaneous Submission

Authors are prohibited from submitting the same article to multiple journals simultaneously. If simultaneous submission is detected, editors will take the necessary precautions, inform other editors, and may reject the article submission.

Plagiarism Detection

Plagiarism involves presenting others' ideas, methods, data, writings, or figures as one's own work. Journal of Türkiye Media Academy uses software such as Turnitin and Ithenticate to screen all submitted manuscripts for plagiarism. A similarity index of less than 15% is expected. Additionally, articles that do not provide proper citations and quotations are considered plagiarism.

Fabrication

The fabrication, falsification, or modification of research data constitutes an ethical violation. Research based on fabricated or altered data is unacceptable for publication.

Protection of Participants' Personal Data

Journal of Türkiye Media Academy requires that research involving personal or sensitive data, which must legally remain confidential, undergo ethical review.

Handling of Allegations of Research Misconduct

The journal implements COPE's Ethical Toolkit to prevent scientific misconduct. Plagiarism, data falsification, and other research misconduct are prevented. If any suspected misconduct is detected, the article in question will undergo investigation, and appropriate actions will be taken.

Ethical Violation Reporting

Readers who detect an ethical violation in an article published in Journal of Türkiye Media Academy can report it via email to info@turkiyemedyaakademisi.com. Complaints will be addressed quickly and constructively.

Corrections, Retractions, and Expression of Concern

If minor errors are identified in a published article, corrections may be made. However, if the content of the article is seriously flawed or involves an ethical violation, the article may be retracted. In cases of concerns about misuse by the authors, the editors may issue an expression of concern.

Surveys and Interviews-Based Studies

For all research requiring ethical committee approval, informed consent from participants must be obtained. These approvals and documents must be specified in the relevant article. Ethical committee approval is required for research involving surveys, interviews, focus group studies, observations, experiments, and interviews using either qualitative or quantitative approaches, including but not limited to:

  • The use of human and animal materials/data for experimental or other scientific purposes,
  • Clinical research involving humans,
  • Research involving animals,
  • Retrospective studies requiring compliance with personal data protection laws,
  • Indication that "informed consent" was obtained for case reports,
  • Permission for the use of scales, surveys, photographs from other sources, and attribution of authorship,
  • Compliance with copyright regulations for intellectual and artistic works used.

In conclusion, for any research involving "the collection of data from participants through surveys, interviews, focus groups, observations, experiments, or interview techniques," an ethical committee approval must be obtained before commencing the study, and the research must be completed thereafter.

Special Issue Publication Policy

A special issue may be published once a year upon request by the Editorial Board. Submitted articles undergo editorial review, assessment of compliance with writing guidelines, and plagiarism screening before being subject to a double-blind peer review process.

Editorial Confidentiality Obligation

Editors of Journal of Türkiye Media Academy consider all submitted manuscripts as confidential. During the manuscript review process, only editors, reviewers, and members of the editorial board have access to the articles. In the case of a serious ethical violation, the article may be shared with third parties.

Allegations of Scientific Misconduct

In the case of suspected scientific misconduct, editors and reviewers must report their concerns to the journal. Editors will take necessary steps to investigate the allegations and act according to COPE flowcharts.

Complaint Procedure

Authors and readers may submit complaints regarding content, procedures, or policies of the journal to info@turkiyemedyaakademisi.com. Complaints are reviewed confidentially and resolved promptly.

Appeals Process

Authors may express serious objections to the evaluations made by editors or reviewers via email to info@turkiyemedyaakademisi.com. Appeals should be clearly stated. If the appeal is found to be valid, the article may be resubmitted for further evaluation.

Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest, whether financial or personal, at the earliest stage. Any conflict of interest should be declared before the publication of the article.

Research Ethics Principles

Research should be designed and conducted in accordance with the principles of integrity, quality, and transparency. Participants must be informed prior to their involvement, their confidentiality must be ensured, and they should not be coerced into participation. Conflicts of interest in research should be disclosed, and ethical guidelines must be followed.

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors of Journal of Türkiye Media Academy follow the “Code Of Conduct And Best Practice Guidelines For Journal Editors” prepared by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).